POPCHIPS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, January 5, 2012, a trademark application was filed for POPCHIPS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the POPCHIPS trademark a serial number of 85509863. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This trademark is owned by Sonora Mills Foods, Inc.. The POPCHIPS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

[ PUFFED CORN SNACKS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; ] RICE-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; [ CORN-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; ] GRAIN-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS

POTATO-BASED SNACK FOODS; VEGETABLE-BASED SNACK FOODS
popchips

General Information

Serial Number85509863
Word MarkPOPCHIPS
Filing DateThursday, January 5, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, July 9, 2024
Registration Number4515112
Registration DateTuesday, April 15, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 14, 2012

Trademark Statements

Goods and Services[ PUFFED CORN SNACKS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; ] RICE-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; [ CORN-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS; ] GRAIN-BASED SNACK FOODS, EXCLUDING BREAKFAST CEREALS AND CEREAL BARS
Description of MarkThe mark consists of The word "POPCHIPS" with a bulls-eye design for the letter "O" and the dot on the lowercase letter "I".
Goods and ServicesPOTATO-BASED SNACK FOODS; VEGETABLE-BASED SNACK FOODS
Pseudo MarkPOP CHIPS
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 13, 2014
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 1, 2007
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 11, 2012
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2012

Trademark Owner History

Party NameVSB OPCO, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressFairfield, NJ 07004
Party NameSonora Mills Foods, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Party NameSonora Mills Foods, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Party NameSonora Mills Foods, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRancho Dominguez, CA 90221

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 9, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 12, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 18, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 18, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 19, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 20, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, July 10, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 25, 2012NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 14, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 9, 2012NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, April 8, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, April 8, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 10, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED
Wednesday, August 14, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 2, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 2, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, October 28, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Saturday, November 2, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 5, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED
Monday, March 3, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, March 3, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, March 11, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, March 11, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 13, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 14, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 30, 2014TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, July 1, 2014REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
Monday, February 8, 2016TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, February 9, 2016REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD
Wednesday, February 17, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, April 25, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 17, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 22, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, July 11, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 22, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 5, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, April 7, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, April 15, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 9, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, July 9, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, October 14, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 14, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 13, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 13, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 14, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 9, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 9, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Related Keywords

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