| Serial Number | 79375463 |
| Word Mark | MAC CA VIET NAM VMA VIETNAM MACADAMIA |
| Filing Date | Thursday, October 6, 2022 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | chocolate-covered macadamia nut confectionery; sauces containing macadamia nuts; sauces flavored with macadamia nuts; chocolate coated macadamia nuts; grain based food bars also containing nuts, macadamia nuts and dried fruit; macadamia nut flour |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized terms MAC CA VIET NAM in white with white accents over the "A" in MAC and over and under the "E" in VIET" appearing at the top within the thickest green concentric circle. The concentric circles start with the color green on the outside and alternate with green and white, finishing with a white interior of the innermost circle. A white diamond appears on the right and another on the left of the thickest green circle. The terms VIETNAM MACADAMIA appear in white in the thickest green circle at the bottom. The center of the inner white circle includes a flower design made of green, brown, and yellow curved lines with the term VMA in brown in the center of the flower. Some of the colored lines and circles include textural patterns. |
| Goods and Services | Macadamia nuts, dried; macadamia nut kernels, dried; macadamia nut milk; edible macadamia nuts, prepared; edible oils made from macadamia nuts; macadamia nut-based snack foods |
| Goods and Services | Macadamia essential oil; cosmetics extracted from macadamia nuts; shampoo made from extracted macadamia nuts; hair conditioner made from extracted macadamia nuts; shower gel made from extracted macadamia nuts; macadamia beauty soap |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, white, yellow and brown is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "MAC CA VIET NAM" in the mark is "MACADAMIA VIETNAM". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MAC CA VIET NAM" and "VIETNAM MACADAMIA" |
| Goods and Services | Unprocessed macadamia nuts; raw macadamia nuts |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 28, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| 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 | Friday, July 28, 2023 |
| 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 | Friday, July 28, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 28, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | VIETNAM MACADAMIA ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | Hanoi City VN |
| Party Name | VIETNAM MACADAMIA ASSOCIATION |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | Hanoi City VN |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 27, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, August 24, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 1, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |