| Serial Number | 87083348 |
| Word Mark | MASKAL TEFF |
| Filing Date | Friday, June 24, 2016 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Friday, November 17, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5372603 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 9, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 24, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Processed teff |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized circular-shaped design with Ethiopian symbols appearing within the perimeter. The symbols are comprised of a central stylized image of a lion and an antelope lying down, along with two trees. The central image is surrounded, in a circular pattern, by ten alternating stylized designs of lions and trees; beneath the design appears the wording "MASKAL TEFF". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "TEFF" |
| Goods and Services | Unprocessed teff |
| 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 | Wednesday, June 29, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 25, 1986 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1986 |
| 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 | Wednesday, June 29, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 25, 1986 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1986 |
| Party Name | The Teff Company |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Caldwell, ID 83606 |
| Party Name | The Teff Company |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Caldwell, ID 83606 |
| Party Name | The Teff Company |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Caldwell, ID 83606 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, August 3, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 5, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 5, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 5, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 24, 2017 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Saturday, April 1, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, March 9, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 9, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, February 20, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, February 9, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, September 30, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 29, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |