| Serial Number | 87084800 |
| Word Mark | TASTE OF JAPAN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE |
| Filing Date | Monday, June 27, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5343940 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 28, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Educational Examination services, namely, conducting qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; Educational services in the nature of providing classes, seminars, workshops, training and providing courses of, online instruction services relating to knowledge in Japanese cuisine; Arranging, conducting and organization of seminars regarding qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of electronic magazine, journal, book regarding qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; Book rental regarding qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; reference library services for literature and documentary records regarding qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; Publication of books regarding qualification examination relating to knowledge and skills in Japanese cuisine; Production of videotape film in the field of education or culture not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity; Organization of entertainment events in the nature of organizing cultural and arts events, sake and food tastings, organizing and hosting of Japanese-themed culinary events for cultural purposes excluding movies, shows, plays, musical performances, sports, horse races, bicycle races, boat races and auto races |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle containing the wording "Taste of Japan" in stylized text inside of a smaller circle with two borders, surrounded by images of flowers and flower petals. On the outside of the smaller circle in an arc is the wording "Authentic Japanese Cuisine". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Providing consumer product information relating to Japanese cuisine on Internet website portal; Providing information on Internet website portal concerning commercial sales relating to Japanese cuisine |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "JAPAN" AND "AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE" |
| Goods and Services | Providing food and drink; Providing information relating to menu planning, development or recipes of food and drink, or providing information relating to recipes, ingredients, and cooking of food |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | TOKYO 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Party Name | DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOOD INDUSTRY AFFAIRS BUREAU, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES OF JAPAN |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 100-8950 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 1, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 27, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 27, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 4, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, August 7, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 7, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |