| Serial Number | 77815148 |
| Word Mark | MEIJI |
| Filing Date | Friday, August 28, 2009 |
| Status | 705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 4573981 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 29, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 19, 2013 |
| Goods and Services | [ Teas; tea-based beverages; coffee; cocoa; coffee-based beverages; cocoa based beverages; cocoa products, namely, cocoa mixes, cocoa powder, cocoa spread; ] confectionery, namely, [ frozen confectionery, ] bonbons, [ waffles, wafers, ] cookies, [ crepes, fruit jellies, pastries, ] chocolates, candies, [ chewing gum; bread and buns ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "meiji" in lower-case stylized characters. |
| Goods and Services | [ Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations all for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, respiratory organs and digestive organs, cardiovascular system and metabolism; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of skin diseases; allergy medication; antiseptics; anthelmintics; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infectious diseases; veterinary preparations, namely, pain relief medication; veterinary preparations for treatment of intestinal bacteria; sanitary preparations for medical use; antibiotic preparations; vitamin preparations; amino acid preparations for medical or veterinary purposes, amino acid preparations for nutritional purposes; syringes sold pre-filled with intra-articular injection; syringes sold pre-filled with antibiotic preparations; syringes sold pre-filled with pharmaceutical preparations all for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, respiratory organs and digestive organs, cardiovascular system and metabolism; syringes sold pre-filled with pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of skin diseases and infectious diseases; syringes sold pre-filled with allergy medication, antiseptics and anthelmintics; fungicides; powdered milk for babies; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; food for babies; dietary supplements for medical purposes; nutritional supplements for medical use, dietary supplemental drinks containing collagen and/or amino acids; dietary supplements, other than for medical use ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ Enzymes for use in the food, beverage, dietary supplement, animal feed, detergents and textile industries; enzymes for use in the clothes detergent industry; lactose to be used in the manufacture of foodstuffs ] |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "meiji" in the mark is "enlightened peace". |
| 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 | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 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 | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 3, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | MEIJI HOLDINGS CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHUO-KU, TOKYO 104-0031 JP |
| Party Name | MEIJI HOLDINGS CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHUO-KU, TOKYO JP |
| Party Name | MEIJI SEIKA KAISHA, LTD. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 29, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, August 13, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, June 22, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2014 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2013 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2013 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, April 11, 2013 | CASE RETURNED TO EXAMINATION |
| Thursday, March 21, 2013 | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | 44(e) PETITION - GRANTED |
| Monday, April 1, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Monday, March 11, 2013 | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 5, 2012 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, September 20, 2012 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, September 18, 2012 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED |
| Tuesday, September 18, 2012 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 11, 2012 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2012 | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED |
| Monday, March 19, 2012 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED |
| Monday, March 19, 2012 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 24, 2011 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Friday, September 23, 2011 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Friday, September 23, 2011 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, December 7, 2010 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Friday, December 3, 2010 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Friday, December 3, 2010 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Friday, December 3, 2010 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 21, 2010 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Thursday, June 24, 2010 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, June 24, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, June 14, 2010 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Friday, June 11, 2010 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, June 11, 2010 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, June 11, 2010 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 12, 2010 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Friday, April 9, 2010 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 9, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, September 3, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |