SCA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 10, 2017, a trademark application was filed for SCA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SCA trademark a serial number of 87405808. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, October 18, 2024. This trademark is owned by Specialty Coffee Association of America. The SCA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of coffee grading and evaluation, coffee roasting and processing, coffee preparation, coffee business, sustainability of coffee related production and other global issues related to coffee; organizing and conducting contests involving individuals responsible for making espresso based beverages to determine the maker of the best espresso based coffee beverages; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring coffee and the coffee industry; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable film clips, photographs, and other multi-media materials related to coffee and the coffee industry

Printed instructional and training materials on coffee growing, brewing and retailing for use at training seminars and in self-study courses; brochures, books and newsletters focusing on the coffee industry and coffee growing, roasting, brewing and retailing; printed booklet reprints of research studies about consumption and purchasing of coffee beverages; consumer educational brochures about coffee; posters

Clothing, namely, shirts, [ pants, ] outerwear; headwear; [ footwear; ] aprons

Trade association services, namely, promoting the interests of coffee retailers, distributors, roasters, importers/exporters, and producers; online retail store services in the field of clothing and apparel; online retail store services featuring goods related to coffee and the coffee industry; providing a website featuring information for consumers about coffee and the coffee industry

Testing, analysis and evaluation of individuals and organizations involved in grading, roasting, preparing coffee and coffee beans to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of individuals and organizations involved in sustainable coffee and coffee bean production to determine conformity with certification standards; accreditation services, namely, developing standards and procedures for certifying professionals in the field of grading, roasting, preparing coffee and coffee beans; testing, analysis and evaluation of coffee production facilities for the purpose of certification and recertification; providing a website that gives users the ability to review various print, photographic, graphic imagery, and audiovisual content related to coffee and the coffee industry; creating and maintaining blogs for others featuring coffee and the coffee industry
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General Information


Serial Number87405808
Word MarkSCA
Filing DateMonday, April 10, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, October 18, 2024
Registration Number5451132
Registration DateTuesday, April 24, 2018
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 6, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of coffee grading and evaluation, coffee roasting and processing, coffee preparation, coffee business, sustainability of coffee related production and other global issues related to coffee; organizing and conducting contests involving individuals responsible for making espresso based beverages to determine the maker of the best espresso based coffee beverages; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring coffee and the coffee industry; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable film clips, photographs, and other multi-media materials related to coffee and the coffee industry
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "S", "C", and "A" with the "C" nestled inside the bottom curve of the "S" and the "S" placed centered on the "A".
Goods and ServicesPrinted instructional and training materials on coffee growing, brewing and retailing for use at training seminars and in self-study courses; brochures, books and newsletters focusing on the coffee industry and coffee growing, roasting, brewing and retailing; printed booklet reprints of research studies about consumption and purchasing of coffee beverages; consumer educational brochures about coffee; posters
Pseudo MarkSPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, [ pants, ] outerwear; headwear; [ footwear; ] aprons
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTrade association services, namely, promoting the interests of coffee retailers, distributors, roasters, importers/exporters, and producers; online retail store services in the field of clothing and apparel; online retail store services featuring goods related to coffee and the coffee industry; providing a website featuring information for consumers about coffee and the coffee industry
Goods and ServicesTesting, analysis and evaluation of individuals and organizations involved in grading, roasting, preparing coffee and coffee beans to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of individuals and organizations involved in sustainable coffee and coffee bean production to determine conformity with certification standards; accreditation services, namely, developing standards and procedures for certifying professionals in the field of grading, roasting, preparing coffee and coffee beans; testing, analysis and evaluation of coffee production facilities for the purpose of certification and recertification; providing a website that gives users the ability to review various print, photographic, graphic imagery, and audiovisual content related to coffee and the coffee industry; creating and maintaining blogs for others featuring coffee and the coffee industry

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 17, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 3, 2017

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 17, 2017
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 3, 2017

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 17, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 3, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 17, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 3, 2017

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 17, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 3, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSpecialty Coffee Association of America
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Ana, CA 92701

Party NameSpecialty Coffee Association of America
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Ana, CA 92701

Party NameSpecialty Coffee Association of America
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Ana, CA 92701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 28, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 8, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 13, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, April 17, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, April 18, 2017NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Thursday, June 29, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 30, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 30, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 6, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 8, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 24, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, December 29, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 17, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 6, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 18, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 18, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 18, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED