| Serial Number | 79178332 |
| Word Mark | MARIAGE FRÈRES MARCO POLO |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 7, 2015 |
| Status | 708 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5075724 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a yellow banner with a black decorative border and the word "MARCO POLO'' in black, below a yellow circular design with all of the following appearing in black: images of barrels, crates with the letters "M.F." and trees and shrubs, banners having the words "THÉ MARIAGE", banners with the words "INDE", "CHINE", "THÉ", "CEYLAN", "FORMOSE", the words "MAISON FONDÉE EN 1854", "QUALITÉ SUPÉRIEURE", "MARIAGE FRÈRES", "MF" in a diamond border, the bust of a man in an oval design, and the words "LES MEILLEURS CRUS LA GRANDE TRADITION", all of the foregoing appearing on a black background. |
| Goods and Services | [ Tea flavored jellies, jams and compotes ] |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "MAISON FONDÉE EN 1854", "INDE", "CHINE", "THÉ", "CEYLAN", "FORMOSE", "QUALITÉ SUPÉRIEURE", "MARIAGE FRÈRES", "LES MEILLEURS CRUS" and "LA GRANDE TRADITION" in the mark is "HOUSE FOUNDED IN 1854", "INDIA", "CHINA", "TEA", "CEYLON", "FORMOSA", "SUPERIOR QUALITY", "MARIAGE BROTHERS", "THE FINEST HARVESTS" and "THE GREAT TRADITION". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MAISON FONDEE EN 1854", "THE", "INDE", "CHINE", "CEYLAN", "FORMOSE", "QUALITE SUPERIEURE", "FRÈRES", "LES MEILLEURS CRUS" AND "LA GRANDE TRADITION" |
| Goods and Services | [ Tea services not made of plastic materials; tea pots not made of plastic materials; tea cups not made of plastic materials; tea bowls not made of plastic materials; tea glasses not made of plastic materials; tea infusers not made of plastic materials; tea balls not made of plastic materials; tea caddies not made of plastic materials; tea cosies not made of plastic materials; tea strainers not made of plastic materials; tray for domestic purposes not made of plastic materials; ] tea canisters not made of plastic materials [ ; butter dishes not made of plastic materials; plates not made of plastic materials; tea scoops; tea caddie scoops ] |
| Goods and Services | Tea [, coffee, cocoa; cocoa-based beverages; coffee-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; tea-based beverages; non-medicinal infusions, namely, herbal infusions, dried fruit infusions, rooibos tea infusions; sugar; pastry; confectionery, namely, confectionery made of sugar; confectioneries, namely, snack foods, namely, chocolate; fondants; pancakes; cookies; cakes; rusks; chocolate; edible ices; honey ] |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 19, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| 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 | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, May 18, 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 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Mariage Frères |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Paris F-75004 FR |
| Party Name | Mariage Frères |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | FR |
| Party Name | Mariage Frères |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | FR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, December 17, 2015 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Saturday, December 19, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, December 19, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2015 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, December 28, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, January 7, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, January 7, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, January 22, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, July 7, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 7, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 10, 2017 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Friday, February 10, 2017 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 23, 2017 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, December 14, 2018 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 5, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 15, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 31, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, February 18, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Saturday, November 8, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |