OPTA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 30, 1995, a trademark application was filed for OPTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OPTA trademark a serial number of 74654749. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Thursday, January 23, 2003. This trademark is owned by Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.. The OPTA trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

chemical additives for use in the manufacture of food products, namely edible shellac-based barriers, edible protein-based barriers, clouding agents, and protein-based high gloss coatings for use as a baking glaze and confectionery coating in the manufacture of food products

protein-based edible fat substitute

research and development services for new products for others, namely ingredients for food

General Information


Serial Number74654749
Word MarkOPTA
Filing DateThursday, March 30, 1995
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateThursday, January 23, 2003
Registration Number1968253
Registration DateTuesday, April 16, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 23, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceschemical additives for use in the manufacture of food products, namely edible shellac-based barriers, edible protein-based barriers, clouding agents, and protein-based high gloss coatings for use as a baking glaze and confectionery coating in the manufacture of food products
Goods and Servicesprotein-based edible fat substitute
Goods and Servicesresearch and development services for new products for others, namely ingredients for food

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateThursday, January 23, 2003
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 1993

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 DateThursday, January 23, 2003
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 1991

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 DateThursday, January 23, 2003
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 1991

Trademark Owner History


Party NameOpta Food Ingredients, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, MA 01730

Party NameOpta Food Ingredients, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, MA 01730

Party NameOpta Food Ingredients, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBedford, MA 01730

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 22, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 29, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 29, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2003CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, April 16, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 23, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, December 22, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, November 15, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 16, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 20, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 12, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER