THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, April 29, 1999, a trademark application was filed for THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR trademark a serial number of 75694483. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Friday, March 5, 2004. This trademark is owned by Swiss Dairy Corporation. The THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
Milk, buttermilk, whipping cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, half and half, butter, and egg nog
orange juice, fruit drinks, fruit juices and bottled drinking water
distributorships featuring dairy products, coffee, non-dairy desserts and non-alcoholic beverages
General Information
| Serial Number | 75694483 |
| Word Mark | THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR |
| Filing Date | Thursday, April 29, 1999 |
| Status | 602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE |
| Status Date | Friday, March 5, 2004 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 23, 1999 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Milk, buttermilk, whipping cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, half and half, butter, and egg nog |
| Goods and Services | orange juice, fruit drinks, fruit juices and bottled drinking water |
| Goods and Services | distributorships featuring dairy products, coffee, non-dairy desserts and non-alcoholic beverages |
Classification Information
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, June 29, 1999 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 1, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 1, 2001 |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, June 29, 1999 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, April 1, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, April 1, 2001 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, June 29, 1999 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | SUIZA DAIRY GROUP, L.P. |
| Party Type | 21 - New Owner After Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Party Name | Swiss Dairy Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Riverside, CA 92503 |
| Party Name | Swiss Dairy Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Riverside, CA 92503 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, March 5, 2004 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE |
| Monday, July 14, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 8, 2003 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2003 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2003 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2003 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 2, 2002 | EXTENSION 5 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2002 | EXTENSION 5 FILED |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2002 | TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2002 | EXTENSION 4 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2002 | EXTENSION 4 FILED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2002 | TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 8, 2001 | EXTENSION 3 GRANTED |
| Thursday, October 25, 2001 | EXTENSION 3 FILED |
| Tuesday, June 19, 2001 | EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2001 | EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2001 | EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Monday, November 13, 2000 | EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2000 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, December 23, 1999 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 23, 1999 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, October 22, 1999 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Sunday, August 15, 1999 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 11, 1999 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, August 5, 1999 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, July 29, 1999 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 28, 1999 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, July 28, 1999 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
