FUNKY BEANS

What this record means

The record shows that “FUNKY BEANS” is a live, registered mark on the Principal Register, owned by Rapoport, Wei Liu, a sole proprietorship organized in California. The mark covers fermented black beans used as a condiment that also contains oil, ginger, peppers and other seasonings, listed under class 030. A similar name would raise the closest concern for products that are fermented black beans or related condiments, especially those sold in the same food category. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “beans” or “funky” in unrelated contexts. The prosecution history shows a final refusal on May 29, 2024, followed by an amendment and approval for publication on June 12, 2024, leading to registration on October 1, 2024. No oppositions, cancellations, or enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the risk is that using the same or a confusingly similar name for fermented black bean products could trigger a claim of infringement.