USPTO serial 78202117
KFC
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 30, 2003
- Examiner
- SMIGA, HOWARD
- 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
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | [ Cooked chicken, cole slaw, cooked potatoes, vegetable salads, namely, garden salads, potato salads, and three bean salads, baked red beans and corn on the cob, all for consumption on or off the premises ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1997 |
| 043 | Restaurant services | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 31, 2017 | 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. |
| May 31, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 15, 2013 | 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. |
| Nov 15, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2013 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 19, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 15, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 20, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 24, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 24, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 2, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 29, 2010 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 19, 2010 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Oct 23, 2009 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Oct 21, 2009 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 14, 2009 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 20, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 17, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 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. |
| Jul 1, 2003 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 26, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |