BEST CHOICE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 23, 1996, a trademark application was filed for BEST CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BEST CHOICE trademark a serial number of 75217071. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 1, 2017. This trademark is owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.. The BEST CHOICE trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Smoker's Products categories with the following description:

antibacterial liquid soap, [ deodorant soap, ] and skin soap

paper lunch bags

plastic cups and plastic plates

dried bean soup mixes; [ orange marmalade; ] fruit based spreads; maraschino cherries with stems; fruit based snack foods, namely, fruit and grain snack bars; vegetable based cooking oil spray with butter flavor; vegetable based cooking oil spray with vegetable flavor; [ frozen pork sausage; ] frozen French fried potatoes; frozen seasoned French fried potatoes; [ frozen French fried potatoes in waffle shapes; ] frozen French fried potatoes in curled shapes; frozen beef patties; [ prepared and packaged meals consisting primarily of meat and cheese; ] luncheon meats; thin sliced luncheon meats, namely, ham, chicken, honey flavored turkey, beef and turkey; yogurt; sour cream; dried fruit, namely, pitted prunes and raisins; vegetable protein bits having a bacon flavor

egg noodles; frozen egg noodles; toaster pastries; [ frozen bagels; ] frozen bread rolls; seasonings; meat tenderizer; candy; flour; corn tortillas; salsa; picante sauce; [ frozen burritos; ] cones for ice cream; flavored and sweetened gelatines; puddings

[ cigarettes ]
best choice

General Information


Serial Number75217071
Word MarkBEST CHOICE
Filing DateMonday, December 23, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 1, 2017
Registration Number2193110
Registration DateTuesday, October 6, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 14, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesantibacterial liquid soap, [ deodorant soap, ] and skin soap
Goods and Servicespaper lunch bags
Goods and Servicesplastic cups and plastic plates
Goods and Servicesdried bean soup mixes; [ orange marmalade; ] fruit based spreads; maraschino cherries with stems; fruit based snack foods, namely, fruit and grain snack bars; vegetable based cooking oil spray with butter flavor; vegetable based cooking oil spray with vegetable flavor; [ frozen pork sausage; ] frozen French fried potatoes; frozen seasoned French fried potatoes; [ frozen French fried potatoes in waffle shapes; ] frozen French fried potatoes in curled shapes; frozen beef patties; [ prepared and packaged meals consisting primarily of meat and cheese; ] luncheon meats; thin sliced luncheon meats, namely, ham, chicken, honey flavored turkey, beef and turkey; yogurt; sour cream; dried fruit, namely, pitted prunes and raisins; vegetable protein bits having a bacon flavor
Goods and Servicesegg noodles; frozen egg noodles; toaster pastries; [ frozen bagels; ] frozen bread rolls; seasonings; meat tenderizer; candy; flour; corn tortillas; salsa; picante sauce; [ frozen burritos; ] cones for ice cream; flavored and sweetened gelatines; puddings
Goods and Services[ cigarettes ]

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 10, 1997
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

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 DateFriday, January 10, 1997
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 10, 1997
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

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 DateFriday, January 10, 1997
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

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 DateFriday, January 10, 1997
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, December 2, 2008
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 1, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 1, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, KS 66106

Party NameAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, KS 66106

Party NameAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, KS 66106

Party NameAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, KS 66106

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 15, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 15, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 15, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 15, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 15, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 4, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 4, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, November 4, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 4, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 20, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 20, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 1, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 1, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 1, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 6, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 18, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, December 2, 2008REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, October 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 15, 2008REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, October 15, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, August 6, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, February 7, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 10, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, November 10, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, November 10, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 6, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 14, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 12, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 23, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 4, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 8, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, July 23, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER