THE SMART ALTERNATIVE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 10, 2007, a trademark application was filed for THE SMART ALTERNATIVE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE SMART ALTERNATIVE trademark a serial number of 76684744. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, May 31, 2019. This trademark is owned by Energy Club, Inc.. The THE SMART ALTERNATIVE trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Natural Agricultural Products categories with the following description:

CANDIES; HARD AND SOFT CANDIES, NAMELY, CANDIES THAT ARE GUMMY AND SHAPED IN THE FORM OF FRUITS, FRUIT SLICES, BEARS, WORMS, APPLE RINGS, PEACH RINGS, JEWELRY, SHARKS, BEARS AND BEER BARRELS; HARD AND SOFT CANDIES, NAMELY, FRUIT SHAPED RUNTS, JUMBO CINNAMON BEARS, CHEWY SHAPED FISH AND SWEET CHERRY SOURS; RED LICORICE, BLACK LICORICE; CANDY WITH CARAMEL CREAM; CANDIES, NAMELY, HONEY CANDY, SWEET FRUIT SOURS, SWEET TROPICAL SOURS, CANDY GINGER CUTS; SOUR AND SWEET CANDIES; LOLLIPOPS, BUBBLE GUM; CARAMEL TOASTED CORN KERNELS; PEPPERMINTS AND WATER TOFFEE

SNACK MIX CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF PROCESSED FRUITS, PROCESSED NUTS AND/OR RAISINS, NAMELY, SWEET AND SALTY HONEY CASHEWS, TOFFEE PEANUTS, SMOKED ALMONDS, ROASTED SALTED CASHEWS AND PEANUTS, HOT AND SPICY PEANUTS, ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS, SWEET AND SALTY HONEY PEANUTS, CRUNCHY PEANUT SNACKS, ROASTED SALTED MIXED FRUITS, FRUIT AND NUT MIX; SNACK PEPPERED BEEF JERKY, RED HOT BEEF JERKY, SMOKED PEPPERED BEEF JERKY, CHILE LIMON BEEF JERKY; POTATO CHIPS, PORK RINDS AND PORK PUFFS

[ TOYS SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CANDY, NAMELY, TOY PUZZLES, TOY AIRPLANES, TOY VEHICLES, TOY MAGIC TRICK SETS, TOY SOLDIERS; TOY ANIMALS, NAMELY, TOY MONSTERS, DINOSAURS AND OTHER ANIMALS; TOY JEWELRY, TOY DOLLS, TOY CAP GUNS, TOY SETS OF CARPENTERS' TOOLS, TOY RACE CARS, TOY WATER GUNS, TOY MOTORCYCLES, TOY ROBOTS, TOY ROBOTS AND CIRCUS POP UP TOYS ]

UNPROCESSED PUMPKIN SEEDS; FLOWER SEEDS, NAMELY, SUNFLOWER SEEDS; RAW UNSALTED CASHEWS, RAW ALMONDS, RAW PEANUTS, RAW PISTACHIOS AND RAW NUTS; AND SNACK FOOD MIX OF RAW FRUITS, NUTS AND RAISINS
the smart alternative

General Information


Serial Number76684744
Word MarkTHE SMART ALTERNATIVE
Filing DateMonday, December 10, 2007
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, May 31, 2019
Registration Number3523006
Registration DateTuesday, October 28, 2008
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 12, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCANDIES; HARD AND SOFT CANDIES, NAMELY, CANDIES THAT ARE GUMMY AND SHAPED IN THE FORM OF FRUITS, FRUIT SLICES, BEARS, WORMS, APPLE RINGS, PEACH RINGS, JEWELRY, SHARKS, BEARS AND BEER BARRELS; HARD AND SOFT CANDIES, NAMELY, FRUIT SHAPED RUNTS, JUMBO CINNAMON BEARS, CHEWY SHAPED FISH AND SWEET CHERRY SOURS; RED LICORICE, BLACK LICORICE; CANDY WITH CARAMEL CREAM; CANDIES, NAMELY, HONEY CANDY, SWEET FRUIT SOURS, SWEET TROPICAL SOURS, CANDY GINGER CUTS; SOUR AND SWEET CANDIES; LOLLIPOPS, BUBBLE GUM; CARAMEL TOASTED CORN KERNELS; PEPPERMINTS AND WATER TOFFEE
Goods and ServicesSNACK MIX CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF PROCESSED FRUITS, PROCESSED NUTS AND/OR RAISINS, NAMELY, SWEET AND SALTY HONEY CASHEWS, TOFFEE PEANUTS, SMOKED ALMONDS, ROASTED SALTED CASHEWS AND PEANUTS, HOT AND SPICY PEANUTS, ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS, SWEET AND SALTY HONEY PEANUTS, CRUNCHY PEANUT SNACKS, ROASTED SALTED MIXED FRUITS, FRUIT AND NUT MIX; SNACK PEPPERED BEEF JERKY, RED HOT BEEF JERKY, SMOKED PEPPERED BEEF JERKY, CHILE LIMON BEEF JERKY; POTATO CHIPS, PORK RINDS AND PORK PUFFS
Goods and Services[ TOYS SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CANDY, NAMELY, TOY PUZZLES, TOY AIRPLANES, TOY VEHICLES, TOY MAGIC TRICK SETS, TOY SOLDIERS; TOY ANIMALS, NAMELY, TOY MONSTERS, DINOSAURS AND OTHER ANIMALS; TOY JEWELRY, TOY DOLLS, TOY CAP GUNS, TOY SETS OF CARPENTERS' TOOLS, TOY RACE CARS, TOY WATER GUNS, TOY MOTORCYCLES, TOY ROBOTS, TOY ROBOTS AND CIRCUS POP UP TOYS ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesUNPROCESSED PUMPKIN SEEDS; FLOWER SEEDS, NAMELY, SUNFLOWER SEEDS; RAW UNSALTED CASHEWS, RAW ALMONDS, RAW PEANUTS, RAW PISTACHIOS AND RAW NUTS; AND SNACK FOOD MIX OF RAW FRUITS, NUTS AND RAISINS

Classification Information


International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2019
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 1, 2007

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 DateFriday, May 31, 2019
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 1, 2007

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2019
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 1, 2007

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 31, 2019
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 1, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCENTURY SNACKS, LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCOMMERCE, CA 90040

Party NameNEW CENTURY SNACKS, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCITY OF COMMERCE, CA 90040

Party NameTRIFECTA FOODS, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPACOIMA, CA 91331

Party NameENERGY CLUB, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPACOIMA, CA 91331

Party NameEnergy Club, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPacoima, CA 91331

Party NameEnergy Club, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPacoima, CA 91331

Party NameEnergy Club, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPacoima, CA 91331

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, August 3, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 31, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, July 18, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 18, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, October 28, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 15, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 15, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 3, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 3, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Monday, November 3, 2014REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD
Monday, November 3, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 3, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 3, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 23, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 23, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 12, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 13, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, December 21, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, October 28, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 12, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 23, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 8, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, July 7, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 30, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, June 30, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 25, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 25, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 19, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 19, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 19, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 18, 2007APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, December 14, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM