SWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, a trademark application was filed for SWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879 trademark a serial number of 85268736. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 5, 2023. This trademark is owned by V&S Vin & Sprit Aktiebolag. The SWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879 trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:

Alcoholic beverages except beers
swedish vodka absolut since 1879

General Information


Serial Number85268736
Word MarkSWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879
Filing DateWednesday, March 16, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 5, 2023
Registration Number4235980
Registration DateTuesday, November 6, 2012
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 21, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a configuration of a distinctive bottle design. Below the neck of the bottle is a white, black and gray circular medallion design in which appears the words "SWEDISH VODKA ABSOLUT SINCE 1879" in black around the inner edge and a black and gray portrait of a man in the inner circle, all of which is surrounded by an irregular white circular design.
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to Configuration of the bottle design
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) white, black and gray is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "ABSOLUT" in the mark is "ABSOLUTE".
Goods and ServicesAlcoholic beverages except beers
NOT AVAILABLE"SWEDISH VODKA" AND "SINCE 1879"

Classification Information


International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 21, 2011
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE ABSOLUT COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AB
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
SE

Party NameTHE ABSOLUT COMPANY AKTIEBOLAG
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKHOLM
SE

Party NameTHE ABSOLUT COMPANY AKTIEBOLAG
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKHOLM
SE

Party NameTHE ABSOLUT COMPANY AKTIEBOLAG
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKHOLM
SE

Party NameV&S Vin & Sprit Aktiebolag
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressStockholm
SE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 21, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, May 18, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 19, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, March 22, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, January 25, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, February 2, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 24, 2011SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 24, 2011LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 24, 2011NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, November 28, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 29, 2011SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, January 3, 2012SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 3, 2012INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, July 13, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 9, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, February 11, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, February 11, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, February 11, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 26, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 26, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 27, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 6, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 5, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, November 6, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 1, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 21, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 18, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 5, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 5, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, October 23, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 5, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 5, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 5, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 5, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Monday, August 4, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP