HILLS BROS. THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 12, 2011, a trademark application was filed for HILLS BROS. THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HILLS BROS. THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878 trademark a serial number of 85396352. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 17, 2023. This trademark is owned by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc.. The HILLS BROS. THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878 trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:

Coffee; Coffee beans; Ground coffee beans; Instant coffee; Roasted coffee beans
hills bros. the trusted coffee since 1878

General Information


Serial Number85396352
Word MarkHILLS BROS. THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878
Filing DateFriday, August 12, 2011
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 17, 2023
Registration Number4185329
Registration DateTuesday, August 7, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 22, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCoffee; Coffee beans; Ground coffee beans; Instant coffee; Roasted coffee beans
Description of MarkThe mark consists of stylized words "HILLS BROS.", a circle containing an image of man drinking coffee, a swirl extending from the circle underneath the word "BROS.", and the term "THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878" written across the swirl.
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe portrait in the mark does not identify a living individual.
Pseudo MarkHILLS BROTHERS THE TRUSTED COFFEE SINCE 1878
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"COFFEE SINCE 1878"

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 17, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 1, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMassimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPortsmouth, VA 23704

Party NameMassimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPortsmouth, VA 23704

Party NameMassimo Zanetti Beverage USA, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPortsmouth, VA 23704

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 17, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, August 7, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, August 18, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, August 18, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, August 18, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 13, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 17, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 7, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, January 25, 2013APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 25, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 7, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 22, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 22, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 2, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, April 16, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 26, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 28, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 28, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 28, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 28, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 25, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 25, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 25, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 5, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 18, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, August 17, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 16, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED