| Serial Number | 86178070 |
| Word Mark | SANDERS FINE CHOCOLATIERS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, August 5, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4824778 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 21, 2015 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Candy; chocolate confections; chocolates and chocolate based ready to eat candies and snacks; chocolate toppings; caramel toppings; bakery goods; cocoa powder; coffee; ice cream; and gift baskets containing candy, chocolate confections, dessert toppings, and coffee |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "SANDERS" in uppercase above the underlined words "FINE CHOCOLATIERS" in cursive. |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services and wholesale distributorship services featuring candy, chocolate confections, chocolates and chocolate based ready to eat candies and snacks, dessert toppings, nut-based snack foods, bakery goods, cocoa powder, coffee, ice cream, and gift baskets; On-line retail store services featuring candy, chocolate confections, chocolates and chocolate based ready to eat candies and snacks, dessert toppings, nut-based snack foods, bakery goods, cocoa powder, coffee, and gift baskets |
| Goods and Services | Nut-based snack foods |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FINE CHOCOLATIERS" |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 8, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 8, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 8, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| Party Name | SANDERS CANDY, LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Party Name | SANDERS CANDY, LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Party Name | MORLEY CANDY MAKERS, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48036 |
| Party Name | MORLEY CANDY MAKERS, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48036 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Party Name | Morley Candy Makers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 31, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, February 8, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, May 11, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 12, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 14, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, November 14, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, November 14, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 8, 2014 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 8, 2014 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Monday, June 8, 2015 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 8, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, June 18, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, July 19, 2018 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Friday, September 6, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 6, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, October 3, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 3, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 28, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, August 5, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Sunday, October 6, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |