| Serial Number | 79294044 |
| Word Mark | V.S.O.P-5 YEARS PREMIUM BRANDY |
| Filing Date | Thursday, April 30, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6291708 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 29, 2020 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized curved rectangular shape comprised of the color beige and outlined in dark brown featuring the following elements: An emblem outlined in dark brown with a beige background comprised of a stylized figure of an eagle and a lion with a sword in its hands, the word "V.S.O.P". appears in black to the left of the emblem with a thin dark brown line above and below the word and the wording "5 YEARS" appears in black to the right of the emblem with a thin dark brown line above and below the wording, the words "SINCE 1940" appearing in dark brown below the emblem within a dark brown banner design. The words "PREMIUM BRANDY" appear in black between two dark brown lines. The wording "PASSIONATELY HANDCRAFTED AWARD-WINNING BRANDY. THE OAK BARREL FOR FULL OF COMPLEMENTARY AND HARMONIOUS AROMAS. THE FIRST EVER ALBANIAN BRANDY WAS PRODUCED IN 1957. WE PRIDE OURSELFES FOR BEING THE OLDEST DISTILLERY HOUSE IN ALBANIA". appears in black. The wording "MADE WITH LOVE 700 ML" appears in black below a dark brown line, the wording "THE ORIGINAL RECIPE 40% ALC/VOL" appears in black below a dark brown line. A figurative element of a statue in dark brown appears within a circle outline in dark brown with a beige background, dark brown lines appear within the circle and at the top of the circle. The wording "MATURED IN ALBANIA" appears in black to the left of the statue and the wording "PRODUCT OF ALBANIA" appears in black to the right of the statue. |
| Pseudo Mark | V.S.O.P-FIVE YEARS PREMIUM BRANDY |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) beige, dark brown and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Alcoholic beverages, except beer; brandy |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "V.S.O.P. 5 YEARS SINCE 1940 PREMIUM BRANDY HANDCRAFTED AWARD-WINNING BRANDY THE FIRST EVER ALBANIAN BRANDY WAS PRODUCED IN 1957 THE ORIGINAL RECIPE 700 ML 40% ALC/VOL MATURED IN ALBANIA PRODUCT OF ALBANIA" |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 21, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Kantina e Pijeve Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu sh.a. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | AL |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | AL |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | AL |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | AL |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Sunday, August 1, 2021 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, January 15, 2021 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Monday, December 28, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, November 23, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, November 23, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 23, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 9, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, October 19, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Monday, October 19, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, September 25, 2020 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, September 21, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, September 21, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Friday, September 18, 2020 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |