LA CANASTA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 26, 1994, a trademark application was filed for LA CANASTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LA CANASTA trademark a serial number of 74590701. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This trademark is owned by Sparta Foods, Inc.. The LA CANASTA trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:

[ bunuelos, ] tortilla chips, [ cheese sauces, green chili sauces, ] picante sauces, [ pizza sauces, bean sauces, ] flour and corn tortillas [, mexican pizza and burritos ]
la canasta

General Information


Serial Number74590701
Word MarkLA CANASTA
Filing DateWednesday, October 26, 1994
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 30, 2025
Registration Number1942466
Registration DateTuesday, December 19, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 26, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ bunuelos, ] tortilla chips, [ cheese sauces, green chili sauces, ] picante sauces, [ pizza sauces, bean sauces, ] flour and corn tortillas [, mexican pizza and burritos ]
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of the words "LA CANASTA" of the mark is "the basket".
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 2, after line 7, "Registration is restricted to the territory comprising the entire United States except Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Concurrent Use Proceeding No. 1117, with La Canasta Minnesota, Inc., SN. 75-263,029." is inserted.
Concurrent Use StatementRegistration is restricted to the territory comprising the entire United States except Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Concurrent Use Proceeding No. 1117, with La Canasta Minnesota, Inc., S.N. 75-263,029.

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 14, 1995
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 6, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 6, 1987

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGRUMA CORPORATION
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrving, TX 75038

Party NameCHS INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressINVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077

Party NameCENEX HARVEST STATES COOPERATIVES
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressINVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55077

Party NameSparta Foods, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Paul, MN 55108

Party NameSparta Foods, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Paul, MN 55108

Party NameSparta Foods, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Paul, MN 55108

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 31, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 3, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, April 16, 1995PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Sunday, April 16, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 26, 1995PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, May 26, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 25, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 26, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 19, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 30, 2001AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, December 6, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, January 25, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, March 4, 2002RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, March 28, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, April 14, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, April 14, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, May 9, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, May 9, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, May 9, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, November 21, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 23, 2006CONCURRENT USE PROC. INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Thursday, February 19, 2009CONCURRENT USE GRANTED NO. 999999
Thursday, February 19, 2009CONCURRENT USE TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, February 19, 2009TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Thursday, July 23, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 2, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 2, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 27, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 19, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 19, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 19, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 19, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 28, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 28, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 5, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 22, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, April 18, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 18, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 19, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, September 12, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, October 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 13, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Wednesday, December 17, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 30, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 30, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED