SIMPLY BALANCED Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 10, 2016, a trademark application was filed for SIMPLY BALANCED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SIMPLY BALANCED trademark a serial number of 87067732. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 22, 2024. This trademark is owned by Target Brands, Inc.. The SIMPLY BALANCED trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Food and beverage products in the class, namely, frozen, prepared and packaged entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; pasta; rice; tortillas; breads; pizza; oatmeal; breakfast cereals; crackers; wheat germ for human consumption; processed quinoa; milled flax seeds; granola; pizza sauce; pasta sauce; tomato sauce; pizza crust; ketchup; honey; agave syrup for use as a natural sweetener; agave nectar syrup being natural sweetener; molasses; processed Khorasan wheat grain; couscous; tea; sorbet; ice cream; bread crumbs; tortilla chips; popcorn; salad dressing; spices and seasonings; salsa; chocolate; sugar; flour; cookies; yogurt covered fruit; chocolate covered nuts and fruit

Food and beverage products in the class, namely, dried and preserved fruits; fruit-based snack foods; potato chips and potato-based snack foods; food and beverage products in the class, namely, frozen, prepared and packaged entrees and meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables; frozen prepared and packaged vegetable-based entrees; processed and canned beans; chili; soup and soup mix; butter; almond butter; cashew butter; peanut butter; processed chia seeds; yogurt; snack mix consisting primarily of dried fruit, nuts and chocolate; fruit puree; vegetable puree; eggs; pumpkin puree; frozen, dried and canned fruit; canned tuna and sardines; canned vegetables; applesauce; cooking oil; oil-based cooking spray; coconut oil; fish, not live; shrimp, not live; poultry; turkey; beef; prepared nuts; hot dogs; milk; bean chips made in whole or substantial part of beans

Beverages, namely, fruit juices, fruit drinks, smoothies, bottled water including mineral, drinking, sparkling and flavored water

Fresh fruit and vegetables; raw nuts; fresh herbs
simply balanced

General Information


Serial Number87067732
Word MarkSIMPLY BALANCED
Filing DateFriday, June 10, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Registration Number5283672
Registration DateTuesday, September 12, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 27, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFood and beverage products in the class, namely, frozen, prepared and packaged entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; pasta; rice; tortillas; breads; pizza; oatmeal; breakfast cereals; crackers; wheat germ for human consumption; processed quinoa; milled flax seeds; granola; pizza sauce; pasta sauce; tomato sauce; pizza crust; ketchup; honey; agave syrup for use as a natural sweetener; agave nectar syrup being natural sweetener; molasses; processed Khorasan wheat grain; couscous; tea; sorbet; ice cream; bread crumbs; tortilla chips; popcorn; salad dressing; spices and seasonings; salsa; chocolate; sugar; flour; cookies; yogurt covered fruit; chocolate covered nuts and fruit
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "SIMPLY BALANCED" stacked inside of a circle. The word "SIMPLY" is in cursive writing and the word "BALANCED" is in lower-case letters.
Goods and ServicesFood and beverage products in the class, namely, dried and preserved fruits; fruit-based snack foods; potato chips and potato-based snack foods; food and beverage products in the class, namely, frozen, prepared and packaged entrees and meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables; frozen prepared and packaged vegetable-based entrees; processed and canned beans; chili; soup and soup mix; butter; almond butter; cashew butter; peanut butter; processed chia seeds; yogurt; snack mix consisting primarily of dried fruit, nuts and chocolate; fruit puree; vegetable puree; eggs; pumpkin puree; frozen, dried and canned fruit; canned tuna and sardines; canned vegetables; applesauce; cooking oil; oil-based cooking spray; coconut oil; fish, not live; shrimp, not live; poultry; turkey; beef; prepared nuts; hot dogs; milk; bean chips made in whole or substantial part of beans
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBeverages, namely, fruit juices, fruit drinks, smoothies, bottled water including mineral, drinking, sparkling and flavored water
Goods and ServicesFresh fruit and vegetables; raw nuts; fresh herbs

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, March 22, 2024
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 9, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 9, 2009

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 9, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 9, 2009

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 31, 2012

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTarget Brands, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55403

Party NameTarget Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55403

Party NameTarget Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55403

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 22, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, September 12, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 27, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 27, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, May 22, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, May 11, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 11, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, May 11, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, May 11, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, May 11, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 9, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, May 2, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, April 18, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 12, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 4, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, April 1, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, April 1, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 30, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 17, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, September 19, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 18, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, June 17, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED