RIMG 1976 40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF) 750ML MEZCAL · AÑEJO · AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG 1976 MENA · RUTH · ICELA · GUZMAN ZACATECAS · DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA · 6 - SIX YEARS - OF BARREL AGING 1 9 7 6 Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Sunday, May 5, 2024, a trademark application was filed for RIMG 1976 40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF) 750ML MEZCAL · AÑEJO · AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG 1976 MENA · RUTH · ICELA · GUZMAN ZACATECAS · DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA · 6 - SIX YEARS - OF BARREL AGING 1 9 7 6 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RIMG 1976 40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF) 750ML MEZCAL · AÑEJO · AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG 1976 MENA · RUTH · ICELA · GUZMAN ZACATECAS · DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA · 6 - SIX YEARS - OF BARREL AGING 1 9 7 6 trademark a serial number of 98534519. The federal status of this trademark filing is CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING PENDING as of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This trademark is owned by LA ZACATECANA INC. The RIMG 1976 40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF) 750ML MEZCAL · AÑEJO · AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG 1976 MENA · RUTH · ICELA · GUZMAN ZACATECAS · DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA · 6 - SIX YEARS - OF BARREL AGING 1 9 7 6 trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:
Distilled agave tequilana spirits produced in the Zacatecas Mezcal region of Mexico in accordance with adopted standards
General Information
| Serial Number | 98534519 |
| Word Mark | RIMG 1976 40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF) 750ML MEZCAL · AÑEJO · AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG 1976 MENA · RUTH · ICELA · GUZMAN ZACATECAS · DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA · 6 - SIX YEARS - OF BARREL AGING 1 9 7 6 |
| Filing Date | Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
| Status | 771 - CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING PENDING |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 4, 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 | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of three gray, orange, and light orange circles with decorative borders. The top and bottom circles are superimposed over a tan oblong with gray background patterns and the gray numbers "1" "9" "7" and "6". The top circle carries the black wording "RUTH ICELA MENA GUZMAN" where each word is separated by a black circle. At the center of the top circle, the orange silhouette of a man wearing a hat appears alongside an orange agave plant and above the orange letters "RIMG". The bottom circle carries the black wording "DENOMINACIÓN DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA", orange numeral "6", the black wording "SIX YEARS OF BARREL AGING", and the orange wording "ZACATECAS". An orange barrel appears on each side of the "6". A black arrow appears on each side of "SIX YEARS". An orange circle appears on each side of "ZACATECAS". The center circle is incomplete. The center of the circle is tan with gray and orange lines. The left side of the center circle features an orange agave plant and a black line above and below the black wording "40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF)". The right side of the center circle features an orange agave plant and a black line above and below the black wording "750 ML". At the center of the center circle, and inside an orange oblong, an image of a tan woman outlined in orange appears with her arms and hands outspread. Above the woman's head, the image of a sun with orange rays appears. Below the woman, an orange agave plant appears. Above each of the woman's hands, an orange droplet appears. Above the woman, and outside the oblong, an orange agave plant appears between the black lettering "RIMG" and black number "1976". Below the woman, and outside the oblong, a black circle appears between the black wording "MEZCAL", "AÑEJO", and "AGAVE TEQUILANA". The white appearing outside the circles is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | RIMG NINETEEN SEVENTY SIX RIMG NINETEEN SEVENTY SIX FORTY PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME EIGHTY PROOF SEVEN FIFTY MILLILITERS MEZCAL AÑEJO AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG NINETEEN SEVENTY SIX MENA RUTH ICELA GUZMAN ZACATECAS DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA SIX SIX YEARS OF BARREL AGING NINETEEN SEVENTY SIX |
| Pseudo Mark | RIMG ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX RIMG ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX FORTY PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME EIGHTY PROOF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY MILLILITERS MEZCAL AÑEJO AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX MENA RUTH ICELA GUZMAN ZACATECAS DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA SIX SIX YEARS OF BARREL AGING ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX |
| Pseudo Mark | RIMG ONE NINE SEVEN SIX RIMG ONE NINE SEVEN SIX FOUR ZERO PERCENT ALCOHOL BY VOLUME EIGHT ZERO PROOF SEVEN FIVE ZERO MILLILITERS MEZCAL AÑEJO AGAVE TEQUILANA RIMG ONE NINE SEVEN SIX MENA RUTH ICELA GUZMAN ZACATECAS DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA SIX SIX YEARS OF BARREL AGING ONE NINE SEVEN SIX |
| Concurrent Use Statement | Aged Mezcal Trade in the United States of America |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gray, orange, light orange, tan, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Distilled agave tequilana spirits produced in the Zacatecas Mezcal region of Mexico in accordance with adopted standards |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "40% ALC. BY VOL. (80 PROOF)", "MEZCAL AÑEJO AGAVE TEQUILANA", "750 ML", "DENOMINACIÓN DE ORIGEN PROTEGIDA", "6 SIX YEARS OF BARREL AGING" and "ZACATECAS" |
Classification Information
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, October 15, 2023 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | LA ZACATECANA INC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60632 |
| Party Name | LA ZACATECANA INC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60632 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 5, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 28, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, December 16, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
