THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM GFSI GMAP Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, a trademark application was filed for THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM GFSI GMAP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM GFSI GMAP trademark a serial number of 79377716. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, November 19, 2024. This trademark is owned by THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM. The THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM GFSI GMAP trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Services for organizing colloquiums, seminars, conferences, symposiums, conventions and training courses in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof for cultural or educational purposes; organization of exhibitions for professionals or the general public, for cultural or educational purposes; education services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops, field trips in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; training services in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; editing and publishing services for books, publication of texts, other than publicity texts, video, photo, and film editing services; development of training and educational programs in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof, and providing educational test questions in the academic field of food safety, food production and management thereof; organization of competitions in the fields of education and e...
Downloadable mobile applications for management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable computer software for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable software applications for management of food supply chains for use with mobile electronic devices and portable electronic devices, namely, mobile phones, cell phones, smartphones, handheld game consoles, tablet computers, laptop computers, and notebook computers; downloadable computer software for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof specifically in relation to food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable computer programs for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable podcasts in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of manuals, newsletters, books in the field of food safety, foo...
News and information agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to news reporting organizations; telecommunications, namely, telecommunication access services; communication services by electronic, radio, telephone and telematic means and by all remote data processing means, via interactive videography and videoconferencing, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers; sending, transmitting dispatches and messages; transmission and dissemination of images, sounds, data and information via computer terminals, cable, data communication media; providing access to a global computer network; interactive communication services, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers; broadcasting of radio and television programs; cable and satellite television broadcasting and broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia programs; online audiovisual communication with the audience, namely, video conferencing services; transmission...
Printed matter, namely, newspapers, magazines, printed information bulletins, prospectuses, books, printed periodicals, index cards, photo albums, printed catalogs and pamphlets, and printed posters all in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; writing or drawing books; printed notebooks; printed publications, namely, books, hand-outs, workbooks, in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; signboards of cardboard or paper; graphic representations and graphic art reproductions, printed orientation manuals for food safety, food production and management thereof, printed photographs, printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof.
Advertising services; arranging and conducting exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, and all events for commercial or advertising purposes; services for hosting commercial or advertising events as part of exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, for commercial or advertising purposes, computerized file management, business administration of exhibition sites, organization and running of rented sales stands for commercial or advertising events as part of exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, for commercial or advertising purposes; organization of business meetings in the context of trade fairs, exhibitions and fairs, for commercial or advertising purposes; database creation, namely, business data compilation online, systematization and gathering of data in a central file; business management of performing artists, outdoor advertising, do...
Creating and maintaining web sites for others; creation of online virtual communities for registered users, enabling organization of groups and events, participation in discussions, and engagement in business and community social networks; online digital content hosting services, third-party software and application hosting services on a virtual private server; providing sites featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for database management with respect to business networking and merchandising, employment, recruitment, advertising, marketing and promotion; providing online non-downloadable software for enabling users to search, locate other users and communicate with them via electronic communication networks for networking purposes; quality control for others and food safety, auditing for food production and management thereof; quality safety audits to improve safety of food safety, food production and management thereof; certification services in the nature of quality con...
General Information
| Serial Number | 79377716 |
| Word Mark | THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM GFSI GMAP |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
| 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, November 19, 2024 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Services for organizing colloquiums, seminars, conferences, symposiums, conventions and training courses in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof for cultural or educational purposes; organization of exhibitions for professionals or the general public, for cultural or educational purposes; education services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops, field trips in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; training services in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; editing and publishing services for books, publication of texts, other than publicity texts, video, photo, and film editing services; development of training and educational programs in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof, and providing educational test questions in the academic field of food safety, food production and management thereof; organization of competitions in the fields of education and entertainment, particularly in the context of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, exhibitions, namely, competitions in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; entertainment services, namely, organization and planning of party receptions; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of manuals, newsletters, books in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; arranging and conducting sporting and cultural activities, namely sports and cultural events; photography and photographic reporting; information with respect to entertainment, information with respect to organization of colloquiums, conferences, seminars, symposiums, training courses, congresses for cultural or educational purposes in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; television show production, organization of cultural shows and theatrical performances; podcast production; advisory, consultancy and information services for all the aforementioned in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a design of three curved lines parallel to one another, with the top in dark blue, the middle in blue and the bottom in light blue, with the wording "THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM" underneath in a stacked stylized white font, all on a dark blue square. On the right border of the square is a triangular shape towards the bottom, cutting into the light blue shaded square on the right side with a design of a white circle with several white curved lines around the circle and the wording "GFSI" underneath in a white stylzed font. On the right border of the light blue shaded square is a triangular shape towards the bottom, cutting into the blue shaded square on the right side with the wording "GMAP", in white, within a light blue rectangle outline. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable mobile applications for management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable computer software for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable software applications for management of food supply chains for use with mobile electronic devices and portable electronic devices, namely, mobile phones, cell phones, smartphones, handheld game consoles, tablet computers, laptop computers, and notebook computers; downloadable computer software for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof specifically in relation to food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable computer programs for database management of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable podcasts in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of manuals, newsletters, books in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; pre-recorded video tapes featuring food safety, food production and management thereof; downloadable communication software for connecting computer network users |
| Goods and Services | News and information agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to news reporting organizations; telecommunications, namely, telecommunication access services; communication services by electronic, radio, telephone and telematic means and by all remote data processing means, via interactive videography and videoconferencing, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers; sending, transmitting dispatches and messages; transmission and dissemination of images, sounds, data and information via computer terminals, cable, data communication media; providing access to a global computer network; interactive communication services, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers; broadcasting of radio and television programs; cable and satellite television broadcasting and broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia programs; online audiovisual communication with the audience, namely, video conferencing services; transmission of information via computer and telematic networks and in particular via the Internet, transmission of information by telematic means with a view to accessing information in data banks; computer aided public information transmission services; information transmission on computer networks in general; services for communicating electronically with the general public, namely, radio broadcasting; provision of Internet chat rooms; providing online discussion forums for registered users for transmission of messages concerning the virtual community and social network creation; audiovisual, video and multimedia information transmission services; transmission of information contained in databases; providing access to the internet, namely providing access to a Web site for the purposes of social networking; providing on-line chat forums; electronic message transmission, namely, correspondence exchange and particularly correspondence exchange by computers or by telephone and telecommunication apparatus and instruments and on the Internet; advisory, consultancy and information services for all the aforementioned |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter, namely, newspapers, magazines, printed information bulletins, prospectuses, books, printed periodicals, index cards, photo albums, printed catalogs and pamphlets, and printed posters all in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; writing or drawing books; printed notebooks; printed publications, namely, books, hand-outs, workbooks, in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof; signboards of cardboard or paper; graphic representations and graphic art reproductions, printed orientation manuals for food safety, food production and management thereof, printed photographs, printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, in the field of food safety, food production and management thereof. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising services; arranging and conducting exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, and all events for commercial or advertising purposes; services for hosting commercial or advertising events as part of exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, for commercial or advertising purposes, computerized file management, business administration of exhibition sites, organization and running of rented sales stands for commercial or advertising events as part of exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows, whether professional or for the general public, for commercial or advertising purposes; organization of business meetings in the context of trade fairs, exhibitions and fairs, for commercial or advertising purposes; database creation, namely, business data compilation online, systematization and gathering of data in a central file; business management of performing artists, outdoor advertising, document reproduction in the nature of photocopying services, publication of advertising texts, arranging newspaper subscriptions for third parties, arranging subscriptions for third parties to all information, text, sound and/or image media, particularly in the form of electronic and digital publications; dissemination of advertising matter by mail, dissemination of advertising material in the nature of leaflets, prospectuses, printed matter, samples, rental of advertising space; employment counseling information services concerning jobs and career opportunities; market assessment consultancy; evaluations relating to commercial matters; business appraisals; business auditing; organization of trade fairs; advisory, consultancy and information services for all the aforementioned |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM" and "GFSI" |
| Goods and Services | Creating and maintaining web sites for others; creation of online virtual communities for registered users, enabling organization of groups and events, participation in discussions, and engagement in business and community social networks; online digital content hosting services, third-party software and application hosting services on a virtual private server; providing sites featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for database management with respect to business networking and merchandising, employment, recruitment, advertising, marketing and promotion; providing online non-downloadable software for enabling users to search, locate other users and communicate with them via electronic communication networks for networking purposes; quality control for others and food safety, auditing for food production and management thereof; quality safety audits to improve safety of food safety, food production and management thereof; certification services in the nature of quality control of services for confirming compliance with commitments made to customers or users; food product safety test services with a view to issuing certificates of compliance with specified standards, norms requirements; services for drawing up standards, norms and benchmarks, namely, developing quality control standards in the field of auditing and evaluation of company quality compliance; information services in the field of quality control, namely, evaluation of management system compliance; technical quality control information services in the field of standards, norms and benchmarks; quality control research and consultation services in the field of the assessment of compliance with norms, standards, benchmarks for evaluation of management and quality control systems; advisory, consultancy and information services for all the aforementioned |
Classification Information
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| 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, September 7, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 7, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | FR |
| Party Name | THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | FR |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Thursday, September 7, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Monday, April 8, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
