| Serial Number | 98683664 |
| Word Mark | NIXTAMAL FOODS |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 5, 2024 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 29, 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Corn-based chips; Tortilla chips; Tortilla dough mix; Tortilla shells; Tortillas; Flour-based chips; Frozen tortillas; Grain-based chips; Pita chips |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a thick circle containing a background; surrounding the outer edge of the circle are a series of triangular shapes that resemble sun rays; inside the thick circle is a pattern of square-shaped lines forming a circular border; within this border is semicircular text at the top and bottom, with the top reading NIXTAMAL and the bottom reading FOODS; between the two lines of text is a guitar with strings, no headstock, and a neck extending upward; the guitar's body features a sound hole and is decorated with leaf-like patterns; there are three roses, two located at the bottom of the guitar"s body and one near the top; on either side of the guitar neck is an additional rose; leaning against the guitar is a sombrero adorned with circular lines, dots, and triangular patterns; behind the guitar and the roses are several cacti with small flower details; below the guitar, on the left and right sides, are two drawings of corn stalks, each with kernels and partially peeled husks; one stalk is positioned under the letter N and the other under the letter L. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) aqua, red, green, purple, black, orange, yellow, brown, purple, blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "NIXTAMAL FOODS" |
| 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 | Monday, August 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, August 1, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, August 1, 2022 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Chicago, IL 60629 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 5, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, February 21, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |