| Serial Number | 99104047 |
| Word Mark | NZURI KULTURE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Candles; Perfumed candles; Scented candles; Votive candles; Unity candles; Tealight candles; Tallow candles; Soy candles; Prayer candles; Shabbos candles; Soya candles; Shabbat candles; Candles and wicks for candles for lighting; Christmas tree candles; Aromatherapy fragrance candles; Wicks for candles; Tea light candles; Candles for lighting; Perfumed soya candles; Perfumed soy candles; Scented soya candles; Soya wax candles; Scented soy candles; Soy wax candles; Candles for menorahs; Candles for kinaras; Wax for making candles; Candles for night lights; Candles containing insect repellant; Candles containing insect repellent; Candles for absorbing smoke; Wicks for candles for lighting; Wicks for candles and lamps; Bougies in the nature of wax candles; Beeswax for use in the manufacture of candles; Candle contained in a clamshell; Candle and lamp wicks; Candle-making kits; Candle wicks; Candle torches; Candles being of wax or liquid, for the illumination of carved pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and other fruits and vegetables; Candles comprised primarily of soy, coconut, parasoy, soy blend, paraffin; Candles for weddings, baptisms, baby showers, graduations, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, charity, corporations, sororities and fraternities, intention ceremonies |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of the Swahili wording Nzuri in the mark is Beautiful or good. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The word "Nzuri" is Swahili and means 'beautiful or good.' The term is being used as a brand name for the applicant's candle company. The applicant acknowledges the cultural significance of the word "Nzuri" and uses it in alignment with the brand's value and product offerings. The term "Kulture" is a variation of the English word 'culture', which refers to the shared customs, beliefs, and practices of a particular group. The applicant acknowledges that "Kulture" is a modified spelling of 'culture' but uses it as a n unique element of the brand name to represent the integration of cultural values and heritage within the applicant's candle company. The applicant's use of "Kulture" is intended to differentiate the brand name and does not imply any claim over the common or generic use of the word 'culture.' |
| International Class | 004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 006, 015 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 004 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 26, 2020 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 26, 2020 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, October 6, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |