THE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 3, 2016, a trademark application was filed for THE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN trademark a serial number of 86928244. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, March 4, 2023. This trademark is owned by HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.. The THE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products, Advertising and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

popcorn; kettle corn

retail store and on-line retail store services featuring food
the kettle co. gourmet popcorn

General Information


Serial Number86928244
Word MarkTHE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN
Filing DateThursday, March 3, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, March 4, 2023
Registration Number5261971
Registration DateTuesday, August 8, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 2, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicespopcorn; kettle corn
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "THE KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN" in a stacked orientation wherein the word "THE" appears in a smaller font and left justified above the wording "KETTLE CO." and the wording "GOURMET POPCORN" in a still smaller font appears centered below the wording "KETTLE CO."; triangular shapes pointing away from each end of the wording "GOURMET POPCORN"; five generally popcorn-shaped design appearing above the wording "KETTLE CO." along with several teardrop designs suggesting an explosion and motion.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesretail store and on-line retail store services featuring food
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"KETTLE CO. GOURMET POPCORN"

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, March 10, 2016
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 3, 2016

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 10, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 3, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOWLING GREEN, KY 421029009

Party NameHOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOWLING GREEN, KY 421029009

Party NameHOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOWLING GREEN, KY 421029009

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, March 4, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, March 4, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, March 4, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 16, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 8, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 8, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 6, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 5, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, July 3, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 18, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, April 18, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, May 11, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 18, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, March 24, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, March 24, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, March 24, 2017TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 27, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 2, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 2, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 13, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 20, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 15, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 11, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, March 10, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, March 7, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED