| Serial Number | 97269708 |
| Word Mark | N |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 10, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7186047 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 10, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Seasonings; Spices; Food flavorings, other than essential oils; Husked rice; Husked oats; Husked barley; Flour for food; Premix flour; Karaage powder, namely, wheat flour mix for making Karaage; tempura flour, namely, tempura batter mix; Okonomiyaki powder, namely, wheat flour mix for making Okonomiyaki; Takoyaki powder, namely, wheat flour for making Takoyaki; Gluten additives for culinary purposes; Cereal preparations, namely, processed cereals, macaroni and pastas; Chinese stuffed dumplings (Gyoza); Sandwiches; Chinese steamed dumplings (Shumai); Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Niku-manjuh); Hamburger sandwiches; Pizzas; Prepared box lunches consisting primarily of rice and/or pasta; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies; Ravioli; Confectionery, namely, candy, crackers, biscuits, cakes, pies, cookies, pancakes, waffles, churros and quiches; bread and buns; instant cake mixes; mixes for bakery goods; instant doughnut mixes; instant pancake mixes; instant bread mixes; instant pudding mixes; Almond paste; Yeast powder; Koji (fermented malted rice); Yeast; Baking powder; Starch based binding agents for ice cream; Meat tenderizers for household purposes; Starch based preparations for stiffening whipped cream; By-product of rice for food purposes (Sake lees); Pasta sauces |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a ribbon design with a stylized "N" inside a circle in the middle of the ribbon and Japanese characters that transliterate to "NISSHIN SEIFUN GROUP" on the inside right side of the ribbon. |
| Goods and Services | Meat; Fresh - not live, chilled and frozen edible aquatic animals; Processed meat products, namely, processed meat; Processed seafood products, namely, processed seafood; Processed beans; Preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Frozen fruits; Frozen vegetables; Eggs and processed eggs; Edible oils and fats; Preparations for making soup; Bouillon concentrates; Instant or pre-cooked stew; Side-dish made of fermented soybean (Name-mono); Dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (Ochazuke-nori); Furi-kake (dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed); Fried tofu pieces (Abura-age); Freeze-dried tofu pieces (Kohri-dofu); Jelly made from devil's tongue root (Konnyaku); Soy milk-based beverages; Tofu; Fermented soybeans (Natto) |
| Goods and Services | Pharmaceutical preparations and substances for the treatment of viral, metabolic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, genitourinary, sexual dysfunction, oncological, hepatological, ophthalmic, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, hormonal, dermatological, psychiatric and immune system related diseases and disorders; Chemical test paper for medical purposes; Dietary supplements for humans; Dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; Dietetic foods food adapted for medical purposes; nutritionally fortified beverages for medical purposes for babies; Food for babies; Dietary supplements for animals; Dental impression materials; Oiled paper for medical purposes; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; Gauze for dressings; Empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; Eyepatches for medical purposes; Ear bandages; Menstruation bandages; Menstruation tampons; Sanitary napkins; Sanitary panties; Absorbent cotton for medical purposes; Adhesive plasters for medical purposes; Bandages for dressings; Liquid bandages for skin wounds; Breast-nursing pads; Magnet bracelets for medical purposes; Incontinence diapers; Semen for artificial insemination; Lacteal flour for babies; Lactose for medical purposes; Fly catching paper; Mothproofing paper; Nutritional supplements containing Mary thistle extract; Nutritional supplements containing bread yeast extract; Nutritional supplements containing mushroom fungus extract; Nutritional supplements containing psyllium; Nutritional supplements containing ginkgo tree leaf extract; Nutritional supplements containing vitamins E; Nutritional supplements containing vitamins B; Nutritional supplements containing vitamins C; Nutritional supplements containing beta-carotene; Nutritional supplements containing calcium; Nutritional supplements containing lecithin; Nutritional supplements containing wheat embryo oil; Protein supplements for human consumption |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Transliteration Statement | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "NISSHIN SEIFUN GROUP" and this means "NISSHIN MILLING GROUP" in English. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | the non-Latin characters that transliterate to "SEIFUN GROUP" |
| 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 | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, May 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| 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, May 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 16, 2022 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, February 19, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |