K=FEE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, a trademark application was filed for K=FEE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the K=FEE trademark a serial number of 79177168. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, May 3, 2024. This trademark is owned by K-fee System GmbH. The K=FEE trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Hand Tool Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Houseware & Glass Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; artificial coffee; [ flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal bars, solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as breakfast cereals; solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as snack cereals; solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as a sports cereal, namely, processed cereals, cereal based energy bars and high protein cereal bars for sports purposes; bread; pastry; confectionery made of sugar, chocolate; edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweetener, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces being condiments; spices; ice; powdered edible ices; preparations for making edible ices, namely, concentrates used in the preparation of flavoring syrups for shaved ice confections; ] fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate; chocolate products, namely, chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate chips, chocolate cakes, chocolate cookies, chewing gum for non-med...

Hand tools for the preparation of food, namely, thin-bladed kitchen knives; kitchen knives; table cutlery in the nature of knives, forks and spoons

[ Meat, fish, poultry and game that is not live; meat extracts; preserved fruits, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, ] milk and milk products, excluding ice cream, ice milk, and frozen yogurt; dairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; dairy substitutes, namely, artificial cream, soya milk, rice milk; edible oils and fats; powdered milk for food; nonalcoholic mixed milk beverages primarily comprised of milk; protein or vegetable based coffee whitener, namely, coffee whiteners consisting principally of dairy products; nut pastes

Alcoholic solvents being household cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning agents being household cleaning preparations; chrome cleaners being chrome cleaning preparations; scale removing preparations for household purposes; grease removing preparations for household purposes; stain removing preparations; lime removers being household cleaning preparations; household cleaning preparations for use in cleaning kettles; furbishing preparations in the nature of household cleaning preparations

Advertising, marketing and promotional services; commercial trading and consumer information services, namely, retail store services and wholesale store services in relation to coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric coffee filter devices, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; auctioneering services; rental and leasing of vending machines; import and export agencies; ordering services, namely, computerized online ordering services in the field of coffee machines, coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric coffee filter devices, coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; price comparison services; procurement services for others, nam...

[ Chemical compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; chemical products derived from milk, namely, milk ferments for industrial purposes and for use in the food industry; lecithin derived from soya for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; chemical preparations for use in the food industry, namely, food preserving chemicals; chemical products for the preparation of flavorings, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of flavorings; chemicals used in industry, namely, chemicals for the suppression of the taste of water used by the water supply industry; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; chemicals for use as sugar substitutes for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of food; glucose for the food industry; chemicals comprising low-calorie artificial sweeteners for use in the manufacture of foods; artificial sweetening preparations being artificial sweeteners; artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame, ac...

Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, apparatus for descaling water, electric kettles, water purifying units, electric yogurt makers, electric ice cream makers; food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment, namely, electric coffee filters, coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; electric coffee machines; electric coffee percolators; electric coffee roasters; electric coffee roasting machines; electric semi-automatic and fully-automatic coffee machines; electric machines for making coffee, tea and cocoa, namely, those for use with coffee, tea, cocoa and milk powders that are packed in partial doses such as in capsule and pod forms

Non-electric coffee filter apparatus, namely, coffee filters not of paper being part of non-electric coffee makers; non-electric coffee pots; coffee grinders, hand operated; coffee percolators, non-electric; tableware, namely, coffee services; statues, figurines, and works of art made of china, crystal, ceramic, earthenware, glass, terra cotta, and porcelain; brushes for cleaning electric coffee machines, electric coffee percolators, electric coffee roasters, electric coffee roasting machines, electric semi-automatic and fully-automatic coffee machines, and electric machines for making coffee, tea and cocoa, namely, those for use with coffee, tea, cocoa and milk powders that are packed in partial doses such as in capsule and pod forms; coffee grinder cleaning brush; coffee machine steam brush, namely, brushes for cleaning coffee machines not being machine parts; cleaning brushes for household use; dishware; kitchen utensils, namely, non-electric milk frothers, coffee scoops, coffee str...

Beers; mineral and aerated waters; other non-alcoholic beverages, namely, mineral and aerated waters with flavor; energy drinks, smoothies, fruit juices, vegetable juices, vegetable-fruit juices, whey beverages, protein-fortified sports beverages not for medical use, vitamin enriched beverages not for medical use in the nature of energy drinks enhanced with vitamins; vitamin enriched beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups for making beverages; preparations for making fruit drink beverages; vegetable juices being drinks, non-alcoholic fruit cordials; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making mineral and aerated waters with flavor; energy drinks, smoothies, fruit-vegetable juices, whey beverages, protein-fortified beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes, vitamin enriched beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes and being for use in making isotonic drinks
k=fee

General Information


Serial Number79177168
Word MarkK=FEE
Filing DateWednesday, April 8, 2015
Status708 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, May 3, 2024
Registration Number5258102
Registration DateTuesday, August 8, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 23, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCoffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; artificial coffee; [ flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal bars, solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as breakfast cereals; solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as snack cereals; solid and semi-solid cereal preparations for use as a sports cereal, namely, processed cereals, cereal based energy bars and high protein cereal bars for sports purposes; bread; pastry; confectionery made of sugar, chocolate; edible ices; honey, treacle; natural sweetener, in particular thaumatin; yeast, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces being condiments; spices; ice; powdered edible ices; preparations for making edible ices, namely, concentrates used in the preparation of flavoring syrups for shaved ice confections; ] fruit tea and herb teas, not for medical purposes; chocolate; chocolate products, namely, chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate chips, chocolate cakes, chocolate cookies, chewing gum for non-medical purposes; coffee beverages, tea beverages, fruit tea beverages, cocoa-based beverages; drinking chocolate; coffee-based, tea-based and cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing caffeine for use in making coffee-based beverages but not for stimulative use, beverage powders containing cocoa for use in making cocoa-based beverages; beverage powders containing chocolate for use in making chocolate-based beverages; combination nut and nougat creams, primarily comprised of nougat; combination chocolate and nut pastes primarily comprised of chocolate
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an oval with the wording "K FEE" therein. Between "K" and "FEE" in the mark is a design that appears similar to an equals sign with each bar in the symbol having one curved side.
Goods and ServicesHand tools for the preparation of food, namely, thin-bladed kitchen knives; kitchen knives; table cutlery in the nature of knives, forks and spoons
Goods and Services[ Meat, fish, poultry and game that is not live; meat extracts; preserved fruits, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams, compotes; eggs, ] milk and milk products, excluding ice cream, ice milk, and frozen yogurt; dairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; dairy substitutes, namely, artificial cream, soya milk, rice milk; edible oils and fats; powdered milk for food; nonalcoholic mixed milk beverages primarily comprised of milk; protein or vegetable based coffee whitener, namely, coffee whiteners consisting principally of dairy products; nut pastes
Goods and ServicesAlcoholic solvents being household cleaning preparations; caustic cleaning agents being household cleaning preparations; chrome cleaners being chrome cleaning preparations; scale removing preparations for household purposes; grease removing preparations for household purposes; stain removing preparations; lime removers being household cleaning preparations; household cleaning preparations for use in cleaning kettles; furbishing preparations in the nature of household cleaning preparations
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising, marketing and promotional services; commercial trading and consumer information services, namely, retail store services and wholesale store services in relation to coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric coffee filter devices, coffee machines and coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; auctioneering services; rental and leasing of vending machines; import and export agencies; ordering services, namely, computerized online ordering services in the field of coffee machines, coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric coffee filter devices, coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware; price comparison services; procurement services for others, namely, purchasing coffee machines, coffee, tea, cocoa and substitutes therefor, dairy products and their replacements, artificial sweeteners, cleaning and descaling agents, electric coffee filter devices, coffee percolators, household and kitchen utensils and containers, glassware, porcelain and earthenware for others; business assistance, management and administration services; business data analysis, business research and information services; rental, lease and letting of objects in connection with the provision of the aforementioned business services, namely, rental of office machinery and equipment; consulting and information with respect to the aforementioned services
Goods and Services[ Chemical compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; chemical products derived from milk, namely, milk ferments for industrial purposes and for use in the food industry; lecithin derived from soya for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; chemical preparations for use in the food industry, namely, food preserving chemicals; chemical products for the preparation of flavorings, namely, chemicals for use in the manufacture of flavorings; chemicals used in industry, namely, chemicals for the suppression of the taste of water used by the water supply industry; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; chemicals for use as sugar substitutes for use in the manufacture of foodstuffs; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of food; glucose for the food industry; chemicals comprising low-calorie artificial sweeteners for use in the manufacture of foods; artificial sweetening preparations being artificial sweeteners; artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame, acesulfame, cyclamate, saccharin, xylitol, thaumatin, neohesperidin, and mixtures of these substances; raw material, namely, lactose for the food industry and lactose for industrial purposes; lactose to be used in the manufacture of foodstuffs; lecithin for industrial use in the manufacture of food products ]
Goods and ServicesApparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, apparatus for descaling water, electric kettles, water purifying units, electric yogurt makers, electric ice cream makers; food and beverage cooking, heating, cooling and treatment equipment, namely, electric coffee filters, coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers; electric coffee machines; electric coffee percolators; electric coffee roasters; electric coffee roasting machines; electric semi-automatic and fully-automatic coffee machines; electric machines for making coffee, tea and cocoa, namely, those for use with coffee, tea, cocoa and milk powders that are packed in partial doses such as in capsule and pod forms
Goods and ServicesNon-electric coffee filter apparatus, namely, coffee filters not of paper being part of non-electric coffee makers; non-electric coffee pots; coffee grinders, hand operated; coffee percolators, non-electric; tableware, namely, coffee services; statues, figurines, and works of art made of china, crystal, ceramic, earthenware, glass, terra cotta, and porcelain; brushes for cleaning electric coffee machines, electric coffee percolators, electric coffee roasters, electric coffee roasting machines, electric semi-automatic and fully-automatic coffee machines, and electric machines for making coffee, tea and cocoa, namely, those for use with coffee, tea, cocoa and milk powders that are packed in partial doses such as in capsule and pod forms; coffee grinder cleaning brush; coffee machine steam brush, namely, brushes for cleaning coffee machines not being machine parts; cleaning brushes for household use; dishware; kitchen utensils, namely, non-electric milk frothers, coffee scoops, coffee strirrers; containers for foods for household use; mugs; containers for household or kitchen use; table plates; disposable table plates; glasses being receptacles, namely, beverage glassware; beverage glassware
Goods and ServicesBeers; mineral and aerated waters; other non-alcoholic beverages, namely, mineral and aerated waters with flavor; energy drinks, smoothies, fruit juices, vegetable juices, vegetable-fruit juices, whey beverages, protein-fortified sports beverages not for medical use, vitamin enriched beverages not for medical use in the nature of energy drinks enhanced with vitamins; vitamin enriched beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes; fruit beverages and fruit juices; syrups for making beverages; preparations for making fruit drink beverages; vegetable juices being drinks, non-alcoholic fruit cordials; isotonic drinks; effervescent tablets and beverage powders for making mineral and aerated waters with flavor; energy drinks, smoothies, fruit-vegetable juices, whey beverages, protein-fortified beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes, vitamin enriched beverages being sports drinks not for medical purposes and being for use in making isotonic drinks

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 3, 2024
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code029
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 DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code021
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 DateFriday, November 27, 2015
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameK-fee System GmbH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBergisch Gladbach 51469
DE

Party NameK-fee System GmbH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
Address51469 Bergisch Gladbach
DE

Party NameK-fee System GmbH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
Address51469 Bergisch Gladbach
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 27, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 26, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, November 27, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Sunday, November 29, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 30, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, December 1, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, December 2, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, December 19, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, June 29, 2016ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, June 29, 2016ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Friday, August 26, 2016TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Friday, August 26, 2016PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Friday, August 26, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, August 26, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 26, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, August 27, 2016NOTICE OF REVIVAL - MAILED
Friday, September 2, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, September 8, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 8, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 29, 2016FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, September 29, 2016FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, September 29, 2016NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, March 27, 2017TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, March 27, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 27, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, April 1, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, April 1, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 18, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, April 1, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, April 1, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, April 10, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 26, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, April 26, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, May 3, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 3, 2017NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, May 3, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Friday, May 12, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, May 20, 2017NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, May 23, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 23, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 8, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 8, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, November 27, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Friday, July 26, 2019NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, November 27, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, December 22, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, January 25, 2018NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, April 17, 2020CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, April 20, 2020CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Monday, August 8, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 3, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 3, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED