BECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU'RE OUR FAMILY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, February 28, 2013, a trademark application was filed for BECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU'RE OUR FAMILY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU'RE OUR FAMILY trademark a serial number of 85863330. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 6, 2023. This trademark is owned by Nash Finch Company. The BECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU'RE OUR FAMILY trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

macaroni, noodles, spaghetti, rice, coffee, spaghetti sauce, tea, pretzels, nacho chips, cocoa, leaf tea, catsup, mustard and un-popped popcorn

meals consisting of meat, fish or poultry in ready to cook portions, peanut butter, pickles, canned fruit and canned vegetables

paper towels, paper napkins, bath tissue, facial tissue

dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, laundry bleach, bath and hand soap

Paper plates

vegetable juice, bottled drinking water, fruit juice and fruit drink
because no matter the family, you're our family

General Information


Serial Number85863330
Word MarkBECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU'RE OUR FAMILY
Filing DateThursday, February 28, 2013
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Registration Number5166630
Registration DateTuesday, March 21, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 26, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesmacaroni, noodles, spaghetti, rice, coffee, spaghetti sauce, tea, pretzels, nacho chips, cocoa, leaf tea, catsup, mustard and un-popped popcorn
Goods and Servicesmeals consisting of meat, fish or poultry in ready to cook portions, peanut butter, pickles, canned fruit and canned vegetables
Goods and Servicespaper towels, paper napkins, bath tissue, facial tissue
Pseudo MarkBECAUSE NO MATTER THE FAMILY, YOU ARE OUR FAMILY
Goods and Servicesdishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, laundry bleach, bath and hand soap
Goods and ServicesPaper plates
Goods and Servicesvegetable juice, bottled drinking water, fruit juice and fruit drink

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2015

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 2013

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2014

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2015

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2023
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNash Finch Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdina, MN 55402

Party NameNash Finch Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdina, MN 55402

Party NameNash Finch Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdina, MN 55402

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 6, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, March 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 21, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 15, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 14, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, January 23, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, January 23, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, July 23, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, July 22, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Monday, July 11, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Monday, July 11, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 26, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 12, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Tuesday, January 12, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 28, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, July 27, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Monday, July 20, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, July 20, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Sunday, March 1, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 14, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, February 27, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 14, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, June 23, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, June 23, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, June 23, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 26, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 26, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 6, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, October 18, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, October 17, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 2, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 27, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 27, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 27, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 12, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 8, 2013NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Thursday, March 7, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, March 4, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED