HERSHEY'S Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 27, 2016, a trademark application was filed for HERSHEY'S with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HERSHEY'S trademark a serial number of 87085476. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, December 12, 2023. This trademark is owned by Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation. The HERSHEY'S trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:

Milk chocolate; Chocolate; Chocolate and chocolates; Chocolate bars; Candies; Candy; Candy bars; Cocoa; Bakery desserts; Bakery products; Brownie mixes; Cake frosting; Cake icing; Cake mixes; Candy with cocoa; Candy with caramel; Candy for food; Caramel sauce; Caramel topping for ice cream; Chocolates and chocolate based ready to eat candies and snacks; Chocolate candies; Chocolate chips; Chocolate confections; Chocolate based ingredient for use in confectionery products; Chocolate-based beverages with milk; [ Chocolate-based spread also containing nuts; ] Chocolate covered popcorn; Chocolate covered pretzels; Chocolate sauce; Chocolate syrup; Chocolate topped pretzels; Chocolate for toppings; Chocolate topping; Chocolate truffles; Cocoa mixes; Confectioneries, namely, snack foods, namely, chocolate; Dessert puddings; Filled chocolate; Frostings; Gift baskets containing candy; Gluten-free desserts, namely, candy, caramel topping for ice cream, chocolate topping for ice cream, chocolate...
hershey's

General Information


Serial Number87085476
Word MarkHERSHEY'S
Filing DateMonday, June 27, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, December 12, 2023
Registration Number5221383
Registration DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "HERSHEY'S" in a stylized font in silver on a rectangular maroon-brown background.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) silver and maroon-brown is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesMilk chocolate; Chocolate; Chocolate and chocolates; Chocolate bars; Candies; Candy; Candy bars; Cocoa; Bakery desserts; Bakery products; Brownie mixes; Cake frosting; Cake icing; Cake mixes; Candy with cocoa; Candy with caramel; Candy for food; Caramel sauce; Caramel topping for ice cream; Chocolates and chocolate based ready to eat candies and snacks; Chocolate candies; Chocolate chips; Chocolate confections; Chocolate based ingredient for use in confectionery products; Chocolate-based beverages with milk; [ Chocolate-based spread also containing nuts; ] Chocolate covered popcorn; Chocolate covered pretzels; Chocolate sauce; Chocolate syrup; Chocolate topped pretzels; Chocolate for toppings; Chocolate topping; Chocolate truffles; Cocoa mixes; Confectioneries, namely, snack foods, namely, chocolate; Dessert puddings; Filled chocolate; Frostings; Gift baskets containing candy; Gluten-free desserts, namely, candy, caramel topping for ice cream, chocolate topping for ice cream, chocolate, cocoa, cocoa based spreads, confectionery chips for baking, spreads, and syrup for flavoring food or beverages; Hot chocolate mixes; Icing; Mixes for bakery goods; [ Mixes for candy making; Pies; Pretzels; ] S'mores; Snack foods, namely, chocolate-based snack foods; Snack mix consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels, and/or popped popcorn; Sugarfree sweets; Sugarless candies; Sweets; White chocolate chips

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 DateThursday, June 30, 2016
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 1934
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1934

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHershey, PA 17033
US

Party NameHershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWheat Ridge, CO 80033
US

Party NameHershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWheat Ridge, CO 80033
US

Party NameHershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWheat Ridge, CO 80033
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 30, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, June 30, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 18, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 30, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 16, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 16, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 17, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 20, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 28, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 19, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 19, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 15, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, January 16, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 16, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 13, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, December 11, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 12, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 13, 2026COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED