GNC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 7, 2006, a trademark application was filed for GNC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GNC trademark a serial number of 76661223. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, May 24, 2018. This trademark is owned by General Nutrition Investment Company. The GNC trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Drinks based in yoghurt, non-fat milk, and milk drinks containing fruits, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, protein, milk protein, whey protein concentrate, non-fat milk concentrate featuring fruit, vegetable, chocolate, vanilla flavorings, chocolate flavorings, vanilla, fruit and vegetable flavorings; protein based, nutrient dense snack bars, consisting of soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, non-fat milk, yogurt, milk, protein, whey protein, featuring, chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavored soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, whey protein, and non-fat milk

Powdered nutritional supplement drink mix containing one or more of the following ingredients, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, protein, non-fat milk, milk protein, or whey protein concentrate

Retail store services featuring health foods, dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, herbs, vitamins, sports nutrition products, fitness products and apparel, cosmetics, body care, diagnostic exercise or aromatherapy products

Drinks and smoothies, namely, fruit drinks, vegetable drinks, smoothies, and bottled water; fruit drinks, energy drinks, sport drinks, smoothies, and bottled water, featuring chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavor; fruit drinks, energy drinks, sport drinks, smoothies, and bottled water all containing secondary components, namely, soy, oat oil, soy oil, creatine, dextrose, whey protein, non-fat milk, yogurt, milk, milk protein; smoothie concentrates containing secondary components, namely, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, whey protein, non-fat milk, milk protein, whey protein concentrate, featuring chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavored soy, oat oil, creation, soy oil, dextrose, milk, yogurt, whey protein, and non-fat milk concentrate
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General Information


Serial Number76661223
Word MarkGNC
Filing DateWednesday, June 7, 2006
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, May 24, 2018
Registration Number3429065
Registration DateTuesday, May 20, 2008
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 4, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDrinks based in yoghurt, non-fat milk, and milk drinks containing fruits, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, protein, milk protein, whey protein concentrate, non-fat milk concentrate featuring fruit, vegetable, chocolate, vanilla flavorings, chocolate flavorings, vanilla, fruit and vegetable flavorings; protein based, nutrient dense snack bars, consisting of soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, non-fat milk, yogurt, milk, protein, whey protein, featuring, chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavored soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, whey protein, and non-fat milk
Goods and ServicesPowdered nutritional supplement drink mix containing one or more of the following ingredients, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, protein, non-fat milk, milk protein, or whey protein concentrate
Pseudo MarkGENERAL NUTRITION INVESTMENT COMPANY
Goods and ServicesRetail store services featuring health foods, dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, herbs, vitamins, sports nutrition products, fitness products and apparel, cosmetics, body care, diagnostic exercise or aromatherapy products
Goods and ServicesDrinks and smoothies, namely, fruit drinks, vegetable drinks, smoothies, and bottled water; fruit drinks, energy drinks, sport drinks, smoothies, and bottled water, featuring chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavor; fruit drinks, energy drinks, sport drinks, smoothies, and bottled water all containing secondary components, namely, soy, oat oil, soy oil, creatine, dextrose, whey protein, non-fat milk, yogurt, milk, milk protein; smoothie concentrates containing secondary components, namely, soy, oat oil, creatine, soy oil, dextrose, whey protein, non-fat milk, milk protein, whey protein concentrate, featuring chocolate, vanilla, fruit, vegetable flavored soy, oat oil, creation, soy oil, dextrose, milk, yogurt, whey protein, and non-fat milk concentrate

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 DateTuesday, December 18, 2007
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

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 DateWednesday, June 14, 2006
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

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 DateTuesday, December 18, 2007
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 14, 2006
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGeneral Nutrition Investment Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWilmington, DE 19805

Party NameGeneral Nutrition Investment Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhoenix, AZ 85043

Party NameGeneral Nutrition Investment Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhoenix, AZ 85043

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 20, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 14, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, June 20, 2006APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, November 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 21, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 28, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 25, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, April 27, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 27, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 27, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, May 11, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 28, 2007FAX RECEIVED
Monday, May 14, 2007FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, November 15, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 28, 2007FAX RECEIVED
Monday, December 3, 2007EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, December 6, 2007JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, December 6, 2007EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Tuesday, December 18, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 18, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 19, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, December 19, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 30, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 30, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 13, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 4, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, March 24, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 20, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 23, 2008TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, June 23, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, June 23, 2008SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Wednesday, July 9, 2008POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Friday, January 4, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 4, 2013APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 6, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 6, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, November 20, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 20, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, August 7, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 7, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, May 20, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 21, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, May 15, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 24, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 24, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 24, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 24, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, June 10, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, June 25, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 25, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, October 28, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 3, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED