| Serial Number | 79280760 |
| Word Mark | UJICHA JAPANESE TEA |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 18, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6599499 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 28, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
| Goods and Services | 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 containing 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, namely, candy and chocolate containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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 containing 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, namely, processed cereals, cereal-based snack foods, and breakfast cereals containing 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 containing 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 confectionery mixes, namely, instant cake mixes, instant brownie mixes, instant muffin mixes, instant pudding mixes and instant doughnut mixes containing 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 wording "UJICHA" in black stylized font above the three Japanese characters that transliterate to "UJICHA" in black with a deep green semi-circle above and below the Japanese characters above the word "JAPANESE" above the word "TEA" in black stylized font. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) deep green and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Transliteration Statement | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "UJICHA" and this means "tea of Uji" in English. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of the word "UJICHA" in the mark is "tea of Uji". |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "JAPANESE TEA" |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, June 9, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, June 9, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Monday, March 28, 2022 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, October 24, 2021 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 9, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, September 4, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, March 14, 2021 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Sunday, February 7, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, February 7, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, February 7, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, January 14, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 14, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, October 1, 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 |
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |