THE VITAL INGREDIENT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 31, 2002, a trademark application was filed for THE VITAL INGREDIENT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE VITAL INGREDIENT trademark a serial number of 78149135. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 25, 2013. This trademark is owned by IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC. The THE VITAL INGREDIENT trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Paint Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Chemicals to assist in the purification of chemical feedstock and batches of industrial liquids, vapors and gases; chemical absorbents, namely, granular absorbent oil-based composition for absorbing chemicals; catalysts, namely, catalysts for use in ammonia and methanol plants, synthesis gas catalysts for use in ammonia manufacture and plant operation, chemical catalysts for use in hydrogenation and purification applications for use in chemical plant operations, chemical catalysts for use in the production of oxo-alcohols and fatty alcohols, chemical catalysts for use in synthesis gas and olefin purification, chemical catalysts for use in the purification of liquids, gases, industrial oils and petrochemicals, polymerization catalysts, catalysts for use in the operation of oleochemical plants, chemical catalysts for use in methanol synthesis, chemical catalysts for use in destroying hazardous waste material, chemical catalysts for use in removing odors from industrial effluent, chemical...

Paints, namely, interior paints, exterior paints, watercolor paints, fabric paints, paints for arts and crafts, bactericidal paints; varnishes, lacquers; hardeners, driers, thinners, coloring matters in the nature of pigments, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; paint priming preparations; wood stains; natural mastic resins for use in the manufacture of adhesives; glazier's putty; printers' inks; printers ink in the nature of pastes

Detergents for non-industrial use, namely, detergent soaps, dish detergent, germicidal detergents; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, namely, laundry bleach, laundry detergent, blueing, sizing, starch, presoak; all-purpose cleaning preparations; hand cleaning preparations; brush cleaning preparations; sugar soap for personal use; sugar soap for household use; cleaning preparations in the nature of mould removing preparations; paint and varnish removing preparations; preparations for cleaning paving slabs, concrete, block paving and natural stone; sealant removing preparations; polishing preparations; essential oils for the use in cosmetics, toiletries, body and skin care preparations, air freshening preparations, deodorants and antiperspirant preparations; medicated soaps; perfumed soaps, depilatories and depilatory preparations, dentifrices, dyes for cosmetic purposes, namely, hair dye, make-up removing preparations, cleansing preparations for personal use, n...

Adhesives for medical use; drug delivery agents consisting of compounds that facilitate delivery of a wide range of pharmaceuticals; protective capsules sold empty for medical purposes; all purpose deodorants, antiseptics, therapeutic preparations for the bath and shower, namely, medicated lotions, preparations for the treatment and prevention of acne and eczema, pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of scars and scar tissue and for the treatment of the appearance of scars and scar tissues; dietary supplements; food and beverages for babies, diabetics, and infants; food for medically restricted diets for use by invalids and athletes; dietary food supplements; dietary drink mix for use as a meal replacement; nutritional supplements in the nature of proteins for human cell nutrition; products for pharma-nutrition, namely, nutritional supplements; nutritional protein supplements; vitamin and mineral supplements

Cardboard; printed matter, namely, magazines, books and newsletters in the field of decoration and furnishing of buildings; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; mounted photographs, stationery; paper sensitized to receive ink for use with video printers; artists' materials, namely, brushes, pastels, pencils, pens, canvas panels, painting sets; stickers, stencils and transfers, namely, iron-on and plastic transfers for use in home decorating; paint brushes and paint applicators; paint rollers; sponges for use in applying paint; painting palettes

Flour; preparations made from cereals, namely, dry food starch for use in forming an aqueous slurry for coating food prior to it being breaded and fried, processed dry starch refined from waxy maize for use in the preparation of food products such as pies, puddings and salad dressings, dry modified food starch containing at least 50% amylose for use in food, modified food starch for use as jelly gums, dry food starch for use as a binder or thickening agent in food, food starch used in encapsulation of flavors, fragrances and food ingredients or vitamins; bread; pastry; candy; flavorings for foods and beverages other than essential oils; aromatic preparations and substances for use as additives in food and beverages; essences for use as flavorings and additives in food, beverages and flavorings; yeast; non-nutritional additives for use as flavorings and/or preservatives in food and beverages; starch for food

Retail and wholesale store services in the field of decorating goods and do-it-yourself home and building repair and construction goods; market research services; marketing studies; business research; compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; obtaining, analyzing and reporting consumer opinion information; business management and consultancy; advisory services in the field of where to buy paint

Wastewater treatment services, namely, effluent purification; treatment of materials, namely, sampling and replication of smells, flavors and odors of organic and inorganic materials; treatment of materials in the nature of paint, varnish and woodstain mixing services, namely, coloring and tinting services for coloring paint, varnishes and woodstains; advisory services in the field of coloring and tinting services for coloring paint, varnishes and woodstains

Scientific and industrial research; advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information for the chemical industry; advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information for, in particular, chemical products, lubricants, industrial oils, industrial greases and industrial waxes; research, analysis and development services in the field of fragrance, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, malodor, flavor, food and beverage technology; professional consultancy provided in the field of fragrance, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, malodor, flavor, food and beverage technology; consultancy and advisory services relating to the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of perfumes, fragrances and perfumed products; chemical analysis and research services; technical research, namely, product research and development for others; research into the exploitation of natural biological resources; advising on the choice of decor, the design of decor, and the choice of colors for paints ...

General Information


Serial Number78149135
Word MarkTHE VITAL INGREDIENT
Filing DateWednesday, July 31, 2002
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Registration Number3105804
Registration DateTuesday, June 20, 2006
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 2006

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"INGREDIENT"
Goods and ServicesChemicals to assist in the purification of chemical feedstock and batches of industrial liquids, vapors and gases; chemical absorbents, namely, granular absorbent oil-based composition for absorbing chemicals; catalysts, namely, catalysts for use in ammonia and methanol plants, synthesis gas catalysts for use in ammonia manufacture and plant operation, chemical catalysts for use in hydrogenation and purification applications for use in chemical plant operations, chemical catalysts for use in the production of oxo-alcohols and fatty alcohols, chemical catalysts for use in synthesis gas and olefin purification, chemical catalysts for use in the purification of liquids, gases, industrial oils and petrochemicals, polymerization catalysts, catalysts for use in the operation of oleochemical plants, chemical catalysts for use in methanol synthesis, chemical catalysts for use in destroying hazardous waste material, chemical catalysts for use in removing odors from industrial effluent, chemical catalysts for use in the manufacture of esters, chemical catalysts for use as adhesion promoters for ink manufacturers, chemical catalysts for use in synthesis gas manufacture and in the operation of synthesis gas plants, chemical refinery catalysts for the removal of sulphur or sulphur containing compounds; detergents for industrial use; emulsifiers for use in the manufacture of food; oils for preservation of food; surface active compounds for general use in the industrial arts, namely, as wetting, solubilising, spreading, emulsifying, dispersing and penetrating agents; detergents additives for petrol, gasoline and motor fuels; chemicals for oils, fats and waxes; color brightening chemicals for industrial use; de-coloring chemicals for use in manufacturing; degreasing preparations for use in manufacturing processes; emollient chemicals for industrial manufacturing of cosmetic and skin preparations; stain preventing chemicals for clothing and textiles; fulling preparations for textile industry; grease removing preparations for use in manufacturing processes; chemicals for impregnating textiles; moistening preparations for bleaching, dying for textile industry; chemical preparations for oil pigments; oil and water purifying chemicals; chemical reagents for use in the manufacturing of chemicals and for the use in scientific research; textile waterproofing chemicals; excipient chemicals and carriers for use in the paint industry; chemical materials, composition mixtures, dispersions or suspensions for use in industry, namely, lubricants additives for mould release and mould coating agents; chemicals for the use in the manufacture of hair spray and other cosmetic products; solutions based plastics for use in the textile industry; aroma chemicals for use in the manufacture of food; chemicals and chemical preparations for use in the manufacture of fragrances, fragrance ingredients and fragrance compounds; chemicals for use in the manufacture of perfumes and perfumed products; chemicals for use in the manufacture of, in particular cosmetic and toilet preparations, air-freshening and deodorizing preparations, oral care preparations, house-hold cleaners, deodorizers and disinfectants; chemicals for use in the manufacture and preservation of foods, food supplements and beverages; chemicals used as fragrances, perfumes, flavorings, ingredients and additives in the manufacture of foods, food supplements and beverages; chemical fragrances and perfumes for impregnation; chemicals used for flavorings; bacterial preparations emulsifiers, proteins hydrocolloids, cultures and enzymes for use in the manufacture and preservation of food, food supplements and beverages; chemicals used as ingredients to create or enhance the mouth feel, taste and texture of foods; chemicals for use in the manufacture of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; chemical preparations in the nature of polysorbate and silica aerogel functioning as filtering media and clarifiers; glycerides and fatty acids for use in the manufacture of food; gelatine glue for industrial purposes; oils for use in the preservation of foods; chemical preparations in the nature of artificial sweeteners; modified starch for use as a dusting powder for manufacturing, processing or re-packing; polymers, namely, redispersible polymer compositions used in the paint industry; starch; namely, resistant starch for industrial use in the semi-conductor industry; unprocessed artificial resins and plastics for use in the paint industry; tempering and soldering compositions; adhesives, namely, border, overlap and repair adhesives for wallpaper and wall coverings; wood hardening chemicals; adhesives to prevent loosening of wheel nuts; adhesives for general industrial use and additives for use in the manufacture of adhesives; blueprint paper; sensitized paper and photographic films; photosensitive paper; photosensitive dry plates; photo sensitizers; unexposed photo films; sizing compounds for use in the manufacture of paper and textiles; dry food grade starch for use as encapsulation agent in the manufacture of food, bacterial cultures and concentrates for use in the manufacture and preservation of food and beverages; chemical preparations for attenuation of ultraviolet rays used in the cosmetic industry in the manufacture of sun screen and sun block
Goods and ServicesPaints, namely, interior paints, exterior paints, watercolor paints, fabric paints, paints for arts and crafts, bactericidal paints; varnishes, lacquers; hardeners, driers, thinners, coloring matters in the nature of pigments, all being additives for paints, varnishes and lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; paint priming preparations; wood stains; natural mastic resins for use in the manufacture of adhesives; glazier's putty; printers' inks; printers ink in the nature of pastes
Goods and ServicesDetergents for non-industrial use, namely, detergent soaps, dish detergent, germicidal detergents; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, namely, laundry bleach, laundry detergent, blueing, sizing, starch, presoak; all-purpose cleaning preparations; hand cleaning preparations; brush cleaning preparations; sugar soap for personal use; sugar soap for household use; cleaning preparations in the nature of mould removing preparations; paint and varnish removing preparations; preparations for cleaning paving slabs, concrete, block paving and natural stone; sealant removing preparations; polishing preparations; essential oils for the use in cosmetics, toiletries, body and skin care preparations, air freshening preparations, deodorants and antiperspirant preparations; medicated soaps; perfumed soaps, depilatories and depilatory preparations, dentifrices, dyes for cosmetic purposes, namely, hair dye, make-up removing preparations, cleansing preparations for personal use, namely, skin and face cleansers, nail care preparations, skin exfoliants for personal use, shaving preparations, hair care preparations, detergents for household and laundry preparations, detergents for cosmetic purposes, soaking preparations for laundry use; flavoring for foods and beverages being essential oils; wax for laundry use; adhesives for cosmetic use
Goods and ServicesAdhesives for medical use; drug delivery agents consisting of compounds that facilitate delivery of a wide range of pharmaceuticals; protective capsules sold empty for medical purposes; all purpose deodorants, antiseptics, therapeutic preparations for the bath and shower, namely, medicated lotions, preparations for the treatment and prevention of acne and eczema, pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of scars and scar tissue and for the treatment of the appearance of scars and scar tissues; dietary supplements; food and beverages for babies, diabetics, and infants; food for medically restricted diets for use by invalids and athletes; dietary food supplements; dietary drink mix for use as a meal replacement; nutritional supplements in the nature of proteins for human cell nutrition; products for pharma-nutrition, namely, nutritional supplements; nutritional protein supplements; vitamin and mineral supplements
Goods and ServicesCardboard; printed matter, namely, magazines, books and newsletters in the field of decoration and furnishing of buildings; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; mounted photographs, stationery; paper sensitized to receive ink for use with video printers; artists' materials, namely, brushes, pastels, pencils, pens, canvas panels, painting sets; stickers, stencils and transfers, namely, iron-on and plastic transfers for use in home decorating; paint brushes and paint applicators; paint rollers; sponges for use in applying paint; painting palettes
Goods and ServicesFlour; preparations made from cereals, namely, dry food starch for use in forming an aqueous slurry for coating food prior to it being breaded and fried, processed dry starch refined from waxy maize for use in the preparation of food products such as pies, puddings and salad dressings, dry modified food starch containing at least 50% amylose for use in food, modified food starch for use as jelly gums, dry food starch for use as a binder or thickening agent in food, food starch used in encapsulation of flavors, fragrances and food ingredients or vitamins; bread; pastry; candy; flavorings for foods and beverages other than essential oils; aromatic preparations and substances for use as additives in food and beverages; essences for use as flavorings and additives in food, beverages and flavorings; yeast; non-nutritional additives for use as flavorings and/or preservatives in food and beverages; starch for food
Goods and ServicesRetail and wholesale store services in the field of decorating goods and do-it-yourself home and building repair and construction goods; market research services; marketing studies; business research; compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; obtaining, analyzing and reporting consumer opinion information; business management and consultancy; advisory services in the field of where to buy paint
Goods and ServicesWastewater treatment services, namely, effluent purification; treatment of materials, namely, sampling and replication of smells, flavors and odors of organic and inorganic materials; treatment of materials in the nature of paint, varnish and woodstain mixing services, namely, coloring and tinting services for coloring paint, varnishes and woodstains; advisory services in the field of coloring and tinting services for coloring paint, varnishes and woodstains
Goods and ServicesScientific and industrial research; advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information for the chemical industry; advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information for, in particular, chemical products, lubricants, industrial oils, industrial greases and industrial waxes; research, analysis and development services in the field of fragrance, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, malodor, flavor, food and beverage technology; professional consultancy provided in the field of fragrance, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries, malodor, flavor, food and beverage technology; consultancy and advisory services relating to the analysis, selection, development and manufacture of perfumes, fragrances and perfumed products; chemical analysis and research services; technical research, namely, product research and development for others; research into the exploitation of natural biological resources; advising on the choice of decor, the design of decor, and the choice of colors for paints varnishes, lacquers and woodstains; design services for decor, furnishings and color specifying services; design of interior and exterior decor; computer software design; product development consultation; architectural consultation; industrial and graphic design; interior decoration services

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code005
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, January 25, 2013
Primary Code030
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 25, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1U 3AN
GB

Party NameIMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1U 3AN
GB

Party NameIMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1U 3AN
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 25, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 20, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 28, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 8, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, February 13, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, February 10, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, February 3, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 3, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 2, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 2, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, February 3, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 2, 2006PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, February 2, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 2, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 2, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, February 2, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 12, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 9, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 9, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 16, 2005PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 16, 2005PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 14, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 11, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 11, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, July 26, 2005FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, July 11, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, June 27, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 27, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 21, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 17, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 24, 2004LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, September 23, 2003LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, July 2, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 30, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 2, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 31, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 23, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 16, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER