| Serial Number | 98410912 |
| Word Mark | RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896 |
| Filing Date | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| Status | 731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| 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, January 7, 2025 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | RAOS HOMEMADE SINCE ONE EIGHT NINE SIX |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896" with a design of the front of a restaurant which shows the word "RAO'S" displayed on two sides of the restaurant above the awnings of the restaurant. Also shown on the restaurant design are windows with blinds and doors. Depictions of people appear through the windows and doors. The restaurant design is contained in an oval shape with the words "SINCE 1896" appearing to the bottom right of the oval and with the words "RAO'S HOMEMADE" appearing directly underneath the oval. |
| Goods and Services | Olive oil for food; extra virgin olive oil for food |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "HOMEMADE" and "SINCE 1896" |
| Pseudo Mark | RAOS HOMEMADE SINCE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY SIX |
| Pseudo Mark | RAOS HOMEMADE SINCE EIGHTEEN NINETY SIX |
| Goods and Services | Flavored vinegar, balsamic vinegar, wine vinegar, vinegar, vinaigrettes |
| 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 | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| 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 | Monday, February 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DISTINCTIVE BRANDS, INC. |
| Party Type | 21 - New Owner After Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CAMDEN, NJ 08103 US |
| Party Name | Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Montclair, NJ 07042 US |
| Party Name | Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Montclair, NJ 07042 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Monday, September 15, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |