FIRST CHOICE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, April 15, 1998, a trademark application was filed for FIRST CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FIRST CHOICE trademark a serial number of 75468118. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 28, 2011. This trademark is owned by Fred Meyer, Inc.. The FIRST CHOICE trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:
[ grated cheese, ] packaged combinations of macaroni and cheese, jams, fruit preserves, non-dairy creamers, frozen processed potatoes, and [ frozen entrees consisting primarily of meat, poultry, or vegetables ]
frozen waffles, [ salsa, salad dressings, cocktail sauce, table syrup, cookies, chocolate chips, ] crackers, frozen entrees consisting primarily of pasta, [ fruit pies, biscuits, vinegar, and ice cream cakes ]
pet foods
[ fruit flavored soft drinks, soda water, ] fruit punch, [ seltzer water, tonic water, and frozen and ] fresh fruit juices
General Information
| Serial Number | 75468118 |
| Word Mark | FIRST CHOICE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 15, 1998 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Registration Number | 2437842 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 27, 2001 |
| Mark Drawing | 1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 27, 2000 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | [ grated cheese, ] packaged combinations of macaroni and cheese, jams, fruit preserves, non-dairy creamers, frozen processed potatoes, and [ frozen entrees consisting primarily of meat, poultry, or vegetables ] |
| Goods and Services | frozen waffles, [ salsa, salad dressings, cocktail sauce, table syrup, cookies, chocolate chips, ] crackers, frozen entrees consisting primarily of pasta, [ fruit pies, biscuits, vinegar, and ice cream cakes ] |
| Goods and Services | pet foods |
| Goods and Services | [ fruit flavored soft drinks, soda water, ] fruit punch, [ seltzer water, tonic water, and frozen and ] fresh fruit juices |
| Pseudo Mark | 1ST CHOICE |
Classification Information
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 31, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 31, 1997 |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, March 31, 1997 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Kroger Co. of Michigan, The |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Livonia, MI 48152 |
| Party Name | Fred Meyer, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Portland, OR 97242 |
| Party Name | Fred Meyer, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Portland, OR 97242 |
| Party Name | Fred Meyer, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Portland, OR 97242 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, October 28, 2011 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |
| Monday, May 14, 2007 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, May 11, 2007 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Friday, March 23, 2007 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Friday, March 23, 2007 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 27, 2006 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2001 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, December 11, 2000 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2000 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2000 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Monday, December 4, 2000 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2000 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, May 26, 2000 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Thursday, April 13, 2000 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2000 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, February 4, 2000 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, January 5, 2000 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, July 22, 1999 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 16, 1999 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, January 28, 1999 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Monday, December 7, 1998 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, September 24, 1998 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Monday, September 14, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 20, 1998 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
