BETTER THAN! THE SMARTER CHOICE P-NUDDY BITES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, a trademark application was filed for BETTER THAN! THE SMARTER CHOICE P-NUDDY BITES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER THAN! THE SMARTER CHOICE P-NUDDY BITES trademark a serial number of 86133605. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 1, 2021. This trademark is owned by AINSWORTH PET NUTRITION, INC.. The BETTER THAN! THE SMARTER CHOICE P-NUDDY BITES trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products category with the following description:

Pet treats
better than! the smarter choice p-nuddy bites

General Information


Serial Number86133605
Word MarkBETTER THAN! THE SMARTER CHOICE P-NUDDY BITES
Filing DateTuesday, December 3, 2013
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 1, 2021
Registration Number4537820
Registration DateTuesday, May 27, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2014

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BITES"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a thought bubble containing the words "Better Than! The smarter choice" with a small dog below on left and a peanut on the right; below all this are the stylized words "P-Nuddy Bites" with the dash being in the shape of a peanut.
Goods and ServicesPet treats
Lining/Stippling StatementThe stippling is for shading purposes only.

Classification Information


International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 1, 2021
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 10, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 10, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBIG HEART PET, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressORRVILLE, OH 44667

Party NameAINSWORTH PET NUTRITION, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMEADVILLE,, PA 16335

Party NameAINSWORTH PET NUTRITION, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMeadville, PA 16335

Party NameAINSWORTH PET NUTRITION, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMeadville, PA 16335

Party NameAINSWORTH PET NUTRITION, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMeadville, PA 16335

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 1, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, November 6, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, May 27, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, April 29, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 24, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 24, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 24, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, July 25, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, July 25, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 27, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 11, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 11, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 19, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 4, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 4, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 15, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 15, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, December 14, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, December 6, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM