SIMPLE TRUTH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 15, 2014, a trademark application was filed for SIMPLE TRUTH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SIMPLE TRUTH trademark a serial number of 86394862. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by Kroger Co. of Michigan, The. The SIMPLE TRUTH trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Granola; Nut butters, namely, almond butter; Nut butters, namely, cashew butter; Crackers; [ Tortilla chips; ] Frozen waffles; [ Yogurt covered snacks, namely, almonds; Yogurt covered snacks, namely, pretzels; ] Yogurt covered snacks, namely, raisins

[ Cheese; ] Bacon; Beef Franks; [ Chicken Franks; ] Smoked Sausage; Ground meats, namely, beef; Ground meats, namely, turkey; Deli meat, namely, turkey breast; [ Deli meat, namely, chicken breast; ] Deli meat, namely, smoked ham; [ Deli meat, namely, roast beef; Soy based patties; Beef Ribs; Pork Ribs; Beef stew meat; ] Frozen potatoes

[ Soy protein powder for use as a dietary and nutritional supplement ]
simple truth

General Information


Serial Number86394862
Word MarkSIMPLE TRUTH
Filing DateMonday, September 15, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, August 13, 2025
Registration Number4746943
Registration DateTuesday, June 2, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 17, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesGranola; Nut butters, namely, almond butter; Nut butters, namely, cashew butter; Crackers; [ Tortilla chips; ] Frozen waffles; [ Yogurt covered snacks, namely, almonds; Yogurt covered snacks, namely, pretzels; ] Yogurt covered snacks, namely, raisins
Goods and Services[ Cheese; ] Bacon; Beef Franks; [ Chicken Franks; ] Smoked Sausage; Ground meats, namely, beef; Ground meats, namely, turkey; Deli meat, namely, turkey breast; [ Deli meat, namely, chicken breast; ] Deli meat, namely, smoked ham; [ Deli meat, namely, roast beef; Soy based patties; Beef Ribs; Pork Ribs; Beef stew meat; ] Frozen potatoes
Goods and Services[ Soy protein powder for use as a dietary and nutritional supplement ]

Classification Information


International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, August 13, 2025
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 29, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 29, 2012

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 DateMonday, September 22, 2014
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 29, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 29, 2012

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 DateMonday, September 22, 2014
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 29, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 29, 2012

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
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Party NameKroger Co. of Michigan, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 18, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, September 22, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, December 22, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 23, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 23, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 23, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 24, 2014COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 3, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 6, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 11, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 23, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, February 3, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 4, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 17, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 17, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 2, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 2, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, February 11, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, June 2, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, March 31, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, August 13, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL