| Serial Number | 86735052 |
| Word Mark | WATERMELON BOARD |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 24, 2015 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4958979 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 17, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 1, 2016 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the red word "WATER" above the red term "MEL" and the letter "N". Between the term "MEL" and the letter "N" is the design of a red and green watermelon slice outlined in black below two black eyes and a black nose. Below the term "MEL", the letter "N", and the watermelon design is the green word "BOARD". The color white appears as background and transparent areas in the mark but is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, red, and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Trade association services, namely, promoting the interests of watermelon growers, distributors and retailers, and advertising services in connection therewith; marketing and promotion services, namely, promoting the sale and consumption of watermelons of others |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "WATERMELON BOARD" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 27, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, August 31, 2014 |
| Party Name | National Watermelon Promotion Board |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Winter Springs, FL 32708 |
| Party Name | National Watermelon Promotion Board |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Winter Springs, FL 32708 |
| Party Name | National Watermelon Promotion Board |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Winter Springs, FL 32708 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, December 7, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, August 28, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 7, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, December 7, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 7, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 17, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 27, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 21, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 21, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, December 21, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |