| Serial Number | 87085388 |
| Word Mark | JAPANESE FOOD SUPPORTER |
| Filing Date | Monday, June 27, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Monday, May 20, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5343941 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 28, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Educational examination services, namely, conducting qualification examination of restaurants or retail stores that handle food made in Japan; Educational services in the nature of providing classes, seminars, workshops, training and providing courses of, online instruction services relating to knowledge in food made in Japan; Arranging, conducting and organization of seminars relating to food made in Japan; Production of videotape film in the field of education or culture not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity; Organization of entertainment events in the nature of organizing cultural and arts events, sake and food tastings, organizing and hosting of Japanese-themed culinary events for cultural purposes excluding movies, shows, plays, musical performances, sports, horse races, bicycle races, boat races and auto races |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "JAPANESE FOOD SUPPORTER" in stacked form within a circle. Within the circle and behind the wording are horizontal stripes, above the stripes is a graphic image of a mountain, two flower shapes and 2 Japanese characters. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "NIPPON" and this means "JAPAN" in English. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Marketing research or analysis relating to food made in Japan; Providing information on Internet website portal concerning commercial sales relating to food made in Japan; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring foods and beverages; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring liquor; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring meat; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring seafood; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring vegetables and fruits; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring confectionery, bread and buns; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring rice and cereals; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring milk; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring carbonated drinks, refreshing beverages and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring tea, coffee and cocoa; Retail store services or wholesale store services featuring processed food |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "JAPANESE FOOD" AND "NON-LATIN CHARACTERS IN THE MARK TRANSLITERATE TO NIPPON" |
| Goods and Services | Providing information relating to ingredients, recipes, and cooking of food made in Japan; Providing information relating to menu planning, development or recipes of food and drink, or providing information relating to recipes, ingredient, and cooking of food |
| 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, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | TOKYO 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 1, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 27, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 27, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 27, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 7, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 4, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, August 7, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 7, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |