USPTO serial 88649178
VIP
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 12, 2022
- Examiner
- LORENZO, GEORGE M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Ontario, CA
Other trademarks owned by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Ontario, CA
Other trademarks owned by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Ontario, CA
Other trademarks owned by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
J. Michael Hurst
J. Michael Hurst Keating Muething & Klekamp PLLOne East Fourth Street, Suite 1400Cincinnati, OH 45202United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | Frozen entrees and appetizers, namely, Asian-style pot stickers, Asian-style steamed dumplings, Asian-style stuffed dumplings, wontons, rangoon, stir fried rice, and spring rolls; breaded and battered appetizers, namely, macaroni and cheese, and bakery desserts; Italian-style pasta, namely, ravioli, tortellini, stuffed shells, lasagna, cannelloni, rigatoni, manicotti, and flour-based gnocchi; Latin or Mexican dishes, namely, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, taquitos, empanadas, flautas, tamales, and rice bowls consisting primarily of rice mixed with beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and/or vegetables | ACTIVE | Apr 2, 2021 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jun 7, 2022 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 6, 2022 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 5, 2022 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 5, 2022 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 10, 2021 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 10, 2021 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 10, 2021 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 12, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 12, 2021 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Apr 20, 2021 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Feb 23, 2021 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2021 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Feb 3, 2021 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2021 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Jan 15, 2021 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 4, 2021 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 3, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Jun 4, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 1, 2020 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 1, 2020 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 1, 2020 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 14, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 14, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 6, 2020 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 18, 2020 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 18, 2020 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 18, 2020 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 15, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |