Term ends Jun 7, 2030 · High confidence
Held by NS Brands, Ltd.
Filed Dec 9, 2014 as application 29/511,259 · Granted Jun 7, 2016
Base term, 14 years from grant
Today
2016
2030
Clock starts
Jun 7, 2016
Jun 7, 2016
Term ends
Jun 7, 2030
Jun 7, 2030
base term
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · includes USPTO assignment & status data published Nov 14, 2026 and grant & fee data published Nov 10, 2026 (weekly) · how we know
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Term adjustment
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14 years from grant
Base term
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Family applications on record here
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| Step | Input | Date after this step | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base term, 14 years from grant | Granted Jun 7, 2016 | Jun 7, 2030 | High confidence |
| Continuity chain | Every parent in the chain resolved | no change | High confidence |
| Patent term adjustment | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Terminal disclaimer cap | None on record | no cap applied | High confidence |
| Patent term extension | None on file | no change | High confidence |
| Computed term end | The steps above, in order | Jun 7, 2030 | High confidence |
This family
| US D758,183 | this patent Jun 2030 | Jun 2030 |
| US D774,387 | In force Dec 2031 | Dec 2031 |
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Assignments
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| Recorded | Assignor | Assignee | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2015 Reel 34809, frame 643 | Joergensen, J. Michael; Ambelang, Bryant P.; Teitellbaum, Jacob | Naturesweet, Ltd. | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Aug 13, 2015 Reel 36319, frame 81 | Naturesweet, Ltd. | BMO Harris Bank N, A., as Collateral Agent | Assignment of Assignor's Interest |
| Apr 13, 2016 Reel 38444, frame 346 | Joergensen, J. Michael; Ambelang, Bryant P.; Teitelbaum, Jacob | Naturesweet, Ltd. | Corrective Assignment to Correct the Misspelling of Third Assignor's Last Name Previously Recorded on Reel 034809 Frame 0643. Assignor(S) Hereby Confirms the Assignment. |
| Dec 9, 2016 Reel 40879, frame 543 | Naturesweet, Ltd. | NS Brands, Ltd. | Change of Name |
| May 7, 2021 Reel 56174, frame 505 | NS Brands, Ltd. | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent | Security Interest |
| May 10, 2021 Reel 56221, frame 641 | BMO Harris Bank N.A. | NS Brands, Ltd. (F.K.A. Naturesweet, Ltd.) | Release of Security Interest in Patents |
| Sep 15, 2023 Reel 64924, frame 624 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Grantee | NS Brands, Ltd. | Release of Security Interest in Patent Collateral |
| Sep 15, 2023 Reel 64924, frame 952 | NS Brands, Ltd. | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent | Notice of Grant of Security Interest in Patents |
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