DUCHESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 22, 1993, a trademark application was filed for DUCHESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DUCHESS trademark a serial number of 74461317. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 3, 2025. This trademark is owned by JOHN TAMS GROUP PLC. The DUCHESS trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products category with the following description:

[ porcelain, ] bone china, [ earthenware, ] crockery and ceramic tableware, namely, dinnerware, coffee mugs, teacups, coffee cups, soup cups, saucers, plates, bowls, dishes, trays, sugar bowls, creamers, non-electric teapots and coffee pots, eggcups, soup tureens, cake stands, comports, and salt and pepper shakers
duchess

General Information


Serial Number74461317
Word MarkDUCHESS
Filing DateMonday, November 22, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 3, 2025
Registration Number1885010
Registration DateTuesday, March 21, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 27, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ porcelain, ] bone china, [ earthenware, ] crockery and ceramic tableware, namely, dinnerware, coffee mugs, teacups, coffee cups, soup cups, saucers, plates, bowls, dishes, trays, sugar bowls, creamers, non-electric teapots and coffee pots, eggcups, soup tureens, cake stands, comports, and salt and pepper shakers

Classification Information


International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 3, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1887
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1933

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDUCHESS CHINA LIMITED
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressStaffordshire ST3 1PB
GB

Party NameJOHN TAMS GROUP PLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 2PG
GB

Party NameJOHN TAMS GROUP PLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 2PG
GB

Party NameJOHN TAMS GROUP PLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 2PG
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 22, 2001POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, May 3, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 24, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 18, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 24, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 25, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 27, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 21, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 19, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, February 8, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 22, 2001RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, October 22, 2001RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, December 14, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 10, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 10, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, April 22, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, April 25, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, April 25, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, February 17, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 8, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 5, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 21, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, February 21, 2015POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, March 13, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 3, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 5, 2015REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, February 23, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, March 13, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, March 21, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, October 3, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, March 13, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED