FOOD MATTERS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 3, 2004, a trademark application was filed for FOOD MATTERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOOD MATTERS trademark a serial number of 78478457. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, October 26, 2009. This trademark is owned by CLIF BAR INC.. The FOOD MATTERS trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Ready to eat high-energy nutrition bars for meal replacement; nutritionally fortified beverages

Soy-based, nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat food bars; nut-based ready-to-eat food bars; fruit-based, nutrient-dense ready-to-eat food bars; soy-based snack food; food bars comprised primarily of dried fruit and nuts

snack food chews made primarily from brown rice syrup for consumption during athletic activities; tea based beverages with fruit flavoring; grain-based, nutrient-dense ready-to-eat food bars; chocolate-based, nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat food bars; high energy gels in the nature of a snack food made primarily of brown rice syrup and natural flavors; candy

Nonalcoholic beverages, namely, fruit-flavored beverages; powdered sports drink mix, powdered fruit-flavored drink mix
food matters

General Information


Serial Number78478457
Word MarkFOOD MATTERS
Filing DateFriday, September 3, 2004
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, October 26, 2009
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 3, 2007

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"food"
Goods and ServicesReady to eat high-energy nutrition bars for meal replacement; nutritionally fortified beverages
Goods and ServicesSoy-based, nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat food bars; nut-based ready-to-eat food bars; fruit-based, nutrient-dense ready-to-eat food bars; soy-based snack food; food bars comprised primarily of dried fruit and nuts
Goods and Servicessnack food chews made primarily from brown rice syrup for consumption during athletic activities; tea based beverages with fruit flavoring; grain-based, nutrient-dense ready-to-eat food bars; chocolate-based, nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat food bars; high energy gels in the nature of a snack food made primarily of brown rice syrup and natural flavors; candy
Goods and ServicesNonalcoholic beverages, namely, fruit-flavored beverages; powdered sports drink mix, powdered fruit-flavored drink mix

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, July 30, 2006
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, October 17, 2005
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, September 13, 2004
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 17, 2005
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCLIF BAR & COMPANY
Party Type22 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94710

Party NameCLIF BAR & COMPANY
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94710

Party NameCLIF BAR & CO.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94710

Party NameCLIF BAR & CO.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94710

Party NameCLIF BAR INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94710

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 26, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, October 26, 2009ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, October 14, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 7, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, March 24, 2009EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 24, 2008EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 24, 2008EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, September 24, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 29, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 29, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 25, 2007NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, August 10, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 3, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 13, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 25, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, April 23, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 23, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, April 23, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, April 23, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, April 20, 2007PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, April 9, 2007WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, March 6, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, February 3, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 2, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 1, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 1, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 1, 2006FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 1, 2006FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Sunday, July 30, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 10, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 10, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 26, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, February 3, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 12, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 12, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, October 17, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 28, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 28, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 31, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 31, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 31, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 13, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM