| Serial Number | 97474982 |
| Word Mark | TÊTE DE MOINE SWITZERLAND AOP FROMAGE DE BELLELAY |
| Filing Date | Friday, June 24, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7192578 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle with a border containing the stylized words "TÊTE DE MOINE" stacked on top of the stylized word "SWITZERLAND" stacked on top of a stylized ribbon, which all appear at the top of the circle. Beneath the stylized ribbon there is an outlined design consisting of a monk cutting rosettes from a cheese curler on a platter with a loaf of bread to the right. Behind him are two additional monks standing in the room with a series of windows showing the mountains and fields beyond. Superimposed onto the bottom left of this design is a rectangle with a shadow on its right side containing a flag with the stylized letters "AOP" and a Swiss cross design. The stylized words "FROMAGE DE BELLELAY" are on the bottom of the circle beneath the aforementioned. |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/2001 |
| In Another Form Statement | The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/2001 |
| Goods and Services | Cheese |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Certification Mark Statement | The certification mark, as used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies that the goods provided produced in accordance with standards codified by the government of Switzerland and adopted by the certifier, specifically (i) production methods (full-fat, semi-hard cheese made of soured and curdled milk from dairy cows fed on green or dried fodder and milked twice daily; made throughout the year; and naturally matured in cold stores at temperatures varying from 13 degrees to 14 degrees C); (ii) characteristics (cylindrical, with diameter 10 to 15 cm.; 0.7 to 2 kg. each; reddish brown color; minimum 510g/kg and at most 540 g/kg by weight of fat content in dry matter; pure and aromatic smell; taste of acidified milk, usually with a faint taste of rind and hay; fine, ivory to pale yellow in colour and homogeneous texture; and (iii) regional origin (the geographic territory comprised of the mountain area and enclosed summer pastures of the Swiss districts of Franches-Montagne, Porrentruy, the commune of Saulcy and the administrative district of Bernese Jura with the exception of the communes of Nods, Diesse, Lamboing, Prêles and La Neuveville). |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "TÊTE DE MOINE" in the mark is "MONK'S HEAD" and the English translation of the wording "FROMAGE DE BELLELAY" in the mark is "CHEESE FROM BELLELAY". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SWITZERLAND", "AOP", AND "FROMAGE DE BELLELAY" |
| International Class | A - |
| US Class Codes | A |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 13, 2022 |
| Primary Code | A |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2012 |
| Party Name | Interprofession Tête de Moine |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | St-Imier 2610 CH |
| Party Name | Interprofession Tête de Moine |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | St-Imier 2610 CH |
| Party Name | Interprofession Tête de Moine |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | St-Imier 2610 CH |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, November 26, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, January 15, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, January 15, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, January 15, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 2, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 22, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 22, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, June 25, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |