| Serial Number | 85102870 |
| Word Mark | MINNESOTA FARMS PREMIUM QUALITY |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 9, 2010 |
| Status | 603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Status Date | Monday, February 6, 2012 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1985 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1985 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "THE PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA" AND "PREMIUM QUALITY" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a rectangular design with curved horizontal edges. A slightly curved bar bearing the words "MINNESOTA FARMS" crosses the rectangle. An oblong design appears on either side of the word "FARMS". Underneath the bar there appears a picture of the shape of the state of "Minnesota", with the underlined words "PREMIUM QUALITY" appearing on either side of the picture. |
| Goods and Services | Meat; beef; poultry; pork |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to MINNESOTA FARMS |
| 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 | Thursday, August 12, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1984 |
| Party Name | J & B Wholesale Distributing, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | St. Michael, MN 55376 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2012 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Monday, February 6, 2012 | ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Monday, February 6, 2012 | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED |
| Friday, January 6, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 6, 2012 | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 6, 2012 | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED |
| Thursday, December 22, 2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 22, 2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Monday, June 13, 2011 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Monday, June 13, 2011 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 13, 2011 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 23, 2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 23, 2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 23, 2011 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, August 13, 2010 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, August 12, 2010 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, August 12, 2010 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |