SIMPLE IDEAS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, a trademark application was filed for SIMPLE IDEAS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SIMPLE IDEAS trademark a serial number of 85727142. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 26, 2020. This trademark is owned by Hormel Foods, LLC. The SIMPLE IDEAS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

refrigerated entrees consisting primarily of meat or poultry; meat; poultry
simple ideas

General Information


Serial Number85727142
Word MarkSIMPLE IDEAS
Filing DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 26, 2020
Registration Number4434897
Registration DateTuesday, November 19, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2013

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, white, yellow and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the front of a packaging design on a rectangular package. The top portion of the packaging design is blue with a gold border below it. The words "simple ideas" are included in the blue space of the top portion, with the word "simple" in white text and the word "ideas" in yellow text. The bottom portion of the packaging is blue with a gold border above it. In between the blue and gold portions, the center of the packaging is white. The color white in the center of the packaging merely represents a background area which is not part of the mark. The mark represents design features of packaging; the configuration of the packaging itself, as represented by dotted lines, is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesrefrigerated entrees consisting primarily of meat or poultry; meat; poultry

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 26, 2020
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 15, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 15, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHormel Foods, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAustin, MN 55912

Party NameHormel Foods, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAustin, MN 55912

Party NameHormel Foods, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAustin, MN 55912

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 26, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, November 19, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 11, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Thursday, June 27, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 8, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, April 20, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, April 19, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 19, 2013PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Monday, April 15, 2013TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, April 1, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, April 1, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 28, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, March 28, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, March 14, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 13, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 18, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 8, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 19, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, September 15, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM