| Serial Number | 99001549 |
| Word Mark | V V. EL REY DEL TACO EXPRESS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a black semi-circle with the words EL in green, REY DEL in white, and TACO in red all-capital letters. Inside the semi-circle is the outline of a black sombrero with the letter V in alternating directions and green and red colors on the brim of the sombrero with small white dots between the V's. Below the right side of the semi-circle is the word EXPRESS in red all capital letters. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, white, red, and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Restaurant services; Restaurant services featuring Mexican food |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "TACO" for international class 030 and "TACO EXPRESS" for international class 043 |
| Goods and Services | Tortillas; Hibiscus tea-based beverages; Hibiscus tea-based drinks; Hot sauce; Picante sauce; Salsa sauces |
| Goods and Services | Non-alcoholic rice-based beverages not being milk substitutes |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of El Rey Del Taco in the mark is The Taco King. |
| Goods and Services | Hats; Caps being headwear; Tee-shirts; Tee shirts |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Palm Springs, FL 33461 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Palm Springs, FL 33461 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |