EMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, a trademark application was filed for EMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERS trademark a serial number of 97016648. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, December 19, 2023. This trademark is owned by KeHE Distributors, LLC. The EMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERS trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Pasta sauce, salsa, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, tortilla chips, popcorn, pasta, ready-to-eat cereals, dried rice, cookies, crackers, natural sweeteners, namely, agave, honey, sugar; Frozen dairy-based desserts, Frozen fruit-based desserts, Frozen fruit and dairy-based desserts; frozen pizzas; Trail mix consisting primarily of candies and chocolates, and also containing processed nuts and fruit; maple syrup; corn chips; coconut flour; granola and muesli; gelato; molasses sweetener; popped popcorn; microwave popcorn; chocolate covered pretzels; processed quinoa; sesame sticks; yogurt covered pretzels; pizza dough; cheese curls; kettle corn; flax seed meal; apple cider vinegars; cranberry sauce and applesauce

Dairy products, namely, cheese; milk substitutes, namely, almond milk; canned tuna; broths; eggs; olive oil for food, canola oil for food; nut butters; fruit preserves, frozen fruits; canned tomatoes; canned beans; frozen vegetables; dried beans; canned vegetables; canned and refrigerated soups; Trail mix consisting primarily of processed nuts, seeds and dried fruit and also including chocolate; vegetable chips; processed, roasted and shelled nuts; coconut shreds; canned pumpkin; processed, edible seaweed; dried edible seaweed; margarine; butter substitutes; preserved and processed olives; sunflower seed butter; dried split peas; packaged snacks mixes consisting primarily of fruits, nuts and seeds; sauerkraut; sundried raisins; soups; processed chia seeds; hulled hemp seeds; tahini and sesame seed butter; edible oil, namely, coconut oil and olive oil sprays; coconut milk

Paper products, namely, toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissue

laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dish washing detergents

Soda pops, soda water, flavored water; fruit juices; coconut water
empowering neighborhood grocers

General Information


Serial Number97016648
Word MarkEMPOWERING NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERS
Filing DateWednesday, September 8, 2021
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, December 19, 2023
Registration Number7250065
Registration DateTuesday, December 19, 2023
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 17, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPasta sauce, salsa, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, tortilla chips, popcorn, pasta, ready-to-eat cereals, dried rice, cookies, crackers, natural sweeteners, namely, agave, honey, sugar; Frozen dairy-based desserts, Frozen fruit-based desserts, Frozen fruit and dairy-based desserts; frozen pizzas; Trail mix consisting primarily of candies and chocolates, and also containing processed nuts and fruit; maple syrup; corn chips; coconut flour; granola and muesli; gelato; molasses sweetener; popped popcorn; microwave popcorn; chocolate covered pretzels; processed quinoa; sesame sticks; yogurt covered pretzels; pizza dough; cheese curls; kettle corn; flax seed meal; apple cider vinegars; cranberry sauce and applesauce
Goods and ServicesDairy products, namely, cheese; milk substitutes, namely, almond milk; canned tuna; broths; eggs; olive oil for food, canola oil for food; nut butters; fruit preserves, frozen fruits; canned tomatoes; canned beans; frozen vegetables; dried beans; canned vegetables; canned and refrigerated soups; Trail mix consisting primarily of processed nuts, seeds and dried fruit and also including chocolate; vegetable chips; processed, roasted and shelled nuts; coconut shreds; canned pumpkin; processed, edible seaweed; dried edible seaweed; margarine; butter substitutes; preserved and processed olives; sunflower seed butter; dried split peas; packaged snacks mixes consisting primarily of fruits, nuts and seeds; sauerkraut; sundried raisins; soups; processed chia seeds; hulled hemp seeds; tahini and sesame seed butter; edible oil, namely, coconut oil and olive oil sprays; coconut milk
Goods and ServicesPaper products, namely, toilet tissue, paper towels, facial tissue
Goods and Serviceslaundry detergents, fabric softeners, dish washing detergents
Goods and ServicesSoda pops, soda water, flavored water; fruit juices; coconut water

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 DateMonday, October 18, 2021
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 1, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 1, 2023

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 DateMonday, October 18, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 1, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 1, 2023

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 DateMonday, October 18, 2021
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 14, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 14, 2022

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 DateMonday, October 18, 2021
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 8, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 8, 2021

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 18, 2021
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 2, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 2, 2022

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKeHE Distributors, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNaperville, IL 60563

Party NameKeHE Distributors, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNaperville, IL 60563

Party NameKeHE Distributors, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNaperville, IL 60563

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 21, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 19, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, December 19, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 17, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, November 16, 2023ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, October 23, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 18, 2023STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, September 8, 2023USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, September 18, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, September 8, 2023TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 17, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 28, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 5, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 5, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 5, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 10, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 3, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 18, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 11, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED