USPTO serial 98893929
INDEPENDENT'S CHOICE
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Status 606
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- FARRELL, ANNE M
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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Owner
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Attorney of record
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Keith W. Medansky
Keith W. Medansky DLA Piper LLP (US)PO Box 64807Chicago, IL 60664-0807United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bleaching preparations for industrial purposes; ammonia for industrial purposes; industrial salts | ACTIVE | — |
| 003 | Cleaning preparations, namely, laundry soaps and detergents, liquid fabric softener, laundry sheets impregnated with fabric softener, household cleaning preparations, dishwashing liquid, automatic dishwashing detergent, window cleaning preparations and glass cleaners, laundry bleach, fine fabric laundry detergents, all-purpose detergent for household use, scented fabric refresher spray, cotton swabs for cosmetic use, baby wipes impregnated with cleaning preparations; laundry starch; ammonia for cleaning purposes; bath salts, not for medical purposes | ACTIVE | — |
| 004 | Charcoal lighter fluid | ACTIVE | — |
| 005 | Cotton swabs for medical use; disposable baby diapers; dietetic sugar substitute for medical purposes | ACTIVE | — |
| 006 | Aluminum foils being wrapping materials | ACTIVE | — |
| 008 | Plastic cutlery, namely, plastic forks and plastic spoons | ACTIVE | — |
| 011 | Basket coffee filters not of paper being part of electric coffee makers | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Lunch bags; trash, garbage and kitchen trash bags; lawn and leaf disposal bags; sandwich and freezer bags; food storage bags of plastic for household use; bathroom and facial tissue; paper napkins; plastic wrap; paper towels; paper bags; paper sacks; basket coffee filters of paper; general purpose plastic bags | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Uniforms, namely, aprons, coats, shirts and caps being headwear | ACTIVE | — |
| 029 | Blanched, shelled, roasted and processed nuts; raisins; frozen, cut, preserved, dried, canned, fruits and vegetables; onion rings; pickles; peanut butter; jellies, jams and fruit preserves; bologna; bouillon; soups, soup mixes, broths, soup broths; sauerkraut; breakfast sausage links, sausages and bratwurst; bacon and bacon bits; butter; margarine; vegetable based spreads and sandwich spreads, namely, fruit-based spreads; chili with and without beans; flaked coconut; cooking oil, oil based cooking spray; shortening; edible oil; vegetable oil for food; olive oil for food; cottage cheese; sour cream; eggs; tomato paste and puree; non dairy creamer; dips and snack dips; fruit-based snack food; fruit based fillings for pies; milk and dairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt, namely, cream; evaporated and condensed milk; cheese; cheese food; cream cheese; potato chips; whipped topping; luncheon meats; ham; chicken and poultry; corn dogs; fish, not live, fish fillets, frankfurters; canned pork and beans; instant potatoes, fried potatoes, French fried potatoes; seafood, not live; tuna fish, not live; canned, bottled and frozen goods, namely, instant dairy-based powders and liquids for making dairy-based breakfast food beverages and shakes; potato pudding | ACTIVE | — |
| 030 | Candy; caramels, candy mints, bubble gum; bagels, bread, rolls and buns; English muffins; bread crumbs and bread dough; breadsticks; garlic bread, breadsticks and toast; biscuits and butter biscuits; pastries; confectionery chips for baking; mixes for bakery goods; cake mixes; edible confectionery cake decorations; frostings; baking soda; ice cream; ice cream bars, ice cream sandwiches and fudge bars; sherbet; frozen yogurt; cones for ice cream; flavored and sweetened gelatins; breakfast cereals; oatmeal; processed oats; spices, chili powder, cinnamon, cinnamon powder; garlic powder and salt; salt; pepper being spice; seasonings, seasoning mixes; Sloppy Joe seasoning mix; vanilla extract; coffee, tea, iced tea, tea bags, sugar, rice, pasta, noodles, flour; corn meal; sugar substitute for culinary purposes; cookies; wafers; crackers; cheese flavored snacks, namely, cheese curls and puffed cheese balls; cheese flavored puffed corn snacks; snack mixes consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels, and also containing fruit and grain snack bars; granola based snack bars; salad dressings; gravies and gravy mixes; sauces; sauce mixes; marinades; grits and hominy grits; hominy; honey; mustard; ketchup; mayonnaise; vinegar; salsa; macaroni and cheese; marshmallows; pancakes and pancake mixes; waffles; waffle mixes; pie crust; dessert puddings and instant pudding mixes; topping syrup; chocolate syrup; corn syrup; maple syrup; taco shells; frozen, prepared and packaged meals or entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; pizza, packaged hors d'oeuvres containing prepared mixtures of tomato products, processed cheese and spices, and prepared pizzas; popcorn, microwave popcorn, unpopped popcorn; rice-based snack foods; stuffing mixes containing bread; cranberry sauce; applesauce; sandwich spreads, namely, mayonnaise | ACTIVE | — |
| 031 | Cat litter | ACTIVE | — |
| 032 | Canned, bottled and frozen goods, namely, powders used in the preparation of powdered soft drinks, fruit juices as cocktail mixes, powders for making fruit flavored breakfast drinks, instant powders and liquids for making breakfast energy beverages, ginger ale, soft drinks, carbonated waters, bottled water | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Retail store services featuring grocery store items and gasoline; retail pharmacy services; retail grocery store services | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | CNRT | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | CNRT | 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. |
| May 28, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 20, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |