| Serial Number | 87016648 |
| Word Mark | THE TASTE OF GERMANY |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 27, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, January 12, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5210742 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 23, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 18, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Chocolate |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "The Taste of Germany" with three bars of differing shading appearing to the left of the literal element. On the bars appears the outline of a spoon, fork and knife. |
| Goods and Services | Meat; Sausages |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | (Based on Use in Commerce) On-line retail store services featuring food; Wholesale food distributorship services |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "GERMANY" |
| Lining/Stippling Statement | The stippling is for shading purposes only. |
| 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 | Monday, May 2, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 16, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 16, 2017 |
| 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 | Monday, May 2, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, February 1, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, February 1, 2017 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 2, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 1, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, April 1, 2011 |
| Party Name | German Foods North America, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20817 |
| Party Name | German Foods North America, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20817 |
| Party Name | German Foods North America, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20817 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 23, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 17, 2017 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2016 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 18, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 18, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 18, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 11, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 2, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Saturday, April 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |