SUNOPTA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, a trademark application was filed for SUNOPTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SUNOPTA trademark a serial number of 85777694. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, October 5, 2023. This trademark is owned by SunOpta, Inc.. The SUNOPTA trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

[ corn-based snack foods; processed corn; organic natural sweeteners; agave syrup; organic coffee; organic cocoa; teas; milled corn, flaking corn grits, corn meals, corn flours and corn polenta, all for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; corn and rice maltodextrins for use as thickeners in the manufacture of food and beverage products; Organic natural sweeteners; specialty starches, namely, corn starches and non-granular starches for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products to improve texture and reduce fat and calories; powdered seasonings ]

frozen fruit; [ frozen vegetables; ] fruit purees; [ vegetable purees; ] non-dairy beverages, namely, soybean milk in liquid [ and powder ] form, almond milk, rice milk [ organic broths, namely, vegetable, beef, chicken; processed edamame; soy-based snack foods; processed sunflower seed-based snack foods; ] fruit leathers; fruit-based organic food bars; dried fruits; [ dried soybeans; vegetable oils; processed nuts and nut butters; processed seeds, namely, sunflower kernels for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; ] processed soybeans, namely, toasted, extruded, milled soybeans, okara, namely, soy milk, soy milk powder for use for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; fruit purees, [ fruit concentrates, fruit juices, ] fruit-based toppings, all for use in the manufacture of other food products; custom-processed fruit for use in the manufacture of foods

fibers, namely, soy, for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products

[ fruit juices; vegetable juices; drinking waters; sparkling waters; flavored drinking waters; drinking water containing vitamins or electrolytes; fruit purees, fruit concentrates, fruit juices, fruit-based toppings, all for use in the manufacture of other beverage products; custom-processed fruit for use in the manufacture of beverages ]

animal feed [ ; pet food; raw seeds, namely, in-shell sunflower seeds for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; unprocessed sunflower seeds ]
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General Information


Serial Number85777694
Word MarkSUNOPTA
Filing DateTuesday, November 13, 2012
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, October 5, 2023
Registration Number5054849
Registration DateTuesday, October 4, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 24, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ corn-based snack foods; processed corn; organic natural sweeteners; agave syrup; organic coffee; organic cocoa; teas; milled corn, flaking corn grits, corn meals, corn flours and corn polenta, all for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; corn and rice maltodextrins for use as thickeners in the manufacture of food and beverage products; Organic natural sweeteners; specialty starches, namely, corn starches and non-granular starches for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products to improve texture and reduce fat and calories; powdered seasonings ]
Goods and Servicesfrozen fruit; [ frozen vegetables; ] fruit purees; [ vegetable purees; ] non-dairy beverages, namely, soybean milk in liquid [ and powder ] form, almond milk, rice milk [ organic broths, namely, vegetable, beef, chicken; processed edamame; soy-based snack foods; processed sunflower seed-based snack foods; ] fruit leathers; fruit-based organic food bars; dried fruits; [ dried soybeans; vegetable oils; processed nuts and nut butters; processed seeds, namely, sunflower kernels for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; ] processed soybeans, namely, toasted, extruded, milled soybeans, okara, namely, soy milk, soy milk powder for use for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; fruit purees, [ fruit concentrates, fruit juices, ] fruit-based toppings, all for use in the manufacture of other food products; custom-processed fruit for use in the manufacture of foods
Pseudo MarkSUN OPTA
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesfibers, namely, soy, for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products
Goods and Services[ fruit juices; vegetable juices; drinking waters; sparkling waters; flavored drinking waters; drinking water containing vitamins or electrolytes; fruit purees, fruit concentrates, fruit juices, fruit-based toppings, all for use in the manufacture of other beverage products; custom-processed fruit for use in the manufacture of beverages ]
Goods and Servicesanimal feed [ ; pet food; raw seeds, namely, in-shell sunflower seeds for use in the manufacture of other food and beverage products; unprocessed sunflower seeds ]

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 Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 13, 2013
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 31, 2010

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 19, 2012
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, October 5, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

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, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 13, 2013
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 2012

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, October 5, 2023
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSunOpta, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameSunOpta, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBrampton, Ontario L7A0H2
CA

Party NameSunOpta, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBrampton, Ontario L7A0H2
CA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, December 20, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, October 5, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 5, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 5, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 4, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, May 3, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, May 3, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 3, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 4, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 24, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, October 4, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 20, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 20, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 1, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 23, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, August 18, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, August 18, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 21, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 2, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 1, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, February 12, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, February 24, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 12, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 4, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, August 20, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 19, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, August 14, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, August 14, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 21, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 20, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, January 16, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, January 16, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, September 19, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, September 19, 2014CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Thursday, September 18, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, September 18, 2014DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 13, 2014DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, September 4, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2014TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 13, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 13, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 18, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 24, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 24, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 4, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 19, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 19, 2013PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, November 19, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 30, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 29, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, September 13, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 12, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 12, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 9, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 20, 2012NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Monday, November 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, November 16, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED