| Serial Number | 90426004 |
| Word Mark | KNOW MSG |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 29, 2020 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 13, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Seasonings; Umami seasonings; Mixed seasonings; Seasonings in the nature of condiments, namely, sauces, soy sauce; Cooking salts; Spices; Bread and buns; Sandwiches; Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (chuka-manjuh); Hamburger sandwiches; Pizzas; Hot dogs sandwiches; Meat pies; Processed rice products, namely, instant rice, rice side dishes, rice pudding, gruel, fried rice, rice balls; Cereal bars; Breadcrumbs; Pasta; Noodles; Instant noodles; Ramen (Japanese noodle-based dish); Yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles); Chinese stuffed dumplings; Chinese stuffed dumplings, namely, chicken dumplings, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings; Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked); Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked), namely, chicken dumplings, pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings; Ravioli; risotto; Bibimbap (Korean dish consisting primarily of cooked rice with added vegetables and beef); Lasagna; Samosas; Enchiladas, namely, filled tortillas; Spring rolls; Pasta sauce. |
| Goods and Services | Cooking instruction; Providing information in the field of education; Arranging and conducting of seminars in the field of food, cooking, food and health awareness; Arranging and conducting of workshops in the field of food, cooking, food and health awareness; Consultancy relating to the organization of culinary competitions; Providing online videos, not downloadable in the field of food, cooking, food and health awareness; Organization, production and presentation of events in the field of food, cooking, food and health awareness for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "KNOW MSG" in stylized white letters between two white parallel horizontal lines, above and below the lines are five white figures similar to diamonds, the entire design is over a red circle. |
| Goods and Services | Soups; Bouillon; Preparations for making bouillon; Preparations for making soup; Soup stocks; Instant soup mixes; Broth; Meat, preserved; Fish, preserved; Fruit, preserved; Beans, preserved; Frozen meat; Frozen fishes; Frozen vegetables; Frozen fruits; Processed meat products; Ready-to-eat gyudon dish comprised primarily of seasoned beef; Pre-packaged gyudon dish consisting primarily of seasoned beef; Processed seafood products; Processed vegetables, namely, frozen vegetables, fried vegetables; Processed fruits, namely, bottled fruits, candied fruit; Processed eggs; Frozen meals consisting primarily of vegetables, meat, poultry or seafood; Compotes; eggs; Flavored nuts namely, nut-based snacks; Edible fats; Oils for food; Lactic acid drinks. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "MSG" |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 22, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Monday, March 22, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| 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 | 107, 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 22, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Ajinomoto Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 JP |
| Party Name | Ajinomoto Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, October 19, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, October 19, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 19, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, April 6, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 7, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 10, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Friday, December 17, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 17, 2021 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 17, 2021 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Friday, December 17, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 16, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 16, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, June 27, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 22, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |