| Serial Number | 79378725 |
| Word Mark | T TROPOC |
| Filing Date | Friday, April 28, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7504803 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry services, namely, agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry advice; plant breeding; cultivation of plants for others; information on the cultivation of plants; advisory services relating to the growing, cultivation and planting of plants; advisory services relating to environmental sustainability in the fields of agricultural, horticultural and forestry; advisory services in the field of pest control for agriculture and horticulture relating to the use of non-chemical treatments for environmental sustainability; agricultural and forestry information services, namely, providing information related to planting and cultivation for agriculture, horticulture and forestry purposes; agricultural, horticultural and forestry services, namely providing information related to plant selection and propagation for nature conservation and environmental protection; agricultural, horticultural and forestry services, namely, providing information related to plant selection and propagation for planning, design and maintenance of agricultural, horticultural and forestry areas |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological research in the field of food processing and food production and design services relating thereto; industrial analysis of foodstuffs; industrial research in the field of food processing and food production; industrial design services; quality control for others; authentication of food processing services; development of food processing methods; industrial research services in the field of sustainable, in particular environmentally friendly and socially responsible, production methods; industrial analysis services in the field of sustainable, in particular environmentally friendly and socially responsible, production methods; product quality testing and evaluation; quality control, namely testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods of others to determine conformity with certification standards; providing quality assurance services including awarding of quality seals in the fields of food processing and food production; product quality evaluation of plants and parts of plants for the purpose of spice production; consulting in the field of quality control, authentication, quality testing and quality assessment; technical consulting in the field of natural resources management; scientific research in the field of environmental protection; conducting scientific feasibility studies on the improvement of products and services in terms of sustainability; conducting feasibility studies in the field of sustainable, environmentally friendly and social production methods and preparing technical and scientific certification reports in connection therewith |
| Goods and Services | Spices; flavored spices; spice flavored salts; spice essences being food flavorings for foodstuffs, other than essential oils; spice extracts used as food flavoring; spices in the form of powders; spices, namely, dried herbs; dried herbs in oil; dried culinary herbs; spice mixtures; spice pastes; spice salts; spice blends; curry spice blends; salt for preserving foodstuffs; spicy sauces; dressings for salad; mixtures of dried herbs for culinary use; seasonings; aromatic seasonings; seasoning extracts used as food flavoring, not being essential oils; seasoning for use as flavoring agents; seasoning powders; seasoning mixtures; seasoning pastes; spices for food decoration; seasoning salts; seasoning sauces; seasoning preparations, namely, seasonings; ground flower spices; spices made from ground flowers; ground flower spice powders; prepared seasonings; edible spices |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, yellow, red and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a design of two overlapping circles with the first circle in green and red and the second circle in black and yellow, with a stylized letter "T" in green superimposed over the design. Next to the design is the stylized wording "TROPOC" in green. |
| Goods and Services | Preservation of foodstuffs and beverages; processing of plants and parts of plants for the production of seasoning products; processing of foodstuffs for food production; food processing; providing material processing information |
| Goods and Services | Advertising services; business management, organization and administration; office work; business consulting on sustainability issues; import and export agency services; sales promotion, including for sales promotion for export; advertising services to raise public awareness of sustainable products; sales management; marketing and sales management services; consulting on sales promotion; development of sales promotion programs for others; wholesale store and retail store services featuring agricultural and forestry products and spice products; organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes; organization of trade shows for the sale of spice products; supply chain management; mediation of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods; providing market analyses related to the sale of goods; market research in the field of commodity trade |
| 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 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| 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 | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DF World of Spices SE |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 98 - Unknown |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | DF World of Spices GmbH |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | DF World of Spices GmbH |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | DF World of Spices GmbH |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 14, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 23, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, April 25, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, July 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |