JWA JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, a trademark application was filed for JWA JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the JWA JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 79402081. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Thursday, August 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Japan Food Journal Co., LTD. The JWA JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Natural Agricultural Products categories with the following description:
Japanese horseradish powder spice (wasabi powder); prepared wasabi for use as a condiment; spices featuring wasabi; prepared wasabi, namely, grated wasabi; prepared wasabi, namely, powdered wasabi; wasabi paste
Fresh Japanese edible horseradishes (wasabi)
General Information
| Serial Number | 79402081 |
| Word Mark | JWA JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Thursday, June 20, 2024 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Japanese horseradish powder spice (wasabi powder); prepared wasabi for use as a condiment; spices featuring wasabi; prepared wasabi, namely, grated wasabi; prepared wasabi, namely, powdered wasabi; wasabi paste |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a green circle enclosing the letters "JWA" and a stylized wasabi root. Below the design are a row of Japanese characters in green and the wording "JAPANESE WASABI ASSOCIATION" in green. The color white represents transparent areas and background and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "Nihon Kakou Wasabi Kyokai" and this means "Japan processed Wasabi Association" in English. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "JAPAN WASABI ASSOCIATION" and the non-Latin characters that transliterate to "Nihon Kakou Wasabi Kyokai" |
| Goods and Services | Fresh Japanese edible horseradishes (wasabi) |
Classification Information
| 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, August 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | The Japan Food Journal Co., LTD |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, December 20, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
