"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 74546584. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 10, 2020. This trademark is owned by Lackmann Food Services, Inc.. The "LIGHTER BY CHOICE" trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

newsletter containing recipes and nutritional information

food contract services, namely providing food, creating menus, and providing information on health, nutrition and fitness
"lighter by choice"

General Information


Serial Number74546584
Word Mark"LIGHTER BY CHOICE"
Filing DateThursday, July 7, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Registration Number2002145
Registration DateTuesday, September 24, 1996
Mark Drawing3T07 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 2, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesnewsletter containing recipes and nutritional information
Goods and Servicesfood contract services, namely providing food, creating menus, and providing information on health, nutrition and fitness

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

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 Services, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodbury, NY 11797

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

Party NameLackmann Food Services, 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
Wednesday, September 16, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, September 9, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, October 24, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, October 17, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 11, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 2, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, August 2, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 29, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 1, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, May 6, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, May 6, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 2, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 31, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 4, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 29, 1996EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, March 27, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 14, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 15, 1995FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, June 29, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 29, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 2, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER