| Serial Number | 79315381 |
| Word Mark | LC-PLASMA LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 18, 2021 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 6881903 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
| Goods and Services | Aromatic preparations for food in the nature of fruit flavorings for food or beverages, not from essential oils, flavored with lactic acid bacteria; tea flavored with lactic acid bacteria; tea-based beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; black tea flavored with lactic acid bacteria; beverages with tea base flavored with lactic acid bacteria; coffee flavored with lactic acid bacteria; coffee based beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; cocoa flavored with lactic acid bacteria; cocoa-based beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; chocolate-based beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; chocolate flavored with lactic acid bacteria; wafers flavored with lactic acid bacteria; ice cream flavored with lactic acid bacteria; ice milk flavored with lactic acid bacteria; frozen yoghurt flavored with lactic acid bacteria; candy flavored with lactic acid bacteria; gummy candies flavored with lactic acid bacteria; fondants flavored with lactic acid bacteria; cookies flavored with lactic acid bacteria; frozen confectionery flavored with lactic acid bacteria; sugar confectionery flavored with lactic acid bacteria; pastries flavored with lactic acid bacteria; chewing and bubble gum flavored with lactic acid bacteria; gum sweets flavored with lactic acid bacteria; breakfast and processed cereal and grain-based confectionery in the nature of cereal bars flavored with lactic acid bacteria; rice-based confectionery in the nature of crackers and rice-based snack foods flavored with lactic acid bacteria; crackers using rice flavored with lactic acid bacteria; breakfast and processed cereals flavored with lactic acid bacteria; breakfast and processed cereals prepared for human consumption, flavored with lactic acid bacteria; cereal bars flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-medicated lozenges flavored with lactic acid bacteria; sweets, custards and snacks in the nature of granola snacks, cereal-based snack bars, and rice-based custards made predominantly from rice, cereal, muesli and corn, flavored with lactic acid bacteria; jellies, namely, fruit jelly candy, and jelly beans flavored with lactic acid bacteria; bread and buns flavored with lactic acid bacteria; sandwiches flavored with lactic acid bacteria; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (chuka-manjuh) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; hamburger sandwiches flavored with lactic acid bacteria; pizzas flavored with lactic acid bacteria; hot dog sandwiches flavored with lactic acid bacteria; meat pies flavored with lactic acid bacteria; seasonings flavored with lactic acid bacteria; spices flavored with lactic acid bacteria; ice cream mixes flavored with lactic acid bacteria; sherbet mixes flavored with lactic acid bacteria; unroasted coffee flavored with lactic acid bacteria; gruel flavored with lactic acid bacteria; processed cereals flavored with lactic acid bacteria; chocolate spread flavored with lactic acid bacteria; Chinese stuffed dumplings (gyoza, cooked) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; sushi flavored with lactic acid bacteria; mixes for making fried balls of batter mixed with small pieces of octopus (takoyaki) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables, flavored with lactic acid bacteria; ravioli flavored with lactic acid bacteria; yeast powder flavored with lactic acid bacteria; fermented malted rice for food (koji) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; yeast flavored with lactic acid bacteria; baking powder flavored with lactic acid bacteria; instant confectionery mixes in the nature of cake mixes, snack mixes consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels, and/or popped popcorn, and ice cream mixes flavored with lactic acid bacteria; pasta sauce flavored with lactic acid bacteria; by-product of rice for food (sake lees) flavored with lactic acid bacteria; rice flavored with lactic acid bacteria; husked oats flavored with lactic acid bacteria; husked barley flavored with lactic acid bacteria; gluten additives for culinary purposes flavored with lactic acid bacteria; flour flavored with lactic acid bacteria; lactic acid bacteria being leavening agent for baking or cooking purposes; lactic acid bacteria starter culture being leavening agent for baking or cooking purposes |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a gold oval, with the gold color gradating from a very light gold at the center top to a very dark gold at the edges to produce a three-dimensional effect. Inside the oval is a black diamond design above the stylized wording "LC-PLASMA" and "LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS" in black. |
| Goods and Services | Fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snack foods, containing lactic acid bacteria; potato chips containing lactic acid bacteria; edible oils and fats containing lactic acid bacteria; dairy-based beverages containing lactic acid bacteria; lactic acid drinks; lactic acid bacteria drinks; yoghurt containing lactic acid bacteria; beverages made from yogurt containing lactic acid bacteria; fermented milk containing lactic acid bacteria; milk products, namely, cheese and milk containing lactic acid bacteria; processed meat products containing lactic acid bacteria; processed seafood products containing lactic acid bacteria; processed vegetables and fruits containing lactic acid bacteria; processed eggs containing lactic acid bacteria; meat flavored with lactic acid bacteria; frozen fruits and vegetables flavored with lactic acid bacteria; fried tofu pieces (abura-age) containing lactic acid bacteria; freeze-dried tofu pieces (kohri-dofu) containing lactic acid bacteria; jelly made from devils' tongue root (konnyaku) containing lactic acid bacteria; soya milk containing lactic acid bacteria; soy milk beverages containing lactic acid bacteria for use as milk substitutes; tofu containing lactic acid bacteria; fermented soybeans (natto) containing lactic acid bacteria; pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes containing lactic acid bacteria; soups containing lactic acid bacteria; dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (ochazuke-nori) containing lactic acid bacteria; dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed (furi-kake) containing lactic acid bacteria; side-dish made of fermented soybean (name-mono) containing lactic acid bacteria; prepared beans containing lactic acid bacteria; foodstuffs rich in proteins, based on meat, fish, vegetables and dairy, namely, prepared meals consisting primarily of meat, vegetables, and fish, snack foods consisting primarily of meat, vegetables, and fish, and jellies for human consumption flavored with lactic acid bacteria; textured vegetable protein for use as a meat extender flavored with lactic acid bacteria; formed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat substitute flavored with lactic acid bacteria; unformed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat extender flavored with lactic acid bacteria; milk ferments for culinary purposes |
| Goods and Services | Pharmaceuticals containing lactic acid bacteria for improving the immune systems of humans and animals; veterinary preparations containing lactic acid bacteria for improving the immune systems of animals; lacteal flour for babies containing lactic acid bacteria; dietary and nutritional supplements containing lactic acid bacteria; dietary and nutritional supplements in jelly, tablet, chewable, powder, capsule, liquid or gum form, containing lactic acid bacteria; protein supplements containing lactic acid bacteria; milk ferments for pharmaceutical purposes; dietetic food and substances in the nature of dietetic preparations, all adapted for medical or veterinary use, containing lactic acid bacteria; dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use in jelly form, containing lactic acid bacteria; dietetic beverages adapted for medical or veterinary use, containing lactic acid bacteria; dietetic beverages adapted for medical or veterinary use in jelly form, containing lactic acid bacteria; dietetic pharmaceuticals for improving the immune systems of humans and animals adapted for medical or veterinary use, containing lactic acid bacteria; food for babies containing lactic acid bacteria; nutritional supplements for animal foodstuffs in jelly, tablet, chewable, powder, capsule, liquid or gum form, containing lactic acid bacteria; dietary supplements for animals containing lactic acid bacteria |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold, light gold, dark gold, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Lactic acid bacteria, other than for medical or veterinary purposes; lactic acid bacteria-based cultures for addition to food; chemicals containing lactic acid bacteria for use in the manufacture of dietary and nutritional supplements and food and beverages; lactic acid; substances for regulating plant growth containing lactic acid bacteria; fertilizers containing lactic acid bacteria; higher fatty acids containing lactic acid bacteria for use in the manufacture of dietary and nutritional supplements and food and beverages; milk ferments for the food industry; lactic acid bacteria as an ingredient for food and beverages; lactic acid bacteria as an ingredient for dietary and nutritional supplements; lactic acid bacteria for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; lactic acid bacteria for use in the manufacture of dietary and nutritional supplements; lactic acid bacteria in the form of powders for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; lactic acid bacteria in the form of powders for use in the manufacture of dietary and nutritional supplements; lactic acid bacterial strain for use in the manufacture of food and beverages; lactic acid bacterial strain for use in the manufacture of dietary and nutritional supplements; lactic acid bacterial strain for use in the manufacture of animal feeds; lactic acid bacteria in the form of powders for use in the manufacture of animal feeds; artificial sweeteners containing lactic acid bacteria; flour and starch for industrial purposes containing lactic acid bacteria; bacteria for use in the manufacture of food; cultures of microorganisms, other than for medical and veterinary use |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS" |
| Goods and Services | Beer flavored with lactic acid bacteria; low malt beer flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic beverages, namely, soft drinks, fruit juices and vegetable juices containing lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic beverages, namely, soft drinks, fruit juices and vegetable juices flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic malt beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic beer flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic beer-taste carbonated drinks flavored with lactic acid bacteria; isotonic drinks flavored with lactic acid bacteria; energy drinks flavored with lactic acid bacteria; carbonated soft drinks flavored with lactic acid bacteria; aerated water flavored with lactic acid bacteria; mineral water flavored with lactic acid bacteria; drinking water flavored with lactic acid bacteria; fruit flavored water flavored with lactic acid bacteria; smoothies flavored with lactic acid bacteria; green vegetable juice beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria; green vegetable juice beverage powders flavored with lactic acid bacteria; soft drinks flavored with lactic acid bacteria including those in jelly form; fruit drink flavored with lactic acid bacteria including those in jelly form; vegetable juices flavored with lactic acid bacteria including those in jelly form; extracts of hops for making beer flavored with lactic acid bacteria; whey beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria including those in jelly form; non-alcoholic preparations, namely, concentrates and powders for making beverages in the nature of soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and vegetables juices flavored with lactic acid bacteria; non-alcoholic essences for making non-alcoholic beverages flavored with lactic acid bacteria, not in the nature of essential oils |
| International Class | 001 - 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 Codes | 001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, July 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Monday, July 26, 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 | Monday, July 26, 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, July 26, 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 | Monday, July 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KIRIN HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kirin Holdings Company, Limited) |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | KIRIN HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kirin Holdings Company, Limited) |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | KIRIN HOLDINGS KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kirin Holdings Company, Limited) |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Monday, July 19, 2021 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, July 26, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, September 18, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, July 30, 2021 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, September 17, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 4, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, October 4, 2021 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Saturday, April 2, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 1, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 29, 2022 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 29, 2022 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 29, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 7, 2022 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, February 10, 2023 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 10, 2023 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |