| Serial Number | 97644332 |
| Word Mark | ROOTED ROUTED |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 24, 2022 |
| Status | 731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 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, 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 |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 8, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |