| Serial Number | 88684942 |
| Word Mark | MATCHA KAORI JAPAN |
| Filing Date | Friday, November 8, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6186928 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MATCHA" |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "KAORI" and this means "fragrance" in English. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a Japanese character in green over the wording "MATCHA KAORI" in black on one line, over the wording "JAPAN" on another line in relatively smaller font. The white in the mark represents background and transparent areas only and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Tea; Japanese green tea; powdered green tea (Matcha); roasted green tea (Hojicha); middle-grade green tea (Sencha); refined green tea (Gyokuro); Roasted brown rice tea (Genmaicha); Japanese green tea with roasted brown rice tea (Matcha Genmaicha); Japanese black tea (Kocha); black tea; Herbal teas; fruit teas; Tea-based beverages with fruit flavoring; oolong tea; roasted barley tea (Mugi-cha); tea of salty kelp powder (kombu-cha); buckwheat tea; tea beverages; tea substitutes; flowers or leaves for use as tea substitutes; instant tea; tea essences; tea capsules, filled; powdered green tea based beverages containing milk; confectionery, namely, candy; pastries; ice cream; cookies; chocolate; sponge cakes; pancakes; macaroons; confectionery containing tea, namely, candy; chocolates containing tea; pancakes containing tea; cookies containing tea; ice cream containing tea; cream caramels containing powdered green tea (Matcha); sweet pounded rice cakes (Mochi-gashi) containing powdered green tea (Matcha); bread and buns; bread and buns containing tea; seasonings; chemical seasonings containing tea; spices; spices containing tea; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; ice cream mixes containing tea; sherbet mixes containing tea; cereal preparations, namely, processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food; cereal preparations containing tea, namely, processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food; cereal preparations containing powdered green tea (Matcha), namely, processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food; cereal bars; buckwheat noodles containing powdered tea; buckwheat noodles containing powdered green tea (Matcha); Udon noodles containing powdered green tea (Matcha); instant confectionery mixes for cookies; instant confectionery mixes for cakes; instant confectionery mixes containing powdered tea for cookies; instant confectionery mixes containing powdered tea for cakes; instant confectionery mixes containing powdered green tea (Matcha) for cookies; instant confectionery mixes containing powdered green tea (Matcha) for cakes; food flavorings not from essential oils; tea flavourings for food or beverages, not from essential oils; food flavorings with tea, not from essential oils; food flavorings containing powdered green tea (Matcha), not from essential oils; prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; coffee beverages containing powdered tea; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; cocoa beverages containing powdered tea; Japanese green tea containing cherry leaves, cherry blossoms and powdered green tea (Matcha); Japanese green tea containing powdered green tea (Matcha); black tea containing powdered tea; Japanese Black Tea containing powdered tea; powdered tea; powdered tea made with powdered green tea (Matcha) and almond powder; powdered tea made with powdered green tea (Matcha) and coconut milk powder; blended tea; blended tea with middle-grade green tea (Sencha) and fruits; powdered green tea (Matcha) containing collagen; deep-steamed green tea (Fukamushicha) |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "KAORI" in the mark is "fragrance". |
| 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, November 15, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | MATCHA KAORI JAPAN CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Shizuoka 432-8018 JP |
| Party Name | MATCHA KAORI JAPAN CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Shizuoka 432-8018 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, November 15, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, November 16, 2019 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 17, 2020 | APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER |
| Monday, September 21, 2020 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |