IT BEGINS WITH TEA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 9, 2004, a trademark application was filed for IT BEGINS WITH TEA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IT BEGINS WITH TEA trademark a serial number of 78529592. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Thursday, December 21, 2006. This trademark is owned by Tazo Tea Company. The IT BEGINS WITH TEA trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Nutritionally fortified beverages

Ground and whole bean coffee, cocoa, herbal and non-herbal tea; coffee, tea, cocoa and espresso beverages; and beverages made with a base of coffee and/or espresso; beverages made with a base of tea; powdered chocolate and vanilla; flavoring syrups to add to beverages; baked goods namely muffins, scones, biscuits, cookies, pastries and breads, and ready-to-make mixes of the same; sandwiches; chocolate and confectionery items, namely candy; hot and cold ready-to-eat fruit and whole grain based cereal; ready-to-drink coffee, ice cream, milkshakes and frozen confections; iced tea, ready-to-drink tea; powdered iced tea mix and flavoring syrups for making beverages

Water, mineral water, sparkling water, and other non-alcoholic drinks, namely soft drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices; liquid and powdered beverage mixes for making soft drinks; flavoring syrups for making beverages; flavored and unflavored bottled waters, sparkling waters, mineral waters, fruit juices, sparkling fruit and juice based beverages and soda beverages, namely soda pop; frozen fruit beverages and frozen fruit-based beverages, smoothies and frozen fruit based drinks, namely frozen icy/slushies
it begins with tea

General Information


Serial Number78529592
Word MarkIT BEGINS WITH TEA
Filing DateThursday, December 9, 2004
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateThursday, December 21, 2006
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 2006

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNutritionally fortified beverages
Goods and ServicesGround and whole bean coffee, cocoa, herbal and non-herbal tea; coffee, tea, cocoa and espresso beverages; and beverages made with a base of coffee and/or espresso; beverages made with a base of tea; powdered chocolate and vanilla; flavoring syrups to add to beverages; baked goods namely muffins, scones, biscuits, cookies, pastries and breads, and ready-to-make mixes of the same; sandwiches; chocolate and confectionery items, namely candy; hot and cold ready-to-eat fruit and whole grain based cereal; ready-to-drink coffee, ice cream, milkshakes and frozen confections; iced tea, ready-to-drink tea; powdered iced tea mix and flavoring syrups for making beverages
Goods and ServicesWater, mineral water, sparkling water, and other non-alcoholic drinks, namely soft drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices; liquid and powdered beverage mixes for making soft drinks; flavoring syrups for making beverages; flavored and unflavored bottled waters, sparkling waters, mineral waters, fruit juices, sparkling fruit and juice based beverages and soda beverages, namely soda pop; frozen fruit beverages and frozen fruit-based beverages, smoothies and frozen fruit based drinks, namely frozen icy/slushies

Classification Information


International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, December 20, 2004
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, December 20, 2004
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 DateMonday, December 20, 2004
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSTARBUCKS CORPORATIOON
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSEATTLE, WA 34067

Party NameSTARBUCKS CORPORATIOON
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSEATTLE, WA 34067

Party NameTazo Tea Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPortland, OR 97214

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 27, 2007ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2007ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 20, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 28, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 8, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 9, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, February 3, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 1, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, January 28, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 11, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 11, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, July 15, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 15, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 20, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM