The mark consists of a circle with the words "RUPP CERTIFIED" and a leaf design in it, encircled by a ring with the words "VALIDUS WHERE FOOD COMES FROM" at the top, and "RESTRICTED USE PROTEIN PRODUCTS" along the bottom, encircled by two additional rings. A small dot appears between the word "VALIDUS" and the words "WHERE FOOD COMES FROM".
The mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2013
The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 09/00/2013
VALID US WHERE FOOD COMES FROM RUPP CERTIFIED RESTRICTED USE PROTEIN PRODUCTS
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
The certification mark, as intended to be used by authorized persons, is intended to certify that the facility, and the animal feed and animal feed ingredients produced at the facility, are in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration's regulations (21 C.F.R. 589.2000) restricting use of mammalian protein products in ruminant feed.
"RUPP CERTIFIED" AND "RESTRICTED USE PROTEIN PRODUCTS"