USPTO serial 73523498
ALWAYS SAVE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 10, 1986
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
Kansas City, KS
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ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
KANSAS CITY, KS
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ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
KANSAS CITY, KS
Other trademarks owned by ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC.
KANSAS CITY, KS
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Clinton G. Newton
Clinton G. Newton Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.2555 Grand Blvd.Intellectual Property DepartmentKansas City, MO 64108Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | FRESH KOSHER DILL PICKLE SPEARS, [ SWEET CUCUMBER SLICED PICKLES, ] WHOLE SWEET PICKLES, [ CANNED FRUIT RINGS, ] VIENNA SAUSAGE, SAUSAGE, BACON, [ LUNCH MEATS (SALAMI, BOLOGNA, PICKLE AND PIMENTO LOAF), SLICED MEAT (BEEF, CHICKEN, TURKEY, HAM), ] BEEF STEW, MARASCHINO CHERRIES, CANNED FRUIT MIX, CANNED FRUIT COCKTAIL, PROCESSED PEARS, PROCESSED YELLOW CLING PEACHES/HALVES, PROCESSED YELLOW CLING PEACHES, STEWED TOMATOES/SLICED, IMIT; [ CHEESESPREAD, IMIT; ] SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AND SHREDDED CHEDDAR, MUSHROOM PIECES/STEMS, RAISINS, [ SHORT CUT GREEN BEANS, ] CUT GREEN BEANS, DRY ROASTED PEANUTS, SWEET PEAS, CHILI WITH BEANS, YELLOW CLING PEACHES SLICED, IMIT; AMERICAN CHEESE SINGLES, IMIT; CHEESE FOOD SINGLES, POTATO CHIPS, CHUNK LIGHT TUNA IN WATER, CUT CORN, [ CHOPPED MUSTARD GREENS, CANNED CHOPPED TURNIP GREENS, ] [ CUT GREEN SPEAR ASPARAGUS WITH TIPS, ] [ SLICED MUSHROOMS, ] TOMATO PASTE, GREEN PEAS, [ CAULIFLOWER, ] GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE, WHOLE MANDARIN ORANGES IN LIGHT SYRUP, SLICED CHUNK, CRUSHED PINEAPPLE IN JUICE, [ UNPEELED APRICOT HALVES IN HEAVY SYRUP, CANNED WHOLE BEETS, CANNED SMALL EARLY JUNE PEAS, CANNED SWEET PEAS AND SLICED CARROTS, ] [ FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS, CUT WAX BEANS, ] SAUERKRAUT, APPLESAUCE, MARGARINE (QUARTERS, SOLID, STICK, TUB), [ POTATOES (SCALLOPED AND AU GRATIN), ] SLICED HAMBURGER DILL PICKLES, KOSHER DILL PICKLES, SLICED BEETS, SLICED CARROTS, PEELED TOMATOES, CANNED MIXED VEGETABLES, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP, VEGETABLE SOUP, [ APPLE BUTTER, ] GRAPE JELLY, [ IMIT; BLACKBERRY JAM, ] STRAWBERRY PRESERVES, PROCESSED PEAR HALVES IN LIGHT SYRUP, CREAM STYLE CORN, INSTANT MASHED PPTATOES, [ CANNED WHOLE LEAF SPINACH, ] CANNED WHOLE KERNEL CORN, CANNED WHOLE WHITE POTATOES, CANNED RED KIDNEY BEANS, [ MEXICAN STYLE CHILI BEANS, ] CANNED BLACKEYED PEAS, PORK AND BEANS, VEGETABLE OIL, CORN OIL, SALAD OLIVES, CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER, CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER, GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, PINTO BEANS, MILK (1/2%, 2% HOMOGENIZED), [ SMALL CURD COTTAGE, ] SOUR CREAM, [ SWISS STYLE YOGURT (STRAWBERRY, CHERRY, PEACH, RASPBERRY, BLUEBERRY, PINEAPPLE PLAIN), ] [ GRADE A LARGE EGGS, ONION DIP (IMITATION), ] FROZEN WHIPPED TOPPING, BACON PIECES, MINCED ONION, SALAD DRESSING, REAL MAYONNAISE, PRECREAMED SHORTENING, FRUIT-BASED PIE FILLINGS, WHIPPED TOPPING MIX, [ DAIRY BASED CHOCOLATE FOOD BEVERAGE, ] NON-DAIRY CREAMER, EVAPORATED FILLED MILK [, INSTANT NON-FAT DRY MILK, ONION DIP/SOUP MIX, PREPARED CHILI MIX ] | ACTIVE | Dec 23, 1983 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Nov 3, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 15, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 4, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 20, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 24, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 10, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 13, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 24, 2006 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| May 24, 2006 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 13, 1991 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 5, 1991 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 10, 1986 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Mar 18, 1986 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Feb 16, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 19, 1985 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 18, 1985 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 1985 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 16, 1985 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 4, 1985 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 29, 1985 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Apr 15, 1985 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |