UTZ Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 6, 2009, a trademark application was filed for UTZ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the UTZ trademark a serial number of 77775025. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 28, 2019. This trademark is owned by Rice Investments, LP. The UTZ trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Pretzels, pita chips; corn based snack foods, tortilla chips; popcorn, puffed corn snacks; grain based snack foods; grain based snack foods, namely, multigrain sunflower chips; cheese flavored snacks, namely, cheese curls and puffed cheese balls; snack mix consisting of primarily wheat and corn based snack foods; snack mix consisting of primarily crackers, pretzels, nuts and or corn chips; snack mix consisting of primarily wheat, rice and corn based crackers and pretzels

Potato chips, potato based snack foods and pork rinds
utz

General Information


Serial Number77775025
Word MarkUTZ
Filing DateMonday, July 6, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 28, 2019
Registration Number3742447
Registration DateTuesday, January 26, 2010
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 10, 2009

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPretzels, pita chips; corn based snack foods, tortilla chips; popcorn, puffed corn snacks; grain based snack foods; grain based snack foods, namely, multigrain sunflower chips; cheese flavored snacks, namely, cheese curls and puffed cheese balls; snack mix consisting of primarily wheat and corn based snack foods; snack mix consisting of primarily crackers, pretzels, nuts and or corn chips; snack mix consisting of primarily wheat, rice and corn based crackers and pretzels
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/00/1927
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a fanciful girl design with a bow in her hair. She appears to be reaching into a bag. The design appears over the letter u of the word "utz".
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/00/1927.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/00/1927.
Goods and ServicesPotato chips, potato based snack foods and pork rinds
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/00/1927

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 9, 2009
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 1927
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 1927

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, July 9, 2009
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 1927
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 1927

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHanover, PA 17331

Party NameRice Investments, LP
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressHanover, PA 17331

Party NameRice Investments, LP
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressHanover, PA 17331

Party NameRice Investments, LP
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressHanover, PA 17331

Party NameRice Investments, LP
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressHanover, PA 17331

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 12, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, October 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 12, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 12, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 5, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 22, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 23, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, February 28, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 28, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 28, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 28, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 28, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, January 26, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 19, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 27, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 20, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, July 30, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 12, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 12, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 12, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 29, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 26, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 10, 2009OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 10, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, October 5, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, October 5, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 30, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 6, 2009PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Monday, August 3, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 27, 2009TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, July 10, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, July 9, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM