NATURAL DIRECTIONS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 8, 2014, 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 86980901. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 21, 2023. This trademark is owned by ND Foods, Inc.. The NATURAL DIRECTIONS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Breakfast cereals; granola; tea; coffee; chai tea; coffee beans; pasta; tortilla chips; processed sweet corn; popcorn; salsa; sauces; pasta sauce; tomato sauce; ketchup; vinegar; frozen waffles; rice; flour; honey; sugar; sea salt for cooking; mustard; salad dressing; oatmeal; macaroni and cheese; natural sweetener; blue agave sweetener; relish; maple syrup; processed quinoa

Applesauce; broth; soy milk; milk; jellies; fruit preserves; eggs; bacon; cheese; butter; soy chips; processed fruit; raisins; dried fruits; dried beans; refried beans; dried lentils; dried vegetables; cut vegetables being bagged, canned or bottled; processed vegetables; canned, cooked or otherwise processed tomatoes; tomato paste; canned fruit and vegetable; canned beans; canned cooked meat; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; oil-based cooking spray; olive oil; dips; processed and canned seafood and fish; pickles; cranberry sauce, nut butter

Paper napkins; paper towels; toilet tissue

Bags for composting kitchen and other organic material

Fruit juices; Italian soda; mineral water; non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices; sparkling water; milk of almonds for beverage
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General Information


Serial Number86980901
Word MarkNATURAL DIRECTIONS
Filing DateFriday, August 8, 2014
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 21, 2023
Registration Number5121230
Registration DateTuesday, January 10, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 18, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesBreakfast cereals; granola; tea; coffee; chai tea; coffee beans; pasta; tortilla chips; processed sweet corn; popcorn; salsa; sauces; pasta sauce; tomato sauce; ketchup; vinegar; frozen waffles; rice; flour; honey; sugar; sea salt for cooking; mustard; salad dressing; oatmeal; macaroni and cheese; natural sweetener; blue agave sweetener; relish; maple syrup; processed quinoa
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized drawing of a partial sun with orange center and yellow rays, with the words "NATURAL" and "DIRECTIONS" in white script placed below the drawing in two separate lines, all inside a purple rectangle.
Goods and ServicesApplesauce; broth; soy milk; milk; jellies; fruit preserves; eggs; bacon; cheese; butter; soy chips; processed fruit; raisins; dried fruits; dried beans; refried beans; dried lentils; dried vegetables; cut vegetables being bagged, canned or bottled; processed vegetables; canned, cooked or otherwise processed tomatoes; tomato paste; canned fruit and vegetable; canned beans; canned cooked meat; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; oil-based cooking spray; olive oil; dips; processed and canned seafood and fish; pickles; cranberry sauce, nut butter
Goods and ServicesPaper napkins; paper towels; toilet tissue
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) purple, orange, yellow, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBags for composting kitchen and other organic material
Goods and ServicesFruit juices; Italian soda; mineral water; non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices; sparkling water; milk of almonds for beverage
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"NATURAL"

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, July 21, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2023
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

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, July 21, 2023
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

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, July 21, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

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, July 21, 2023
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

Trademark Owner History


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

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

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 21, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, January 10, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 10, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 6, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, December 5, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, November 10, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 9, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, October 13, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, November 9, 2016DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, October 13, 2016DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 1, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 13, 2016TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 13, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, April 15, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 13, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 13, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, April 13, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 18, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 29, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, July 13, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 8, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 2, 2015PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, June 30, 2015WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, June 12, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, June 12, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 26, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 23, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 22, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 22, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 24, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 24, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 24, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, November 21, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 20, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 19, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED