OPERATORS' CHOICE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 4, 2002, a trademark application was filed for OPERATORS' CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OPERATORS' CHOICE trademark a serial number of 76366598. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, October 11, 2023. This trademark is owned by TEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL. The OPERATORS' CHOICE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Salad dressings, dips and sauces, namely, [southwest style dressing, ranch style dressing,] mayonnaise based and sour cream based salad dressings, cheddar cheese sauce, honey mustard dressing, mustard, [ketchup,] mayonnaise [and tartar sauce;] gravy mixes [; toppings, namely, marshmallow, fudge, butterscotch, black cherry, blueberry, pineapple, chocolate, creme de menthe and cocoa fudge toppings; flavoring syrups, namely, vanilla, cherry and chocolate flavoring syrups; corn tortillas; flour tortillas]

Meats, namely, hot dogs; frozen, cooked potatoes in shoestring and french-fried form; [pickles;] cheese, namely, processed cheese; onion rings; beef patties; chicken fried steak; beef steak fingers; chicken patties; chicken tenders; chili; beef taco filling; [chopped BBQ beef; fruit toppings, namely, blackberry, blueberry and pineapple; corn dogs]

Food wrappers and containers made of paper
operators' choice

General Information


Serial Number76366598
Word MarkOPERATORS' CHOICE
Filing DateMonday, February 4, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, October 11, 2023
Registration Number2720776
Registration DateTuesday, June 3, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesSalad dressings, dips and sauces, namely, [southwest style dressing, ranch style dressing,] mayonnaise based and sour cream based salad dressings, cheddar cheese sauce, honey mustard dressing, mustard, [ketchup,] mayonnaise [and tartar sauce;] gravy mixes [; toppings, namely, marshmallow, fudge, butterscotch, black cherry, blueberry, pineapple, chocolate, creme de menthe and cocoa fudge toppings; flavoring syrups, namely, vanilla, cherry and chocolate flavoring syrups; corn tortillas; flour tortillas]
Goods and ServicesMeats, namely, hot dogs; frozen, cooked potatoes in shoestring and french-fried form; [pickles;] cheese, namely, processed cheese; onion rings; beef patties; chicken fried steak; beef steak fingers; chicken patties; chicken tenders; chili; beef taco filling; [chopped BBQ beef; fruit toppings, namely, blackberry, blueberry and pineapple; corn dogs]
Goods and ServicesFood wrappers and containers made of paper
Pseudo MarkOPERATORS CHOICE
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHOICE"

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 13, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1994

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 13, 2002
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1994

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 13, 2002
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1994

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, TX 76021

Party NameTEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, TX 76021

Party NameTEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, TX 76021

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 11, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 11, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 11, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 10, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, June 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 30, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 20, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 20, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 20, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 20, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 31, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 26, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, January 26, 2009PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, June 7, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 11, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 19, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, January 3, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 30, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, December 18, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 22, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 21, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, September 19, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 19, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 5, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, May 17, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER