DFA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 3, 2013, a trademark application was filed for DFA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DFA trademark a serial number of 85922966. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 3, 2024. This trademark is owned by Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.. The DFA trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Dairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; milk; milk powder; milk solids; condensed milk; anhydrous milk fat; cheese; cream cheese; butter; butter substitutes; whey; curd; evaporated milk; dairy based beverages; dairy based dips; dairy based spreads

Cooperative marketing of dairy products

Design and testing of new products, namely, new food products, for others
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General Information


Serial Number85922966
Word MarkDFA
Filing DateFriday, May 3, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 3, 2024
Registration Number4469497
Registration DateTuesday, January 21, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 5, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "DFA" with a drop in the center of the "D" and a ribbon running through the letters.
Goods and ServicesDairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; milk; milk powder; milk solids; condensed milk; anhydrous milk fat; cheese; cream cheese; butter; butter substitutes; whey; curd; evaporated milk; dairy based beverages; dairy based dips; dairy based spreads
Pseudo MarkDAIRY FARMERS AMERICA
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCooperative marketing of dairy products
Goods and ServicesDesign and testing of new products, namely, new food products, for others

Classification Information


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, May 10, 2013
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2009

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 10, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2009

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 10, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKANSAS CITY, KS 66111

Party NameDairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKansas City, MO 64153

Party NameDairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKansas City, MO 64153

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 11, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, August 19, 2013TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, May 10, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, August 22, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, August 22, 2013COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Monday, September 23, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 24, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 2, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 16, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 5, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 21, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 11, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 23, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 1, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 14, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 9, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 9, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, March 9, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 11, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, January 21, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, January 11, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 3, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 3, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 3, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 3, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED