SOFT STEP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 1, 1993, a trademark application was filed for SOFT STEP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SOFT STEP trademark a serial number of 74442903. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 3, 2020. This trademark is owned by Minnesota Forest Products, Inc.. The SOFT STEP trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products category with the following description:

wood chips for use as a ground covering on outdoor playgrounds

General Information


Serial Number74442903
Word MarkSOFT STEP
Filing DateFriday, October 1, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Registration Number1865913
Registration DateTuesday, December 6, 1994
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 13, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceswood chips for use as a ground covering on outdoor playgrounds

Classification Information


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
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 31, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWOODLINE SAWMILLS, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressROSEAU, MN 56751

Party NameMinnesota Forest Products, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOnamia, MN 56359

Party NameMinnesota Forest Products, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOnamia, MN 56359

Party NameMinnesota Forest Products, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOnamia, MN 56359

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 3, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, November 27, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 18, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, January 7, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 7, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 23, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, November 23, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 19, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 11, 2001RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8
Monday, July 30, 2001POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Wednesday, June 6, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, December 6, 1994REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 13, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 12, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 17, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 28, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 22, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 14, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER