WHY PAY MORE? Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 31, 1981, a trademark application was filed for WHY PAY MORE? with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WHY PAY MORE? trademark a serial number of 73303657. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Monday, May 12, 1997. This trademark is owned by Laneco, Inc.. The WHY PAY MORE? trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

All Purpose Cleaning Preparation and Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Menstruation Pads and Panty Guards for Use Therewith and Cotton Swabs

Potato Chips, Corn Chips, Cranberry Sauce, Margarine, Peanut Butter, Fruit Jams and Jellies, Canned Pork and Beans, Peanut Butter, Vegetable Shortening, Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, Evaporated Milk and Cheese

Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Coffee, Tea, Tea Mix, Catsup, Pretzels, Crackers, Cookies, Canned Ravioli and Spaghetti, Chocolate, Cocoa and Frosting Mixes

Carbonated Soft Drinks; Fruit Drink Mix to which Water Is Added and Fruit and Vegetable Juice
why pay more?

General Information


Serial Number73303657
Word MarkWHY PAY MORE?
Filing DateTuesday, March 31, 1981
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Registration Number1564085
Registration DateTuesday, November 7, 1989
Mark Drawing3T11 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 26, 1985

Trademark Statements


Concurrent Use StatementREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE AREA COMPRISING THE AREAS OF MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE, LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, PUERTO RICO, AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLAND. CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING NO. 692 WITH ROBERT J. VERHULEN, C/O MEIJER, INC., 2929 WALKER AVENUE, N.W., GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49504.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"WHY PAY MORE"
Goods and ServicesAll Purpose Cleaning Preparation and Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Goods and ServicesMenstruation Pads and Panty Guards for Use Therewith and Cotton Swabs
Goods and ServicesPotato Chips, Corn Chips, Cranberry Sauce, Margarine, Peanut Butter, Fruit Jams and Jellies, Canned Pork and Beans, Peanut Butter, Vegetable Shortening, Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, Evaporated Milk and Cheese
Goods and ServicesSpaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Coffee, Tea, Tea Mix, Catsup, Pretzels, Crackers, Cookies, Canned Ravioli and Spaghetti, Chocolate, Cocoa and Frosting Mixes
Goods and ServicesCarbonated Soft Drinks; Fruit Drink Mix to which Water Is Added and Fruit and Vegetable Juice

Classification Information


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 Codes052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 19, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 19, 1979

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 Codes044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 16, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 16, 1978

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 DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 30, 1977

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 DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 16, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 16, 1979

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 29, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 29, 1978

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLaneco, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEaston, PA 18042

Party NameLaneco, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEaston, PA 18042

Party NameLaneco, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEaston, PA 18042

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 12, 1997CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Friday, June 14, 1996POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, November 6, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 7, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 7, 1989REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 18, 1989CONCURRENT USE TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, April 9, 1987CONCURRENT USE PROC. INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, November 26, 1985PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, October 27, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 24, 1985APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 17, 1985EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, October 30, 1984LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, October 29, 1984EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, June 5, 1984LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, May 18, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 18, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 20, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 23, 1982PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 18, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 18, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 9, 1982NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 19, 1982ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, July 31, 1981NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED