SMART GROUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 21, 1998, a trademark application was filed for SMART GROUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMART GROUND trademark a serial number of 75541050. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, March 27, 2020. This trademark is owned by LIGHTLIFE FOODS, INC.. The SMART GROUND trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

Vegetable protein meat substitute
smart ground

General Information


Serial Number75541050
Word MarkSMART GROUND
Filing DateFriday, August 21, 1998
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, March 27, 2020
Registration Number2318293
Registration DateTuesday, February 15, 2000
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 18, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesVegetable protein meat substitute
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GROUND"

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, September 29, 1998
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 7, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 7, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGREENLEAF FOODS, SPC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLisle, IL 60532

Party NameLIGHTLIFE FOODS, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTURNER FALLS, MA 01376

Party NameCONAGRA FOODS RDM, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOMAHA, NE 68102

Party NameConAgra Brands, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOmaha, NE 68102

Party NameLIGHTLIFE FOODS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTurners Falls, MA 013761611

Party NameLIGHTLIFE FOODS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTurners Falls, MA 013761611

Party NameLIGHTLIFE FOODS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTurners Falls, MA 013761611

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, August 7, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 7, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 7, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 7, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 7, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, June 12, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Thursday, April 30, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, April 30, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, March 27, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, March 27, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 27, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, January 31, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, February 15, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 19, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 19, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 10, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 10, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 11, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 4, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 2, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 2, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 12, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, May 12, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, February 17, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, February 1, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 6, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 6, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 15, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 16, 1999EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 18, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 16, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 11, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 9, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, February 8, 1999USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Friday, January 29, 1999AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, December 10, 1998USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, December 30, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER