| Serial Number | 97723003 |
| Word Mark | WALTER'S BEST SINCE 1931 |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 19, 2022 |
| Status | 748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Saturday, September 14, 2024 |
| 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, December 12, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized word "WALTER'S" with the words "SINCE 1931 BEST" positioned below; the word "BEST" in a lighter shade than a box that surrounds the word; and positioned to the left of the words is a drawing of a male butcher in a tie with a circle around the drawing. |
| Goods and Services | Uncooked ground beef |
| Pseudo Mark | WALTERS BEST SINCE ONE NINE THREE ONE; WALTERS BEST SINCE NINETEEN HUNDRED THIRTY ONE; WALTERS BEST SINCE ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BEST" and "SINCE 1931" |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, January 15, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Party Name | Brown Packing Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Gaffney, SC 29341 |
| Party Name | Brown Packing Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Gaffney, SC 29341 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, December 22, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Sunday, January 15, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 9, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 9, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 14, 2024 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Saturday, September 14, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |