THE TASTE OF MEXICO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 18, 1997, a trademark application was filed for THE TASTE OF MEXICO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE TASTE OF MEXICO trademark a serial number of 75407505. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 18 as of Tuesday, August 5, 2003. This trademark is owned by TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES, INC.. The THE TASTE OF MEXICO trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, yogurt, butter, margarine, processed luncheon meats, soup, and prepared foods, namely, chicken and rice, shredded beef, pork and rice, fried bananas, salted cod and rice, shrimp and rice; drinkable yogurt, milk-based fruit drink

salsas, cooking sauces, desserts, namely, flan, cheesecakes, and bread pudding; tortillas, arepas, empanadas, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, rice and beans, and rice-based food beverages

beverages, namely, fruit juices and fruit nectars
the taste of mexico

General Information


Serial Number75407505
Word MarkTHE TASTE OF MEXICO
Filing DateThursday, December 18, 1997
Status713 - CANCELLED - SECTION 18
Status DateTuesday, August 5, 2003
Registration Number2296766
Registration DateTuesday, November 30, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 11, 1998

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"MEXICO"
Goods and Servicescheese, sour cream, heavy cream, yogurt, butter, margarine, processed luncheon meats, soup, and prepared foods, namely, chicken and rice, shredded beef, pork and rice, fried bananas, salted cod and rice, shrimp and rice; drinkable yogurt, milk-based fruit drink
Goods and Servicessalsas, cooking sauces, desserts, namely, flan, cheesecakes, and bread pudding; tortillas, arepas, empanadas, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, rice and beans, and rice-based food beverages
Goods and Servicesbeverages, namely, fruit juices and fruit nectars

Classification Information


International Class029 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code3 - Sec. 18 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 5, 2003
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1998

International Class030 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code3 - Sec. 18 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 5, 2003
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1998

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code3 - Sec. 18 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 5, 2003
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPerth Amboy, NJ 08861

Party NameTROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPerth Amboy, NJ 08861

Party NameTROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPerth Amboy, NJ 08861

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, August 5, 2003CANCELLED SECTION 18-TOTAL
Tuesday, August 5, 2003CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, January 29, 2003CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, January 29, 2003CANCELLATION GRANTED NO. 999999
Monday, July 29, 2002CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Friday, March 22, 2002CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, November 30, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 1, 1999ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, October 1, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 8, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 3, 1999STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, May 3, 1999USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, November 3, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 11, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, July 13, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, June 4, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 1, 1998EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, May 15, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER