The trademark application VFC was filed by VFC FOODS LTD, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 14, 2021, and it was registered by office on October 21, 2021 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in English (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 10, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables
Jellies, jams, compotes
Oils and fats for food
Meat alternatives
Plant-based meat alternatives
Vegan and vegetarian meat substitute products
Plant protein for use as meat alternative
Prepared meals consisting wholly or substantially wholly of fish alternatives and vegetables
Ready cooked meals consisting wholly or substantially wholly of fish alternatives and vegetables
Prepared meals consisting primarily of meat alternatives
Ready cooked meals consisting primarily of meat alternatives
Coconut-based snacks
Tofu-based snacks
Nut-based snack foods
Snack foods consisting of meat alternatives
Snack foods consisting of soy bean protein and pea protein
Vegetarian sausages
Vegan sausages substitutes
Vegetarian mince (meat alternative)
Vegan mince (meat alternative)
Fish alternatives
Chicken alternatives
Prepared and ready to eat fried chicken alternative
Meat alternative shaped, moulded and cooked to imitate fried chicken
Meat alternatives shaped, moulded and cooked to imitate fried chicken nuggets
Prepared meals consisting of vegan fried chicken substitutes
Vegetarian chicken stir fry pieces
Vegan chicken stir fry substitute pieces
Chicken nugget alternatives
Pork alternatives
Bacon alternatives
Beef alternatives
Burger alternatives
Prepared dishes and meals based on chicken alternatives
Ready cooked meals consisting wholly or substantially wholly of meat alternatives and vegetables and beans
Potato-snack foods
Soy based snack foods
Tempeh
Tempeh based snack foods
Salads made of vegan meat substitutes products
Prepared meals made of vegan-meat substitute products
Prepared meals made of vegetarian-meat substitutes products
Frozen foods consisting primarily of fish alternatives
Frozen foods consisting primarily of meat alternatives
Crisps
Pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of meat alternatives
Pre-packaged lunches consisting wholly or substantially wholly of meat alternatives and vegetables
Butter substitutes
Milk substitutes
Egg substitutes
Prepared jackfruit as a meat alternative for use as a main ingredient in any dish
Flavoured jackfruit
Meat-free prepared meals and snacks consisting of jackfruit as a principal ingredient
Meat-free burger patties
Meat-free sausages
Shredded jackfruit to act as a substitute for pulled pork and pulled beef
Poultry substitutes
Formed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat alternative
Soups
Grab and go meat imitation snacks made of textured vegetable protein
Vegan sausages substitutes
Plant-based sausages
Meat-alternative sausages
Alternative milk drinks
Prepared and packaged meals, starters and appetisers consisting primarily of meat alternatives or textured proteins being foodstuffs for human consumption
Bean-based snack food
Ready cooked fast food vegan substitute meals
Seitan [meat alternatives]
Vegan dips
Pulses
Vegan fish substitute and chips made of banana blossom
Beverages containing soya.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Spice rubs
Spice mixes
Marinades
Marinades containing seasonings
Marinades containing spices
Condiments
Salsas
Sauces
Sweet sauces
Savoury sauces
Relish
Chutneys
Soya products in this class, namely, soya bean paste, soya-based ice cream, soya flour and soya sauce
Frozen prepared rice with seasonings and vegetables
Prepared, cooked and spiced jackfruit-based pies and pasties
Prepared meals consisting of pasta, pizza, noodles, bulgur wheat, quinoa, couscous and rice
Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee
Flour and preparations made from cereals
Bread, pastries and confectionery
Edible ices
Cookies, biscuits
Popcorn
Chocolate
Chocolate confectionery
Chocolate coated confectionery
Ices
Plant-based ice cream
Ice lollies
Sorbets
Sandwiches
Pies and pasta dishes
Crackers
Pasta-based prepared meals
Filled sandwiches
Toasted sandwiches
Sandwiches containing meat substitutes
Prepared meals in the form of pizzas
Soya burger sandwiches
Soy burger sandwiches
Veggie burger sandwiches
Cooking sauces and cooking pastes
Dried wheat gluten
Seitan blocks (Wheat Gluten)
Gluten prepared as foodstuff
Dried pieces of wheat gluten (fu, uncooked)
Wheat flour
Wheat starch flour
Wheat-based snack foods.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Vegan fried chicken takeaway shop
Vegan fish and chips restaurant
Vegan fried chicken and burgers restaurant
Street food services
Restaurant services
Catering services
Catering services for private events
Food and drink catering
Mobile catering services
Off-premises catering services
Outside catering services
Catering services for the provision of food and drink
Services for providing food and drink
Providing food and drink catering services for music events, concerts, music gigs, trade shows, conventions and exhibitions
Business catering services
Consultancy services in the field of food and drink catering
Preparation of food and drink
Preparation of food and drink for consumption on the premises
Preparation of food and drink for consumption off the premises
Restaurant, bar, wine bar, takeaway, cafe, cafeteria, canteen, coffee shop and snack-bar services
Restaurant services incorporating licensed bar facilities
Self-service restaurants
Take-away fast food service
Fast food restaurants
Quick service restaurants
Food and drink takeaway services
Banqueting and catering services
Booking and reservation services
Providing food and drinks via mobile truck
Restaurant services provided via mobile food carts
Pop-up street food restaurant and catering services
Provision of food and drink served via a food truck
Advice concerning cooking recipes
Information services relating to all the aforesaid services
Hiring of event space
Rental of event space
Food kiosk services being services for providing food and drink
Takeaway food services
Takeaway food and drink services
Serving food and drink in retail and takeaway establishments
Click and collect food takeaway services
Pre-ordered food takeaway services
Consulting in the field of menu planning for others
Providing information in the fields of food and beverage preparation, cooking, recipes, ingredients, and cookware techniques via a website on global computer networks
Providing personalised meal planning services via a website
Providing information in the nature of recipes for drinks.