FONTERRA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, February 29, 2024, a trademark application was filed for FONTERRA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FONTERRA trademark a serial number of 79392093. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Friday, November 22, 2024. This trademark is owned by Fonterra TM Limited. The FONTERRA trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Coffee; tea; cocoa; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, coffee flavourings and powders; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, tea flavourings and powders; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, cocoa flavourings and powders; chocolate beverages; chocolate based beverages; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, chocolate flavourings and powders; cereal powder in the nature of cereal flour; vegan hot chocolate; vegan coffee-based beverages; non-milk based milk tea; herbal tea beverages (other than for medicinal use); frozen yoghurt; frozen yoghurt confections; frozen yoghurt mixes; frozen-yoghurt-based snack foods; frozen ice cream desserts consisting of fruit and cream or cream substitutes; dessert puddings; Bakery desserts; chocolate desserts; gelatin desserts; ice cream desserts; mousse desserts; custard based desserts; muesli based desserts; ice cream; ices; frozen beverages in the nature ...

Frozen fruit juices; non-alcoholic fruit extract beverages; vitamin fortified non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; non-alcoholic vegetable drinks; non-alcoholic fruit juice; non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; soft drinks; whey beverages; fruit juices; fruit based beverages; vegetable juices; vegetable based beverages; energy beverages; sports beverages; isotonic beverages; high protein sports beverages; plain soya-bean derived beverages, other than milk substitutes; fortified soyabean derived beverages other than milk substitutes; sparkling waters; sparkling water vitamin infused beverages; rice-based beverages, other than milk substitutes; non-alcoholic preparations for making fruit juice; non-alcoholic preparations for making soft drinks; non-alcoholic preparations for making whey beverages; non-alcoholic preparations for making high protein sports beverages; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; mineral water; aerated water; smoothies; waters being beverages; syrups for making non-a...

General Information


Serial Number79392093
Word MarkFONTERRA
Filing DateThursday, February 29, 2024
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateFriday, November 22, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCoffee; tea; cocoa; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, coffee flavourings and powders; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, tea flavourings and powders; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, cocoa flavourings and powders; chocolate beverages; chocolate based beverages; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages, namely, chocolate flavourings and powders; cereal powder in the nature of cereal flour; vegan hot chocolate; vegan coffee-based beverages; non-milk based milk tea; herbal tea beverages (other than for medicinal use); frozen yoghurt; frozen yoghurt confections; frozen yoghurt mixes; frozen-yoghurt-based snack foods; frozen ice cream desserts consisting of fruit and cream or cream substitutes; dessert puddings; Bakery desserts; chocolate desserts; gelatin desserts; ice cream desserts; mousse desserts; custard based desserts; muesli based desserts; ice cream; ices; frozen beverages in the nature of edible ices; sorbet; frozen confections; custard; wheat flour, namely, semolina; sauces and condiments in the nature of chutneys; confectionery, namely, chocolate, candy and liquorice; cereal products, namely, processed cereals and cereal based snacks; malt extracts for foods and for human consumption; cakes; biscuits; vegan cookies, biscuits, cakes and pies; pastry; salad dressings; almond cookies; almond cake; almond confectionery; confectionary, namely, chocolate enriched with antioxidants; candies being non-medicated confectionery enriched with antioxidants; confectionery, namely, chocolate enriched with vitamins; candies being non-medicated confectionery enriched with vitamins; chewing candy; confectionery, namely, chocolate with active ingredients for assisting with sports recovery; candies being non-medicated confectionery for assisting with sports recovery; non-medicated lozenges; vegan frozen confections; vegan ice cream; processed cereal-based beverages; processed cereals; cereal-based snack foods; cereal bars and high-protein cereal bars; cereal based food bars; cereal based meal replacement bars; ready-to-eat cereal-derived food bars; grain based snack food; rice based snack food; quinoa based snack food; wheat based snack food; chocolate-based ready-to- eat food bars; chocolate-based meal replacement bars; snack bars consisting of chocolate; probiotic cereal-based snack bars; porridge; muesli bars; muesli snacks; snack foods and snack bars made predominantly from rice, cereal, muesli, corn, wheat, flour; cereal-based energy bars
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "FONTERRA" in dark blue in an incomplete oval, half being light blue with a white highlight and half being dark blue with white highlight, that incorporates a green leaf with white highlight and white rays of light near one end of the leaf. The remaining white is background and/or transparent area only and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) the color(s) blue, dark blue, green and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesFrozen fruit juices; non-alcoholic fruit extract beverages; vitamin fortified non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; non-alcoholic vegetable drinks; non-alcoholic fruit juice; non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; soft drinks; whey beverages; fruit juices; fruit based beverages; vegetable juices; vegetable based beverages; energy beverages; sports beverages; isotonic beverages; high protein sports beverages; plain soya-bean derived beverages, other than milk substitutes; fortified soyabean derived beverages other than milk substitutes; sparkling waters; sparkling water vitamin infused beverages; rice-based beverages, other than milk substitutes; non-alcoholic preparations for making fruit juice; non-alcoholic preparations for making soft drinks; non-alcoholic preparations for making whey beverages; non-alcoholic preparations for making high protein sports beverages; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; mineral water; aerated water; smoothies; waters being beverages; syrups for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; concentrates and preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; liquid mixtures being preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; syrups and preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; essences and preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; extracts and preparations for making non--alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; powders and preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored beverages; powders for making non-alcoholic fruit flavored effervescing beverages; vitamin and probiotic fortified non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; concentrates for making fruit beverages; sports drink powder preparations, not for medical purposes; ready to drink fruit juice beverages, being nutritionally fortified beverages, not for medical purposes; smoothie mixes; powders for making hot non-alcoholic drinks made from grains; preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; powders for making soft drinks

Classification Information


International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, March 23, 2024
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, March 23, 2024
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFonterra TM Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNZ

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 21, 2024SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB
Saturday, March 23, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, September 16, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 15, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 22, 2024REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, October 22, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, November 9, 2024REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, November 22, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 22, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 22, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED