| Serial Number | 86285493 |
| Word Mark | NH |
| Filing Date | Monday, May 19, 2014 |
| Status | 705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5253480 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 19, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | [ Starch-based binding agents for ice cream; Meat tenderizers for household purposes; Starch-based preparations for stiffening whipped cream; Aromatic preparations for flavoring food, other than from essential oils; Tea; Coffee-based beverage; Cocoa-based beverage; Ice; Breads with sausage in their center core; Bagels; Naan; Tortilla; Ciabatta; Chapati; English muffin; Scones; Croissant; Focaccia; Pita bread; Pain de champagne; Pain viennois; Brioche; Donuts; Curry breads; Sweets consisting mainly of coconut milk; Bread and buns; Seasonings for noodles; Sauce for steam vegetable dish; Sauce for tonkatsu (Sauce for deep-fried breaded pork); Seasonings other than spices; Spices; Ice cream mixes; Sherbet mixes; Unroasted coffee beans; Noodle-based prepared meals with their ingredients, broth or sauce; Noodle-based prepared meals; Bean-starch vermicelli with its ingredient for sautéed bean-starch vermicelli; Rice noodle with its ingredient for sautéed rice noodle; doughs; Almond paste; ] Chinese stuffed dumplings (Gyoza, cooked) [ ; Sandwiches; Chinese steamed dumplings (Shumai, cooked); Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Chinese-style steamed bun; Prepared hamburger sandwiches; Pizzas; Boxed lunches consisting primarily of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; Prepared hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies, prepared; Ravioli, prepared; Croque monsieur, prepared; Tartine, prepared; Wraps, prepared; Bagel with ham and cheese; English muffin with ham and cheese; Ciabatta with sauce and cheese; Tortilla with roast chickens; Naan with sausage; Breads with meats, edible aquatic animals, vegetables, cheese or the like; Shanghai-style steamed dumplings (Xiaolongbao); Steamed Chinese chives bun; Chinese rice cakes wrapped in bamboo leaves; Spring rolls; Yeast powder; Fermenting malted rice (Koji); Yeast; Baking powder; Instant bread mixes; Instant confectionery mixes; Sauce for pasta; By-product of rice for food (sake lees); Husked rice; Husked oats; Husked barley; Wheat flours mixed with seasonings and spices; Flour for food; Instant spicy sauce (mapo sauce) mixes for Sichuan style bean curd; Instant spicy sauce (mapo sauce) mixes for bean starch vermicelli; Broth noodles in the form of powder and liquid ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Food processing; Rental of machines and apparatus for processing foods or beverages; Printing; Water treating; Recycling of waste; Treatment of cloth, clothing or fur, including treatment in the nature of drying ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a curved line appearing about the letters "NH". |
| Goods and Services | [ Instruments and tools for food inspection and analysis, namely, instruments for measuring, testing, and control of physical, chemical and analytical properties, namely, for the measurement of the fat content analysis, the meat content analysis, the salt content analysis, the protein content analysis; Telecommunication machines and apparatus, namely, aeronautical radios, marine radio, single-channel radio, apparatus for transmission of communication; Protective helmets for sports; Downloadable image files featuring artwork, text, animation, still image, sports mascots, audio, video games and internet Web links relating to sporting and cultural activities; Recorded video discs and video tapes featuring artwork, text, animation, still image, sports mascots, audio, video games and internet Web links relating to sporting and cultural activities; Downloadable electronic publications, namely, books, magazines, manuals, recipes, newsletters, news reviews, directories, leaflets, pamphlets and catalogues, featuring artwork, text, animation, still image, sports mascots, audio, video games and internet Web links relating to sporting and cultural activities recorded on computer media; Research laboratory measuring or testing machines and instruments for measuring, testing and analyzing blood and other bodily fluids ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Milk products excluding ice cream, ice mill and frozen yogurt; ] Meat for human consumption, fresh, chilled or frozen; [ Fresh, chilled or frozen edible aquatic animals (not live); Frozen vegetables; Frozen fruits; Tonkatsu (Deep-fried breaded pork); Uncooked hamburger patties; Yakitori (Japanese style char-broiled chicken); ] Chinese-style barbecued pork; Seasoned beef [ and pork liver and plucks; ] Processed meat products; [ Processed seafood products; Coconut milk powder; Ham salad; Bean-starch vermicelli salad; Processed vegetables and fruits; Fried tofu pieces (Abura-age); Freeze-dried tofu pieces (Kohri-dofu); Jelly made from devils' tongue root (Konnyaku); Soya milk (milk substitute); Tofu consisting mainly of soya milk and collagen; Tofu; Fermented soybeans (Natto); Instant vegetable dish consisting primarily of shrimps, carrots, young corns and seasonings, also including and cooked with fresh broccoli; Instant vegetable dish consisting primarily of bacons, carrots, cheese and seasonings, also including and cooked with fresh asparagus; Instant vegetable dish consisting primarily of bacons, carrots and seasonings, also including and cooked with fresh potato; Instant vegetable dish consisting primarily of meats, processed meat products, edible aquatic animals and seasonings, also including and cooked with fresh vegetables; Hashed beef mixes; Instant miso soup; Prepared soup; Pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes; Ingredients for instant bowl of rice with a chop-suey-like mixture on it; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of fried egg and crab; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of tofu, vegetables and a spicy sauce (Tofu with vegetable in brown hot sauce); Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of eggplant and a spicy sauce; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of bean vermicelli and a spicy sauce; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of twice cooked pork (Szechuan dish); Ingredients for instant Chinese dish, called 'happosai'; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of sweet and sour pork; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of sweet and chili shrimp; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of fried chopped chicken with cashew nuts; Ingredients for instant Chinese dish of Green pepper steak called "Chinjao Rosu"; Instant dish consisting mainly of cooked meats, vegetables, edible aquatic animals and seasonings; Dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (Ochazuke-nori); Furi-kake (dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed); Side-dish made of fermented soybean (Name-mono); Formed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat substitute for human consumption; One-pot dish and/or barbecue consisting primarily of meats, edible aquatic animals and/or processed vegetables, and including assorted ingredients, namely, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, shellfish, fish, carrot, onion, green pepper, pumpkin, green onion, Chinese cabbage and cabbage; ] Fried chicken [ ; Prepared food consisting mainly of meat or processed meat products; Prepared food consisting mainly of edible aquatic animals; Prepared food consisting mainly of vegetables; Prepared food consisting mainly of fruits; Prepared food consisting mainly of Tofu; Processed algae for human consumption; Coconut-based beverage used as a milk substitute ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Sanitary preparations for medical use; Lacteal flour for babies; Foods for babies; Beverages for babies; Foods in the form of powders to add thickness consisting mainly of polysaccharide for the people with dysphagia; Collagen peptide for medical purposes, namely, used as an ingredient of regeneration medicine; Dietary supplements for humans; Lactobacillus-based dietary supplements for humans; Collagen-based dietary supplements for humans; Glucosamine-based dietary supplements for humans; Korean ginseng-based dietary supplements for humans; Elastin-based dietary supplements for humans; Placenta extract-based dietary supplements for humans; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of borage oil, pork hydrolysate and safflower; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of powdered chicken gristle; Chicken extract-based dietary supplements for humans; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of carnosine and anserine; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of edible aquatic animals and edible seaweeds; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of amino acid, lecithin and herbs; Dietary supplements for humans consisting mainly of isomaltooligosaccharide and alimentary fiber; Propolis extract-based dietary supplements for humans; Royal jelly-based dietary supplements for humans; Semen for artificial insemination; Protein for human consumption as a dietary supplement ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Anti-static preparations for household purposes; Degreasers for laundry use other than for use in manufacturing processes; Rust removing preparations; Stain removers; Fabric softeners for laundry use; Laundry bleach ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ Reagent kits consisting primarily of reagents for detecting toxic mold in foods; Reagent kits consisting primarily of reagents for detecting food allergens; Reagent kits consisting primarily of reagents for detecting source of food poisoning; Reagent kits consisting primarily of reagents for detecting toxin of food poisoning; Collagen for use in cosmetics; Collagen peptide for use in cosmetics; Chemical reagents and preparations for scientific purposes, other than for medical or veterinary use; Plant growth regulating preparations; Fertilizers; Artificial sweeteners; Food enriching preparations consisting mainly of collagen; collagen peptide for human consumption; collagen for human consumption; protein for human consumption, namely, proteins used in the manufacture of beverages, food products, and food supplements; Protein as raw materials used in the industrial preparation of animal feed for animal consumption; Animal foodstuffs, namely, collagen peptide as raw materials used in the industrial preparation of animal feed; Collagen peptide used as a raw material in livestock fattening preparations; Protein for animal consumption ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Japanese liquors, in general; Western liquors, in general; Alcoholic fruit beverages; Chinese liquors, in general; Flavored liquors; Alcoholic beverages, except beer ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Pacifiers for babies; Ice bag pillows, for medical purposes; Triangular bandages; Supportive bandages; Surgical catguts; Feeding cups for medical purposes; Dropping pipettes for medical purposes; Teats; Ice bags for medical purposes; Medical ice bag holders; Baby bottles; Nursing bottles; Finger guards for medical purposes; Artificial tympanic membranes; Ear plugs for sleeping; Ear plugs for soundproofing; Massage apparatus; Gloves for medical purposes; Ear picks; Measuring or testing machines and instruments for measuring, testing and analyzing blood and other bodily fluids for medical purposes ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Beer; Non-alcoholic beverages, namely, carbonated beverages and drinking water; Fruit juices; Extracts of hops for making beer; Whey beverages; Vegetable juices in the nature of beverages; Coconut milk, namely, coconut-based beverages not being milk substitutes ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Fish, live, for food purposes; Shellfish, live; Unprocessed algae for human consumption; Vegetables, fresh; Fruits, fresh; Foxtail millet, unprocessed; Proso millet, unprocessed; Sesame, unprocessed; Buckwheat, unprocessed; Corn, unprocessed grain; Japanese barnyard millet, unprocessed; Wheat, barley and oats, unprocessed; Unprocessed rice; Sorghum, unprocessed; Animal foodstuffs including collagen peptide; Animal foodstuffs; Mash for fattening livestock; raw pulses ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Designing of machines, apparatus, instruments, including their parts, or systems composed of such machines, apparatus and instruments; Graphic arts designing; Designing websites for others; Computer software design, programming, and maintenance of computer software; technical advice relating to performance and operation of computers; Testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuff; Testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries; Rental of computers ] |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| 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 | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| 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 | Wednesday, June 4, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| 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 | Wednesday, June 4, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NH FOODS LTD. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | OSAKA-SHI, OSAKA 530-0001 JP |
| Party Name | NH FOODS LTD. |
| Party Type | 21 - New Owner After Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | OSAKA JP |
| Party Name | NIPPON MEAT PACKERS, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Osaka-shi, Osaka JP |
| Party Name | NIPPON MEAT PACKERS, INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Osaka-shi, Osaka JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, May 22, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2014 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, September 8, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 8, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 8, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 2, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 2, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 2, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 2, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 28, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 23, 2015 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 2, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 2, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, November 19, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2016 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 21, 2016 | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED |
| Friday, January 22, 2016 | Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED |
| Thursday, January 28, 2016 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 8, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Monday, February 8, 2016 | CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Monday, May 2, 2016 | CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 |
| Thursday, June 2, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 26, 2017 | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 |
| Monday, June 26, 2017 | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 |
| Monday, June 26, 2017 | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, August 14, 2017 | UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - CORRESP. REMAILED |
| Thursday, August 17, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 17, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, August 1, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 22, 2024 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, January 22, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |