| Serial Number | 98046205 |
| Word Mark | FRENS CHOCOLATES |
| Filing Date | Friday, June 16, 2023 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 9, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Chocolate confections, chocolate bars, caramel-coated apples, chocolate truffles, fudge; chocolate confections, namely, chocolate turtles, chocolate clusters, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate barks, enrobed chocolates |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of stylized word "FRENS" appearing on top of stylized word "CHOCOLATES". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring confections, chocolate bars, caramel-coated apples, chocolate truffles, fudge, chocolate turtles, chocolate clusters, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate barks, and enrobed chocolates |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "CHOCOLATE" |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Alex Paul Investments, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Charlotte, NC 28205 |
| Party Name | Alex Paul Investments, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Charlotte, NC 28205 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 20, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 9, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, March 9, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, March 9, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |