SUNSHINE PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 11, 2019, a trademark application was filed for SUNSHINE PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SUNSHINE PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983 trademark a serial number of 88687780. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL as of Monday, May 2, 2022. This trademark is owned by Sunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC. The SUNSHINE PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983 trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

Meat substitutes; Veggie burger patties; Vegetable-based meat substitutes; frozen vegetable-based entrees
sunshine plant-based foods since 1983

General Information


Serial Number88687780
Word MarkSUNSHINE PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983
Filing DateMonday, November 11, 2019
Status603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Status DateMonday, May 2, 2022
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a rectangular plaque design with rounded inset corners and double outlining. Centered on the plaque is the wording "SUNSHINE" above the smaller word "PLANT-BASED". Directly below and partially superimposed on the plaque is a ribbon design with tails that are double outlined, and the word "FOODS" centered on the middle portion of the ribbon design. Centered below the ribbon is the wording "SINCE 1983". Directly above the rectangular plaque is a double-lined semi-circle design comprising a sunrise with a smaller semicircle and 14 bands emanating from the smaller semi-circle as sunrays.
Goods and ServicesMeat substitutes; Veggie burger patties; Vegetable-based meat substitutes; frozen vegetable-based entrees
Pseudo MarkSUNSHINE PLANT BASED FOODS SINCE NINETEEN EIGHTY THREE; SUNSHINE PLANT BASED FOODS SINCE ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PLANT-BASED FOODS SINCE 1983"

Classification Information


International Class029 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 18, 2019
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSunshine Burger & Specialty Food Company, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressFort Atkinson, WI 53538

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, May 3, 2022ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Tuesday, May 3, 2022ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Monday, May 2, 2022ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Monday, May 2, 2022EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Wednesday, March 23, 2022EXPARTE APPEAL DISMISSED - FAILURE TO FILE BRIEF
Tuesday, November 9, 2021NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 9, 2021ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 9, 2021ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 13, 2021ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 7, 2021TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, October 8, 2021EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, October 8, 2021JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, October 8, 2021EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, April 7, 2021NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, March 11, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 10, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 10, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 10, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 10, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 10, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 18, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 18, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 18, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 24, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 24, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 24, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 13, 2020ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 19, 2019NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, November 18, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, November 14, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM