IMPORTER'S BRAND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 6, 2015, a trademark application was filed for IMPORTER'S BRAND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IMPORTER'S BRAND trademark a serial number of 86717205. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, May 4, 2023. This trademark is owned by National Distributing Company, Inc.. The IMPORTER'S BRAND trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:

Alcoholic beverages, namely, vodka, gin and other spirituous liquors
importer's brand

General Information


Serial Number86717205
Word MarkIMPORTER'S BRAND
Filing DateThursday, August 6, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, May 4, 2023
Registration Number5080387
Registration DateTuesday, November 15, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 30, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a forward-facing two-headed phoenix-like mythical creature in the color gold with outspread wings, with a shield in the colors gold, black, red and white on the chest of the creature, with a scepter with a star on the end in the color gold clenched in the right claw of the creature and a sword in the color gold clenched in the left claw of the creature, with a crown in the colors gold and red appearing atop the heads of the creature, with the stylized word "IMPORTER'S" appearing beneath the creature in the color black outlined in gold, with diamond shapes in the color gold appearing in each letter, and with the word "BRAND" in the color gold appearing beneath the stylized word "IMPORTER'S".
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "IMPORTER'S BRAND"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, white, red and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAlcoholic beverages, namely, vodka, gin and other spirituous liquors
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BRAND"

Classification Information


International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 2015
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 14, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 14, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Distributing Company, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30336

Party NameNational Distributing Company, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30336

Party NameNational Distributing Company, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30336

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 4, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 4, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 4, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 25, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 15, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 15, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 30, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 10, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, July 21, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, July 21, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, July 15, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 15, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 12, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, July 5, 2016TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 2, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 1, 2016NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, June 1, 2016FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 1, 2016FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 1, 2016USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Saturday, May 7, 2016AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, May 7, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, May 6, 2016TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, May 6, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 6, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 6, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 12, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 12, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 12, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, November 5, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 12, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 11, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, August 10, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED