RIGAS HERBAL BITTER PRODUCT OF LATVIA MELNAIS BALZAMS RIGA BLACK BALSAMS SINCE 1752 ALK. 45% TILP. RAZOTS LATVIJA. AS "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY JSC "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" TILP. 0,35 L Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, June 13, 2001, a trademark application was filed for RIGAS HERBAL BITTER PRODUCT OF LATVIA MELNAIS BALZAMS RIGA BLACK BALSAMS SINCE 1752 ALK. 45% TILP. RAZOTS LATVIJA. AS "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY JSC "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" TILP. 0,35 L with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RIGAS HERBAL BITTER PRODUCT OF LATVIA MELNAIS BALZAMS RIGA BLACK BALSAMS SINCE 1752 ALK. 45% TILP. RAZOTS LATVIJA. AS "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY JSC "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" TILP. 0,35 L trademark a serial number of 76486520. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, May 6, 2011. This trademark is owned by A/S Latvijas Balzams. The RIGAS HERBAL BITTER PRODUCT OF LATVIA MELNAIS BALZAMS RIGA BLACK BALSAMS SINCE 1752 ALK. 45% TILP. RAZOTS LATVIJA. AS "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY JSC "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" TILP. 0,35 L trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:
alcoholic beverages, namely herbal liqueur balsams
General Information
| Serial Number | 76486520 |
| Word Mark | RIGAS HERBAL BITTER PRODUCT OF LATVIA MELNAIS BALZAMS RIGA BLACK BALSAMS SINCE 1752 ALK. 45% TILP. RAZOTS LATVIJA. AS "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" PRODUCED & BOTTLED BY JSC "LATVIJAS BALZAMS" TILP. 0,35 L |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, June 13, 2001 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, May 6, 2011 |
| Registration Number | 2890819 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 5, 2004 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 13, 2004 |
Trademark Statements
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "HERBAL BITTER" and "PRODUCT OF LATVIA" and "SINCE 1752" and "LATVIJA" and "LATVIJAS" and "BALZAMS" and "BALSAM" and "alk. 45% tilp." and "tilp. 0,35 L" and "PRODUCED AND BOTTLE BY" and "JSC" and "RIGA" and "RIGAS" and "RAZOTS" |
| Description of Mark | The colors black, gold, and bronze are claimed as features of the mark. The entire design has a black background. The words RIGAS and RIGA BLACK BALSAM are in gold. There is a design of a castle with two banners spreading out on either side; on the left this banner contains the words HERBAL BITTER, and on the right the words PRODUCT OF LATVIA, all of which is in gold on the black background. Above the castle are two gold keys that overlap and above the keys is a gold cross. Around the top and edges of the design are elaborate swirls and leaf-type objects, and the entire design is surrounded by a double-lined gold box. In the center of the design is a gold-trimmed section that is filled with the color bronze. The words MELNAIS BALZAMS are enclosed within this section, in black letters with gold trim. In black letters below these words, in the same bronze background, gold-trimmed section, are the words "SINCE 1752". Below the word BALSAM is a series of oval and circular shaped medallion-like objects that are bronze with writing and drawings in black. The gold writing below these medallion-like objects is information for the label only and is not a part of the design. |
| Goods and Services | alcoholic beverages, namely herbal liqueur balsams |
| Lining/Stippling Statement | The stippling is a feature of the mark used to indicate shading and is not used to indicate coloring. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of the terms "MELNAIS" is "BLACK", and "RAZOTS" is "PRODUCED". |
Classification Information
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 6, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | A/S Latvijas Balzams |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | Riga, LV-1012
LV |
| Party Name | A/S Latvijas Balzams |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | Riga, LV-1012
LV |
| Party Name | A/S Latvijas Balzams |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | Riga, LV-1012
LV |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, May 6, 2011 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Tuesday, October 5, 2004 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2004 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, April 28, 2004 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, October 24, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2003 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2003 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2003 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, March 13, 2003 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2003 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
