| Serial Number | 86980460 |
| Word Mark | WISMETTAC |
| Filing Date | Friday, April 17, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Friday, October 6, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5078005 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Aromatic flavoring preparations for food, not from essential oils; [ Tea; Coffee and cocoa; Ice; ] Confectionery, namely, confectionery made of sugar, frozen confectionery and confectionery ices, namely, ice cream, [ ice milk, frozen yogurt, ice candy and sherbet, ] traditional Japanese confectionery, namely, rice-based snack foods, [ wheat-based snack food, ] pellet-shaped rice crackers, [ puffed rice cakes, ] Japanese-style sweets made from adzuki-beans, [ Japanese-style sweet powders made from adzuki-beans, ] Japanese-style sweet cakes, Japanese-style steam cakes, sweet rice-pound cakes, [ and Japanese-style candies, and ] western-style confectionery, namely, corn-based snack foods, puffed corn snacks, [ western-style candy, wafers, ] sponge cakes, [ caramels, cookies, crackers, chocolate, cream puffs, toffee, chewing gum, doughnuts, pies, biscuits, hardtack biscuits, rusks, fruit jelly candy, pancakes, waffles, ] popcorn [, marshmallows, cones for ice cream, and baked apples, namely, apple turnovers and apple fritters ] ; bread and buns, [ sandwiches, ] Chinese-style steamed buns stuffed with minced meat [, hamburger sandwiches, pizzas, hot dog sandwiches, meat pies; Seasonings other than spices, namely, soya bean paste as condiment, Worcestershire sauce, meat gravies, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, vinegar mixes, dipping sauce for noodles, salad dressings, white sauce, mayonnaise, sauces for barbecued meat, cube sugar, fructose, for culinary purposes, crystal sugar not confectionery, sugar, Maltose for culinary purposes, honey, Glucose for culinary purposes, powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes, starch syrup for culinary purposes, table salt mixed with sesame seeds, cooking salt, roasted and ground sesame seeds, celery salt, savory seasoning made from monosodium glutamate; Spices; Unroasted coffee beans; Cereal preparations, namely, processed cereal based foods to be used as breakfast food, snack food, or ingredient for making other foods, preparations based on cereals and preparations made from cereals and processed grains, namely, oatmeal, oat flakes, corn flakes, uncooked enriched rice, dried cooked rice, ] * ; * uncooked artificial rice, noodles and pastas made from processed grains, uncooked pastas and noodles made from processed grains, instant noodles and pastas made from processed grains, [ canned cooked rice, ] bread crumb made from processed wheat, [ uncooked dried dumplings made of wheat gluten, uncooked wraps made of processed grains, savory cakes and dumplings made from pounded rice; Chinese-style stuffed, cooked dumplings, Chinese-style steamed, cooked dumplings, ] sushi, fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus, [ boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables, ravioli; Yeast powder, ] Koji or fermented malted rice [, yeast, baking powder; Instant confectionery mixes, namely, instant pudding mixes, instant jelly mixes, instant hotcake mixes, instant doughnut mixes, and instant mixes of sweet adzuki-bean jelly. Pasta sauce; By-product of rice for food (Sake lees) ] ; Husked rice [ ; Flour ] |
| Goods and Services | Edible oils and fats; [ Milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; ] Meat for human consumption, fresh, chilled or frozen; [ Eggs; ] Fresh, chilled or frozen edible aquatic animals not live; Frozen vegetables; [ Frozen fruits; ] Processed meat products; Processed seafood products, other than blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos, [ dried pieces of agar jelly, ] flakes of dried fish meat, fishmeal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp, sheets of dried laver, dried brown alga, dried edible seaweed, and toasted sheets of laver; Blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos, dried pieces of agar jelly, flakes of dried fish meat, fish meal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp, sheets of dried laver, dried edible brown algae, dried edible seaweed, toasted sheets of laver, edible dried kelp used for preparing cooking stock and broth; [ Processed vegetables and fruits; ] Fried tofu pieces, freeze-dried tofu pieces, jelly made from devils' tongue root, [ soya milk as milk substitute, tofu, ] fermented soybeans; Processed eggs; Pre-cooked [ curry stew, ] stew and soup mixes; Dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water, dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed for sprinkling on rice; Side-dish made of fermented soybean; Preserved processed pulses [ ; Vegetable-based food beverages ] |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "WISMETTAC" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | Japanese liquors, namely, sake [ and Japanese white liquors (shochu); Liquor, fruit-based alcoholic beverages, Japanese white liquor-based beverages; Chinese brewed liquors; Flavored tonic liquors ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Beer; ] soft drinks, namely, carbonated soft drinks, refreshing beverages, namely, refreshing carbonated soft beverages and refreshing non-carbonated soft beverages, syrups for beverages [ ; fruit juices; vegetable juices; Whey beverages ] |
| Goods and Services | Edible aquatic animals, live; Unprocessed edible seaweeds [ ; Fresh vegetables, other than tea leaves; Fresh fruits ] |
| 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 | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| 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 | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| 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 | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kobe, Hyogo-ken 651-0084 JP |
| Party Name | Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kobe, Hyogo-ken JP |
| Party Name | Nishimoto Wismettac Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kobe, Hyogo-ken JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, October 6, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 6, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, September 29, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 23, 2023 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Sunday, January 8, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Saturday, July 3, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 3, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Saturday, July 3, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Saturday, July 3, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 3, 2016 | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED |
| Monday, October 3, 2016 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, August 25, 2016 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, December 24, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 7, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, November 30, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, November 16, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, November 16, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, November 6, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, October 16, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 3, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 3, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 3, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 27, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |