FAMILY CHOICE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, a trademark application was filed for FAMILY CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FAMILY CHOICE trademark a serial number of 86597757. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, August 30, 2025. This trademark is owned by Ruckers Wholesale & Service Co. The FAMILY CHOICE trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Candies; Snack mix consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels and/or popped popcorn

Processed nuts, namely, peanuts, almonds, and cashews; Roasted nuts, namely, peanuts, almonds, cashews, and mixed nuts; Trail mix consisting primarily of processed nuts, and also including seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate
family choice

General Information


Serial Number86597757
Word MarkFAMILY CHOICE
Filing DateWednesday, April 15, 2015
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, August 30, 2025
Registration Number4858850
Registration DateTuesday, November 24, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 8, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCandies; Snack mix consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels and/or popped popcorn
Goods and ServicesProcessed nuts, namely, peanuts, almonds, and cashews; Roasted nuts, namely, peanuts, almonds, cashews, and mixed nuts; Trail mix consisting primarily of processed nuts, and also including seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate

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 DateWednesday, April 22, 2015
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 1998

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 DateWednesday, April 22, 2015
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRuckers Wholesale & Service Co
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBridgeport, IL 62417

Party NameRuckers Wholesale & Service Co
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBridgeport, IL 62417

Party NameRuckers Wholesale & Service Co
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBridgeport, IL 62417

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 24, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, April 18, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, April 22, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, July 23, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 23, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 19, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 8, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 24, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 24, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 28, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Saturday, August 19, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 11, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 11, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 24, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 8, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 8, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, October 8, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 28, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, November 24, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 28, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 30, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 30, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, August 30, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, August 30, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 28, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 28, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, March 29, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED