FOOD LION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 2, 2001, a trademark application was filed for FOOD LION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOOD LION trademark a serial number of 76334473. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, June 12, 2023. This trademark is owned by FL Food Lion, Inc.. The FOOD LION trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

[ Snack mixes consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels, bagel chips and breadsticks; crisped rice treats with peanut butter and chocolate; yellow rice; pretzels; granola bars; popcorn, namely, processed microwave popcorn; packaged casserole food product consisting mainly of pasta, spices, and sauces; canned combination of spaghetti with meatballs and sauce; canned combination of prepared spaghetti rings with meatballs and sauce ]

[ small dried red beans; dried black turtle beans; canned chunk chicken breast; ] shelled and roasted nuts; [ processed sunflower kernels; frozen fish tenders; fruit snacks; bouillon cubes; fruit preserves, jams; frozen chicken strips; frozen breaded chicken tenders; frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets; frozen shrimp poppers ]

[ Analgesics, namely, Naproxen Sodium; pre-moistened antibacterial towelettes ]

[ Plastic bags for packaging, such as, food storage and freezer bags; disposable training pants ]

[ Toilet bowl cleaners ]

[ Rigid plastic containers for food; toothpicks ]

[ Cherry drink mix ]
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General Information


Serial Number76334473
Word MarkFOOD LION
Filing DateFriday, November 2, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, June 12, 2023
Registration Number2651767
Registration DateTuesday, November 19, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 27, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Snack mixes consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels, bagel chips and breadsticks; crisped rice treats with peanut butter and chocolate; yellow rice; pretzels; granola bars; popcorn, namely, processed microwave popcorn; packaged casserole food product consisting mainly of pasta, spices, and sauces; canned combination of spaghetti with meatballs and sauce; canned combination of prepared spaghetti rings with meatballs and sauce ]
Goods and Services[ small dried red beans; dried black turtle beans; canned chunk chicken breast; ] shelled and roasted nuts; [ processed sunflower kernels; frozen fish tenders; fruit snacks; bouillon cubes; fruit preserves, jams; frozen chicken strips; frozen breaded chicken tenders; frozen breaded chicken breast nuggets; frozen shrimp poppers ]
Goods and Services[ Analgesics, namely, Naproxen Sodium; pre-moistened antibacterial towelettes ]
Goods and Services[ Plastic bags for packaging, such as, food storage and freezer bags; disposable training pants ]
Goods and Services[ Toilet bowl cleaners ]
Goods and Services[ Rigid plastic containers for food; toothpicks ]
Goods and Services[ Cherry drink mix ]
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FOOD"

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 22, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 22, 1992

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 9, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 9, 1998

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 19, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 19, 1997

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 16, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 16, 2001

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 DateTuesday, November 20, 2001
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 18, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 18, 1990

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 DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 5, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 5, 1997

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, March 28, 2009
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 28, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 28, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGUIDING STARS LICENSING COMPANY, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSCARBOROUGH, ME 04074

Party NameDZA BRANDS, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSALISBURY, NC 28147

Party NameFL Food Lion, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSalisbury, NC 28145

Party NameFL Food Lion, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSalisbury, NC 28145

Party NameFL Food Lion, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSalisbury, NC 28145

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, June 12, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 12, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, June 12, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, June 12, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 15, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, November 19, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 19, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 19, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 20, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 18, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 29, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, December 14, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 14, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 14, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 14, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 15, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 28, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, March 28, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 18, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 4, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, November 19, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 27, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 7, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 25, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 8, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 11, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 7, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER