PRIVATE SELECTION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 26, 2001, a trademark application was filed for PRIVATE SELECTION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PRIVATE SELECTION trademark a serial number of 76230899. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This trademark is owned by Kroger Co. of Michigan, The. The PRIVATE SELECTION trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Light Beverage Products, and Wines & Spirits categories with the following description:

Pasta sauces; salad dressings; [ marinades; dessert sauce, namely, hot fudge, butterscotch, and chocolate sauces; flavored syrups for coffee; ] vinegar; [ rice vinegar; ] cocoa mixes; whole bean coffee; ground coffee; [ coffee substitutes; ] chocolate chips; pasta; ravioli; [ tortellini; ] maple syrup; [ honey; cookie dough; ] [ frozen prepared fruit pies; ] frozen confections; ice cream; bread; cookies; crackers; pastries; buns; dessert fruit tarts; brownies; cake; [ ice cream cakes; ]chocolate candy; [ peanut sauce; ] sauces; processed capers; frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta [ or rice; ][ pasta salads; ][ and frozen snacks and appetizers, namely, puff pastry filled with vegetables and/or cheese, quesadillas ][, and cheese bruschetta ]

Fruit preserves; processed nuts, namely, whole and mixed nuts; olive oil; [ pickles; ][ sardines; canned oysters; processed crabmeat; processed anchovies; ] canned and bottled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes; [ canned soups; ] frozen prepared meals consisting primarily of meat [, fish, poultry or vegetables; ][ frozen prepared meat, namely, ham, turkey, chicken, and beef; frozen processed potatoes; ] frozen vegetables; frozen fruit; processed deli meats, namely, turkey, ham, roast beef, corned beef, and salami; pre-cut vegetable salad; [ fruit salads; ] processed olives; candied nuts; cheese [; frozen fruit snacks ] [; bean salads; and frozen snacks and appetizers, namely, chicken and cheese nuggets ][, and potato skins ]

[ Cooking wine ]

[ Fruit juices and carbonated fruit juices ]

[ Cut flowers ]
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General Information


Serial Number76230899
Word MarkPRIVATE SELECTION
Filing DateMonday, March 26, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Registration Number2685492
Registration DateTuesday, February 11, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 14, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPasta sauces; salad dressings; [ marinades; dessert sauce, namely, hot fudge, butterscotch, and chocolate sauces; flavored syrups for coffee; ] vinegar; [ rice vinegar; ] cocoa mixes; whole bean coffee; ground coffee; [ coffee substitutes; ] chocolate chips; pasta; ravioli; [ tortellini; ] maple syrup; [ honey; cookie dough; ] [ frozen prepared fruit pies; ] frozen confections; ice cream; bread; cookies; crackers; pastries; buns; dessert fruit tarts; brownies; cake; [ ice cream cakes; ]chocolate candy; [ peanut sauce; ] sauces; processed capers; frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta [ or rice; ][ pasta salads; ][ and frozen snacks and appetizers, namely, puff pastry filled with vegetables and/or cheese, quesadillas ][, and cheese bruschetta ]
Goods and ServicesFruit preserves; processed nuts, namely, whole and mixed nuts; olive oil; [ pickles; ][ sardines; canned oysters; processed crabmeat; processed anchovies; ] canned and bottled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes; [ canned soups; ] frozen prepared meals consisting primarily of meat [, fish, poultry or vegetables; ][ frozen prepared meat, namely, ham, turkey, chicken, and beef; frozen processed potatoes; ] frozen vegetables; frozen fruit; processed deli meats, namely, turkey, ham, roast beef, corned beef, and salami; pre-cut vegetable salad; [ fruit salads; ] processed olives; candied nuts; cheese [; frozen fruit snacks ] [; bean salads; and frozen snacks and appetizers, namely, chicken and cheese nuggets ][, and potato skins ]
Goods and Services[ Cooking wine ]
Goods and Services[ Fruit juices and carbonated fruit juices ]
Goods and Services[ Cut flowers ]

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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 31, 1999

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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 31, 1999

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 Codes001, 046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2000

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 31, 1999

International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, May 15, 2012
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKroger Co. of Michigan, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Party NameKroger Co. of Michigan, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLivonia, MI 481522686

Party NameKroger Co. of Michigan, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLivonia, MI 481522686

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, August 1, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, August 1, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Sunday, July 30, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, February 11, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, May 15, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, May 15, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, May 3, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, May 3, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 15, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, October 15, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 2, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, February 9, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 5, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 5, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 5, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, February 11, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 4, 2002EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 14, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 24, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 8, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 8, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, February 25, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, February 19, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 13, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, February 13, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 30, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 20, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 19, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 12, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER