BASIC MENTHOL 100'S · SMOOTH RICH TASTE· 20 CLASS A CIGARETTES CLASS A CIGARETTES A Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 30, 2008, a trademark application was filed for BASIC MENTHOL 100'S · SMOOTH RICH TASTE· 20 CLASS A CIGARETTES CLASS A CIGARETTES A with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BASIC MENTHOL 100'S · SMOOTH RICH TASTE· 20 CLASS A CIGARETTES CLASS A CIGARETTES A trademark a serial number of 77487367. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, April 25, 2019. This trademark is owned by Philip Morris USA Inc.. The BASIC MENTHOL 100'S · SMOOTH RICH TASTE· 20 CLASS A CIGARETTES CLASS A CIGARETTES A trademark is filed in the Smoker's Products category with the following description:

Tobacco Products, namely, Cigarettes
basic menthol 100's · smooth rich taste· 20 class a cigarettes class a cigarettes a

General Information


Serial Number77487367
Word MarkBASIC MENTHOL 100'S · SMOOTH RICH TASTE· 20 CLASS A CIGARETTES CLASS A CIGARETTES A
Filing DateFriday, May 30, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, April 25, 2019
Registration Number3597712
Registration DateTuesday, March 31, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 13, 2009

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 1, line 12, "ULTRA LIGHTS" is deleted. The mark description is deleted, and "The mark consists of a rectangle with a border divided into two smaller rectangles by a thick horizontal band, with stripes on the top and bottom and the word "BASIC" in the center, located one third of the way from the top of the bordered rectangle. Each of the smaller rectangles features a mottled pattern. The top rectangle contains the words "SMOOTH RICH TASTE" flanked by a small circle on each side and located above a leaf design in the center. The lower rectangle contains the words "MENTHOL 100'S" located under the horizontal band, the words "20 CLASS A CIGARETTES" located at the bottom of the rectangle, and a seal design located on the right-hand side of the rectangle. The seal design consists of an inner circle containing the letter A and a stylized outer circle containing the letters "ACCO" and the words "CLASS A CIGARETTES". A small circle appears on each side of "CLASS A CIGARETTES" in the seal design." is inserted. The drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SMOOTH RICH TASTE", "MENTHOL 100'S", "CLASS A CIGARETTES", "A" AND "20 CLASS A CIGARETTES"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a rectangle with a border divided into two smaller rectangles by a thick horizontal band, with stripes on the top and bottom and the word "BASIC" in the center, located one third of the way from the top of the bordered rectangle. Each of the smaller rectangles features a mottled pattern. The top rectangle contains the words "SMOOTH RICH TASTE" flanked by a small circle on each side and located above a leaf design in the center. The lower rectangle contains the words "MENTHOL 100'S" located under the horizontal band, the words "20 CLASS A CIGARETTES" located at the bottom of the rectangle, and a seal design located on the right-hand side of the rectangle. The seal design consists of an inner circle containing the letter A and a stylized outer circle containing the letters "ACCO" and the words "CLASS A CIGARETTES". A small circle appears on each side of "CLASS A CIGARETTES" in the seal design.
Goods and ServicesTobacco Products, namely, Cigarettes

Classification Information


International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 3, 2008
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePhilip Morris USA Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23230

Party NamePhilip Morris USA Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23230

Party NamePhilip Morris USA Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23230

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 25, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, April 25, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, April 25, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, April 25, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 22, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 31, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, November 12, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 12, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 12, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 23, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 9, 2015AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, June 15, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, June 1, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 1, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 24, 2015POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Wednesday, April 22, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 6, 2015TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, April 6, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 16, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 16, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 12, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 12, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 23, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 23, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 13, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 24, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, December 8, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, December 6, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 2, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 2, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 18, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 18, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 19, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, November 18, 2008TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, September 29, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 29, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 29, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 11, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 4, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM