USPTO serial 76023277
CHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 3, 2003
- Examiner
- MATTESSICH, DANIELLE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael Nunnally
Michael Nunnally Caiola & Rose LLC125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 240Decatur, GA 30030United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | prepared meals consisting primarily of chicken for consumption on or off the premises | ACTIVE | Apr 21, 2000 |
| 030 | prepared meals consisting primarily of pastas and rice with side dishes and beverages, for consumption on or off the premises | ACTIVE | Apr 21, 2000 |
| 042 | restaurant services | ACTIVE | Apr 21, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 24, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 31, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 19, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 3, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Dec 3, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 16, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 15, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 11, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 11, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 5, 2014 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 5, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 15, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 12, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 22, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 30, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 14, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2012 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Dec 14, 2012 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Dec 4, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 7, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 6, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 2, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 29, 2006 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 29, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2003 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Mar 28, 2003 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 26, 2002 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 19, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 18, 2002 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 24, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 24, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 27, 2001 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Sep 4, 2001 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Aug 15, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 28, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 26, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 29, 2000 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 22, 2000 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |