GFTC GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 18, 2015, a trademark application was filed for GFTC GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GFTC GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER trademark a serial number of 86633564. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, February 10, 2022. This trademark is owned by Institute of Food Technologists, Inc.. The GFTC GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting webcasts and in-person seminars and providing on-line publications in the nature of best practices reports, all in the field of food supply chain management
gftc global food traceability center

General Information


Serial Number86633564
Word MarkGFTC GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER
Filing DateMonday, May 18, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, February 10, 2022
Registration Number4892100
Registration DateTuesday, January 26, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 10, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting webcasts and in-person seminars and providing on-line publications in the nature of best practices reports, all in the field of food supply chain management
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the black letters "GFTC" in front and to the left of a blue partially shaded circle design encircled by a curved green arrow design with the black words "GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER" to the top and right with a white background.
Pseudo MarkGLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, blue, green, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GLOBAL FOOD TRACEABILITY CENTER"

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 27, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 11, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 11, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInstitute of Food Technologists, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Party NameInstitute of Food Technologists, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Party NameInstitute of Food Technologists, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 10, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 10, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 10, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 21, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 26, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, June 9, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 9, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 26, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 10, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 10, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 21, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, October 2, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, October 2, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 4, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 4, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, September 4, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 4, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 4, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, August 28, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 28, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, May 21, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM