| Serial Number | 79280640 |
| Word Mark | UJI MATCHA JAPANESE TEA |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 18, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 6661715 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 21, 2021 |
| Goods and Services | Matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; confectionery made of sugar with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; frozen confectionery with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; bread with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; sandwiches with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; Hamburger sandwiches with matcha, namely powdered green tea made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; pizzas with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; hot dog sandwiches with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; meat pies with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; Seasonings, other than spices, with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; ice cream mixes with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; sherbet mixes with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; cereal preparations in the nature of cereal bars, processed cereal, and cereal-based snack food with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; chocolate spread with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region; instant sugar confectionery mixes with matcha, namely powdered green tea, made of tea leaves produced in four prefectures, namely Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Mie, and processed in Kyoto prefecture by local manufacturers with a method originating from the Uji region |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the black wording "UJI MATCHA" with a deep green wavy bracket positioned horizontally below, followed by four black Japanese characters underneath. Underneath the Japanese characters is a mirror image of the deep green bracket followed by the black wording "JAPANESE TEA" underneath it. |
| Description of the Colors Claimed | Upper and lower semi-circles. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black and deep green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Transliteration Statement | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "UJIMATCHA" and this means "MATCHA OF UJI" in English. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "UJI MATCHA JAPANESE TEA" AND THE NON-LATIN CHARACTERS THAT TRANSLITERATE TO "UJIMATCHA" |
| 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 | Wednesday, March 18, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Kyoto Tea Cooperative |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | Kyoto Tea Cooperative |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | Kyoto Tea Cooperative |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 19, 2022 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - CERTIFICATE OF REG MAILED |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, December 26, 2021 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 15, 2021 | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Friday, November 12, 2021 | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 29, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, October 29, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 4, 2021 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, September 20, 2021 | USPTO CORRECTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 26, 2021 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - COMM.OFFICE REQUEST |
| Monday, August 2, 2021 | REG. CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY |
| Monday, August 2, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Monday, August 2, 2021 | REQUEST TO CANCEL INADVERTENTLY ISSUED REGISTRATION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, May 23, 2021 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Monday, April 26, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 1, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 1, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, April 16, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, April 16, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, March 26, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |