HARTZ Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 29, 2007, a trademark application was filed for HARTZ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HARTZ trademark a serial number of 77143527. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL as of Wednesday, September 2, 2009. This trademark is owned by The Hartz Mountain Corporation. The HARTZ trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Hand Tool Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Non-medicated, non-veterinary grooming preparations for dogs and cats, namely, shampoos and conditioners, oatmeal shampoo, all purpose shampoo, whitener shampoo, puppy shampoo, shampoo with anti-hairball beads, shampoo with herbal beads and shampoo with vitamin beads; pet stain and odor removers for rugs and carpets; Non-medicated skin balms and skin remedies for pets

Medicated flea and tick shampoo for pets; medicated shampoo and conditioner; medicated beautifying shampoo and conditioning shampoo; flea and tick collars for dogs and cats, flea and tick killer spray, flea, tick and mosquito eradication drops for dogs and cats; anti-itch hydrocortisone spray; flea and tick killer powder for carpets; flea and tick spray and fogger for use in the home; medicated flea and tick shampoo for dogs with encapsulated oatmeal; joint maintenance and therapy preparations for dogs and cats in the form of nutraceuticals, namely, the combination of glucosamine and cartilage; enteric coated aspirin for dogs; veterinary preparations for the treatment of ear mites, sprays used to train dogs to keep off furniture; Vitamins for pets; insecticidal shampoos for pets; wormers for pets, namely, medicated preparations to rid pets of digestive tract parasites, hair ball remedies for cats

Grooming tools for dogs and cats, namely, nail trimmers and nail files; cat box hand tools for scooping up pet cat excrement in cat litter

Disposable housebreaking pads made from super absorbent polymers (SAP) for use in training puppies; puppy training pads made from super absorbent polymers (SAP)

Accessories for pets, namely, collars, leads and leashes; pet products in the nature of a restraining device, namely, tie out stakes and tie out chains for pets; raw hide chews for dogs

Pet food can covers in the form of plastic lids; bed for cats and dogs and small animals; pet pillows

Grooming supplies, namely, brushes for pets, combs and pet combing rake utensils; pet cleansing apparatus, namely, nylon mesh gloves and hose nozzles for washing pets; feeding dishes for dogs and cats; bird and small animal feeding bottles and feeding dishes; plastic water bottles for animals, sold empty; cat litter pans; pet items primarily consisting of paper, namely, gravel paper for bird cages

Pet toys

Bird food; small animal food; edible pet treats and snacks; pet biscuits; food for animal pets, namely, hamsters, birds; gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits; cuttlebone for birds; bedding/litter for small animals

Providing on-line publications, namely, newsletters for the general public in the field of pet products and pet health

Providing on-line, non-downloadable informational newsletters for the general public in the field of pet products and pet health
hartz

General Information


Serial Number77143527
Word MarkHARTZ
Filing DateThursday, March 29, 2007
Status603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Status DateWednesday, September 2, 2009
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) orange and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "HARTZ" in the color white within an orange rectangle.
Goods and ServicesNon-medicated, non-veterinary grooming preparations for dogs and cats, namely, shampoos and conditioners, oatmeal shampoo, all purpose shampoo, whitener shampoo, puppy shampoo, shampoo with anti-hairball beads, shampoo with herbal beads and shampoo with vitamin beads; pet stain and odor removers for rugs and carpets; Non-medicated skin balms and skin remedies for pets
Goods and ServicesMedicated flea and tick shampoo for pets; medicated shampoo and conditioner; medicated beautifying shampoo and conditioning shampoo; flea and tick collars for dogs and cats, flea and tick killer spray, flea, tick and mosquito eradication drops for dogs and cats; anti-itch hydrocortisone spray; flea and tick killer powder for carpets; flea and tick spray and fogger for use in the home; medicated flea and tick shampoo for dogs with encapsulated oatmeal; joint maintenance and therapy preparations for dogs and cats in the form of nutraceuticals, namely, the combination of glucosamine and cartilage; enteric coated aspirin for dogs; veterinary preparations for the treatment of ear mites, sprays used to train dogs to keep off furniture; Vitamins for pets; insecticidal shampoos for pets; wormers for pets, namely, medicated preparations to rid pets of digestive tract parasites, hair ball remedies for cats
Goods and ServicesGrooming tools for dogs and cats, namely, nail trimmers and nail files; cat box hand tools for scooping up pet cat excrement in cat litter
Goods and ServicesDisposable housebreaking pads made from super absorbent polymers (SAP) for use in training puppies; puppy training pads made from super absorbent polymers (SAP)
Goods and ServicesAccessories for pets, namely, collars, leads and leashes; pet products in the nature of a restraining device, namely, tie out stakes and tie out chains for pets; raw hide chews for dogs
Goods and ServicesPet food can covers in the form of plastic lids; bed for cats and dogs and small animals; pet pillows
Goods and ServicesGrooming supplies, namely, brushes for pets, combs and pet combing rake utensils; pet cleansing apparatus, namely, nylon mesh gloves and hose nozzles for washing pets; feeding dishes for dogs and cats; bird and small animal feeding bottles and feeding dishes; plastic water bottles for animals, sold empty; cat litter pans; pet items primarily consisting of paper, namely, gravel paper for bird cages
Goods and ServicesPet toys
Goods and ServicesBird food; small animal food; edible pet treats and snacks; pet biscuits; food for animal pets, namely, hamsters, birds; gerbils, guinea pigs, and rabbits; cuttlebone for birds; bedding/litter for small animals
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line publications, namely, newsletters for the general public in the field of pet products and pet health
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line, non-downloadable informational newsletters for the general public in the field of pet products and pet health

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

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 DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class031 - 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.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 28, 2007
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 2, 2007
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Hartz Mountain Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSecaucus, NJ 07094

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 23, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Wednesday, September 2, 2009ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Wednesday, September 2, 2009EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Friday, July 17, 2009EXPARTE APPEAL DSMSED - FAILURE TO FILE BRIEF
Friday, April 24, 2009NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Friday, April 24, 2009ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Friday, April 24, 2009ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Thursday, November 13, 2008AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, November 13, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 10, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, November 7, 2008EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, November 7, 2008JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, November 7, 2008EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, May 8, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, May 8, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, May 8, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, April 17, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 16, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 16, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 15, 2008COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Thursday, February 14, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 13, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, January 18, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, January 4, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 4, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 17, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, December 17, 2007NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 28, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 28, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 28, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, October 19, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, May 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 11, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 3, 2007NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, April 2, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM