Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA996618 Filing date: 08/21/2019 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Notice of Opposition Notice is hereby given that the following party opposes registration of the indicated application. Opposer Information Name OMS Investments, Inc. Granted to Date of previous ex- tension 08/21/2019 Address 10250 CONSTELLATION BLVD SUITE 2800 LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 UNITED STATES Attorney informa- tion CHRISTOPHER M. DOLAN BARNES & THORNBURG LLP ONE NORTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE 4250 CHICAGO, IL 60606 UNITED STATES [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]312-357-1313 Applicant Information Application No 88203332 Publication date 04/23/2019 Opposition Filing Date 08/21/2019 Opposition Peri- od Ends 08/21/2019 Applicant oGRO, LLC 2770 Indian River Blvd., Suite 501 Vero Beach, FL 32960 UNITED STATES Goods/Services Affected by Opposition Class 001. First Use: 0 First Use In Commerce: 0 All goods and services in the class are opposed, namely: Organic plant nutrient Grounds for Opposition Priority and likelihood of confusion Trademark Act Section 2(d) Dilution by blurring Trademark Act Sections 2 and 43(c) Dilution by tarnishment Trademark Act Sections 2 and 43(c) Marks Cited by Opposer as Basis for Opposition U.S. Registration No. 668868 Application Date 02/28/1958 Registration Date 10/28/1958 Foreign Priority NONE
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA996618
Filing date: 08/21/2019
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Notice of Opposition
Notice is hereby given that the following party opposes registration of the indicated application.
Opposer Information
Name OMS Investments, Inc.
Granted to Dateof previous ex-tension
08/21/2019
Address 10250 CONSTELLATION BLVD SUITE 2800LOS ANGELES, CA 90067UNITED STATES
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 1951/04/15 First Use In Commerce: 1951/04/15
WATER SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
U.S. RegistrationNo.
1223038 Application Date 10/24/1980
Registration Date 01/11/1983 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 1980/10/01 First Use In Commerce: 1980/10/01
Fertilizer in the Form of Spikes for Trees and Shrubs
U.S. RegistrationNo.
2601682 Application Date 06/29/1999
Registration Date 07/30/2002 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO POUR & FEED
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2002/03/04 First Use In Commerce: 2002/03/04
fertilizer for home and garden use
U.S. RegistrationNo.
2618699 Application Date 04/14/2000
Registration Date 09/10/2002 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN WEED PREVENTER
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2001/03/01 First Use In Commerce: 2001/03/01
Fertilizers for domestic use
Class 005. First use: First Use: 2001/03/01 First Use In Commerce: 2001/03/01
Herbicides for domestic use
U.S. Registration 2820953 Application Date 03/04/2003
No.
Registration Date 03/09/2004 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a greenleaf dotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and ayellow ring in the bullseye.
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 1997/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 1997/01/00
Fertilizers for domestic use; plant food; garden soil; potting mix; seed starter mixfor domestic use; root stimulatinghormone that converts plant cells to stem cells
Class 005. First use: First Use: 2000/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 2000/00/00
Herbicides for domestic use
Class 021. First use: First Use: 2000/12/31 First Use In Commerce: 2000/12/31
Garden feeders, namely, containers designed to hold plant food and are used tofeed and water plants
Class 031. First use: First Use: 2001/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 2001/01/00
Sphagnum peat moss
U.S. RegistrationNo.
2822655 Application Date 03/04/2003
Registration Date 03/16/2004 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a leafdotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and a ring in the bullseye.
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 1997/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 1997/01/00
Fertilizers for domestic use; plant food; garden soil; potting mix; seed starter mixfor domestic use; root stimulatinghormone that converts plant cells to stem cells
Class 005. First use: First Use: 2000/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 2000/00/00
Herbicides for domestic use
Class 021. First use: First Use: 2000/12/31 First Use In Commerce: 2000/12/31
Garden feeders, namely containers designed to hold plant food and are used tofeed and water plants
Class 031. First use: First Use: 2001/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 2001/01/00
Sphagnum peat moss
U.S. RegistrationNo.
3180531 Application Date 12/30/2005
Registration Date 12/05/2006 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO ORGANIC CHOICE
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2003/03/31 First Use In Commerce: 2003/03/31
Fertilizers for domestic use, potting soil, blood meal, and bone meal
U.S. RegistrationNo.
3190987 Application Date 09/03/2004
Registration Date 01/02/2007 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN SOIL FLOWERS & VEGETABLES
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2005/02/01 First Use In Commerce: 2005/02/01
GARDEN SOIL, PLANTING SOIL, SOIL CONTAINING ADDITIVES, SOIL CON-DITIONERS FOR AGRICULTURAL, DOMESTIC OR HORTICULTURAL USEAND FERTILIZERS FOR SOIL AND POTTING SOIL
U.S. RegistrationNo.
3233837 Application Date 03/04/2003
Registration Date 04/24/2007 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a greenleaf dotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and ayellow ring in the bullseye.
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2000/12/00 First Use In Commerce: 2000/12/00
CHARCOAL FOR HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES ANDFOR USE AS A SOILCONDITIONER; PERLITE FOR HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES AND FORUSE AS A SOIL CONDITIONER
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4289146 Application Date 07/27/2012
Registration Date 02/12/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 021. First use: First Use: 2005/12/31 First Use In Commerce: 2005/12/31
Fertilizer and plant food mixers and sprayers attached to garden hoses; pots forplants and flowers; containers for plants and flowers
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4289148 Application Date 07/27/2012
Registration Date 02/12/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the wording "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circlewith a 3 leaf flower over the "i" anda hyphen between the "e" and "g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Goods/Services Class 021. First use: First Use: 2011/03/00 First Use In Commerce: 2011/03/00
Pots for plants and flowers; containersfor plants and flowers
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4301017 Application Date 07/17/2012
Registration Date 03/12/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 1951/04/15 First Use In Commerce: 1951/04/15
fertilizer, growing media for plants, soil conditioners for domestic and horticultur-al use, soil amendments, garden soil, planting soil, potting soil, potting mix, root
stimulating hormone for plants, leaf shine
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4301405 Application Date 07/27/2012
Registration Date 03/12/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 031. First use: First Use: 2001/01/31 First Use In Commerce: 2001/01/31
live plants; peat moss; planting and gardening kits for indoor and outdoor plant-ing comprised primarily of pots and growing containers and growing media andalso including [ seeds for fruit, ] seeds for vegetables, seeds for herbs, seeds forflowers, [ and live plants, ] soil, mulch and fertilizer
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4301406 Application Date 07/27/2012
Registration Date 03/12/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the wording "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circlewith a 3 leaf flower over the "i" anda hyphen between the "e" and "g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2000/03/00 First Use In Commerce: 2000/03/00
growing media for plants, soil amendments, soil conditioners for domestic andhorticultural use, planting soil, pottingsoil, leaf shine
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4348201 Application Date 01/09/2012
Registration Date 06/04/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark GRO ABLES
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 021. First use: First Use: 2013/03/15 First Use In Commerce: 2013/03/15
Biodegradable pots and household containers for plants and seeds; planting andgardening kits comprised primarily of pots and household containers for plantsand seeds and also including seeds, plants, growing media, soil, and fertilizer
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4362477 Application Date 02/28/2012
Registration Date 07/02/2013 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark GRO ABLES
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of a flower design between the "o" and "a" in the word "gro-ables".
Goods/Services Class 021. First use: First Use: 2013/03/15 First Use In Commerce: 2013/03/15
Biodegradable pots and household containers for plants and seeds; planting andgardening kits comprised primarily of pots and household containers for plantsand seeds and also including seeds, plants, growing media, soil, and fertilizer
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4462833 Application Date 08/07/2012
Registration Date 01/07/2014 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of the term "MIRACLE-GRO" in white across the front of acircle. The outer circle is black, the inner circle is yellow and the interior of thecircle is black. There is a green 3 leaf flower over the letter "I".
Goods/Services Class 021. First use: First Use: 2011/03/00 First Use In Commerce: 2011/03/00
Pots for plants and flowers; containersfor plants and flowers
U.S. RegistrationNo.
4512738 Application Date 12/27/2012
Registration Date 04/08/2014 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark EVERYONE GROWS WITH MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 001. First use: First Use: 2012/03/01 First Use In Commerce: 2012/03/01
Fertilizer, growing media for plants, soil conditioners for domestic and horticul-tural use, soil amendments, gardening soil, planting soil, potting soil, potting mixfor starting seeds and growing plants
Class 005. First use: First Use: 2012/03/01 First Use In Commerce: 2012/03/01
Pesticides, insecticides
U.S. Registration 4540389 Application Date 04/17/2013
No.
Registration Date 05/27/2014 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark MIRACLE-GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
The mark consists of "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circle with a 3 leafflower over the "i" and a hyphen between the "e" and "g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Goods/Services Class 011. First use: First Use: 2013/10/00 First Use In Commerce: 2013/10/00
Gardening appliance systems for hydroponic and horticultural propagation sys-tems for use in growing plants, namely, gardening irrigation systems comprisingenvironmentally controlled chambers capableof providing water, plant nutrients,and light
U.S. RegistrationNo.
5466430 Application Date 08/03/2017
Registration Date 05/08/2018 Foreign PriorityDate
NONE
Word Mark GRO
Design Mark
Description ofMark
NONE
Goods/Services Class 009. First use: First Use: 2018/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 2018/01/00
Electronic irrigation controllers; electronic sensors for irrigation uses; electronicsensors connectable to electronicirrigation controllers; electronic controllers andsensors for irrigation, and sprinkler uses and systems; electronic weather meas-urement sensors; sensors for monitoring temperature, humidity, moisture and
sunlight; electronic plant moisture sensors; downloadable computer software ap-plications in the nature of mobile applications allowing users to remotely monitor,control, and receive updates and notifications from computer hardware devices;electronic apparatus, computer firmware, and computer software, all for use inaccessing, monitoring and controlling domestic, commercial and horticultural ir-rigation systems and moisture sensors
Class 011. First use: First Use: 2018/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 2018/01/00
Sprinklers; non-metal drip irrigation systems for lawn and garden use
Class 021. First use: First Use: 2018/01/00 First Use In Commerce: 2018/01/00
Sprayer applicators for lawn and gardenhoses; lawn and garden sprinklers
OMS Investments, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of
Delaware, with an office at 10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, California
90067 (“Opposer”), believes that it will be damaged by registration of the mark oGRO that is the
subject of United States Trademark Application Serial No. 88/203,332 (the “Opposed Mark”),
filed in the name of oGRO LLC (“Applicant”), a Florida limited liability company with an
address at 2770 Indian River Blvd., Suite 501, Vero Beach, FL 32960 and therefore hereby
opposes such registration pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1063. In support of its opposition, Opposer
states as follows:
1. Applicant is the owner of U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 88/203,332 for
the Opposed Mark, filed on November 22, 2018, reciting “organic plant nutrient” in International
Class 1 (“Applied-for goods”).
2. Opposer, through its predecessors-in-interest and affiliates, has been and is now,
extensively engaged in the business of marketing and selling, in interstate commerce, an
extensive number of goods and services for growing plants. In connection with the marketing
and sale of such goods and services, Opposer has extensively used, since well prior to
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Applicant’s filing date, and continues to use, the mark MIRACLE-GRO and various GRO-
formative marks (collectively “MIRACLE-GRO Marks.”). Opposer has used its MIRACLE-
GRO mark in U.S. commerce since at least as early as 1951.
3. In addition to common law rights in the MIRACLE-GRO Marks, Opposer owns
several U.S. federal trademark registrations for its MIRACLE-GRO Marks, as reflected in the
following representative registrations:
Mark Reg. No./App. No. Goods/Services
MIRACLE-GRO 0,668,868 Water soluble plant food in IC 1
MIRACLE-GRO 1,223,038 Fertilizer in the form of spikes for
trees and shrubs in IC 1
MIRACLE-GRO POUR
&FEED
2,601,682 Fertilizer for home and garden use
in IC 1.
MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN
WEED PREVENTER
2,618,699 Fertilizers for domestic use in IC 1
Herbicides for domestic use in IC 5
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 2,820,953 Fertilizers for domestic use; plant
food; garden soil; potting mix; seed
starter mix for domestic use; root
stimulating hormone that converts
plant cells to stem cells in IC 1
Herbicides for domestic use in IC 5
Garden feeders, namely containers
designed to hold plant food and are
used to feed and water plants in IC
21
Sphagnum peat moss in IC 31
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 2,822,655 Fertilizers for domestic use; plant
food; garden soil; potting mix; seed
starter mix for domestic use; root
stimulating hormone that converts
plant cells to stem cells in IC 1
Herbicides for domestic use in IC 5
Garden feeders, namely containers
designed to hold plant food and are
used to feed and water plants in IC
3
Mark Reg. No./App. No. Goods/Services
21
Sphagnum peat moss in IC 31
MIRACLE-GRO ORGANIC
CHOICE and Design
3,180,531 Fertilizers for domestic use, potting
soil, blood meal, and bone meal in
IC 1
MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN
SOIL FLOWERS &
VEGETABLES and Design
3,190,987 Garden soil, planting soil, soil
containing additives, soil
conditioners for agricultural,
domestic or horticultural use and
fertilizers for soil and potting soil in
IC 1
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 3,233,837 Charcoal for horticultural purposes
and for use as a soil conditioner;
perlite for horticultural purposes
and for use as a soil conditioner in
IC 1
MIRACLE-GRO 4,289,146 Fertilizer and plant food mixers and
sprayers attached to garden hoses;
pots for plants and flowers;
containers for plants and flowers in
IC 21
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 4,289,148 Pots for plants and flowers;
containers for plants and flowers in
IC 21
MIRACLE-GRO 4,301,017 Fertilizer, growing media for plants,
soil conditioners for domestic and
horticultural use, soil amendments,
garden soil, planting soil, potting
soil, potting mix, root stimulating
hormone for plants, leaf shine in IC
1
MIRACLE-GRO 4,301,405 Live plants; peat moss; planting and
gardening kits for indoor and
outdoor planting comprised
primarily of pots and growing
containers and growing media and
also including seeds for fruit, seeds
for vegetables, seeds for herbs,
seeds for flowers, and live plants,
soil, mulch and fertilizer in IC 31
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 4,301,406 Growing media for plants, soil
amendments, soil conditioners for
domestic and horticultural use,
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Mark Reg. No./App. No. Goods/Services
planting soil, potting soil, leaf shine
in IC 1
GRO ABLES 4,348,201 Biodegradable pots and household
containers for plants and seeds;
planting and gardening kits
comprised primarily of pots and
household containers for plants and
seeds and also including seeds,
plants, growing media, soil, and
fertilizer in IC 21
GRO ABLES & Design 4,362,477 Biodegradable pots and household
containers for plants and seeds;
planting and gardening kits
comprised primarily of pots and
household containers for plants and
seeds and also including seeds,
plants, growing media, soil, and
fertilizer in IC 21
MIRACLE GRO & Design 4,462,833 Pots for plants and flowers;
containers for plants and flowers in
IC 21
EVERYONE GROWS WITH
MIRACLE-GRO
4,512,738 Fertilizer, growing media for plants,
soil conditioners for domestic and
horticultural use, soil amendments,
gardening soil, planting soil, potting
soil, potting mix for starting seeds
and growing plants in IC 1
Pesticides, insecticides in IC 5
MIRACLE-GRO and Design 4,540,389 Gardening appliance systems for
hydroponic and horticultural
propagation systems for use in
growing plants, namely, gardening
irrigation systems comprising
environmentally controlled
chambers capable of providing
water, plant nutrients, and light in
IC 11
GRO 5,466,430 Electronic irrigation controllers;
electronic sensors for irrigation
uses; electronic sensors connectable
to electronic irrigation controllers;
electronic controllers and sensors
for irrigation, and sprinkler uses and
systems; electronic weather
5
Mark Reg. No./App. No. Goods/Services
measurement sensors; sensors for
monitoring temperature, humidity,
moisture and sunlight; electronic
plant moisture sensors;
downloadable computer software
applications in the nature of mobile
applications allowing users to
remotely monitor, control, and
receive updates and notifications
from computer hardware devices;
electronic apparatus, computer
firmware, and computer software,
all for use in accessing, monitoring
and controlling domestic,
commercial and horticultural
irrigation systems and moisture
sensors in IC 9
Sprinklers; non-metal drip irrigation
systems for lawn and garden use in
IC 11
Sprayer applicators for lawn and
garden hoses; lawn and garden
sprinklers in IC 21
These registrations are valid, subsisting and in full force and effect. See printouts from the
USPTO’s TSDR database, attached hereto as Exhibit A, showing the current status and title of
each of the foregoing registrations. Each of the registrations noted above were issued on the
Principal Register. Notably, Registration Nos. 0,668,868; 1,223,038; 2,601,682; 2,618,699;
2,820,953; 2,822,655; 3,180,531; 3,190,987; 3,233,837; 4,289,146; 4,301,017; 4,301,405; and
4,301,406 have achieved incontestable status and therefore constitute conclusive evidence of
Opposer’s ownership and exclusive rights to use the subject mark in commerce.
4. Opposer’s MIRACLE-GRO Marks are strong and distinctive. Opposer’s goods
and services offered in connection with the MIRACLE-GRO Marks have been, and continue to
be marketed and sold in United States commerce. Further, Opposer and its predecessors in
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interest and affiliates have extensively promoted and sold Opposer’s goods and services in
connection with the MIRACLE-GRO Marks in the United States. By reason of such advertising,
promotion and sale of Opposer’s goods and services under the MIRACLE-GRO Marks, Opposer
has developed substantial goodwill and strong common law rights in connection with the
MIRACLE-GRO Marks and the MIRACLE-GRO Marks became famous prior to Applicant’s
filing date. Indeed, Opposer’s MIRACLE-GRO Marks are among the most recognizable and
valuable brands in the fertilizer, lawn, garden and horticulture industries.
5. Notwithstanding Opposer’s prior rights in and to the MIRACLE-GRO Marks, on
November 22, 2018, Applicant filed an application to register the Opposed Mark for the
Applied-for-goods. At the time it filed its application, Applicant had at least constructive
knowledge of Opposer’s rights in the MIRACLE-GRO Marks.
6. Opposer’s rights in the MIRACLE-GRO Marks predate Applicant’s rights in the
Opposed Mark.
7. The Opposed Mark is confusingly similar, in appearance, sound, meaning, and
commercial impression, to Opposer’s registered and unregistered MIRACLE-GRO Marks. The
registration and use of the Opposed Mark by Applicant in association with the claimed goods is
likely to cause confusion as to the source or origin of Applicant’s goods, and is likely to mislead
consumers, all to Opposer’s damage.
8. The goods and services that Opposer provides under the registered and
unregistered MIRACLE-GRO Marks are identical and, at a minimum, closely related or similar
to the goods listed in Application Serial No. 88/203,332, and the goods and services are offered
to identical, similar or overlapping classes of purchasers.
9. The Opposed Mark, when used in connection with Applicant’s applied-for goods,
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is likely to cause confusion, to cause mistake, and to deceive the trade and public, who, upon
seeing the Opposed Mark in connection with Applicant’s applied-for goods, would believe that
such goods originate with, are approved, sponsored or endorsed by, or have some connection or
affiliation with Opposer. Accordingly, registration of the Opposed Mark would damage Opposer,
and registration therefore should be refused pursuant to Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act.
10. Applicant’s registration and use of the Opposed Mark is likely to cause dilution of
Opposer’s famous registered and unregistered MIRACLE-GRO Marks, by lessening the capacity
of the MIRACLE-GRO Marks to identify and distinguish Opposer’s goods and services and by
harming the reputation of the MIRACLE-GRO Marks, all to Opposer’s detriment. Accordingly,
registration of the Opposed Mark should be refused based on a likelihood of dilution by blurring
and tarnishment, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §1125(c).
WHEREFORE, Opposer believes that it will be damaged by registration of the mark,
which is the subject of United States Trademark Application Serial No. 88/203,332, and
therefore respectfully requests that such registration be refused.
The Director is hereby authorized to charge the filing fee for this Notice of Opposition to
Deposit Account No. 12-0913.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: August 21, 2019 By: /Christopher M. Dolan/
Christopher M. Dolan
Joshua S. Frick
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP
One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
Chicago, Illinois 60606-2833
Attorneys for Opposer
Exhibit A
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: WATER SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD
InternationalClass(es):
001 U.S Class(es): 010 - Primary Class
Class Status: ACTIVE
Basis: 1(a)
First Use: Apr. 15, 1951 Use in Commerce: Apr. 15, 1951
Basis Information (Case Level)
Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No
Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No
Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No
Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No
Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No
Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No
Current Owner(s) Information
Owner Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Owner Address: 10250 Constellation Boulevard Suite 280
Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2017-04-11 15:04:20 EDT
Mark: MIRACLE-GRO
US Serial Number: 72046856 Application FilingDate:
Feb. 28, 1958
US RegistrationNumber:
668868 Registration Date: Oct. 28, 1958
Register: Principal
Mark Type: Trademark
Status: The registration has been renewed.
Status Date: Jul. 23, 2008
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA 900676228UNITED STATES
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Attorney/Correspondence Information
Attorney of Record
Attorney Name: Aimee A. Zaleski Docket Number: 08-0506-IP
VICTOR M. TANNENBAUM150 EAST 42ND STREETNEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 3 of 5
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Reel/Frame: 1833/0753 Pages: 3
Date Recorded: Nov. 24, 1998
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-1833-0753.pdf
Assignor
Name: SCOTTS COMPANY, THE Execution Date: Oct. 01, 1998
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
OHIO
Assignee
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country DELAWARE
Where Organized:
Address: C/O DELAWARE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT1105 NORTH MARKET STREETWILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
ABELMAN, FRAYNE & SCHWAB
CorrespondentAddress:
VICTOR M. TANNENBAUM150 EAST 42ND STREETNEW YORK, NY 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 4 of 5
Conveyance: SECURITY INTEREST
Reel/Frame: 1866/0279 Pages: 9
Date Recorded: Feb. 22, 1999
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-1866-0279.pdf
Assignor
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC. Execution Date: Dec. 04, 1998
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Assignee
Name: CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, THE, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Legal Entity Type: NEW YORK BANKING CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
No Place Where Organized Found
Address: 200 JERICHO QUADRANGLEJERICHO, NEW YORK 11753
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT
CorrespondentAddress:
LORI E. LESSER, ESQ.425 LEXINGTON AVENUENEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 5 of 5
Conveyance: TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK RIGHTS (PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL 1866FRAME 0279)
Reel/Frame: 3180/0838 Pages: 16
Date Recorded: Oct. 24, 2005
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-3180-0838.pdf
Assignor
Name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Execution Date: Oct. 19, 2005
Legal Entity Type: NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
No Place Where Organized Found
DBA, AKA, TA,Formerly:
FORMERLY THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
Assignee
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Address: 10250 CONSTELLATION BLVD.SUITE 2800LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067-6228
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
MARK SOLOMON, ESQ.
CorrespondentAddress:
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP425 LEXINGTON AVENUENEW YORK, NY 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
06688680, 11419430 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Fertilizer in the Form of Spikes for Trees and Shrubs
InternationalClass(es):
001 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 010
Class Status: ACTIVE
Basis: 1(a)
First Use: Oct. 01, 1980 Use in Commerce: Oct. 01, 1980
Basis Information (Case Level)
Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No
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Mark: MIRACLE-GRO
US Serial Number: 73283281 Application FilingDate:
Oct. 24, 1980
US RegistrationNumber:
1223038 Registration Date: Jan. 11, 1983
Register: Principal
Mark Type: Trademark
TM5 Common StatusDescriptor:
LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active
The trademark application has been registered with the Office.
Status: The registration has been renewed.
Status Date: Jan. 24, 2013
Publication Date: Oct. 19, 1982
Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No
Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No
Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No
Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No
Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No
Current Owner(s) Information
Owner Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Owner Address: 10250 COINSTELLATION BLVD., SUITE 2800LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90067
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
VICTOR M. TANNENBAUM150 EAST 42ND STREETNEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 3 of 5
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Reel/Frame: 1833/0753 Pages: 3
Date Recorded: Nov. 24, 1998
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-1833-0753.pdf
Assignor
Name: SCOTTS COMPANY, THE Execution Date: Oct. 01, 1998
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
OHIO
Assignee
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Address: C/O DELAWARE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT1105 NORTH MARKET STREETWILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
ABELMAN, FRAYNE & SCHWAB
CorrespondentAddress:
VICTOR M. TANNENBAUM150 EAST 42ND STREETNEW YORK, NY 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 4 of 5
Conveyance: SECURITY INTEREST
Reel/Frame: 1866/0279 Pages: 9
Date Recorded: Feb. 22, 1999
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-1866-0279.pdf
Assignor
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC. Execution Date: Dec. 04, 1998
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Assignee
Name: CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, THE, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Legal Entity Type: NEW YORK BANKING CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
No Place Where Organized Found
Address: 200 JERICHO QUADRANGLEJERICHO, NEW YORK 11753
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT
CorrespondentAddress:
LORI E. LESSER, ESQ.425 LEXINGTON AVENUENEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Assignment 5 of 5
Conveyance: TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK RIGHTS (PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL 1866FRAME 0279)
Reel/Frame: 3180/0838 Pages: 16
Date Recorded: Oct. 24, 2005
SupportingDocuments:
assignment-tm-3180-0838.pdf
Assignor
Name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Execution Date: Oct. 19, 2005
Legal Entity Type: NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
No Place Where Organized Found
DBA, AKA, TA,Formerly:
FORMERLY THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
Assignee
Name: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
DELAWARE
Address: 10250 CONSTELLATION BLVD.SUITE 2800LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067-6228
Correspondent
CorrespondentName:
MARK SOLOMON, ESQ.
CorrespondentAddress:
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP425 LEXINGTON AVENUENEW YORK, NY 10017
Domestic Representative - Not Found
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO POUR & FEED
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
Aug. 13, 2012 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Aug. 13, 2012 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 74886
Aug. 13, 2012 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED 74886
Aug. 12, 2012 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 74886
Jul. 30, 2012 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Aug. 04, 2008 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 75184
Jul. 09, 2008 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 75184
Jun. 30, 2008 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Dec. 20, 2007 CASE FILE IN TICRS
Feb. 10, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Feb. 03, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Jul. 30, 2002 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Apr. 22, 2002 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Apr. 17, 2002 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 67523
Apr. 15, 2002 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Mar. 20, 2002 USE AMENDMENT FILED
Mar. 25, 2002 PAPER RECEIVED
Jan. 31, 2002 EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Jan. 10, 2002 EXTENSION 2 FILED
Sep. 25, 2001 EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Sep. 10, 2001 EXTENSION 1 FILED
Jul. 10, 2001 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Apr. 17, 2001 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Apr. 04, 2001 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Dec. 21, 2000 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Apr. 12, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Jan. 10, 2000 LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Dec. 06, 1999 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 67523
Oct. 21, 1999 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 67516
Oct. 21, 1999 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 67516
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Jul. 30, 2012
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Aug. 13, 2012
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN WEED PREVENTER
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Disclaimer: "GARDEN WEED PREVENTER"
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
1842586, 2345472 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
Sep. 21, 2012 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 76293
Sep. 07, 2012 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Jul. 22, 2010 NOTICE OF SUIT
Sep. 30, 2008 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 69934
Sep. 23, 2008 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 69934
Sep. 18, 2008 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Oct. 04, 2007 CASE FILE IN TICRS
Sep. 10, 2002 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Jun. 12, 2002 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Jun. 10, 2002 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
May 29, 2002 USE AMENDMENT FILED
Dec. 11, 2001 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Sep. 18, 2001 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Aug. 29, 2001 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
May 03, 2001 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Mar. 01, 2001 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sep. 22, 2000 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sep. 18, 2000 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 60740
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Sep. 10, 2012
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Sep. 21, 2012
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a green leaf dotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and a yellowring in the bullseye.
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
05.03.08 - More than one leaf, including scattered leaves, bunches of leaves not attached to branches05.03.25 - Leaf, single; Other leaves21.03.12 - Dart boards; Targets without crosshairs or alignment guides26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Concentric circles, two; Two concentric circles26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.27.03.04 - Plants forming letters or numerals
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Sphagnum peat moss
InternationalClass(es):
031 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 001, 046
Class Status: ACTIVE
Basis: 1(a)
First Use: Jan. 2001 Use in Commerce: Jan. 2001
For: Garden feeders, namely, containers designed to hold plant food and are used to feed and water plants
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Mark: MIRACLE-GRO
US Serial Number: 76496455 Application FilingDate:
Feb. 21, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 68335
Feb. 06, 2014 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Aug. 26, 2013 NOTICE OF SUIT
Jul. 22, 2010 NOTICE OF SUIT
Mar. 26, 2010 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 71378
Mar. 26, 2010 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 71378
Mar. 09, 2010 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Aug. 05, 2008 NOTICE OF SUIT
Jun. 17, 2008 NOTICE OF SUIT
Mar. 09, 2004 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Dec. 16, 2003 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Nov. 26, 2003 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sep. 25, 2003 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Aug. 11, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sep. 07, 2003 CASE FILE IN TICRS
Aug. 11, 2003 PAPER RECEIVED
Jun. 27, 2003 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Jun. 25, 2003 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 60997
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Mar. 09, 2014
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Feb. 21, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a leaf dotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and a ring in thebullseye.
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
05.03.25 - Leaf, single; Other leaves21.03.12 - Dart boards; Targets without crosshairs or alignment guides26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Two concentric circles; Concentric circles, two26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.27.03.04 - Plants forming letters or numerals
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Sphagnum peat moss
InternationalClass(es):
031 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 001, 046
Class Status: ACTIVE
Basis: 1(a)
First Use: Jan. 2001 Use in Commerce: Jan. 2001
For: Garden feeders, namely containers designed to hold plant food and are used to feed and water plants
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Mark: MIRACLE-GRO
US Serial Number: 76496458 Application FilingDate:
Feb. 21, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 68335
Feb. 06, 2014 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Aug. 26, 2013 NOTICE OF SUIT
Jul. 22, 2010 NOTICE OF SUIT
Mar. 10, 2010 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 77315
Mar. 10, 2010 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 77315
Feb. 24, 2010 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Mar. 16, 2004 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Dec. 23, 2003 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Dec. 03, 2003 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sep. 22, 2003 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Aug. 11, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sep. 07, 2003 CASE FILE IN TICRS
Aug. 11, 2003 PAPER RECEIVED
Jun. 27, 2003 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Jun. 25, 2003 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 60997
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Mar. 16, 2014
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Feb. 21, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO ORGANIC CHOICE
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer: "ORGANIC"
Design SearchCode(s):
05.03.08 - More than one leaf, including scattered leaves, bunches of leaves not attached to branches05.05.25 - Iris (flower); Daffodils; Other flowers26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Concentric circles, two; Two concentric circles26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
1223038, 2820953, 2978064 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Fertilizers for domestic use, potting soil, blood meal, and bone meal
Jul. 10, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 88889
Jul. 10, 2006 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Jun. 26, 2006 NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED 6325
Jun. 26, 2006 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 74784
Jun. 23, 2006 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 74784
Jan. 06, 2006 NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Jan. 05, 2006 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Dec. 05, 2016
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Nov. 28, 2016
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO GARDEN SOIL FLOWERS & VEGETABLES
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Color Drawing: Yes
Color(s) Claimed: The colors green, red, yellow, white, black, pink, orange and brown are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Color Location: The top one-third of the bag appearing above and adjacent to the trademark MIRACLE-GRO is in green, the wording GROWSPLANTS TWICE AS BIG AS TOPSOIL appears in yellow upon a red rectangular background and yellow outer edges, the trademarkMIRACLE-GRO appears in white upon a black circle with a yellow outer edge and the color white emanates from the black outer edgeof the circles, the wording "Garden Soil" is in black with a white background, the wording "Flowers & Vegetables" are in white upon agreen background, the wording "Tierra Para El Jardin" is in red, the leaf appearing above the letter "I" in "Soil" is green and white, thepredominant color in background of the lower part of the drawing below the green is in yellow and the partial circle running throughMIRACLE-GRO on top of the drawing and below the woman gardening is in pink, the picket fence is white, the flowers directly behindthe picket fence and the woman gardening are in the colors yellow, pink, red, green, white and orange, the woman gardener is wearinga brown hat, blue shirt, white pants, red shoes and has brown arms, the edge of the drawing on the left and right sides is in green asare the irregularly shaped lines appearing below the wording "Garden Soil" and "Flowers and Vegatables".
Disclaimer: GARDEN SOIL, FLOWERS & VEGETABLES, TOPSOIL AND TIERRA PARA EL JARDIN
Translation: The English translation of "tierra para el jardin" is garden soil.
AcquiredDistinctiveness
Claim:
In part
DistinctivenessLimitation
Statement:
As to "Grows Plants Twice As Big".
Design SearchCode(s):
01.05.01 - Sunrise; Sun, rising or setting (partially exposed or partially obstructed)02.03.02 - Women depicted as shadows or silhouettes of women; Silhouettes of women02.03.14 - Women wearing bonnets; Bonnets (women wearing)02.03.24 - Women, stylized, including women depicted in caricature form05.05.02 - Roses05.05.05 - Daisies05.05.25 - Other flowers; Iris (flower); Daffodils05.11.04 - Tomatoes05.11.25 - Turnips; Other vegetables; Avocados; Broccoli; Celery; Artichokes; Asparagus07.11.09 - Gates; Garden equipment, fencing; Fences (including barbed wire and chain link); Brick walls; Walls26.01.13 - Circles, two (not concentric); Two circles26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.
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US Serial Number: 78478903 Application FilingDate:
Sep. 03, 2004
US RegistrationNumber:
3190987 Registration Date: Jan. 02, 2007
Register: Principal
Mark Type: Trademark
Status: The registration has been renewed.
Status Date: Aug. 06, 2016
Publication Date: Oct. 17, 2006
26.11.07 - Rectangles with a decorative border, including scalloped, ruffled and zig-zag edges26.11.13 - Rectangles (exactly two rectangles); Two rectangles26.11.20 - Rectangles inside one another26.11.21 - Rectangles that are completely or partially shaded26.11.25 - Rectangles with one or more curved sides26.17.09 - Bands, curved; Curved line(s), band(s) or bar(s); Bars, curved; Lines, curved
Name PortraitConsent:
The likeness in the mark identifies Lynn Grace a living individual whose consent is of record.
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
0688868, 2515267, 2822655 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: GARDEN SOIL, PLANTING SOIL, SOIL CONTAINING ADDITIVES, SOIL CONDITIONERS FOR AGRICULTURAL, DOMESTIC ORHORTICULTURAL USE AND FERTILIZERS FOR SOIL AND POTTING SOIL
May 02, 2006 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 67215
Jun. 02, 2006 AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 67215
May 02, 2006 USE AMENDMENT FILED 67215
May 23, 2006 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
May 23, 2006 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED
May 23, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
May 02, 2006 TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Apr. 24, 2006 PAPER RECEIVED
Feb. 07, 2006 UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Mar. 10, 2006 ASSIGNED TO LIE 76568
Feb. 07, 2006 PAPER RECEIVED
Nov. 04, 2005 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Nov. 03, 2005 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 60997
Oct. 13, 2005 AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED 76529
Oct. 03, 2005 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 76529
Oct. 03, 2005 PAPER RECEIVED
Apr. 15, 2005 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Apr. 14, 2005 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 60997
Mar. 31, 2005 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 60997
Sep. 14, 2004 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Jan. 02, 2017
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Aug. 06, 2016
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the word "MIRACLE-GRO" in a bullseye logo with a green leaf dotting the "I" in "MIRACLE-GRO" and a yellowring in the bullseye.
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
05.03.08 - More than one leaf, including scattered leaves, bunches of leaves not attached to branches05.03.25 - Leaf, single; Other leaves21.03.12 - Dart boards; Targets without crosshairs or alignment guides26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Concentric circles, two; Two concentric circles26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.27.03.04 - Plants forming letters or numerals
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: CHARCOAL FOR HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES AND FOR USE AS A SOIL CONDITIONER; PERLITE FOR HORTICULTURALPURPOSES AND FOR USE AS A SOIL CONDITIONER
May 08, 2013 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
May 08, 2013 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 70132
May 08, 2013 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 70132
Apr. 17, 2013 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Jul. 22, 2010 NOTICE OF SUIT
Apr. 24, 2007 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Mar. 07, 2007 LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED 69712
Mar. 07, 2007 ASSIGNED TO LIE 69712
Feb. 05, 2007 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Jan. 23, 2007 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 65362
Nov. 16, 2006 USE AMENDMENT FILED 65362
Nov. 16, 2006 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Aug. 03, 2006 EXTENSION 5 GRANTED 64657
Jul. 06, 2006 EXTENSION 5 FILED 64657
Jul. 06, 2006 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
May 24, 2006 APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED 88888
May 24, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
May 23, 2006 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
May 23, 2006 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED
May 24, 2006 EXTENSION 4 GRANTED 70565
Jan. 05, 2006 EXTENSION 4 FILED 70565
May 23, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Feb. 07, 2006 PAPER RECEIVED
Jan. 05, 2006 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Jun. 01, 2005 EXTENSION 3 GRANTED 66121
May 13, 2005 EXTENSION 3 FILED 66121
May 13, 2005 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Feb. 03, 2005 EXTENSION 2 GRANTED 65724
Jan. 17, 2005 EXTENSION 2 FILED 65724
Jan. 17, 2005 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Aug. 11, 2004 EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Jul. 27, 2004 EXTENSION 1 FILED
Jul. 27, 2004 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Jan. 27, 2004 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Nov. 04, 2003 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Oct. 15, 2003 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sep. 02, 2003 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Aug. 01, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Aug. 01, 2003 PAPER RECEIVED
Jun. 27, 2003 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Jun. 25, 2003 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 60997
Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
Affidavit ofContinued Use:
Section 8 - Accepted
Affidavit ofIncontestability:
Section 15 - Accepted
Renewal Date: Apr. 24, 2017
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Sep. 07, 2016
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Fertilizer and plant food mixers and sprayers attached to garden hoses; pots for plants and flowers; containers for plants and flowers
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the wording "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circle with a 3 leaf flower over the "i" and a hyphen betweenthe "e" and "g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.29.01.07 - Small, inconspicuous design elements functioning as punctuation or parts of letters; Inconspicuous designs functioning aspunctuation or parts of letters
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Pots for plants and flowers; containers for plants and flowers
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: fertilizer, growing media for plants, soil conditioners for domestic and horticultural use, soil amendments, garden soil, planting soil,potting soil, potting mix, root stimulating hormone for plants, leaf shine
Nov. 01, 2012 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Nov. 01, 2012 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED 88888
Nov. 01, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED 6328
Nov. 01, 2012 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED 6328
Nov. 01, 2012 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN 76505
Oct. 31, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED 6326
Oct. 31, 2012 PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED 6326
Oct. 31, 2012 PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN 76505
Oct. 19, 2012 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 76505
Jul. 25, 2012 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Jul. 24, 2012 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Jul. 20, 2012 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Mar. 12, 2013
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: live plants; peat moss; planting and gardening kits for indoor and outdoor planting comprised primarily of pots and growing containersand growing media and also including seeds for fruit, seeds for vegetables, seeds for herbs, seeds for flowers, and live plants, soil,mulch and fertilizer
InternationalClass(es):
031 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 001, 046
Class Status: ACTIVE
Basis: 1(a)
First Use: Jan. 31, 2001 Use in Commerce: Jan. 31, 2001
Basis Information (Case Level)
Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No
Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No
Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No
Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No
Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No
Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No
Current Owner(s) Information
Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2017-04-11 15:51:15 EDT
Mark: MIRACLE-GRO
US Serial Number: 85688870 Application FilingDate:
Jul. 27, 2012
US RegistrationNumber:
4301405 Registration Date: Mar. 12, 2013
Register: Principal
Mark Type: Trademark
Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due.
Status Date: Mar. 12, 2013
Publication Date: Dec. 25, 2012
Owner Name: OMS Investments, Inc.
Owner Address: 10250 Constellation Blvd., Suite 2800Los Angelos, CALIFORNIA 90067UNITED STATES
Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or CountryWhere Organized:
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the wording "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circle with a 3 leaf flower over the "i" and a hyphen betweenthe "e" and "g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.29.01.07 - Small, inconspicuous design elements functioning as punctuation or parts of letters; Inconspicuous designs functioning aspunctuation or parts of letters
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: growing media for plants, soil amendments, soil conditioners for domestic and horticultural use, planting soil, potting soil, leaf shine
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
GRO ABLES
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Child Of: 85511998
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Biodegradable pots and household containers for plants and seeds; planting and gardening kits comprised primarily of pots andhousehold containers for plants and seeds and also including seeds, plants, growing media, soil, and fertilizer
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Registered 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Registered 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
GRO ABLES
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of a flower design between the "o" and "a" in the word "groables".
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
05.13.25 - Bales of hay or straw; Hay in bales; Other plants including bales of hay or straw; Straw in bales27.03.04 - Plants forming letters or numerals
Related Properties Information
Child Of: 85555408
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Biodegradable pots and household containers for plants and seeds; planting and gardening kits comprised primarily of pots andhousehold containers for plants and seeds and also including seeds, plants, growing media, soil, and fertilizer
MIRACLE-GRO Section 8 and 15 - Accepted and Acknowledged 77775762 4026583
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688757 4289145
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688831 4289146
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689009 4289147
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689061 4289148
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85679456 4301017
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688870 4301405
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85688948 4301406
MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85689102 4301407
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689170 4301408
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689188 4301409
MIRACLE GRO Registered 85689198 4301410
IT'S GRO TIME Cancelled - Section 8 77341566 3552933
IT'S GRO TIME Registered 77341556 3828745
IT'S GRO TIME Registered 77341562 3828746
GRO YOUR OWN Registered 77880022 3955536
GRO-POD Registered 77799595 4016381
GRO-MIX Registered 77799605 4016383
READY, SET, GRO Registered 77799589 4026605
EXPAND 'N GRO Registered 77907119 4049881
ORGANIC-GRO Registered 77983165 4202760
GRO1000 Registered 85749473 4324503
GRO1000 Registered 85749540 4324504
GRO ABLES Registered 85979126 4348201
GRO ABLES Registered 85979156 4348204
GRO ABLES Registered 85511510 4351035
GRO ABLES Registered 85512084 4351037
GRO ABLES Registered 85555431 4362129
GRO ABLES Registered 85979158 4362477
GRO ABLES Registered 85979160 4362478
GRO ABLES Registered 85555347 4365502
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Oct 16, 2013
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Oct 16, 2013 Nov 25, 2013
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Oct 16, 2013
4 P MOT TO SUSP PEND DISP CIV ACTION Oct 17, 2013
5 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
6 SUSP PEND DISP OF CIVIL ACTION Nov 22, 2013
7 W/DRAW OF APPLICATION Oct 07, 2014
8 BD DECISION: SUSTAINED Oct 15, 2014
9 TERMINATED Oct 15, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of the term "MIRACLE-GRO" in white across the front of a circle. The outer circle is black, the inner circle is yellowand the interior of the circle is black. There is a green 3 leaf flower over the letter "I".
Color Drawing: Yes
Color(s) Claimed: The color(s) white, black, yellow and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
05.05.25 - Daffodils; Iris (flower); Other flowers26.01.17 - Circles, two concentric; Concentric circles, two; Two concentric circles27.03.04 - Plants forming letters or numerals
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3074660, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Child Of: 85697466
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Pots for plants and flowers; containers for plants and flowers
MIRACLE-GRO PROFESSIONAL TREE & SHRUB CARE Registered 85811368 4376465
MIRACLE-GRO TREE & SHRUB CARE Cancelled - Section 8 76448805 2809982
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Mar 05, 2014
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Mar 05, 2014 Apr 14, 2014
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Mar 05, 2014
4 D MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS Apr 11, 2014
5 SUSPENDED Apr 15, 2014
6 D MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS Apr 25, 2014
7 SUSPENDED Apr 30, 2014
8 MOT TO AMEND APPLICATION May 12, 2014
9 BOARD'S ORDER APPLICANT ALLOWED TWENTY DAYS TO RESPOND May 20, 2014
10 BOARD'S ORDER APPLICANT ALLOWED TWENTY DAYS TO RESPOND May 20, 2014
11 D RESP TO BD ORDER/INQUIRY May 27, 2014
12 RESPONSE DUE 30 DAYS (DUE DATE) Jun 04, 2014 Jul 04, 2014
13 W/DRAW OF OPPOSITION Jun 17, 2014
14 BD DECISION: DISMISSED W/O PREJ Jun 19, 2014
15 TERMINATED Jun 19, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
EVERYONE GROWS WITH MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
1223038, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Child Of: 85811413
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
First Use: Mar. 01, 2012 Use in Commerce: Mar. 01, 2012
For: Fertilizer, growing media for plants, soil conditioners for domestic and horticultural use, soil amendments, gardening soil, planting soil,potting soil, potting mix for starting seeds and growing plants
EVERYONE GROWS WITH MIRACLE-GRO Registered 85981277 4512738
Prosecution History
Entry Number History Text Date Due Date
1 FILED AND FEE Mar 17, 2016
2 NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: Mar 17, 2016 Apr 26, 2016
3 PENDING, INSTITUTED Mar 17, 2016
4 D MOT FOR EXT W/O CONSENT Apr 26, 2016
5 D MOT FOR EXT W/O CONSENT May 25, 2016
6 D APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY Jun 08, 2016
7 ANSWER Jun 08, 2016
8 TRIAL DATES RESET Jun 29, 2016
9 STIP TO SUSP PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS Nov 29, 2016
10 SUSPENDED Nov 29, 2016
11 STIP TO SUSP PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS Jan 18, 2017
12 SUSPENDED Jan 18, 2017
13 STIP TO SUSP PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS Mar 27, 2017
14 SUSPENDED Mar 27, 2017
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
MIRACLE-GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
No
Mark DrawingType:
3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
Description ofMark:
The mark consists of "Miracle-Gro" across the front of a round circle with a 3 leaf flower over the "i" and a hyphen between the "e" and"g" in "Miracle-Gro".
Color(s) Claimed: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design SearchCode(s):
26.01.20 - Circles within a circle26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.29.01.07 - Inconspicuous designs functioning as punctuation or parts of letters; Small, inconspicuous design elements functioning aspunctuation or parts of letters
Related Properties Information
Claimed Ownershipof US
Registrations:
3180531, 3456832, 4026583 and others
Child Of: 85907231
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Gardening appliance systems for hydroponic and horticultural propagation systems for use in growing plants, namely, gardeningirrigation systems comprising environmentally controlled chambers capable of providing water, plant nutrients, and light
Apr. 24, 2014 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Apr. 17, 2014 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Apr. 15, 2014 NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE AND PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Apr. 14, 2014 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 61813
Mar. 06, 2014 USE AMENDMENT FILED 61813
Apr. 14, 2014 DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Mar. 06, 2014 DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Apr. 11, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL 61813
Mar. 06, 2014 TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Mar. 06, 2014 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Oct. 08, 2013 NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Aug. 13, 2013 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Aug. 13, 2013 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Jul. 24, 2013 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Jul. 17, 2013 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Jul. 17, 2013 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Jul. 10, 2013 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Jul. 10, 2013 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 86332
Apr. 25, 2013 NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE AND PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Apr. 24, 2013 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Apr. 20, 2013 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM
TM Staff and Location Information
TM Staff Information - None
File Location
Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Apr. 23, 2014
Mark Information
Mark LiteralElements:
GRO
Standard CharacterClaim:
Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
Mark DrawingType:
4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Related Properties Information
Child Of: 87554661
Goods and Services
Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; andAsterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
For: Electronic irrigation controllers; electronic sensors for irrigation uses; electronic sensors connectable to electronic irrigation controllers;electronic controllers and sensors for irrigation, and sprinkler uses and systems; electronic weather measurement sensors; sensors formonitoring temperature, humidity, moisture and sunlight; electronic plant moisture sensors; downloadable computer softwareapplications in the nature of mobile applications allowing users to remotely monitor, control, and receive updates and notifications fromcomputer hardware devices; electronic apparatus, computer firmware, and computer software, all for use in accessing, monitoring andcontrolling domestic, commercial and horticultural irrigation systems and moisture sensors