FOOD 4 LESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 17, 2013, 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 85961978. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 21, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Kroger Co. of Michigan. The FOOD 4 LESS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Insurance & Financial Services categories with the following description:

Computer application software for mobile digital devices for use by grocery store shoppers

Charitable foundation services, namely, providing financial assistance for programs and services of others

Retail grocery store services; retail store services in the field of groceries featuring a bonus incentive program for customers; retail gas station services
food 4 less

General Information


Serial Number85961978
Word MarkFOOD 4 LESS
Filing DateMonday, June 17, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 21, 2024
Registration Number4474865
Registration DateTuesday, January 28, 2014
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 12, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "FOOD" to the left of a central numeral four "4" and the word "LESS" to the right of the central numeral four "4".
Goods and ServicesComputer application software for mobile digital devices for use by grocery store shoppers
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973
Pseudo MarkFOOD FOR LESS; FOOD FOUR LESS
Goods and ServicesCharitable foundation services, namely, providing financial assistance for programs and services of others
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRetail grocery store services; retail store services in the field of groceries featuring a bonus incentive program for customers; retail gas station services
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1973

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 31, 2012

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1998

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Kroger Co. of Michigan
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Party NameThe Kroger Co. of Michigan
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Party NameThe Kroger Co. of Michigan
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 21, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 21, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 21, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 20, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 18, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, January 28, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 17, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 17, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 22, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, January 28, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 28, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 12, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 12, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 23, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 9, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 9, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 25, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 25, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, September 25, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, September 23, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, June 27, 2013NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 20, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED