SPLENDA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 26, 1988, a trademark application was filed for SPLENDA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPLENDA trademark a serial number of 73753952. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, October 9, 2018. This trademark is owned by JOHNSON & JOHNSON. The SPLENDA trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

CHEMICAL COMPOUND, NAMELY, A NON-NUTRITIONAL, LOW-CALORIE SWEETENING INGREDIENT USED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES

DIETARY AID, NAMELY, A LOW-CALORIE SWEETENING INGREDIENT USED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES

FOOD PRODUCT, NAMELY, A LOW-CALORIE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE
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General Information


Serial Number73753952
Word MarkSPLENDA
Filing DateMonday, September 26, 1988
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, October 9, 2018
Registration Number1544079
Registration DateTuesday, June 20, 1989
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 1989

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIN THE STATEMENT, COLUMN 2, LINE 9, "9-29-1988" SHOULD BE DELETED AND "8-29-1988" SHOULD BE INSERTED.
Goods and ServicesCHEMICAL COMPOUND, NAMELY, A NON-NUTRITIONAL, LOW-CALORIE SWEETENING INGREDIENT USED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES
Goods and ServicesDIETARY AID, NAMELY, A LOW-CALORIE SWEETENING INGREDIENT USED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES
Goods and ServicesFOOD PRODUCT, NAMELY, A LOW-CALORIE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE
Pseudo MarkSPLENDOR

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, October 8, 1988
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 29, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 29, 1988

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, October 8, 1988
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 29, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 29, 1988

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 DateSaturday, October 8, 1988
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 29, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 29, 1988

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHEARTLAND CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCarmel, IN 46032

Party NameMCNEIL NUTRITIONALS, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Party NameJOHNSON & JOHNSON
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew Brunswick, NJ 08933

Party NameJOHNSON & JOHNSON
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 089337001

Party NameJOHNSON & JOHNSON
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 089337001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 29, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 9, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, October 11, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, October 9, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 9, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 1, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 13, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, September 13, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 20, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 14, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, June 14, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 7, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, December 7, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, November 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, November 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, November 17, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 17, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 4, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 22, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, June 22, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 17, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, June 15, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 22, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 12, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, December 8, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, April 14, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 21, 1989CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, July 31, 1989SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, June 20, 1989REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 28, 1989PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 24, 1989NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 4, 1989APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 15, 1988EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, December 5, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER