FOOD 4 LESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 26, 1990, a trademark application was filed for FOOD 4 LESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOOD 4 LESS trademark a serial number of 74072938. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, January 19, 2022. This trademark is owned by FOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKETS, INC.. The FOOD 4 LESS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ bread, buns and ice cream ]

[ eggs, milk, cottage cheese, ] meats [ and potato chips ]

[ fresh produce ]

retail grocery store services
food 4 less

General Information


Serial Number74072938
Word MarkFOOD 4 LESS
Filing DateTuesday, June 26, 1990
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, January 19, 2022
Registration Number1665152
Registration DateTuesday, November 19, 1991
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 27, 1991

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ bread, buns and ice cream ]
In Another Form StatementFirst used in another form on April 11, 1973.
Pseudo Markfood for less
In Another Form StatementFirst used in another form on April 11, 1973
In Another Form StatementFirst used in another form on April 11, 1973.
In Another Form StatementFirst used in another form on April 11, 1973.
In Another Form StatementFirst used in commerce in another form on April 11, 1973
In Another Form StatementFirst used in commerce in another form on April 11, 1973.
In Another Form StatementFirst used in commerce in another form on April 11, 1973.
Goods and Services[ eggs, milk, cottage cheese, ] meats [ and potato chips ]
In Another Form StatementFirst used in commerce in another form on April 11, 1973.
Goods and Services[ fresh produce ]
Goods and Servicesretail grocery store services

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 19, 2022
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1984

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 26, 2011
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1984

International Class031 - 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 Codes001, 046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 28, 2002
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1984

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 29, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE KROGER CO. OF MICHIGAN
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNOVI, MI 48375

Party NameRALPHS GROCERY COMPANY
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Party NameFOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKETS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressClaremont, CA 91711

Party NameFOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKETS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressClaremont, CA 91711

Party NameFOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKETS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressClaremont, CA 91711

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 20, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 19, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 19, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, January 19, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, January 15, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 9, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 19, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 2, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 19, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, August 31, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, August 26, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, August 26, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 26, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, August 26, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 23, 2011REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, August 23, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 15, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, October 15, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, December 31, 2009NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, May 5, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 5, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, June 28, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 28, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, June 28, 2002REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, June 28, 2002RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9
Thursday, June 6, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, November 23, 2001REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, May 29, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, May 6, 1998RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Thursday, January 15, 1998POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, November 18, 1997REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 19, 1991REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 27, 1991PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 26, 1991NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, May 20, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 8, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 14, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, December 11, 1990ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER