FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, October 28, 1997, a trademark application was filed for FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE trademark a serial number of 75380490. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, June 16, 2007. This trademark is owned by State of Florida Department of Citrus, The. The FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE trademark is filed in the category with the following description:
Fresh grapefruit
General Information
| Serial Number | 75380490 |
| Word Mark | FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 28, 1997 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Saturday, June 16, 2007 |
| Registration Number | 2385999 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2000 |
| Mark Drawing | 3T19 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 24, 1999 |
Trademark Statements
| Certification Mark Statement | The mark certifies that the goods bearing the mark consist of grapefruit which are grown in the State of Florida and which meet the standards for grapefruit set forth in Chapters 601.17, 601.17, 601.18, Florida statutes; section 20-35.005, Department of Citrus rules; and 7 CFR part 51, "United States Standards for Grades of Florida Grapefruit" as amended August 1,1996. The use of the mark in packaging shall be limited to the following grades: U.S. Fancy, and U.S. No. 1 Bright. Fruit must meet the following maturity Standards: Total soluble solids (BRIX) of the juice shall be not less than 9; and ratio shall be no less than 8:5:1. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE" |
| Description of Mark | The mark is comprised of the words "FLORIDA PREMIUM RIPE" enclosed in two ovals and the fanciful design of a citrus tree. |
| Goods and Services | Fresh grapefruit |
Classification Information
| International Class | A - |
| US Class Codes | A |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 16, 2007 |
| Primary Code | A |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, October 31, 1999 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, October 31, 1999 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | State of Florida Department of Citrus, The |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Lakeland, FL 33802 |
| Party Name | State of Florida Department of Citrus, The |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Lakeland, FL 33802 |
| Party Name | State of Florida Department of Citrus, The |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Lakeland, FL 33802 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, June 16, 2007 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Monday, February 13, 2006 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2000 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, July 6, 2000 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2000 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 29, 2000 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, May 4, 2000 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, November 16, 1999 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, August 24, 1999 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, July 23, 1999 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Monday, March 1, 1999 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 16, 1999 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 16, 1998 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 18, 1998 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Friday, May 29, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
