POP-SECRET Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 9, 1986, a trademark application was filed for POP-SECRET with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the POP-SECRET trademark a serial number of 73576947. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, December 2, 2016. This trademark is owned by GENERAL MILLS, INC.. The POP-SECRET trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products category with the following description:

UNPOPPED POPCORN
pop-secret

General Information


Serial Number73576947
Word MarkPOP-SECRET
Filing DateThursday, January 9, 1986
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, December 2, 2016
Registration Number1408825
Registration DateTuesday, September 9, 1986
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 17, 1986

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesUNPOPPED POPCORN

Classification Information


International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 7, 1986
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 11, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 11, 1985

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePOP-SECRET, INC.
Party Type36 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFairfield, NJ 07004

Party NameSNYDER'S-LANCE, INC.
Party Type35 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCamden, NJ 08103

Party NameS-L SNACKS NATIONAL, LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Party NameSNYDER'S-LANCE, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Party NameDIAMOND FOODS, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSTOCKTON, CA 95205

Party NameDIAMOND FOODS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKTON, CA 95205

Party NameGENERAL MILLS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Party NameGENERAL MILLS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Party NameGENERAL MILLS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55426

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 27, 1986EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Sunday, May 18, 1986NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 17, 1986PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 9, 1986REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 13, 1992REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 16, 1992REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 21, 1986ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 26, 1986ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, April 9, 1986APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 14, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 1, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 15, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 15, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, June 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 21, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 21, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 29, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, December 19, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 19, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 9, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 20, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, September 22, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 2, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 2, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 26, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 5, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, April 14, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 14, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 2, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, July 28, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 3, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, November 27, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, December 2, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 25, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, July 28, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 27, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 27, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 27, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, November 27, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 6, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, November 5, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 13, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 9, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, June 13, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

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