| Serial Number | 76389768 |
| Word Mark | LA CHONA HECHO POR MEXICANOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, April 2, 2002 |
| Status | 606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, August 11, 2004 |
| 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, November 18, 2003 |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "HECHO POR MEXICANOS" and "AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized words "LA CHONA" in a red, script-type font with a tan outline. Underneath the words "LA CHONA" are the words "HECHO POR MEXICANOS" and "AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHEESE". Behind and above the words "LA CHONA" are a horizontal, unfurled banner with three differently colored fields, which fields are, running from left to right: Green; White; and Red. In the center of the white field is a brown eagle with a green snake in its beak, perched upon a brown branch with green laurel branches under the eagle. Behind the unfurled banner is a black and white cow, whose head is turned and is looking over the first (green) field of the banner. |
| Goods and Services | Hispanic style foods, namely, cheese; chicharron, namely, dry pork skins; cuertios, namely, pork skins in vinegar; and chirozo in the nature of a combination of beef and pork meat |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "LA CHONA" is "the gem of Mexico" and "HECHO POR MEXICANOS" is "made for Mexicans". |
| 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 | Thursday, April 11, 2002 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Monroe, WI 53566 |
| Party Name | Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Monroe, WI 53566 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED |
| Friday, June 18, 2004 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2004 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2003 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2003 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Monday, September 8, 2003 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, September 8, 2003 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Friday, May 2, 2003 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 2, 2003 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2002 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, October 28, 2002 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, October 28, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 30, 2002 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 30, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2002 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Friday, July 26, 2002 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, July 19, 2002 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |