GHIRARDELLI Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, November 20, 2023, a trademark application was filed for GHIRARDELLI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GHIRARDELLI trademark a serial number of 98278844. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This trademark is owned by Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG. The GHIRARDELLI trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:
Cocoa; cocoa extracts for human consumption; cocoa-based ingredients for confectionary products; cocoa powder; cocoa substitute products, namely carob powder for use as a cocoa substitute; cocoa drinks; chocolate; chocolate products, namely chocolate, chocolate candies, chocolate chips for baking; chocolate substitutes; chocolate substitute products; chocolate mixtures and coating; chocolate bars; chocolate sauces; pastry and confectionery; marzipan; marzipan substitutes; pralines, namely pralines with liquid fillings in the nature of wines and spirits; chocolates with fillings in the nature of wines and spirits; sugar and confectionery products, namely candy and chocolate; chocolate based spreads; cocoa spreads; ice cream; ice cream substitutes; powder of ices; coffee; sweets; biscuits; sponge fingers; cake mixes; cookie mixes
General Information
| Serial Number | 98278844 |
| Word Mark | GHIRARDELLI |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 20, 2023 |
| Status | 731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Cocoa; cocoa extracts for human consumption; cocoa-based ingredients for confectionary products; cocoa powder; cocoa substitute products, namely carob powder for use as a cocoa substitute; cocoa drinks; chocolate; chocolate products, namely chocolate, chocolate candies, chocolate chips for baking; chocolate substitutes; chocolate substitute products; chocolate mixtures and coating; chocolate bars; chocolate sauces; pastry and confectionery; marzipan; marzipan substitutes; pralines, namely pralines with liquid fillings in the nature of wines and spirits; chocolates with fillings in the nature of wines and spirits; sugar and confectionery products, namely candy and chocolate; chocolate based spreads; cocoa spreads; ice cream; ice cream substitutes; powder of ices; coffee; sweets; biscuits; sponge fingers; cake mixes; cookie mixes |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a flying buzzard design inside a half circle with a banner beneath. The design sits on a rectangle containing the word "GHIRARDELLI". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kilchberg 8802
CH |
| Party Name | Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kilchberg 8802
CH |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 23, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 13, 2025 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
