| Serial Number | 79379734 |
| Word Mark | SMWS SINGLE CASK SPIRITS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, June 6, 2023 |
| Status | 692 - WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment, namely, the conduct of lectures, talks, seminars, guided tours of distilleries, breweries and wineries, and whisky tastings, all relating to drinks and drinking articles; sporting activities, namely, the organization of sporting competitions; cultural activities, namely, the organization of cultural shows and exhibitions; education and training services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, tastings, talks, educational demonstrations, conferences and workshop in the field of drinks and drinking articles relating to whisky, spirits and other alcoholic beverages or beverages containing alcohol; corporate entertainment services in the nature of arranging social entertainment events; corporate hospitality in the nature of entertainment services, namely, the organization and provision of live performances, educational demonstrations and talks in the field of drinks and drinking articles; corporate hospitality in the nature of entertainment services, namely, actually providing online, non-downloadable recordings of live performances, educational demonstrations and talks in the field of drinks and drinking articles; compere and master of ceremony services for parties and special events; night club entertainment services; providing recreation facilities; education services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, tastings, talks, educational demonstrations, conferences and workshops in the field of drinks and drinking articles; organising competitions relating to drinks and drinking articles; publication of texts, periodicals, magazines and newsletters; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of text and graphic works of others in print media, upon the internet, via computer programs, via mobile applications, and via recordable digital media featuring drinks and drinking articles; multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; publication of calendars of events; publication of guidebooks, in particular guides to drinks, drinking, travel, events; arranging and conducting talks, tastings, conferences, seminars, trade shows, events and exhibitions for educational and entertainment purposes in the field of drinks and drinking articles; publication of tasting notes and bottling lists relating to alcoholic beverages for entertainment or educational purposes; conducting guided tours of distilleries and manufacturing facilities and providing educational demonstrations in the field of drinks and drinking articles for entertainment and educational purposes; conducting guided tours, in particular guided walking tours and guided tours by motorized vehicle of locations relating to the manufacture of drinks and drinking articles; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services |
| Goods and Services | Distilling of spirits for others; distilling of whisky for others |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized design composed of the letters "SMWS" interlaced with thistles, overlaid by the image of a building and the wording "SINGLE CASK SPIRITS" in stylized font. |
| Goods and Services | Retail and wholesale store services featuring printed matter, calendars, diaries, posters, charts, photographs, labels, books, magazines, pamphlets, maps, guides, umbrellas, luggage, bags, wallets, cases, glasses, drinking vessels and barware, jugs, bottles, crockery, serving plates, dinner plates, paper plates, picnic crockery, porcelain, flasks, hip flasks, clothing, footwear, headwear, t-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, rugby shirts, football shirts, sports shirts, sleeveless tops, vests, jerseys, leggings, trousers, tracksuits, joggers, shorts, hooded tops, fleeces, caps, baseball caps, beanies, woollen hats, visors, training shoes, sports shoes, running shoes, socks, boots, gillets, tabbards, tank tops, facemasks, jackets, sports jackets, formal jackets, tweed jackets, suit jackets, dinner jackets, cagoules, waterproof clothing, insulated clothing, corporate uniforms, underwear, pyjamas, swimwear, fancy dress, spirits, whisky, whiskey, bourbon, rye whisky, malt whisky, blended whisky, cream whisky, alcoholic beverages containing whisky, whisky based liqueurs, flavoured alcoholic spirits, cocktails and cocktail mixes incorporating alcoholic spirits, fruit based beverages incorporating alcoholic spirits, alcoholic essences and extracts, cooking spirits, miniatures and samples of spirits, vintage spirits, provided via retail stores, mail order or by means of telecommunications; promotion of products and services of third parties through sponsoring arrangements; business administration of consumer loyalty, incentive and bonus program services; advertising, marketing, and promotional services in the nature of social media and internet based promotional programs, direct mail advertising programs, arrangement of print media advertisements, leafleting and distribution of printed advertising material for manufacturers and suppliers of drinks and drinking articles, operators of bars and food services outlets, operators of members clubs; advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media; advertising and marketing services provided by means of blogging; advertising of the goods of other vendors, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare the goods of those vendors; advertising services provided over the internet; business management advice and assistance; business planning and organisation services; preparation and publication of publicity, advertising, marketing, and promotional texts and materials; arranging and conducting marketing promotional events and marketing advertising by means of talks and whisky tastings; distribution and dissemination of advertising, marketing and promotional matter and information in relation to education; provision and distribution of promotional samples for publicity purposes; planning and conducting of trade fairs, exhibitions and presentations for commercial or advertising purposes; consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy; advisory, business management, promotion, advertising and marketing services relating to franchising, franchisors, franchisees and licensees of business concepts and ideas; business project management; management of business projects for others; procurement services, namely, purchasing drinks and drinking articles for others; procurement of contracts for others for the purchase of drinks and drinking articles; procurement of goods for business, namely, purchasing drinks and drinking articles for others; merchandising services for inducing the purchasing public to buy the goods of others through a promotional gift redemption program; product merchandising for others in the nature of inventory display and shelf arrangement; product merchandising for others; marketing services in the nature of brand creation, strategy and advertising services; advertising of products of others; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services |
| Goods and Services | Alcoholic beverages, except beer; alcoholic beverages, except wine, namely, gin, vodka, rum, brandy, distilled blue agave liquor, sherry, liqueurs and cocktails incorporating the aforesaid; whisky, in particular, only Scotch whisky and produced in Scotland; spirits and liquors, in particular, only Scotch whisky-based liqueurs produced in Scotland |
| NOT AVAILABLE | SINGLE CASK SPIRITS |
| Goods and Services | Restaurant, bar, bistro, café, cafeteria, public house, pub and catering services; serving food and drinks; waiter and waitress services for serving food and drinks; sommelier services, namely, providing advice on wine and whisky and wine and whisky and food pairing; hospitality services in the nature of provision of food, drink and accommodation; provision of food and drink via delivery and takeaway restaurant services; fast food and drink restaurant services; catering services for social clubs; provision of facilities for meetings, conferences, seminars, events, trade shows, talks and for exhibitions; accommodation services, namely, hotel accommodation services ; temporary accommodation services, namely, providing temporary accommodation; hotel accommodation services; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| 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 | Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |