THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, May 20, 2004, a trademark application was filed for THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY trademark a serial number of 78422645. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, June 19, 2020. This trademark is owned by THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

cook books; recipe books; books and newsletters in the field of restaurant and food and beverage topics; and souvenir programs for theme restaurant

restaurant franchising; franchising, namely, offering technical assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants, food services and catering

General Information

Serial Number78422645
Word MarkTHE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Filing DateThursday, May 20, 2004
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, June 19, 2020
Registration Number4511005
Registration DateTuesday, April 8, 2014
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 26, 2011

Trademark Statements

Goods and Servicescook books; recipe books; books and newsletters in the field of restaurant and food and beverage topics; and souvenir programs for theme restaurant
Goods and Servicesrestaurant franchising; franchising, namely, offering technical assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants, food services and catering
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHOCOLATE"

Classification Information

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 27, 2004
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 1, 2013
International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 27, 2004
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 1, 2013

Trademark Owner History

Party NameTHE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCincinnati, OH 45211
Party NameTHE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCincinnati, OH 45211
Party NameTHE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCincinnati, OH 45211

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, April 8, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, June 19, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, June 19, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, June 4, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 8, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 23, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 8, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 1, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, February 28, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 27, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, February 3, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 3, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 28, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 9, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, June 12, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 9, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 12, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 19, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 18, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Monday, December 17, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, December 17, 2012TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, May 12, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, May 11, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, January 21, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, January 20, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, December 19, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, January 20, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, December 19, 2011TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 21, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 26, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 26, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, March 19, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 18, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 7, 2011SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, August 24, 2010REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, August 24, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 22, 2010REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, February 22, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, February 13, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 12, 2009REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, February 12, 2009REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, August 12, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Sunday, February 10, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Sunday, February 10, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 8, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 10, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Saturday, February 10, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, December 29, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 10, 2006REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, February 10, 2006REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, October 12, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 10, 2005LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2005SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 20, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 14, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 14, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 16, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 16, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 27, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 23, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 23, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 26, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 30, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 30, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 20, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 27, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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