THE GFB Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 22, 2015, a trademark application was filed for THE GFB with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GFB trademark a serial number of 86639678. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Friday, March 31, 2023. This trademark is owned by West Thomas Partners, LLC. The THE GFB trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

gluten-free food products, namely, [ gluten-free pasta, bread, cereal, and ] oatmeal; [ gluten-free desserts, namely, gluten-free bakery desserts, ice cream, cakes, cookies; ] gluten-free snack foods, namely, gluten-free [ crackers, ]granola, gluten-free candy [ ; trail mix consisting primarily of granola; and snack mix consisting primarily of granola ]

[ On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information on health, nutrition, wellness, healthy living and lifestyles, gluten-free recipes and cooking tips, a gluten-free diet, and related information ]

[ gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement meal replacement energy bars and protein meal replacement bars to accommodate special medical and health needs and conditions; ] gluten-free nutritional supplemental energy products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement energy bars [, protein supplement powder, and protein supplement bars; gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement meal replacement energy morsels and protein meal replacement morsels to accommodate special medical and health needs and conditions ] ; gluten-free nutritional supplemental energy products and snacks, namely, nutritional supplement energy morsels [, protein supplement powder, and protein supplement morsels ]

Online retail store services featuring gluten-free food products, snacks, and desserts, [ gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, ] and gluten-free nutritional and protein supplement products and snacks

[ Providing a website featuring health and nutrition information about gluten-free food and snack products, health, nutrition, wellness, healthy living and lifestyles, gluten-free recipes and cooking tips for health and nutrition, and a gluten-free diet for health and nutrition ]
the gfb

General Information


Serial Number86639678
Word MarkTHE GFB
Filing DateFriday, May 22, 2015
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Registration Number5020213
Registration DateTuesday, August 16, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 31, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesgluten-free food products, namely, [ gluten-free pasta, bread, cereal, and ] oatmeal; [ gluten-free desserts, namely, gluten-free bakery desserts, ice cream, cakes, cookies; ] gluten-free snack foods, namely, gluten-free [ crackers, ]granola, gluten-free candy [ ; trail mix consisting primarily of granola; and snack mix consisting primarily of granola ]
Goods and Services[ On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information on health, nutrition, wellness, healthy living and lifestyles, gluten-free recipes and cooking tips, a gluten-free diet, and related information ]
Goods and Services[ gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement meal replacement energy bars and protein meal replacement bars to accommodate special medical and health needs and conditions; ] gluten-free nutritional supplemental energy products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement energy bars [, protein supplement powder, and protein supplement bars; gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, namely, gluten-free nutritional supplement meal replacement energy morsels and protein meal replacement morsels to accommodate special medical and health needs and conditions ] ; gluten-free nutritional supplemental energy products and snacks, namely, nutritional supplement energy morsels [, protein supplement powder, and protein supplement morsels ]
Pseudo MarkTHE GLUTEN FREE BAR
Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring gluten-free food products, snacks, and desserts, [ gluten-free meal replacement products and snacks, ] and gluten-free nutritional and protein supplement products and snacks
Goods and Services[ Providing a website featuring health and nutrition information about gluten-free food and snack products, health, nutrition, wellness, healthy living and lifestyles, gluten-free recipes and cooking tips for health and nutrition, and a gluten-free diet for health and nutrition ]

Classification Information


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 Codes005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 29, 2016
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

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, May 30, 2015
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 30, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWest Thomas Partners, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGrand Rapids, MI 49512

Party NameWest Thomas Partners, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGrand Rapids, MI 49504

Party NameWest Thomas Partners, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGrand Rapids, MI 49504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 31, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, March 31, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, March 31, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 16, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, August 16, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 25, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 31, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 11, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, April 23, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 19, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 12, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 12, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 12, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 12, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 29, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 29, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 21, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 8, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 3, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 2, 2015NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Saturday, May 30, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED