CHEF'S MARK PREFERRED QUALITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 15, 1997, a trademark application was filed for CHEF'S MARK PREFERRED QUALITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CHEF'S MARK PREFERRED QUALITY trademark a serial number of 75341494. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 23, 2023. This trademark is owned by Fingerhut Corporation. The CHEF'S MARK PREFERRED QUALITY 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 cloths 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; bakeware, dinnerw...
chef's mark preferred quality

General Information


Serial Number75341494
Word MarkCHEF'S MARK PREFERRED QUALITY
Filing DateFriday, August 15, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Registration Number2659758
Registration DateTuesday, December 10, 2002
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes 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 ]
Goods and Services[ kitchen textiles, namely, table cloths 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 space 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 ]
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PREFERRED QUALITY"

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, June 23, 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, June 23, 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, June 23, 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, June 23, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, December 10, 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
Wednesday, June 12, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, June 10, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 3, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, December 20, 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
Wednesday, March 5, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, September 14, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 10, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 7, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 29, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 13, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Sunday, January 13, 2002SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, December 13, 2001SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, June 17, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 5, 2001SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 13, 2001SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, May 3, 2001SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 13, 2000SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, May 4, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 18, 2000DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 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
Monday, May 11, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 5, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER