USPTO serial 78096888
GREAT AMERICAN CANDY
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 26, 2005
- Examiner
- WILLIAMS, IRENE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
Need help with GREAT AMERICAN CANDY?
If you own this trademark, we can monitor new filings and help with USPTO deadlines. If you do not, we can file a new U.S. application.
Current trademark owner
Monitor this mark, or talk with CopyMark about this registration.
Not the owner?
File a new U.S. trademark application, or speak with our attorneys.
Owner
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY LLC
Hershey, PA, US
Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY LLC
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
Wheat Ridge, CO, US
Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
Wheat Ridge, CO, US
Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
Wheat Ridge, CO, US
Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
William Van Curen
19 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | candy | ACTIVE | Oct 2, 2002 |
| 035 | [ Computerized on-line retail and ordering services in the field of candy, products, confectionery products excluding cookies, bakery products excluding cookies, sweet snack food products excluding cookies, and gift products; business information concerning chocolate, candy, confectionery, grocery, baking, sweet snack food, and related products, namely, promotional products and cocoa mulch] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2002 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
- Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY LLC
- Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
- Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
- Other trademarks owned by HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORPORATION
- Other trademarks in Class 030
- Other trademarks in Class 035
- Similar marks named GREAT AMERICAN CANDY
- Recently changed USPTO trademarks
- Recently filed trademarks
- Browse all trademark records
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 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 25, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 31, 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. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 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. |
| Jan 16, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 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 23, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2010 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 26, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 4, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 2, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 18, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 25, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2005 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Apr 25, 2005 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2004 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Aug 6, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 2, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jun 15, 2004 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 7, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 21, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 20, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 13, 2003 | EMRV | EMAIL RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2003 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-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. |
| Jul 9, 2003 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 8, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 10, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 7, 2003 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Mar 11, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 26, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 21, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 4, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2002 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 22, 2002 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Sep 13, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 13, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 21, 2002 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Mar 11, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |