| Serial Number | 98507652 |
| Word Mark | TAPATÍO SALSA PICANTE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
| 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 | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Frozen foods being frozen meals consisting primarily of rice; Frozen prepared meals consisting primarily of rice. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "TAPATIO" in red lettering with a black outline and shadow appearing above a stylized design of a traditional Mexican charro. The stylized charro has beige skin, blue and white eyes, and brown hair, eyebrows, and mustache. He is wearing a yellow jacket, white shirt and red tie. On his head is a sombrero in light beige with a black and white border. Beneath the stylized charro design is a stylized red banner with a black outline containing the wording "SALSA PICANTE" in white stylized font. |
| Goods and Services | Frozen foods being frozen meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables; Frozen prepared meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, black, white, blue, brown, light beige, beige, and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SALSA PICANTE" |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of TAPATIO in the mark is a person who is native to Guadalajara City. |
| 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 | Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | TAPATIO FOODS, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Vernon, CA 90058 |
| Party Name | TAPATIO FOODS, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Vernon, CA 90058 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 18, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Friday, August 29, 2025 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |