SMART WAY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, a trademark application was filed for SMART WAY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMART WAY trademark a serial number of 97326480. The federal status of this trademark filing is STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER as of Thursday, February 8, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Kroger Co. of Michigan. The SMART WAY trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

Coffee; tea; cocoa; salt; pepper spice; frozen pizza; sugar; spices; vinegar; bread; buns; cookies; crackers; hot sauce; mustard; flavored gelatins; salad dressings; mayonnaise

Non-dairy creamer; pickles; canned vegetables; jellies

Fruit-flavored drinks not containing juice; fruit punch

Bird seed
smart way

General Information


Serial Number97326480
Word MarkSMART WAY
Filing DateWednesday, March 23, 2022
Status748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER
Status DateThursday, February 8, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 14, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCoffee; tea; cocoa; salt; pepper spice; frozen pizza; sugar; spices; vinegar; bread; buns; cookies; crackers; hot sauce; mustard; flavored gelatins; salad dressings; mayonnaise
Goods and ServicesNon-dairy creamer; pickles; canned vegetables; jellies
Goods and ServicesFruit-flavored drinks not containing juice; fruit punch
Goods and ServicesBird seed

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, March 29, 2022
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 3, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 3, 2022

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 DateTuesday, March 29, 2022
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 24, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 24, 2022

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 29, 2022
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 9, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 9, 2023

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 29, 2022
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 26, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 26, 2022

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Kroger Co. of Michigan
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNovi, MI 48375

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 8, 2024STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 17, 2024USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 17, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 8, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Sunday, June 25, 2023EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Friday, March 10, 2023EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 14, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 14, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 25, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 11, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 5, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 29, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, March 26, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED