| Serial Number | 97644332 |
| Word Mark | ROOTED ROUTED |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a the word ROOTED in stylized letters with the second "O" positioned higher than the other letters and a letter "U" superimposed over the second "O", with a horizontal line above the word and below the word and a group of five leaves sprouting from the bottom line beneath the first "O". |
| Goods and Services | Processed fruits and vegetables |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Conducting and administering a program that tracks the origin of produce to enable retailers to identify to their customers, through store signage and advertising materials, produce that is locally grown and to emphasize the origin of the various products; advertising services; retail grocery store services |
| Goods and Services | Fresh fruits and vegetables |
| 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, November 7, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Merchants Distributors, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Hickory, NC 28603 |
| Party Name | Merchants Distributors, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Hickory, NC 28603 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, April 8, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |