SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, November 15, 2012, a trademark application was filed for SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 85780528. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, November 29, 2019. This trademark is owned by National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.. The SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Arranging and conducting educational conferences, namely, seminars, lectures and exhibits for the specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories industries; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines in the field of specialty food for the food industry

Magazine containing information of interest to the gourmet food industry

Arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions for the specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories industries; business information services, namely, compilation and provision of information concerning trade show exhibitors and their products and services for attendees of trade shows in the food industry; association services, namely, promoting the interests of the members of the specialty food industry

Conducting product research for companies in the specialty food industry
specialty food association

General Information


Serial Number85780528
Word MarkSPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION
Filing DateThursday, November 15, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, November 29, 2019
Registration Number4534363
Registration DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesArranging and conducting educational conferences, namely, seminars, lectures and exhibits for the specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories industries; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "SPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION" in stylized form in a partial oval device.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines in the field of specialty food for the food industry
Goods and ServicesMagazine containing information of interest to the gourmet food industry
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "SPECIALTY FOOD"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesArranging and conducting trade show exhibitions for the specialty foods, confections, wines and cooking accessories industries; business information services, namely, compilation and provision of information concerning trade show exhibitors and their products and services for attendees of trade shows in the food industry; association services, namely, promoting the interests of the members of the specialty food industry
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"ASSOCIATION"
Goods and ServicesConducting product research for companies in the specialty food industry

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 23, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2013

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 23, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2013

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 23, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2013

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 23, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2013

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 23, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 101120015

Party NameSPECIALTY FOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10016

Party NameNational Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 101120015

Party NameNational Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 101120015

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 20, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 24, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, July 24, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, July 24, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, July 24, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 24, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, July 24, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, November 29, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, November 29, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 29, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 24, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 20, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, April 12, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, April 11, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, April 10, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 31, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 3, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, March 28, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, March 3, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 26, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 3, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 9, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, June 3, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 31, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 15, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 22, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 22, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 22, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, April 18, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 18, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 18, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, March 11, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 11, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 11, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, March 11, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, November 24, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, November 23, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, November 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED