SOFNER-GARD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 27, 1990, a trademark application was filed for SOFNER-GARD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SOFNER-GARD trademark a serial number of 74073275. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 29, 2016. This trademark is owned by CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY. The SOFNER-GARD trademark is filed in the Chemical Products and Environmental Control Instrument Products categories with the following description:

chemical composition for treating water; namely, water softening composition

water treatment apparatus; namely, water softening units

General Information


Serial Number74073275
Word MarkSOFNER-GARD
Filing DateWednesday, June 27, 1990
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 29, 2016
Registration Number1685877
Registration DateTuesday, May 12, 1992
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 30, 1991

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceschemical composition for treating water; namely, water softening composition
Goods and Serviceswater treatment apparatus; namely, water softening units
Pseudo MarkSoftner Guard

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes006
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 29, 2016
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes031
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 29, 2016
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRosemont, IL 60018

Party NameCULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthbrook, IL 60062

Party NameCULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthbrook, IL 60062

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 11, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 29, 2016CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, June 27, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 10, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 2, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, July 27, 2007APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, July 27, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 13, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 15, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 21, 2004ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 21, 2004TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, July 21, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, July 21, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 9, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, May 9, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 1997REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 1, 1997REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 12, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 30, 1991PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 28, 1991NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 12, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 26, 1990NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, November 1, 1990ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER