"LIGHTER BY CHOICE" Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 7, 1994, a trademark application was filed for "LIGHTER BY CHOICE" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the "LIGHTER BY CHOICE" trademark a serial number of 74546583. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 10, 2020. This trademark is owned by Lackmann Food Service, Inc.. The "LIGHTER BY CHOICE" trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

packaged food products, namely entrees consistig primarily of meat, fish, poultry and vegetables

packaged food products, namely entrees consisting primarily of pasta and rice, packaged desserts, namely, cakes, pies, cookies, ice cream, frozen yogurt and sandwiches
"lighter by choice"

General Information


Serial Number74546583
Word Mark"LIGHTER BY CHOICE"
Filing DateThursday, July 7, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Registration Number2057789
Registration DateTuesday, April 29, 1997
Mark Drawing3T07 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 19, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicespackaged food products, namely entrees consistig primarily of meat, fish, poultry and vegetables
Goods and Servicespackaged food products, namely entrees consisting primarily of pasta and rice, packaged desserts, namely, cakes, pies, cookies, ice cream, frozen yogurt and sandwiches

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 30, 1995

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, April 10, 2020
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 30, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCOMPASS GROUP USA, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Party NameCOMPASS GROUP USA, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Party NameLackmann Food Service, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodbury, NY 11797

Party NameLackmann Food Service, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodbury, NY 11797

Party NameLackmann Food Service, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodbury, NY 11797

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 10, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, April 29, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 16, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, September 9, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 30, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 30, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 22, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, April 23, 2007REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, April 23, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, August 10, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 2, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 2, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 29, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 15, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, March 15, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 13, 1996STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, September 12, 1996USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, March 12, 1996NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 19, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 17, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, September 6, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 29, 1995EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, June 29, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 29, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER