& Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 15, 2001, a trademark application was filed for & with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the & trademark a serial number of 76224960. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION as of Friday, February 2, 2007. This trademark is owned by Mars, Incorporated. The & trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Fruit chips, potato chips, flavored ices, yogurt, packaged meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables

Food and ingredients of food, namely, snack cakes, cupcakes, tarts, processed cereal, ready-to-eat, cereal derived energy bars, baking mixes, packaged meals, packaged meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice, bakery goods; mixes for bakery goods; edible cake decorations; cake mixes; cakes; pies; candied fruit; candied fruit snacks; candied nuts; candy; candy cake decorations; candy coated popcorn; caramel popcorn; caramels; cereal based snack food; chocolate; chocolate chips; chocolate covered nuts; chocolate powder; chocolate syrup; chocolate topping; chocolate truffles; chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies; cocoa; cocoa mixes; cones for ice cream; confectionery chips for baking; frozen confections; cookies; crackers; custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; custards; frozen custards; Danish pastries; dessert souffles; doughnuts; dumplings; eclairs; flavoring syrup; non-essential oil food flavorings; chocolate fondue; food additives for non-nutritional purposes for use as ...
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General Information


Serial Number76224960
Word Mark&
Filing DateThursday, March 15, 2001
Status604 - ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION
Status DateFriday, February 2, 2007
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 2, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFruit chips, potato chips, flavored ices, yogurt, packaged meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables
Goods and ServicesFood and ingredients of food, namely, snack cakes, cupcakes, tarts, processed cereal, ready-to-eat, cereal derived energy bars, baking mixes, packaged meals, packaged meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice, bakery goods; mixes for bakery goods; edible cake decorations; cake mixes; cakes; pies; candied fruit; candied fruit snacks; candied nuts; candy; candy cake decorations; candy coated popcorn; caramel popcorn; caramels; cereal based snack food; chocolate; chocolate chips; chocolate covered nuts; chocolate powder; chocolate syrup; chocolate topping; chocolate truffles; chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies; cocoa; cocoa mixes; cones for ice cream; confectionery chips for baking; frozen confections; cookies; crackers; custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; custards; frozen custards; Danish pastries; dessert souffles; doughnuts; dumplings; eclairs; flavoring syrup; non-essential oil food flavorings; chocolate fondue; food additives for non-nutritional purposes for use as a flavoring, ingredient or filler; ready-to-eat cereal derived food bars; frosting mixes; frostings; frozen yogurt; candied fruit; fruit ice; fruit pies; candied fruit snacks; flavored and sweetened gelatins; gingerbread; glazed popcorn; granola-based snack bars; hot chocolate; ice cream; ice cream substitute; soy based ice cream substitute; ice milk; flavored ices; icing; icing mixes; marshmallow toppings; milkshakes; bases for making milkshakes; mints; molasses; muffins; nuts; parfaits; pastries; peanut butter confectionery chips; pies; popped popcorn; processed popcorn; pretzels; puddings; puffed corn snacks; sauces; seasonings; sherbet; granola based snack bars; cereal based snack food; rice-based snack foods; wheat based snack foods; sorbet;flavoring syrup; topping syrup; tapioca; thickening agents for use in cooking; wafers

Classification Information


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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateFriday, February 2, 2007
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateFriday, February 2, 2007
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMars, Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMcLean, VA 221013883

Party NameMars, Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMcLean, VA 221013883

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 2, 2007ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - INTER PARTES DECISION
Friday, February 2, 2007ABANDONMENT - AFTER INTER PARTES DECISION
Friday, February 2, 2007OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Friday, November 17, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 17, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 21, 2004OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, December 30, 2003EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 2, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 12, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, October 6, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 30, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, June 19, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 19, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, January 31, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 31, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, September 26, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 5, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 28, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 18, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 18, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 10, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER