HAPPY MEAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 29, 1982, a trademark application was filed for HAPPY MEAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HAPPY MEAL trademark a serial number of 73391997. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, February 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by McDonald's Corporation. The HAPPY MEAL trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Children's Combination Meal Consisting of a Hamburger Sandwich Served with French Fried Potatoes and a Soft Drink for Consumption On or Off the Premises

Restaurant Services
happy meal

General Information


Serial Number73391997
Word MarkHAPPY MEAL
Filing DateWednesday, September 29, 1982
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, February 24, 2025
Registration Number1299742
Registration DateTuesday, October 9, 1984
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 31, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesChildren's Combination Meal Consisting of a Hamburger Sandwich Served with French Fried Potatoes and a Soft Drink for Consumption On or Off the Premises
DisclaimerNo claim is made to the exclusive right to use the word "Meal", apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and ServicesRestaurant Services

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 9, 1984
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 10, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 10, 1980

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 9, 1984
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 10, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 10, 1980

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMcDonald's Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Party NameMcDonald's Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOak Brook, IL 60521

Party NameMcDonald's Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOak Brook, IL 60521

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, May 29, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 16, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, February 16, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 3, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 31, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 9, 1984REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 2, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 18, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, October 20, 2014POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Thursday, October 7, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 7, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, May 23, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, May 23, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, May 23, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, August 29, 2009NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, October 7, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 7, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 18, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 26, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, March 26, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, March 26, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, October 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, October 7, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, February 24, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, February 24, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, February 24, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 30, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL