·REAL· CAROLINA SOUTHERN SWEET TEA CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, a trademark application was filed for ·REAL· CAROLINA SOUTHERN SWEET TEA CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ·REAL· CAROLINA SOUTHERN SWEET TEA CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH trademark a serial number of 88873166. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 27, 2020. This trademark is owned by Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC. The ·REAL· CAROLINA SOUTHERN SWEET TEA CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:
Beverages, namely, tea
General Information
| Serial Number | 88873166 |
| Word Mark | ·REAL· CAROLINA SOUTHERN SWEET TEA CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6184918 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 11, 2020 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Beverages, namely, tea |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized words "SOUTHERN SWEET TEA", with a stylized flourish emanating from the letters "TH" in the word "SOUTHERN". Centered above the stylized words "SOUTHERN SWEET TEA" are the smaller stylized words "REAL CAROLINA". A small solid circle appears on each side of the stylized word "REAL". The wording is encompassed in a large circle, that contains an inner circle that is broken up on the right and left side by the "S" and "N" in "SOUTHERN". Between the outer and inner circle is a thin line that is broken on the top half by the "S" and "N" in "SOUTHERN" and is broken in the bottom portion by the wording "CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH, FOR THE SOUTH", which curves upward along the arc of the circle. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "CAROLINA", "SOUTHERN SWEET TEA" AND "CRAFTED IN THE SOUTH" |
Classification Information
| 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 | Thursday, April 23, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, May 3, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, May 10, 2019 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27612 |
| Party Name | Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27612 |
| Party Name | Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27612 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 6, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, July 6, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, April 24, 2020 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 18, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
