EL TORITO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 15, 1999, a trademark application was filed for EL TORITO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EL TORITO trademark a serial number of 75751522. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 12, 2021. This trademark is owned by El Torito Restaurants, Inc.. The EL TORITO trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:

Staple foods, namely, c[heese sauce, crackers, corn chips, flour-based chips, grain-based chips, taco chips, tortilla chips, ]salsa, sauces, including[ cheese-based sauces,] tomato- based sauces, chili-based sauces, tomatillo-based sauces, and pepper-based sauces, [seasonings and seasoning mixes, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, meals consisting primarily of rice, and frozen, prepared, and packaged foods consisting primarily of rice]
el torito

General Information


Serial Number75751522
Word MarkEL TORITO
Filing DateThursday, July 15, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Registration Number2410247
Registration DateTuesday, December 5, 2000
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 12, 2000

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesStaple foods, namely, c[heese sauce, crackers, corn chips, flour-based chips, grain-based chips, taco chips, tortilla chips, ]salsa, sauces, including[ cheese-based sauces,] tomato- based sauces, chili-based sauces, tomatillo-based sauces, and pepper-based sauces, [seasonings and seasoning mixes, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, meals consisting primarily of rice, and frozen, prepared, and packaged foods consisting primarily of rice]
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "el torito" is "the little bull" or "the diminutive bull".

Classification Information


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, November 12, 2021
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 12, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 12, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEl Torito Restaurants, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCypress, CA 90630

Party NameEl Torito Restaurants, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Party NameEl Torito Restaurants, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 13, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, November 12, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, December 5, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 4, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 28, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 28, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 30, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 7, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 7, 2018REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
Monday, July 30, 2018TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, June 28, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, May 9, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 9, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 16, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 15, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 15, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 16, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 28, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 12, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, June 17, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 17, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 16, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 17, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 3, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 11, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, June 4, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, June 4, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 7, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 7, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, July 25, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, September 27, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 23, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 23, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 16, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, April 14, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 5, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 12, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 11, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, June 16, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 4, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 5, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 26, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 25, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 25, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 21, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER