Who owns the UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS trademark?

The UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS trademark is owned by The Benriach Distillery Company Limited.

What class is the UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS trademark registered in?

The UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS trademark is registered in Class 033 (Alcoholic beverages (except beer)).

What is the serial number for UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS?

The USPTO serial number for UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS is 79403677.

What is the registration number for UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS?

UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS is registered under USPTO registration number 7797703.

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UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS

SN 79403677·Reg 7797703·Filed Jul 30, 2024

Owner The Benriach Distillery Company Limited

Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS (Serial No. 79403677), Registration No. 7797703, is a registered US trademark filed on Jul 30, 2024 by The Benriach Distillery Company Limited. This trademark covers Class 033 (Alcoholic beverages (except beer)).

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UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS (Reg. #7797703) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, The Benriach Distillery Company Limited, since 2024. The mark covers Class 033 (Alcoholic beverages (except beer)). Goods and services include Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.. The mark faced 4 opposition proceedings during prosecution.

FILED

Jul 30, 2024

SERIAL

79403677

REG#

7797703

REGISTERED

May 20, 2025

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJul 30, 2024

Serial Number79403677

Registration No.7797703

Registration DateMay 20, 2025

Status DateMay 20, 2025

Published for OppositionApr 01, 2025

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

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COUNTRY

Class 033Alcoholic beverages (except beer)

US codes: 047, 049

Alcoholic beverages, except beers; alcoholic preparations for making beverages.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

26 events

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB

Feb 19, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

Feb 04, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

Feb 04, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB

Jan 08, 2026

FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB

FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED

Dec 19, 2025

FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB

Dec 19, 2025

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

Aug 21, 2025

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 20, 2025

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

May 20, 2025

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 01, 2025

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Apr 01, 2025

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Mar 26, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB

Mar 22, 2025

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 07, 2025

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Mar 06, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 06, 2025

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Mar 06, 2025

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU

Feb 28, 2025

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB

Feb 28, 2025

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB

NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW

Jan 14, 2025

NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Jan 13, 2025

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jan 08, 2025

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED

Oct 18, 2024

NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Sep 06, 2024

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

Sep 06, 2024

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB

Sep 05, 2024

SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB

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