THE GROCER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, a trademark application was filed for THE GROCER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GROCER trademark a serial number of 86940649. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, September 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by William Reed Business Media Ltd. The THE GROCER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Publishing of printed and electronic publications, namely, publications relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; publishing services, namely, electronic publishing services of printed and electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; providing on-line publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; providing online electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; rental of [ electronic magazines, ] articles relating to the food and drinks industry, gro...

Downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; downloadable electronic publications provided online from databases and/or the internet, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry [ ; web application software and mobile application software for providing comparative analysis in relation to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry ]

Printed publications, namely, magazines, newsletters, articles and printed advertising and promotional material relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry, namely, advertorials, sponsored magazine supplements and sponsored sector specific guides or reports

Business information services; market analysis and assessment; cost price analysis; price comparison services; providing on-line price comparisons of groceries and fast moving consumer goods; providing on-line price comparisons of supermarkets and other retail outlets; business appraisal services; preparing business reports; advertising services; on-line advertising on a computer or telecommunications network; compilation of advertisements for use on web pages, on databases and/or the Internet; news and information services relating to sales and marketing in the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; preparation of business reports relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; the provision of business information relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry
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General Information


Serial Number86940649
Word MarkTHE GROCER
Filing DateTuesday, March 15, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, September 17, 2024
Registration Number5489169
Registration DateTuesday, June 12, 2018
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 27, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPublishing of printed and electronic publications, namely, publications relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; publishing services, namely, electronic publishing services of printed and electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; providing on-line publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; providing online electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; rental of [ electronic magazines, ] articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and fast moving consumer goods industry that may be downloaded; publication of texts in the form of electronic media; the publication of non-downloadable publications, reports and brochures in the field of the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; downloadable electronic publications provided online from databases and/or the internet, namely, magazines, articles relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry [ ; web application software and mobile application software for providing comparative analysis in relation to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, magazines, newsletters, articles and printed advertising and promotional material relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry, namely, advertorials, sponsored magazine supplements and sponsored sector specific guides or reports
Goods and ServicesBusiness information services; market analysis and assessment; cost price analysis; price comparison services; providing on-line price comparisons of groceries and fast moving consumer goods; providing on-line price comparisons of supermarkets and other retail outlets; business appraisal services; preparing business reports; advertising services; on-line advertising on a computer or telecommunications network; compilation of advertisements for use on web pages, on databases and/or the Internet; news and information services relating to sales and marketing in the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; preparation of business reports relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry; the provision of business information relating to the food and drinks industry, grocery sector and the fast moving consumer goods industry

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWILLIAM REED LTD
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type24 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressWEST SUSSEX RH119RT
GB

Party NameWilliam Reed Business Media Ltd
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCrawley, West Sussex RH119RT
GB

Party NameWilliam Reed Business Media Ltd
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCrawley, West Sussex RH119RT
GB

Party NameWilliam Reed Business Media Ltd
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCrawley, West Sussex RH119RT
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 22, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 18, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, March 18, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 26, 2016PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Saturday, June 25, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 27, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 27, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 20, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 12, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 12, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 12, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 9, 2017FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, February 9, 2017NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, February 9, 2017FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, August 3, 2017TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 3, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 4, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 13, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 5, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 12, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, February 13, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, February 16, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 7, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 27, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 27, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 22, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 12, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 12, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 17, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED