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NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
07/16/2026
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HOW TEA IS MEANT TO BE
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States
Quick snapshot
ST13
US500000079415902Class
30, 32, 35, 43
Filing
79415902
Registration
7971702
Risk and opportunity diagnosis
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
28
Latest update
07/16/2026
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
30, 32, 35, 43
Filing date
11/08/2024
Registration date
10/07/2025
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
10/07/2025
Last transaction
07/16/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
700
Official register
Principal Register
Drawing code
3
Owner type
99
Owner location
London, GB
Examiner
HUDSON, TAMARA BREE
Law office
L40
Current location
FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
Mark description
The mark consists of the wording "HOW TEA IS MEANT TO BE" in stylized black font to the right of a red rectangle with rounded edges which contains inside it two stylized Chinese characters in white.
Holders and representatives
Holders
Gong cha Global Limited
Representatives
Brian P. Gregg McNees Wallace & Nurick
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 30Class 32Class 35Class 43
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 30
Tea; beverages made of tea; tea bags; aromatic teas other than for medicinal use; fruit teas; roselle herb tea; red date tea (longan); non-medicated tea also containing milk; herbal tea other than for medical use; brown rice tea; ground and whole bean coffee; coffee; beverages made of coffee; espresso-based beverage; coffee substitutes; cocoa; beverages made from cocoa; chocolate; beverages made from chocolate; ice cream; frozen confectionsice creamice milkfrozen yogurtfrozen confections made with teaherbal tea and/or fruit flavouring ice for refreshment; ice-based desserts; fructose for food; sugar; honey; agave syrup for use as a natural sweetener; saucesnamely condiments in the nature of flavoured honey to add to beverages; flavouringsother than essential oilsfor beverages; chocolate and candy confections; baked goodsmuffinssconesbiscuitscookiespiescakespastriesquiches and breads; sandwiches; pizzas; prepared meals consisting primarily of pasta; prepared meals consisting primarily of rice; prepared meals consisting primarily of grains; chocolate-based spreads; processed cereal-derived food product to be used as a breakfast cereal; oatmeal; grain-based snack foods; crackers; popcorn; salad dressings
Class 32
Non-alcoholic honey-based beverages containing milk; sorbets in the nature of beverages; soft drinks; fruit-flavoured beverages; non-alcoholic fruit extracts used in the preparation of beverages; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; soda water; vegetable juices being beverages; vegetable drinksvegetable juicesvegetable-based beverages; must; orange juice; tomato juice being beverages; fruit-based soft drinks flavoured with tea; non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with tea; fruit juice; isotonic beverages; preparations for making non-alcoholic fruit-flavored beverages; effervescent powders for making effervescing beverages in the nature of soft drinks; powders used in the preparation of soft drinks and fruit-based beverages; syrups for making non-alcoholic fruit beverages; flavoured and unflavoured bottled drinking watermineral wateraerated waters; soy-based beverages not being milk substitutes; fruit juice concentrates and purées used for making non-alcoholic fruit-based beverages; nutritionally fortified beverages in the nature of sports drinks enhanced with nutrientsvitamin enhanced non-alcoholic energy beverages; beer; beer-based cocktails
Class 35
Business administration; business management assistance; franchisingnamely providing commercial business management assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurantscaféscoffee housestea housessnack bars; providing commercial business management assistance in the establishment and operation of self-serve beverage bars; import-export agency services; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; retail store services or wholesale store services featuring carbonated drinksrefreshing beverages and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; distribution of samples of goods for advertising purposes; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring coffee-based beverages and cocoa-based beverages; retail store services or wholesale store services featuring processed food; retail store services or wholesale store services featuring milk products; retail store services or wholesale store services featuring desserts; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring tea; on-line advertising on a computer network; on-line retail store services in relation to foodbeverage; business organisationoperation and management of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes for customers of a company's goods or services; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
Class 43
Restaurantcafécafeteriasnack barcoffee bartea bartea housecarry out restaurant services; providing of beverages; providing of desserts; tea rooms; hot pot restaurants; coffee shops; bar services; snack bar services; mobile café services for providing food and drink; mobile restaurant services; restaurants; fast-food restaurants; providing of breakfast; providing of food and drink; preparation of food and beverages; takeaway restaurant services; catering services; restaurant services also featuring a customer loyalty program that provides restaurant benefits to reward repeat customers; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
28 publications found
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
06/29/2026
OPNR
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
06/29/2026
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
06/18/2026
FINO
FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
05/07/2026
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
04/23/2026
FICS
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
04/16/2026
FIMP
FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
04/16/2026
FICR
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
01/07/2026
NRCC
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
10/07/2025
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
10/07/2025
NRCC
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
10/03/2025
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
08/19/2025
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
08/19/2025
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
08/13/2025
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
07/15/2025
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
07/15/2025
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
07/15/2025
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
07/15/2025
RFNT
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
07/12/2025
RFCS
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
06/20/2025
RFRR
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
06/20/2025
RFCR
NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
04/17/2025
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
04/16/2025
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
04/09/2025
MAFR
APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
02/03/2025
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
02/03/2025
REPR
SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
01/30/2025
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