RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, a trademark application was filed for RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896 trademark a serial number of 77875449. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, October 5, 2020. This trademark is owned by Rao's Specialty Foods, Inc.. The RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896 trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

pastas, [ noodles, ] spaghetti, pasta sauces, spaghetti sauce, [ flavoured vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ] [ marinades, salad dressings, ] sauces [, vinaigrettes, vinegars ]

roasted peppers, [ sun dried peppers, canned tomatoes, ] grilled vegetables, canned or bottled vegetables [, olive oils ]
rao's homemade since 1896

General Information


Serial Number77875449
Word MarkRAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896
Filing DateWednesday, November 18, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, October 5, 2020
Registration Number3863034
Registration DateTuesday, October 19, 2010
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 3, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicespastas, [ noodles, ] spaghetti, pasta sauces, spaghetti sauce, [ flavoured vinegar, balsamic vinegar, ] [ marinades, salad dressings, ] sauces [, vinaigrettes, vinegars ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "RAO'S HOMEMADE SINCE 1896" with a design of the front of a restaurant which shows the word "RAO'S" displayed on two sides of the restaurant above the awnings of the restaurant. Also shown on the restaurant design are windows with blinds and doors. Depictions of people appear through the windows and doors. The restaurant design is contained in an oval shape with the words "SINCE 1896" appearing to the bottom right of the oval and with the words "RAO'S HOMEMADE" appearing directly underneath the oval.
Goods and Servicesroasted peppers, [ sun dried peppers, canned tomatoes, ] grilled vegetables, canned or bottled vegetables [, olive oils ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"HOMEMADE" AND "SINCE 1896"

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, November 24, 2009
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 16, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 16, 1992

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, November 24, 2009
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 16, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 16, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDISTINCTIVE BRANDS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCAMDEN, NJ 08103

Party NameRao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMonclair, NJ 07042

Party NameRao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10004

Party NameRao's Specialty Foods, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10004

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 21, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, February 24, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 25, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 25, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 4, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 4, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, June 5, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, June 14, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 28, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, October 8, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 8, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 25, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, October 19, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 24, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, November 25, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, June 28, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 14, 2010NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 3, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 19, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, December 12, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 15, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 15, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 2, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 2, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 30, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 19, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 19, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Saturday, December 12, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, December 12, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 18, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 18, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, October 19, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 9, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 16, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 23, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 5, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 5, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 5, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, October 5, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 20, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, January 9, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, January 9, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 9, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 9, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 9, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 9, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, July 10, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, July 25, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, August 21, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY