Who owns the THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY trademark?

The THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY trademark is owned by Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc..

What class is the THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY trademark registered in?

The THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY?

The USPTO serial number for THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY is 86861164.

What is the registration number for THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY?

THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY is registered under USPTO registration number 5192245.

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THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY

SN 86861164·Reg 5192245·Filed Dec 29, 2015

Owner Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY (Serial No. 86861164), Registration No. 5192245, is a registered US trademark filed on Dec 29, 2015 by Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

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THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY (Reg. #5192245) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc., since 2015. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services). Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Dec 29, 2015

SERIAL

86861164

REG#

5192245

REGISTERED

Apr 25, 2017

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateDec 29, 2015

Serial Number86861164

Registration No.5192245

Registration DateApr 25, 2017

Status DateSep 28, 2023

Published for OppositionMay 24, 2016

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Oct 23, 2016

First use in commerce: Oct 23, 2016

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

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

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Status History

32 events

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

Apr 25, 2026

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

NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Oct 31, 2023

NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Sep 28, 2023

CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

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

Sep 28, 2023

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

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

Sep 28, 2023

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 25, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Mar 24, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

Mar 17, 2023

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

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

Apr 25, 2022

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

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

Jul 09, 2018

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jul 09, 2018

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 25, 2017

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Mar 24, 2017

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Mar 23, 2017

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 13, 2017

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2017

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Mar 13, 2017

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN

Jan 31, 2017

SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jan 31, 2017

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jan 31, 2017

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jan 30, 2017

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jan 28, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Jan 10, 2017

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Jan 10, 2017

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jul 19, 2016

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 24, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 24, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

May 04, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 18, 2016

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 14, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jan 08, 2016

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jan 01, 2016

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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