KÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 10, 2011, a trademark application was filed for KÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER trademark a serial number of 79094054. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, May 12, 2022. This trademark is owned by Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH. The KÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER trademark is filed in the Light Beverage Products category with the following description:

Beers; [ beverages similar to beer, namely, stout, lager, ale, porter and wheat beer; ] all aforementioned goods also in [ non-alcoholic, ] low-alcoholic or alcohol-reduced form [ ; fruit syrups for making non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; fruit juices, fruit drinks, table waters, mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks, namely, non-alcoholic malt beverages ]
kÖstritzer schwarzbier

General Information


Serial Number79094054
Word MarkKÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER
Filing DateMonday, January 10, 2011
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, May 12, 2022
Registration Number4037098
Registration DateTuesday, October 11, 2011
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 26, 2011

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a label in two parts. The upper label has a chevron shape with the top portion in gold with the wording PRODUCT OF GERMANY - IMPORTED PRODUIT D'ALLEMAGNE IMPORTE followed by a black section on which appears a coat of arms in red, black and gold containing the wording KOSTRITZER BRAUKUNST on a ribbon beneath a crest, under which appears the word "SCHWARZBIER" in white script. The bottom of the chevron-shaped top of the label is red with a textured pattern. The second portion of the label is oval with the exterior appearing gold and black and the interior appearing black with white lettering on which appears the wording GEBRAUT NACH DEM DEUTSHEN REINHEITSGEBOT and the wording SEIT 1543 appearing on either side of a second coat of arms in gold, red and black containing the German wording KOSTRITZER BRAUKUNST. Below that appears the name "KOSTRITZER" in white and the word "SCHWARZBIER" in gold. A red, gold and black ribbon bisects the oval vertically. At the bottom of the oval appears the wording 330ML, 11.2 FL. OZ. and the applicant's name, KOSTRITZER SCHWARZBIERBRAUEREI and the applicant's address, BAD KOSTRITZ, all in white.
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationLine 6 and 7, "beverages similar to beer, namely, stout, lager, ale, porter and wheat beer;" should be deleted.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, gold, red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "PRODUIT D'ALLEMAGNE IMPORTE" "BRAUKUNST" "SCHWARZBIER" "GEBRAUT NACH DEM DEUTSHEN REINHEITSGEBOT" "SEIT 1543" "BRAUKUNST" "SCHWARZBIER" "SCHWARZBIERBRAUEREI" is "PRODUCT OF GERMANY IMPORTED" "GERMAN BREWING ART" "DARK BEER" "BREWED ACCORDING TO THE GERMAN BEER PURITY REGULATIONS" "GERMAN BREWING ART" "SINCE 1543" "DARK BEER" "DARK BEER BREWERY".
NOT AVAILABLE"PRODUCT OF GERMANY IMPORTED PRODUIT D'ALLEMAGNE IMPORTE" "BRAUKUNST" "SCHWARZBIER" "GEBRAUT NACH DEM DEUTSHEN REINHEITSGEBOT" "SEIT 1543" "SCHWARZBIER" "330ML 11.2 FL. OZ." "SCHWARZBIERBRAUEREI BAD KOSTRITZ"
Goods and ServicesBeers; [ beverages similar to beer, namely, stout, lager, ale, porter and wheat beer; ] all aforementioned goods also in [ non-alcoholic, ] low-alcoholic or alcohol-reduced form [ ; fruit syrups for making non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; fruit juices, fruit drinks, table waters, mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks, namely, non-alcoholic malt beverages ]

Classification Information


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, March 18, 2011
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBitburger Braugruppe GmbH
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBitburg 54634
DE

Party NameKöstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address07586 Bad Köstritz
DE

Party NameKöstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameKöstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei GmbH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 30, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 17, 2011SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, March 18, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, March 22, 2011APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, April 7, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, April 7, 2011REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, April 7, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, April 19, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, April 22, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, April 23, 2011REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, April 28, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 28, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 2, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 3, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, June 16, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST
Wednesday, June 22, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, June 22, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 22, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 22, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, June 23, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, June 23, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, June 23, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 26, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 26, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 11, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, December 4, 2011LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
Wednesday, December 21, 2011LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED AND ENTERED
Wednesday, December 21, 2011ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 21, 2011CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, May 25, 2012FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Friday, May 25, 2012FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, June 15, 2012FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, November 7, 2014NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2017NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, April 13, 2017NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2018INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Wednesday, October 11, 2017TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 14, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 20, 2017REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Monday, November 20, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 20, 2018PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, July 26, 2018PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Friday, August 24, 2018PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Thursday, December 6, 2018CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB
Sunday, October 11, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, February 4, 2021INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Monday, October 11, 2021TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 12, 2022REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Thursday, May 12, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Wednesday, March 1, 2023INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Wednesday, July 20, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Thursday, January 12, 2023PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED