| Serial Number | 98648373 |
| Word Mark | NATURESWEET |
| Filing Date | Monday, July 15, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "NATURESWEET" in white stylized letters on a green banner with green stripes along the top and bottom. Above is a red tomato with a green stem, and red, orange, yellow peppers, each with a green stem, two red tomatoes with green tops indicating where the top parts of the stems were cut off, and a green cucumber. On either side of the produce is a green leaf design. |
| 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 11/00/2011. |
| 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 11/00/2011. |
| Pseudo Mark | NATURE SWEET |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) white, green, yellow, red and orange is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | fresh fruits and vegetables |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, July 15, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| Party Name | NS Brands, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | San Antonio, TX 78248 |
| Party Name | NS Brands, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | San Antonio, TX 78248 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 15, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |