USPTO serial 88352453
+ EQUAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 5, 2020
- Examiner
- KING, LINDA M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Carmel, IN, US
HEARTLAND CONSUMER PRODUCTS LLC
CARMEL, IN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Lindsey N. Rothrock
Lindsey N. Rothrock Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPOne Indiana Square, Suite 3500Indianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Artificial sweeteners; sweeteners principally comprised of artificial sweetener; artificial sweeteners containing vitamins and minerals | ACTIVE | — |
| 005 | Dietary aid, namely, a non-caloric sweetener for medical use; Dietetic foods adapted for medical use; Dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use; Artificial sweeteners adapted for diabetic use for medical purposes; Dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use containing vitamins and minerals | ACTIVE | — |
| 030 | Sugar substitutes; non-caloric sugar substitutes for use in foods and beverages; sugar substitutes containing vitamins and minerals | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 14, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 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 14, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 5, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 6, 2020 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 6, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 3, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |