DITKA'S XX SINCE 1997 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 5, 2002, a trademark application was filed for DITKA'S XX SINCE 1997 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DITKA'S XX SINCE 1997 trademark a serial number of 76367242. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by Ditka Management, Inc.. The DITKA'S XX SINCE 1997 trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

[ Clothing, namely, hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, leather jackets, vests and golf shirts ]

Restaurant, catering and cocktail lounge services
ditka's xx since 1997

General Information


Serial Number76367242
Word MarkDITKA'S XX SINCE 1997
Filing DateTuesday, February 5, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2023
Registration Number2783699
Registration DateTuesday, November 18, 2003
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 26, 2003

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word DITKA'S with two XX's replacing the apostrophe forming the top of a circle is above a smaller circle with a caricature of Mike Ditka's face with a bowtie all inside the circle. Under the circle are the words Since 1997 with a dot before the word Since and a dot after the numbers 1997, which forms the bottom of a circle. There are two short circular lines on either side of the smaller inner circle in between the words DITKA'S and Since 1997.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT In the statement, Column 1, line 5, through line 8, is deleted. In the statement, Column 2, after line 3, No claim is made to the exclusive right to use SINCE 1997 apart from the mark as shown is inserted. In the statement, Column 2, after line 6, The mark consists of the word DITKA'S with two XX's replacing the apostrophe forming the top of a circle is above a smaller circle with a caricature of Mike Ditka's face with a bowtie all inside the circle. Under the circle are the words Since 1997 with a dot before the word Since and a dot after the numbers 1997, which forms the bottom of a circle. There are two short circular lines on either side of the smaller inner circle in between the words DITKA'S and Since 1997 is inserted.
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name and portrait shown in the mark are that of a living individual whose consent is of record.
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, leather jackets, vests and golf shirts ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRestaurant, catering and cocktail lounge services
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SINCE 1997 "

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 5, 2002

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 20, 2002
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 30, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMIKE DITKA'S - CHICAGO, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60611

Party NameDitka Management, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60611

Party NameDitka Management, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60611

Party NameDitka Management, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60611

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 12, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Wednesday, November 8, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 8, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 8, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, November 8, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, November 8, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, November 3, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, October 27, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Thursday, September 21, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 15, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 15, 2023TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, November 18, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, September 20, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 20, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 8, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 30, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 18, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 6, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Friday, January 2, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 18, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 26, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 6, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 16, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 16, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 11, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 17, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 17, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 10, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 21, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER