YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SYSTEM! Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, May 8, 1987, a trademark application was filed for YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SYSTEM! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SYSTEM! trademark a serial number of 73659614. The federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED as of Saturday, September 13, 2008. This trademark is owned by TONE BROTHERS, INC.. The YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SYSTEM! trademark is filed in the Paint Products, Staple Food Products, and Natural Agricultural Products categories with the following description:
FOOD COLORING FOR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL USE
SPICES; MINCED DRIED VEGETABLES FOR SEASONINGS; PROCESSED HERBS; FOOD SEASONINGS, FLAVORINGS AND EXTRACTS; MEAT TENDERIZERS; CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS; BREAD CRUMBS; AND ROLLED OATS
UNPOPPED POPCORN
General Information
| Serial Number | 73659614 |
| Word Mark | YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SYSTEM! |
| Filing Date | Friday, May 8, 1987 |
| Status | 900 - EXPIRED |
| Status Date | Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
| Registration Number | 1467876 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 8, 1987 |
| Mark Drawing | 1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 15, 1987 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | FOOD COLORING FOR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL USE |
| Goods and Services | SPICES; MINCED DRIED VEGETABLES FOR SEASONINGS; PROCESSED HERBS; FOOD SEASONINGS, FLAVORINGS AND EXTRACTS; MEAT TENDERIZERS; CANDY CAKE DECORATIONS; BREAD CRUMBS; AND ROLLED OATS |
| Goods and Services | UNPOPPED POPCORN |
| Pseudo Mark | YOU CANNOT BEAT THE SYSTEM] |
Classification Information
| International Class | 002 - 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 Codes | 006, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 9 - Expired |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 002 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, February 13, 1987 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, February 13, 1987 |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 9 - Expired |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, February 24, 1987 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, February 24, 1987 |
| International Class | 031 - 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 Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 14, 1993 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, February 13, 1987 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, February 13, 1987 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | ACH FOOD COMPANIES, INC. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | CORDOVA, TN 38016 |
| Party Name | TONE BROTHERS, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50301 |
| Party Name | TONE BROTHERS, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50301 |
| Party Name | TONE BROTHERS, INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50301 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, September 13, 2008 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |
| Friday, May 11, 2007 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Wednesday, August 2, 2006 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, May 18, 2006 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 14, 1993 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, May 26, 1993 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED |
| Tuesday, December 8, 1987 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 15, 1987 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, August 14, 1987 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Thursday, July 16, 1987 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, July 10, 1987 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 8, 1987 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
