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OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 88626514

Filing Date: 09/23/2019

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, SFM, LLC, a limited liability company legally organized under the laws of Delaware, having an address of
      5455 E. High Street, St. 111
      Phoenix, Arizona 85054
      United States

requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

International Class 003:  Laundry detergent; all-purpose cleaning preparations; dish soap; non-medicated hand soaps; anti-static dryer sheets; dishwasher detergents; fruit and vegetable wash

In International Class 003, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/29/2012, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/29/2012, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 005:  Powdered nutritional supplement drink mix; functional beverages, namely, vitamin, mineral, and nutritionally fortified beverages; nutritional supplements made from superfoods, namely, bee pollen, spirulina, chlorophyll, and kelp; disinfectant toilet bowl cleaners

In International Class 005, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 07/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 07/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 006:  aluminum foil

In International Class 006, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/21/2013, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/21/2013, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 016:  Paper towels; sandwich bags; freezer bags; facial tissue; trash bags; wax paper

In International Class 016, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/01/2013, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2013, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 018:  Reusable shopping bags

In International Class 018, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 08/28/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 08/28/2006, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 029:  Eggs; edible oils; cooking oil; potato chips; milk; frozen fruits; pre-cut vegetables; broths, soups; frozen vegetables; nut butters; almond milk; nut milks; milk substitutes; coconut milk; canned vegetables; canned beans; tinned olives; processed olives; frozen fruits; prepared salads; hemp seeds; cacao nibs; processed goji berries

In International Class 029, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/26/2013, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/26/2013, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 030:  Spices; extracts used as food flavoring; honey; table syrup; flour; sugar and sugar substitutes; breakfast cereals; spreads consisting primarily of emulsified biscuits or cookies; rice cakes; rice chips; cookies; pasta; pasta sauce; cones for ice cream; ice cream; frozen confectionery containing ice cream; fruit preserves; bread; baking soda; baking powder; yeast; salt; ketchup; mustard; hot sauce; mayonnaise; dipping sauces; frozen breads ; frozen desserts, namely, pies, donuts, cheesecakes, muffins; frozen appetizers consisting primarily of chicken or seafood; frozen foods, namely, grain and bread based appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and canapés; frozen and prepared meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice; frozen entrees consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables; frozen breakfast foods, namely, waffles, pancakes and french toast; pasta alternatives, namely, chickpea, quinoa, rice; matcha; maca powder; beet powder; moringa powder; cookies; chocolate bars; brownies

In International Class 030, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 12/19/2004, and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/19/2004, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 031:  Edible pet treats; grain-free pet food

In International Class 031, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 11/30/2013, and first used in commerce at least as early as 11/30/2013, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1

International Class 032:  Bottled water; sparkling water; flavored sparkling water; non-alcoholic sparkling fruit juice beverages; soft drinks, namely, sodas; water beverages

In International Class 032, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2004, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2004, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) photo showing label with SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET on applied for goods.
Specimen File1


Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 2798632 and 4002187.


The applicant hereby appoints NICOLE M MURRAY. Other appointed attorneys are Lori S. Meddings, Hillary J. Wucherer, Joel E. Tragesser, Marta S. Levine, Bennett J. Berson, Heather L. Buchta, Omotara Akinwande, Jordan R. Downham, Li Zhu, Katelin V. Drass, Megan Q. Peccarelli. NICOLE M MURRAY of QUARLES & BRADY LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      300 NORTH LASALLE STREET, STE. 4000
      Chicago, Illinois 60654
      United States
      312-715-5241(phone)
      312-632-1780(fax)
      tm-dept@quarles.com (authorized).
The attorney docket/reference number is 146845.TBD.
NICOLE M MURRAY submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

NICOLE M MURRAY

QUARLES & BRADY LLP

300 NORTH LASALLE STREET, STE. 4000

Chicago, Illinois 60654

312-715-5241(phone)

312-632-1780(fax)

tm-dept@quarles.com (authorized). Email Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send email correspondence concerning the application to the applicant, the applicant's attorney, or the applicant's domestic representative at the email address provided in this application. I understand that a valid email address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in the loss of TEAS Reduced Fee status and a requirement to submit an additional processing fee of $125 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $2475 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 9 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. And/Or If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Angela M. Prindle/   Date: 09/20/2019
Signatory's Name: Angela M. Prindle
Signatory's Position: Junior Counsel
Payment Sale Number: 88626514
Payment Accounting Date: 09/23/2019

Serial Number: 88626514
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Sep 23 10:10:42 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-X.XX.XXX.XXX-20190923101042866
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