SOUTHERN STEEPS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, September 5, 2025, a trademark application was filed for SOUTHERN STEEPS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SOUTHERN STEEPS trademark a serial number of 99376560. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Monday, February 2, 2026. This trademark is owned by Harris Tea Company, LLC. The SOUTHERN STEEPS trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:
Tea; Iced tea; Tea-based beverages; Tea-based iced beverages
Soft drinks flavoured with tea; Lemonade
General Information
| Serial Number | 99376560 |
| Word Mark | SOUTHERN STEEPS |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 5, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
| 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 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Tea; Iced tea; Tea-based beverages; Tea-based iced beverages |
| Goods and Services | Soft drinks flavoured with tea; Lemonade |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording “SOUTHERN STEEPS” in uppercase letters. The word “SOUTHERN” appears above the word “STEEPS.” The initial letter “S” in both words is larger and features a decorative flourish. A stylized design of two leaves and a stem extends from the lower portion of the first “S” in “SOUTHERN.” The wording and design are presented within a solid, irregular rectangular background. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 5, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 5, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Harris Tea Company, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Moorestown, NJ 08057 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, September 5, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, September 5, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
