| Serial Number | 74621022 |
| Word Mark | BEST CHOICE |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 13, 1995 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Monday, November 23, 2015 |
| Registration Number | 1997604 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 27, 1996 |
| Mark Drawing | 1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 3, 1995 |
| Goods and Services | photographic cameras [ and batteries] |
| Goods and Services | razors and razor blades |
| Goods and Services | [ toothpaste,] mouthwash, denture cleaning tablets, [ personal deodorant ], petroleum jelly for cosmetic purposes, skin lotion, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, bath powder, bath oil, baby powder, nail polish remover, shaving lotion, cotton for cosmetic purposes, and non-medicated pre-moistened baby wipes |
| Goods and Services | toothbrushes and rubber household gloves |
| Goods and Services | dental floss |
| Goods and Services | electric light bulbs |
| Goods and Services | [unexposed camera film] |
| Goods and Services | petroleum jelly for medical purposes, witch hazel, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide for medical use, epsom salts, eye drops, preparations for treating colds, cough syrup, throat lozenges, cough drops, nasal spray preparations, pharmaceutical preparation, namely, [appetite suppressants,] anti-sleeping tablets, analgesics, antacids, laxatives, hemorrhoidal preparations, feminine hygiene products, namely, tampons, panty shields, napkins, and pads, incontinence products, namely, briefs, under pads, and undergarments, adhesive bandages, medical adhesive tape, cotton for medical purposes, vitamins, mineral supplements, and contact lens cleaning solutions |
| International Class | 001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 23, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 028, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 17, 1995 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 24, 1995 |
| Party Name | Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kansas City, KS 66106 |
| Party Name | Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kansas City, KS 661102932 |
| Party Name | Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kansas City, KS 661102932 |
| Party Name | Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kansas City, KS 661102932 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, June 21, 1995 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 3, 1995 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, July 13, 1995 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, September 1, 1995 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, October 3, 1995 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 26, 1995 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, March 7, 1996 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Saturday, May 25, 1996 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, June 5, 1996 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, June 7, 1996 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Monday, June 10, 1996 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Monday, June 10, 1996 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 1996 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 13, 2001 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Sunday, February 3, 2002 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Monday, March 11, 2002 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2002 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 14, 2006 | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED |
| Monday, July 3, 2006 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 23, 2015 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, November 23, 2015 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Monday, November 23, 2015 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Monday, November 23, 2015 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Monday, November 23, 2015 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 20, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 20, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |