| Serial Number | 98833995 |
| Word Mark | SOUTHERN LIGHTS |
| Filing Date | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 7981509 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Sheep milk and milk products derived from sheep milk, namely, cheese; sheep's milk cheese; dairy products, namely, cheese; soft cheese; feta cheese; yoghurt |
| 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 | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Partnership |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | Hamilton 3216 NZ |
| Party Name | Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Partnership |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | Hamilton 3216 NZ |
| Party Name | Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Partnership |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | Hamilton 3216 NZ |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |