| Serial Number | 79429021 |
| Word Mark | THE ELITE FLOWER BY HANNAFORD |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| 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, June 16, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Flower seeds; flower bulbs; flower corms; cut flowers; natural flowers; dried flowers for decoration; preserved flowers for decoration; dried flower arrangements for decorative purposes; natural flower arrangements for decorative purposes |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The colors Pantone 7673 purple and white are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Agricultural research relating to cultivation of flowers; scientific laboratory services for the floricultural industries; inspection services in the field of floriculture for quality control purposes; research relating to crops in floriculture; soil analysis services, namely, laboratory services for soil analysis; research and development services in the field of fertilizers; scientific research in the field of insecticides; integrated scientific research in the field of pests in greenhouses and crops; engineering services for the floricultural industry; engineering of computer programs for the floricultural industry; technical engineering for the floricultural industry; engineering research for the floricultural industry; biochemical engineering services for the floricultural industry; mechanical engineering for the floricultural industry; engineering services for the design of machinery for the floricultural industry |
| Goods and Services | Professional consultancy relating to floriculture; rental of machinery and equipment in the field of floriculture; providing information online concerning floriculture; advisory and consultancy services in the control of weeds, pests and vermin in the field of floriculture; consultancy in the cultivation of flowers; providing information concerning plant and flower identification for floricultural purposes; services for plant selection and propagation of plants and plant material; services for providing recommendations for plant and soil nutrition supplements; advice in the field of flower cultivation irrigation |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FLOWER" |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring flower seeds, flower bulbs, natural flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers for decoration, preserved flowers for decoration, dried flower arrangements for decorative purposes, natural flower arrangements for decorative purposes; wholesale store services featuring flower seeds, flower bulbs, natural flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers for decoration, preserved flowers for decoration, dried flower arrangements for decorative purposes, natural flower arrangements for decorative purposes; business consultancy services in the field of floriculture; import-export agency services for flower seeds, flower bulbs, natural flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers for decoration, preserved flowers for decoration, dried flower arrangements for decorative purposes, natural flower arrangements for decorative purposes; advertising on the Internet for third parties for the promotion of flower seeds, flower bulbs, natural flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers for decoration, preserved flowers for decoration, dried flower arrangements for decorative purposes, natural flower arrangements for decorative purposes; organization of flower exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; business consultancy services relating to the distribution of goods, operations management services, logistics, supply chain and production systems for companies in the floricultural sector |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a purple background on which appears a flower outlined in white, appearing above the text THE ELITE FLOWER in white, appearing above the text BY HANNAFORD which appears in white with a white line on each side. |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| 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, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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, July 31, 2025 |
| 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 | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | THE ELITE FLOWER S A S C I |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CO |
| Party Name | THE ELITE FLOWER S A S C I |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CO |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, September 26, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, November 30, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |