Who owns the GFTC trademark?

The GFTC trademark is owned by Institute of Food Technologists, Inc..

What class is the GFTC trademark registered in?

The GFTC trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for GFTC?

The USPTO serial number for GFTC is 86633537.

What is the registration number for GFTC?

GFTC is registered under USPTO registration number 4892099.

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GFTC

SN 86633537·Reg 4892099·Filed May 18, 2015

Owner Institute of Food Technologists, Inc.

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

GFTC (Serial No. 86633537), Registration No. 4892099, is a registered US trademark filed on May 18, 2015 by Institute of Food Technologists, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: January 28, 2036

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GFTC (Reg. #4892099) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Institute of Food Technologists, Inc., since 2015. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 18, 2015

SERIAL

86633537

REG#

4892099

REGISTERED

Jan 26, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMay 18, 2015

Serial Number86633537

Registration No.4892099

Registration DateJan 26, 2016

Status DateMar 12, 2026

Published for OppositionNov 10, 2015

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Dec 11, 2013

First use in commerce: Dec 11, 2013

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

31 events

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 12, 2026

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 12, 2026

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 09, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 16, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jan 26, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 10, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Feb 10, 2022

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Feb 10, 2022

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Oct 21, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Jan 26, 2021

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jun 09, 2017

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 09, 2017

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 26, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Nov 10, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Nov 10, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Oct 21, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Oct 02, 2015

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Oct 02, 2015

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Sep 04, 2015

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Sep 04, 2015

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Sep 04, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Sep 04, 2015

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 04, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST

Sep 02, 2015

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

Sep 02, 2015

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 28, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 28, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED

May 28, 2015

NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

May 27, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

May 21, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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