DUNKIN' DONUTS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 5, 2001, a trademark application was filed for DUNKIN' DONUTS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DUNKIN' DONUTS trademark a serial number of 76266479. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by Dunkin' Donuts USA, Inc.. The DUNKIN' DONUTS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Light Beverage Products, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

[ Doughnuts and bakery products; coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; cookies; cakes; pies; muffins; plain, glazed, coated and filled fried cakes; bagels; chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies; custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; chocolate-based topping; flour; flavoring extracts; confectionery chips for baking; honey; yeast; baking-powder; hot chocolate; hot cocoa ]

[ Fruit-based fillings for doughnuts, cookies, cakes and pies; edible oils and fats; fruit topping; nut topping; shortenings ]

[ fruit drinks and fruit juices; coffee-flavored soft drinks; syrups and other preparations, concentrates and powder, for making soft drinks and fruit drinks ]

Restaurant and carryout food services
dunkin' donuts

General Information


Serial Number76266479
Word MarkDUNKIN' DONUTS
Filing DateTuesday, June 5, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Registration Number2751009
Registration DateTuesday, August 12, 2003
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 20, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Doughnuts and bakery products; coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; cookies; cakes; pies; muffins; plain, glazed, coated and filled fried cakes; bagels; chocolate-based fillings for cakes and pies; custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; chocolate-based topping; flour; flavoring extracts; confectionery chips for baking; honey; yeast; baking-powder; hot chocolate; hot cocoa ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the design of a cup containing a hot beverage. The cup is white and lined in orange on a pink background. On the cup, the word "DUNKIN'" is in orange and the word "DONUTS" in pink.
Goods and Services[ Fruit-based fillings for doughnuts, cookies, cakes and pies; edible oils and fats; fruit topping; nut topping; shortenings ]
Pseudo MarkDUNKIN DONUTS
Goods and Services[ fruit drinks and fruit juices; coffee-flavored soft drinks; syrups and other preparations, concentrates and powder, for making soft drinks and fruit drinks ]
Goods and ServicesRestaurant and carryout food services
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"DONUTS"

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2002

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 8, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 8, 2001

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 8, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 8, 2001

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 8, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 8, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDD IP Holder LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCanton, MA 02021

Party NameDunkin' Donuts USA, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDetroit, MI 48232

Party NameDunkin' Donuts USA, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDetroit, MI 48232

Party NameDunkin' Donuts USA, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDetroit, MI 48232

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 23, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, September 12, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, August 12, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, December 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 20, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 20, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 12, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, March 31, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, January 28, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 5, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, December 19, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, December 16, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, June 12, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 12, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 12, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 11, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 29, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 29, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 13, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 19, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 16, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 15, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 14, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 18, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, August 7, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 4, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, June 20, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, April 14, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 20, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 20, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 20, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 20, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 31, 2006ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, March 23, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 10, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 9, 2003ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, May 30, 2003STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, May 9, 2003USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, May 9, 2003TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 12, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 20, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 31, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, May 22, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 21, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 22, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 22, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, August 8, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 31, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER