EQUAL PLUS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, a trademark application was filed for EQUAL PLUS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EQUAL PLUS trademark a serial number of 87948447. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This trademark is owned by Merisant Company. The EQUAL PLUS trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Sugar substitutes; non-caloric sugar substitutes for use in foods and beverages; sugar substitutes containing vitamins and minerals

Dietary aid, namely, a non-caloric sweetener for medical use; dietetic foods adapted for medical use; dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use; artificial sweeteners adapted for diabetic use for medical purposes; dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use containing vitamins and minerals

Artificial sweeteners; sweeteners principally comprised of artificial sweetener; artificial sweeteners containing vitamins and minerals
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General Information


Serial Number87948447
Word MarkEQUAL PLUS
Filing DateTuesday, June 5, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2019
Registration Number5741551
Registration DateTuesday, April 30, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 27, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesSugar substitutes; non-caloric sugar substitutes for use in foods and beverages; sugar substitutes containing vitamins and minerals
Goods and ServicesDietary aid, namely, a non-caloric sweetener for medical use; dietetic foods adapted for medical use; dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use; artificial sweeteners adapted for diabetic use for medical purposes; dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use containing vitamins and minerals
Goods and ServicesArtificial sweeteners; sweeteners principally comprised of artificial sweetener; artificial sweeteners containing vitamins and minerals

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 11, 2018
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 31, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 31, 2019

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 11, 2018
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 31, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 31, 2019

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, June 11, 2018
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 31, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 31, 2019

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMerisant Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameMerisant Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameMerisant Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 8, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, June 11, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, September 24, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 1, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, October 1, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, October 1, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, October 1, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, October 1, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 19, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 7, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 27, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 27, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, March 4, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, March 4, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, March 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, March 22, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, March 26, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 27, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 30, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 1, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 30, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, August 16, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY