THE CHEFS PREFERENCE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 13, 1996, a trademark application was filed for THE CHEFS PREFERENCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CHEFS PREFERENCE trademark a serial number of 75071709. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, November 20, 2004. This trademark is owned by Southern Foods, Inc.. The THE CHEFS PREFERENCE trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

frozen meats, fish, and poultry
the chefs preference

General Information


Serial Number75071709
Word MarkTHE CHEFS PREFERENCE
Filing DateWednesday, March 13, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, November 20, 2004
Registration Number2137794
Registration DateTuesday, February 17, 1998
Mark Drawing3T17 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 28, 1997

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfrozen meats, fish, and poultry
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lining shown in the drawing is a feature of the mark and not intended to indicate color. The stippling shown in the drawing is a feature of the mark and not intended to indicate color.

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, November 20, 2004
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 30, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSouthern Foods, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreensboro, NC 27410

Party NameSouthern Foods, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreensboro, NC 27410

Party NameSouthern Foods, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreensboro, NC 27410

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 20, 2004CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, December 18, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 30, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 17, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 12, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, December 11, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 5, 1997STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 21, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, April 22, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 28, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, December 27, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, September 25, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 24, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER