| Serial Number | 97163117 |
| Word Mark | KOREA GINSENG KOREAN GINSENG OF SAMJIWON |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 8, 2021 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7179011 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Red ginseng confectionery preserved in honey being confectionery made of sugar; cereal-based processed products containing red ginseng component, namely, breakfast cereals; cereal preparations containing red ginseng component, namely, breakfast cereals; confectionery made of sugar containing red ginseng component; chewing gum containing red ginseng component; honey containing red ginseng component; rice cakes containing red ginseng component; bread containing red ginseng component; sauces containing red ginseng component; edible salt containing red ginseng component; ice creams containing red ginseng component; toffees containing red ginseng component; soy sauce and soy bean paste containing red ginseng component; jeun-kwa, namely, confectionery made from fruit, ginger, carrot or ginseng preserved in or hard-boiled with honey or sugar containing red ginseng component; red ginseng tea; chocolate containing red ginseng component; candy containing red ginseng component; cakes containing red ginseng component; puddings containing red ginseng component; spices containing red ginseng component |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the design of a yin-yang shape with an upper part in red and a lower part in blue outlined in gold, surrounded by an outer circle in blue outlined in gold which contains the arched wording "KOREA GINSENG" in gold and a ginseng flower connected to leaves and root by a stem within the yin-yang shape, all in gold, appearing beside three Chinese characters in white and drop-shadowed in black, with a gold ribbon bordering and below the outer circle bearing three Chinese characters in black between sets of white stripes, the foregoing surrounded by concentric rounded rectangles in gold forming an inner field and concentric border in white, the inner gold rectangle bearing three Korean characters above "KOREAN GINSENG OF SAMJIWON" each in black. |
| Goods and Services | Processed red ginseng products, namely, preserved ginseng for use as a vegetable; ginseng processed food products, namely, preserved ginseng for use as a vegetable; processed red ginseng for use as a vegetable; processed ginseng for use as a vegetable; sliced preserved Korean red ginseng for use as a vegetable; red ginseng concentrates for use in cooking; red ginseng jelly for use as a spread; red ginseng powders for use as food; red ginseng jam; prepared meat containing red ginseng component; processed fruit containing red ginseng component; eggs containing red ginseng component; food products, namely, packaged entrees made primarily from fish and shellfish containing red ginseng component; lactic acid bacteria drinks containing red ginseng component; food products made from oil and fat containing red ginseng component, namely, powdered oils and fats for food; processed seaweed products containing red ginseng component, namely, processed edible seaweed |
| Goods and Services | Slimming tea for medical purposes, containing red ginseng component; medicinal herb extracts containing red ginseng component; anti-cancer preparations containing red ginseng component; household deodorants containing red ginseng component; pharmaceutical preparations for health care, containing red ginseng component, namely, supporting healthy immune function; vitamins and vitamin preparations, containing red ginseng component; milk sugar for pharmaceutical purposes, containing red ginseng component; lacteal flour for babies, containing red ginseng component; food for babies containing red ginseng component, except lacteal flour for babies; babies' nappies containing red ginseng component; ginseng for medicinal use containing red ginseng component; ginseng capsules for medical purposes containing red ginseng component; pharmaceutical drugs for supporting healthy immune function containing red ginseng component; herbs for medicinal purposes containing red ginseng component; medicinal tea containing red ginseng component; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations for supporting healthy immune function containing red ginseng component; nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement in the form of red ginseng drinks; nutraceutical preparations for use as a dietary supplement mainly based on red ginseng |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold, red, blue, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring cosmetics; retail store services featuring confectionery; retail store services featuring bread; retail store services featuring beauty soap; retail store services featuring unprocessed ginseng; retail store services featuring milk products; retail store services featuring health supplement food mainly based on ginseng; retail store services featuring health supplement food mainly based on red ginseng; retail store services featuring ginseng extracts for beverages; retail store services featuring red ginseng extracts for beverages; retail store services featuring tea; retail store services featuring cereal-based processed products; retail store services featuring soy sauce and soy bean paste; retail store services featuring jams; retail store services featuring chocolate; retail store services featuring processed red ginseng products; retail store services featuring processed red ginseng for use as a vegetable; retail store services featuring processed ginseng for use as a vegetable; promoting the goods and services of others by means of operating an on-line comprehensive shopping mall |
| Transliteration Statement | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "GORYO SAM" and this means "KOREAN GINSENG" in English; The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "SAMJIWON" and "SAMJIWON" and this has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | Ginseng extracts for flavoring beverages; red ginseng extracts for flavoring beverages; non-alcoholic ginseng juices as beverages; non-alcoholic red ginseng juices as beverages; ginseng powders for flavoring beverages; red ginseng powders for flavoring beverages; ginseng syrups for flavoring beverages; red ginseng extracts for flavoring beverages; red ginseng drinks, namely, fruit juices made with ginseng |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "KOREA GINSENG", "KOREAN GINSENG" AND THE NON-LATIN CHARACTERS THAT TRANSLITERATE TO "GORYO SAM" |
| International Class | 005 - 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 Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Tuesday, December 14, 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 | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | GEUMSAN INSAM COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO 33134 KR |
| Party Name | GEUMSAN INSAM COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO 33134 KR |
| Party Name | GEUMSAN INSAM COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO 33134 KR |
| Party Name | BAEKJEGEUMSAN GINSENG COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chungcheongnam-do 33134 KR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, June 8, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, February 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 15, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, December 11, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |