THE WICKED BEAN . . . . BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 5, 2022, a trademark application was filed for THE WICKED BEAN . . . . BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE WICKED BEAN . . . . BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE trademark a serial number of 97537683. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This trademark is owned by RKS FITNESS, INC.. The THE WICKED BEAN . . . . BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Clothing, namely, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, HATS, AND HEADWEAR

Drinkware; Mugs; Coffee cups; Heat-insulated vessels; Coffee mugs

Coffee shop services; Restaurant services; Providing of food and drink via a mobile truck
the wicked bean . . . . because life is too short for bad coffee

General Information


Serial Number97537683
Word MarkTHE WICKED BEAN . . . . BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE
Filing DateFriday, August 5, 2022
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, January 7, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 26, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized skull with a mustache and goatee wearing a monocle and top hat. An ace of spades playing card and a second playing card are tucked into the ribbon of the top hat. Behind the skull design is a contrasting circle placed within three concentric rings with the second ring contrasting with the first and the third ring. The stylized wording "THE WICKED BEAN" appears curved within the top half of the second ring with the stylized wording "..BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT FOR BAD COFFEE" appearing curved within the bottom half of the second ring. A fourth ring located exterior of the third ring merely represents background or outlining and is not part of the mark.
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, HATS, AND HEADWEAR
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"BEAN" FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASSES 021 AND 043
Goods and ServicesDrinkware; Mugs; Coffee cups; Heat-insulated vessels; Coffee mugs
Goods and ServicesCoffee shop services; Restaurant services; Providing of food and drink via a mobile truck

Classification Information


International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, August 28, 2022
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, August 28, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 1, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 1, 2021

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, August 28, 2022
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 1, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 1, 2021

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRKS FITNESS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBentonville, AR 72712

Party NameRKS FITNESS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBentonville, AR 72712

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, August 9, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Sunday, August 28, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 23, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 26, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 26, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 26, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, August 18, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, August 18, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, August 19, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 15, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 15, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 15, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 12, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 12, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 12, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 24, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 24, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 24, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 21, 2024FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, April 12, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 12, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 12, 2024TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 16, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 14, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, August 14, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 14, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, September 20, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 20, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 20, 2024TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 30, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 20, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 26, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 26, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 7, 2025NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT