| Serial Number | 97775272 |
| Word Mark | GROWER DIRECT NUT CO. INCORPORATED |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | (Based on Use in Commerce) Food processing services, namely, in-shell, shelled and diced nut processing services consisting of hulling, shelling, sorting, dicing and dehydrating |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the silhouette of a tree in gold with a green horizontal rectangle centered at the base of the tree and outlined in gold, with the literal elements "GROWER DIRECT NUT CO." in white capital letters within the rectangle. There is then a smaller gold rectangle centered beneath the green rectangle and placed halfway into the green rectangle at its base with the literal element "INCORPORATED" in white capital letters within the gold rectangle. |
| Goods and Services | (Based on Use in Commerce) Processed nuts, roasted nuts, nut meats, shelled nuts; (Based on Intent to Use) candied nuts, flavored nuts, nut-based snack foods, trail mix consisting primarily of mixed tree nuts, seeds, dried fruits and chocolate; seasoned nuts, processed edible seeds not being seasoning or flavorings, and nut butters |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | "GROWER DIRECT NUT" has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold, green and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | (Based on Use in Commerce) Wholesale and online retail store services featuring processed nuts, roasted nuts, nut meats, shelled nuts, prepared walnut meal; (Based on Intent to Use) wholesale and online retail store services featuring candied nuts, flavored nuts, nut-based snack foods, trail mix, seasoned nuts, processed edible seeds not being seasoning or flavorings |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "NUT","CO.", AND "INCORPORATED" |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 102, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2004 |
| Party Name | Goodness Ingredients, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | HUGHSON, CA 95326 |
| Party Name | Goodness Ingredients, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | HUGHSON, CA 95326 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, October 27, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 10, 2023 | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED |
| Friday, February 10, 2023 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 18, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |