CHEF'S MARK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 15, 1997, a trademark application was filed for CHEF'S MARK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CHEF'S MARK trademark a serial number of 75341842. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, May 19, 2023. This trademark is owned by Fingerhut Corporation. The CHEF'S MARK trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Fabrics & Textile Products categories with the following description:

kitchen cutlery, namely, steak knives, [ butcher knives, pruning knives, ] kitchen shears, fork, boning knife, utility knife, chef's knife, slicing knife, bread knife, [ sandwich knife, ] paring knife, [ hooked paring knife, ] vegetable knife, [ tomato knife, butter knife, palette knives; flatware, namely, knives, forks, spoons; baby spoons; non-electric can openers, cheese makers, non-electric food mills, pizza cutters, non-electric fruit and vegetable peelers, non-electric food grinders and nut crackers not made of precious metal ]

[ kitchen textiles, namely, table clothes not of paper, place mats, napkins, table runners, window curtains, towels, dish cloths, oven mitts, pot holders, flour sacks for use as dish cloths ]

[ drawn steel cookware, namely, stock pots, pressure cookers, covered sauce pans, skillets, Dutch ovens, fry pans, egg poacher sets, colanders and mixing bowls; ] stainless steal steamers, [ mixing bowls, roasters, racks, ] stock pots, [ pressure cookers, canisters, oversized pasta sets comprised of oversized pasta pots and strainers, stock/steamer/colander combo pots, tea kettles, pot racks; ] stamped aluminum cookware, namely, sauce pans, [ Dutch ovens, ] fry pans, [ mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, stock pots and pressure cookers; porcelain on cast iron cookware, namely, sauce pans, Dutch ovens, fry pans, mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, stock pots and pressure cookers; ] drawn aluminum cookware; namely, [ sauce pans, ] Dutch ovens, [ fry pans, mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, ] stock pots, [ and pressure cookers; ] miscellaneous cookware items; namely, [ woks, ] fry pans, [ chicken fryers, roasters, au gratin pans, ] sauce pans, [ multi-purpose pans, skillets and TV meal trays; bakewa...
chef's mark

General Information


Serial Number75341842
Word MarkCHEF'S MARK
Filing DateFriday, August 15, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, May 19, 2023
Registration Number2645988
Registration DateTuesday, November 5, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 23, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceskitchen cutlery, namely, steak knives, [ butcher knives, pruning knives, ] kitchen shears, fork, boning knife, utility knife, chef's knife, slicing knife, bread knife, [ sandwich knife, ] paring knife, [ hooked paring knife, ] vegetable knife, [ tomato knife, butter knife, palette knives; flatware, namely, knives, forks, spoons; baby spoons; non-electric can openers, cheese makers, non-electric food mills, pizza cutters, non-electric fruit and vegetable peelers, non-electric food grinders and nut crackers not made of precious metal ]
Pseudo MarkCHEFS MARK
Goods and Services[ kitchen textiles, namely, table clothes not of paper, place mats, napkins, table runners, window curtains, towels, dish cloths, oven mitts, pot holders, flour sacks for use as dish cloths ]
Goods and Services[ drawn steel cookware, namely, stock pots, pressure cookers, covered sauce pans, skillets, Dutch ovens, fry pans, egg poacher sets, colanders and mixing bowls; ] stainless steal steamers, [ mixing bowls, roasters, racks, ] stock pots, [ pressure cookers, canisters, oversized pasta sets comprised of oversized pasta pots and strainers, stock/steamer/colander combo pots, tea kettles, pot racks; ] stamped aluminum cookware, namely, sauce pans, [ Dutch ovens, ] fry pans, [ mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, stock pots and pressure cookers; porcelain on cast iron cookware, namely, sauce pans, Dutch ovens, fry pans, mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, stock pots and pressure cookers; ] drawn aluminum cookware; namely, [ sauce pans, ] Dutch ovens, [ fry pans, mixing bowls, egg poacher sets, ] stock pots, [ and pressure cookers; ] miscellaneous cookware items; namely, [ woks, ] fry pans, [ chicken fryers, roasters, au gratin pans, ] sauce pans, [ multi-purpose pans, skillets and TV meal trays; bakeware, dinnerware, beverageware, serving bowls, plates and dishes, serving platters and trays not of precious metal; ceramic, stainless steel and wood salad set; namely, colander, bowl and tongs, creamers not of precious metal, fruit bowls, creamers, sugar sets not of precious metal, sauce boats and plates, butter dishes, candy dishes, toothpick holders, condiment holders, salt and pepper shakers, candlesticks not of precious metal, candle holders not of precious metal, vases, carafes, pitcher and bowl sets, non-electric coffee pots not of precious metal, tea pots not of precious metal, tea kettles, thermal insulated containers for food and beverage use, mixing bowls, soup tureens, ramekins; food molds, colanders, pasta sets, namely, ceramic plates and bowls; ] kitchen utensils, [ gadgets and pantryware, ] namely, turners, slotted spoons, [ ladles, cheese graters, carving boards, whisks, bottle openers, spatulas, presses, serving spoons, slotted serving spoons, potato masher, cruet sets not of precious metal, namely, cruets and cruet stands; trivets; canisters and canister sets, utensil holders, kitchen tool holders, ] knife block, [ food storage containers, microwave/storage containers for food; plastic salad spinner; spice bottles sold empty, decorative spice bottles sold with spices, and spice racks, napkin holders, napkin rings not of precious metal; towel holder, towel racks, recipe boxes, vegetable containers, breadbox, spoon rests, grease sets, namely, ceramic grease cups; cookie jars, pot racks, stove burner covers, ceramic cabinet knobs, garbage cans, all purpose storage containers for household use, window dusters ]

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 19, 2023
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1997

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, May 19, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1997

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 19, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLST HOLDING COMPANY LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347

Party NameBLUESTEM BRANDS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344

Party NameFingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameFingerhut Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameFingerhut Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinnetonka, MN 55343

Party NameFingerhut Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinnetonka, MN 55343

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 19, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, November 5, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, September 24, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 4, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 12, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 2, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 2, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 2, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 2, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 19, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 12, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 18, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, May 6, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, May 6, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, May 6, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 3, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 3, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, December 4, 2008REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Thursday, December 4, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 2, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Friday, May 23, 2008APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 23, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, September 14, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 20, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 17, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 25, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, June 28, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, January 18, 2002SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, December 27, 2001SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, July 16, 2001SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 27, 2001SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, March 30, 2001SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, December 18, 2000SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, March 30, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 18, 2000DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 27, 2000NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, December 30, 1999EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 23, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 22, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, July 16, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 10, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, May 13, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 8, 1999FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, November 27, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 26, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, May 21, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 6, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER