There are about 30 different US trademarks for "Route 66", in different categories - beer, tobacco, etc. Tempting Brands owns many categories. The question is whether they have products in them.
You can register a US trademark with an "intent to use" it, but normally you have to submit a statement of use with an image of the trademark being used on some product within six months. Here, though, Tempting Brands filed in another country first, which gives them a pass on that initial requirement.
Between 5 and 6 years after initial registration, though, the trademark owner, even if non-US, must submit a statement with an image of the trademark being used on some product to the USPTO. Some of their trademarks, such as #79975044, just passed that point. There's a six month grace period after year 6 during which renewal is still possible with a double fee ($100 per class registered), and that's now timing out.
You can register a US trademark with an "intent to use" it, but normally you have to submit a statement of use with an image of the trademark being used on some product within six months. Here, though, Tempting Brands filed in another country first, which gives them a pass on that initial requirement.
Between 5 and 6 years after initial registration, though, the trademark owner, even if non-US, must submit a statement with an image of the trademark being used on some product to the USPTO. Some of their trademarks, such as #79975044, just passed that point. There's a six month grace period after year 6 during which renewal is still possible with a double fee ($100 per class registered), and that's now timing out.