EXPLORE THE BASICS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 24, 2014, a trademark application was filed for EXPLORE THE BASICS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EXPLORE THE BASICS trademark a serial number of 86202587. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Monday, June 21, 2021. This trademark is owned by Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.. The EXPLORE THE BASICS trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

[ Extracts used as flavoring; Flavoring additives for non-nutritional purposes; Flavoring syrup; Flavorings for tobacco; Sauces; Seasonings ]

Cologne; Essential oils; [ Essential oils for food flavorings; ] Essential oils for use in manufacturing of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations, perfumes, scents, cosmetics, detergents, cleaning preparations, and personal care products; Essential oils for use in the manufacture of scented products [ ; Essential oils for flavoring beverages; Incense; Perfumes ]

[ Artificial sweeteners; ] Chemicals for use in the manufacture of [ flavors and ] fragrances; chemicals for use in the manufacture of fragrances, namely, esters, acids, and aldehydes; [ Emulsifiers for use in the manufacture of foods; ] Fragrances for use in manufacturing toiletries and cosmetics [ ; Unprocessed synthetic resins for use in manufacturing cosmetics ]
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General Information


Serial Number86202587
Word MarkEXPLORE THE BASICS
Filing DateMonday, February 24, 2014
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateMonday, June 21, 2021
Registration Number4701257
Registration DateTuesday, March 10, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 8, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Extracts used as flavoring; Flavoring additives for non-nutritional purposes; Flavoring syrup; Flavorings for tobacco; Sauces; Seasonings ]
Goods and ServicesCologne; Essential oils; [ Essential oils for food flavorings; ] Essential oils for use in manufacturing of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations, perfumes, scents, cosmetics, detergents, cleaning preparations, and personal care products; Essential oils for use in the manufacture of scented products [ ; Essential oils for flavoring beverages; Incense; Perfumes ]
Goods and Services[ Artificial sweeteners; ] Chemicals for use in the manufacture of [ flavors and ] fragrances; chemicals for use in the manufacture of fragrances, namely, esters, acids, and aldehydes; [ Emulsifiers for use in the manufacture of foods; ] Fragrances for use in manufacturing toiletries and cosmetics [ ; Unprocessed synthetic resins for use in manufacturing cosmetics ]

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 DateSaturday, March 8, 2014
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 2011

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 DateSaturday, March 8, 2014
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 2011

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 DateSaturday, March 8, 2014
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthbrook, IL 60062

Party NameBell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthbrook, IL 60062

Party NameBell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthbrook, IL 60062

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 27, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, May 31, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 18, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, January 12, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, March 8, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Sunday, June 1, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 8, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 8, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 2, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, December 10, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, February 4, 2015ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 5, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 10, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, June 21, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 10, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 9, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, June 21, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, June 21, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Sunday, March 10, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 10, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1