NATURAL DIRECTIONS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 6, 2007, a trademark application was filed for NATURAL DIRECTIONS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NATURAL DIRECTIONS trademark a serial number of 77150719. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 5, 2020. This trademark is owned by Western Family Foods, Inc.. The NATURAL DIRECTIONS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Aseptic broths, namely, chicken broth, [ all natural beef broth, ] vegetable broth; [ aseptic soups, namely, canned butternut squash, canned tomato basil, and roasted processed red pepper; canned soups; ] olive oil; sweetened applesauce, unsweetened applesauce; cinnamon applesauce, fruit preserves, canned beans, peanut butter [, soy and flax chips; sea salt potato chips; rosemary potato chips, pepper potato chips; soy crisps, parmesan soy crisps, salt and vinegar soy crisps ] ; frozen foods, namely, [ frozen French fires, ] frozen vegetables, frozen fruits [, frozen veggie burger patties; frozen processed edamame ] ; refrigerated food items, namely, cheese, shredded cheese, [ soup; yogurt; ] butter [ ; and processed mashed potatoes ]

Balsamic vinegar, coffee; pastas, namely, penne, rigate, spaghetti, [ fettuccini, ] farfalle, [ tri colore, ] whole wheat spaghetti; [ pasta sauces, namely, marinara, Bolognese with organic beef, parmagiana, and puttanesca; ] salad dressings, namely, balsamic, [ herbs provencal, French, ] Caesar[, shiitake mushroom ] ; sauces, namely, [ hot sauce, hoisin sauce, teriyaki ginger sauce, peanut satay, Worcestershire; ] Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, yellow mustard; macaroni and cheese, white cheddar macaroni and cheese [, alfredo macaroni and cheese; maple syrup; crackers, namely, stoned wheat thin crackers, stoned wheat thin mini crackers, plain water crackers, pepper water crackers, crostini crackers, cheese crackers, baked crackers in tiny, small, medium and large sizes; whit ] * ; white * corn tortilla chips, blue corn tortilla chips [, ultra thin white tortilla chips; cheese curls, ] *;* [ cheese puffs, white cheddar popcorn, ] lightly salted popcorn; ketchup [, salsa, green salsa, coo...

Fruit juices, [ apple juices with gravenstein and apple juice blend, ] sparkling water [ ; and grapefruit juice ]
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General Information


Serial Number77150719
Word MarkNATURAL DIRECTIONS
Filing DateFriday, April 6, 2007
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Registration Number3680239
Registration DateTuesday, September 8, 2009
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 8, 2008

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the Statement, Column 1, lines 5-23, "aseptic broths, namely, chicken broth, all natural beef broth, vegetable broth; aseptic soups, namely, canned butternut squash, canned tomato basil, and roasted processed red pepper; canned soups; olive oil; sweetened applesauce, unsweetened applesauce; cinnamon applesauce, fruit preserves, canned beans, peanut butter, soy and flax chips; sea salt potato chips; rosemary potato chips, pepper potato chips; soy crisps, parmesan soy crisps, salt and vinegar soy crisps; frozen foods, namely, frozen French fires, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, frozen veggie burger patties; frozen processed edamame; refrigerated food items, namely, cheese, shredded cheese, soup; yogurt; butter; and processed mashed potatoes", is deleted, and, "aseptic broths, namely, chicken broth, all natural beef broth, vegetable broth; aseptic soups, namely, canned butternut squash, canned tomato basil, and roasted processed red pepper; canned soups; olive oil; sweetened applesauce, unsweetened applesauce; cinnamon applesauce, fruit preserves, canned beans, peanut butter; frozen foods, namely, frozen vegetables, frozen fruits; refrigerated food items, namely, cheese, shredded cheese, butter", is inserted, and, In the Statement, Column 1, lines 26 through Column 2, line 24, "balsamic vinegar, coffee; pastas, namely, penne, rigate, spaghetti, fettuccini, farfalle, tri colore, whole wheat spaghetti; pasta sauces, namely, marinara, Bolognese with organic beef, parmagiana, and puttanesca; salad dressings, namely, balsamic, herbs provencal, French, Caesar, shiitake mushroom; sauces, namely, hot sauce, hoisin sauce, teriyaki ginger sauce, peanut satay, Worcestershire; Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, yellow mustard; macaroni and cheese, white cheddar macaroni and cheese, alfredo macaroni and cheese; maple syrup; crackers, namely, stoned wheat thin crackers, stoned wheat thin mini crackers, plain water crackers, pepper water crackers, crostini crackers, cheese crackers, baked crackers in tiny, small, medium and large sizes; whit corn tortilla chips, blue corn tortilla chips, ultra thin white tortilla chips; cheese curls, cheese puffs, white cheddar popcorn, lightly salted popcorn; ketchup, salsa, green salsa, cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sandwich cookies; breakfast cereal; frozen cheese lasagna, frozen cheese ravioli, frozen mushroom ravioli, frozen Italian pizza; frozen Italian three-cheese pizza, frozen Italian mushroom pizza, frozen Mexican black-bean enchilada, frozen Mexican cheese enchilada, frozen Mexican bean and cheese burrito, frozen macaroni and cheese; frozen waffles; ice cream, ice cream novelties, namely, ice cream sandwiches and ice cream dipped bars; polenta with pesto, risotto primavera; processed sweet corn", is deleted, and, "balsamic vinegar, coffee; pastas, namely, penne, rigate, spaghetti, farfalle, whole wheat spaghetti; salad dressings, namely, balsamic, Caesar; sauces, namely, hoisin sauce, teriyaki ginger sauce, peanut satay, Worcestershire; Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, yellow mustard; macaroni and cheese, white cheddar macaroni and cheese; white corn tortilla chips, blue corn tortilla chips; cheese puffs, white cheddar popcorn, lightly salted popcorn; ketchup; breakfast cereal; frozen waffles; processed sweet corn", is inserted, and, In the Statement, Column 2, lines 27-29, "fruit juices, apple juices with gravenstein and apple juice blend, sparkling water; and grapefruit juice", is deleted, and, "fruit juices, sparkling water", is inserted.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"NATURAL"
Goods and ServicesAseptic broths, namely, chicken broth, [ all natural beef broth, ] vegetable broth; [ aseptic soups, namely, canned butternut squash, canned tomato basil, and roasted processed red pepper; canned soups; ] olive oil; sweetened applesauce, unsweetened applesauce; cinnamon applesauce, fruit preserves, canned beans, peanut butter [, soy and flax chips; sea salt potato chips; rosemary potato chips, pepper potato chips; soy crisps, parmesan soy crisps, salt and vinegar soy crisps ] ; frozen foods, namely, [ frozen French fires, ] frozen vegetables, frozen fruits [, frozen veggie burger patties; frozen processed edamame ] ; refrigerated food items, namely, cheese, shredded cheese, [ soup; yogurt; ] butter [ ; and processed mashed potatoes ]
Goods and ServicesBalsamic vinegar, coffee; pastas, namely, penne, rigate, spaghetti, [ fettuccini, ] farfalle, [ tri colore, ] whole wheat spaghetti; [ pasta sauces, namely, marinara, Bolognese with organic beef, parmagiana, and puttanesca; ] salad dressings, namely, balsamic, [ herbs provencal, French, ] Caesar[, shiitake mushroom ] ; sauces, namely, [ hot sauce, hoisin sauce, teriyaki ginger sauce, peanut satay, Worcestershire; ] Dijon mustard, spicy mustard, yellow mustard; macaroni and cheese, white cheddar macaroni and cheese [, alfredo macaroni and cheese; maple syrup; crackers, namely, stoned wheat thin crackers, stoned wheat thin mini crackers, plain water crackers, pepper water crackers, crostini crackers, cheese crackers, baked crackers in tiny, small, medium and large sizes; whit ] * ; white * corn tortilla chips, blue corn tortilla chips [, ultra thin white tortilla chips; cheese curls, ] *;* [ cheese puffs, white cheddar popcorn, ] lightly salted popcorn; ketchup [, salsa, green salsa, cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sandwich cookies ] ; breakfast cereal; [ frozen cheese lasagna, frozen cheese ravioli, frozen mushroom ravioli, frozen Italian pizza; frozen Italian three-cheese pizza, frozen Italian mushroom pizza, frozen Mexican black-bean enchilada, frozen Mexican cheese enchilada, frozen Mexican bean and cheese burrito, frozen macaroni and cheese; ] frozen waffles; [ ice cream, ice cream novelties, namely, ice cream sandwiches and ice cream dipped bars; polenta with pesto, risotto primavera; ] processed sweet corn
Goods and ServicesFruit juices, [ apple juices with gravenstein and apple juice blend, ] sparkling water [ ; and grapefruit juice ]

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, June 5, 2020
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 1, 2008

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, June 5, 2020
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 1, 2008

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 1, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameND FOODS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTIGARD, OR 97223

Party NameWestern Family Foods, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTigard, OR 97223

Party NameWestern Family Foods, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTigard, OR 97223

Party NameWestern Family Foods, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTigard, OR 97223

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 5, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, September 8, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 14, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 14, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 3, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 31, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, October 30, 2009AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, October 26, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, September 14, 2009TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 8, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 4, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, August 3, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, July 24, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, July 1, 2009USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, July 24, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 1, 2009TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, December 22, 2008EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, December 22, 2008EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, December 22, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 8, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 19, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, March 5, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 5, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 11, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, January 19, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 18, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 18, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 25, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 24, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 24, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 23, 2007PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 20, 2007PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, July 20, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 10, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM