GOLD MEDAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 13, 1951, a trademark application was filed for GOLD MEDAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GOLD MEDAL trademark a serial number of 71618738. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, March 17, 2023. This trademark is owned by GENERAL MILLS, INC.. The GOLD MEDAL trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

WHEAT FLOUR,[ FARINA, ] [ CORN MEAL, NOODLE FLOUR ], [ CRACKED WHEAT, GRAHAM FLOUR, ] WHOLEWHEAT FLOUR, [ RYE MEAL, ] [ MEDIUM RYE, ] SEMOLINA, [ WHEAT GRITS, ] [ BRAN, ] DURUM GRANULAR, [RYE CHOP, KURLED WHEAT, PANCAKE FLOUR, BUCKWHEAT, AND WHEAT FLOUR ]
gold medal

General Information


Serial Number71618738
Word MarkGOLD MEDAL
Filing DateThursday, September 13, 1951
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, March 17, 2023
Registration Number0573406
Registration DateTuesday, April 21, 1953
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesWHEAT FLOUR,[ FARINA, ] [ CORN MEAL, NOODLE FLOUR ], [ CRACKED WHEAT, GRAHAM FLOUR, ] WHOLEWHEAT FLOUR, [ RYE MEAL, ] [ MEDIUM RYE, ] SEMOLINA, [ WHEAT GRITS, ] [ BRAN, ] DURUM GRANULAR, [RYE CHOP, KURLED WHEAT, PANCAKE FLOUR, BUCKWHEAT, AND WHEAT FLOUR ]

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.

005 - 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.

029 - 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.

030 - 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.

031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.

032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code046
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 1874
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 1874

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGENERAL MILLS MARKETING, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Party NameGENERAL MILLS MARKETING, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Party NameGENERAL MILLS MARKETING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Party NameGENERAL MILLS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, DE 55426

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 17, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, March 17, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, March 17, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 17, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 12, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 1, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, August 29, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 29, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 29, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, August 29, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 29, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 29, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, April 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, January 10, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 10, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, September 30, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, March 30, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, March 30, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 30, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 29, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 15, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, October 14, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, September 12, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, February 8, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, February 8, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 30, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, October 30, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 8, 1993REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 25, 1993REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, April 21, 1973REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 20 YRS)