HC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 13, 1998, a trademark application was filed for HC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HC trademark a serial number of 75466533. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION as of Friday, March 8, 2002. This trademark is owned by ConAgra Brands, Inc.. The HC trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Vitamins; nutritional supplements; meal replacement beverages; meal replacement beverage mixes

Frozen, refrigerated and/or prepared dinners, entrees and side dishes consisting primarily of beef, poultry, seafood and/or vegetables; seafood; fish fillets; fish steaks; fish portions; fish sticks; beef; beef cuts; pork; pork cuts; poultry; poultry cuts; poultry portions; soup; soup mixes; stew; chili; ground beef; ground pork; ground poultry; processed meats; lunch meats; frankfurters; non-dairy creamer; whipped toppings; cheese; sour cream; cream cheese; jam; jelly; peanut spread; fruit salads; vegetable salads; garden salads; potato salads; chicken salads; tuna salads; crab salads; imitation crab salads; salad oil; create-your-own salad kits and/or salad components consisting primarily of sliced, cubed, diced, shredded and/or cut ham, chicken, poultry, cheese, processed lettuce and/or vegetables; yogurt; fruit chips; potato chips; vegetable dips, excluding salsa and other sauces used as dips

Frozen, refrigerated and/or prepared dinners, entrees and side dishes consisting primarily of pasta or rice; bread; breakfast cereal; oatmeal; sandwiches; namely, hamburgers, hotdogs and fish; pasta; pasta sauce; spaghetti sauce; tomato sauce; seafood sauce; salsa; tortilla chips; pizza; pudding; pre-cooked, ready-to-eat, frozen bread having a meat, cheese and/or vegetable filling; cookies; crackers; frozen dessert pies; frozen dessert cakes; frozen yogurt; ice cream; syrup topping for ice cream; pasta salads; pasta salads with vegetables; pasta salad with chicken; salad dressing; seasoned coating mixes for beef, pork, poultry and/or seafood; popped popcorn

Unpopped popcorn

fruit juices; vegetable juices

food kiosk services

cafe services; cafeteria services; restaurant services

General Information


Serial Number75466533
Word MarkHC
Filing DateMonday, April 13, 1998
Status604 - ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION
Status DateFriday, March 8, 2002
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 23, 2001

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesVitamins; nutritional supplements; meal replacement beverages; meal replacement beverage mixes
Goods and ServicesFrozen, refrigerated and/or prepared dinners, entrees and side dishes consisting primarily of beef, poultry, seafood and/or vegetables; seafood; fish fillets; fish steaks; fish portions; fish sticks; beef; beef cuts; pork; pork cuts; poultry; poultry cuts; poultry portions; soup; soup mixes; stew; chili; ground beef; ground pork; ground poultry; processed meats; lunch meats; frankfurters; non-dairy creamer; whipped toppings; cheese; sour cream; cream cheese; jam; jelly; peanut spread; fruit salads; vegetable salads; garden salads; potato salads; chicken salads; tuna salads; crab salads; imitation crab salads; salad oil; create-your-own salad kits and/or salad components consisting primarily of sliced, cubed, diced, shredded and/or cut ham, chicken, poultry, cheese, processed lettuce and/or vegetables; yogurt; fruit chips; potato chips; vegetable dips, excluding salsa and other sauces used as dips
Goods and ServicesFrozen, refrigerated and/or prepared dinners, entrees and side dishes consisting primarily of pasta or rice; bread; breakfast cereal; oatmeal; sandwiches; namely, hamburgers, hotdogs and fish; pasta; pasta sauce; spaghetti sauce; tomato sauce; seafood sauce; salsa; tortilla chips; pizza; pudding; pre-cooked, ready-to-eat, frozen bread having a meat, cheese and/or vegetable filling; cookies; crackers; frozen dessert pies; frozen dessert cakes; frozen yogurt; ice cream; syrup topping for ice cream; pasta salads; pasta salads with vegetables; pasta salad with chicken; salad dressing; seasoned coating mixes for beef, pork, poultry and/or seafood; popped popcorn
Goods and ServicesUnpopped popcorn
Goods and Servicesfruit juices; vegetable juices
Goods and Servicesfood kiosk services
Goods and Servicescafe services; cafeteria services; restaurant services

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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
Primary Code031
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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, August 6, 2000
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, May 28, 1998
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameConAgra Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOmaha, NE 68102

Party NameConAgra Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOmaha, NE 68102

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 19, 2002ABANDONMENT - AFTER INTER PARTES DECISION
Tuesday, February 19, 2002OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, February 19, 2002OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Thursday, May 31, 2001OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, February 20, 2001EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 23, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, December 22, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, August 11, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 24, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 26, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, August 11, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, June 17, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 17, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER