| Serial Number | 98341668 |
| Word Mark | MISSOURI SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION YIELD CONTEST |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 4, 2024 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 7701453 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "MISSOURI SOYBEAN" above the word "ASSOCIATION" with the words "YIELD CONTEST" below "ASSOCIATION". The "Y" in the word "YIELD" is made up of a plant, with a partial outline of the state of Missouri to the right of the words, with three soybean pods imposed over part of the state outline. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "MISSOURI SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION" and the pictorial representation of the state of Missouri |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of soybean producers and farmers; promoting the interests of soybean producers and farmers in the field of public policy initiatives, legislation and regulation; government relations consultancy services for the soybean industry; promoting the interests of soybean producers and farmers in the soybean industry regarding government relations by means of public advocacy; commercial lobbying services, namely, promoting the interests of the soybean industry; arranging and conducting special events for others to promote the interests and capabilities of soybean producers and farmers and the interests of the soybean industry |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION" and "YIELD CONTEST" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 4, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, December 31, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, December 31, 2023 |
| Party Name | The Missouri Soybean Association |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Party Name | The Missouri Soybean Association |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Party Name | The Missouri Soybean Association |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 28, 2024 | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 4, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION |