SMARTER THAN BUTTER! Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, November 30, 1995, a trademark application was filed for SMARTER THAN BUTTER! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMARTER THAN BUTTER! trademark a serial number of 75026237. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 28, 2019. This trademark is owned by GFA Brands, Inc.. The SMARTER THAN BUTTER! trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

[ margarine, ] butter substitute [ , vegetable oil spread, canola oil spread and soybean oil spread ]

General Information

Serial Number75026237
Word MarkSMARTER THAN BUTTER!
Filing DateThursday, November 30, 1995
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 28, 2019
Registration Number2175327
Registration DateTuesday, July 21, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 3, 1996

Trademark Statements

Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BUTTER"
Goods and Services[ margarine, ] butter substitute [ , vegetable oil spread, canola oil spread and soybean oil spread ]
Pseudo MarkSMARTER THAN BUTTER

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 28, 2019
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 31, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 31, 1994

Trademark Owner History

Party NameBOULDER BRANDS USA, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOULDER, CO 80302
Party NameGFA BRANDS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressParamus, NJ 07652
Party NameGFA BRANDS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Party NameGFA Brands, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCresskill, NJ 076260397
Party NameGFA Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCresskill, NJ 076260397
Party NameGFA Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCresskill, NJ 076260397

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 28, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)
Monday, June 10, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 10, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, July 21, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 8, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 3, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 28, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 21, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 21, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 15, 2013APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, November 15, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 12, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, March 15, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 18, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 11, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 2, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 17, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 8, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 7, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 8, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 23, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, February 23, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 16, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, December 16, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 21, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 21, 1998ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 20, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 18, 1998STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, February 24, 1998USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, September 15, 1997EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, August 25, 1997EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, February 25, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 3, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 1, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, September 4, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 7, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 22, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Related Keywords

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