CHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 11, 2000, a trademark application was filed for CHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952 trademark a serial number of 76023277. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, August 11, 2023. This trademark is owned by AFC Enterprises, Inc.. The CHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952 trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

prepared meals consisting primarily of pastas and rice with side dishes and beverages, for consumption on or off the premises

prepared meals consisting primarily of chicken for consumption on or off the premises

restaurant services
church's chicken since 1952

General Information


Serial Number76023277
Word MarkCHURCH'S CHICKEN SINCE 1952
Filing DateTuesday, April 11, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, August 11, 2023
Registration Number2721849
Registration DateTuesday, June 3, 2003
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 4, 2001

Trademark Statements


NOT AVAILABLE"CHICKEN" and "SINCE 1952"
Goods and Servicesprepared meals consisting primarily of pastas and rice with side dishes and beverages, for consumption on or off the premises
Pseudo MarkCHURCHES CHICKEN SINCE 1952
Goods and Servicesprepared meals consisting primarily of chicken for consumption on or off the premises
Goods and Servicesrestaurant services

Classification Information


International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 28, 2000
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 21, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 21, 2000

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 28, 2000
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 21, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 21, 2000

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 28, 2000
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 21, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 21, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCajun Funding Corporation
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 22, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 29, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, October 26, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, January 28, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 15, 2001NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 4, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 27, 2001NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, May 24, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 24, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, June 19, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 26, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2002TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 13, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 28, 2003ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, June 3, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 29, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 29, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 17, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, April 2, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 6, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 7, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 10, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 4, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 14, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 14, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 14, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 30, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, February 18, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 22, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, May 12, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 15, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 23, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, August 5, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 5, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, April 13, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, April 13, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, April 26, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, April 26, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 11, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 11, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 1, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 1, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, December 13, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 15, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 24, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 24, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 16, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 12, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, April 15, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 3, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 3, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 19, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, March 23, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, March 23, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, March 31, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, March 31, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 21, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 24, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 11, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 11, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 11, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 11, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS