KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD" Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 7, 1987, a trademark application was filed for KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD" trademark a serial number of 73670739. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 5, 2016. This trademark is owned by KFC CORPORATION. The KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD" trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

FRESHLY PREPARED CHICKEN FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR OFF THE PREMISES
kentucky fried chicken "it's finger lickin' good"

General Information


Serial Number73670739
Word MarkKENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD"
Filing DateTuesday, July 7, 1987
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 5, 2016
Registration Number1711937
Registration DateTuesday, September 1, 1992
Mark Drawing3S23 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 10, 1990

Trademark Statements


Concurrent Use StatementREGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE AREA OF COMPRISING THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES EXCEPT FOR THE STATES OF MONTANA AND UTAH. CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING NO. 860 WITH SERIAL NO. 73/670,739.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FRIED CHICKEN"
Description of MarkTHE WORDING WHICH APPEARS IN THE LEFT RED PANEL IN THE DRAWING REPRESENTS THE WORDS "IT'S FINGER LICKIN' GOOD". THE PHANTOM LINES IN THE DRAWING SERVE ONLY TO SHOW THE POSITION OF THE MARK AND NOT TO CLAIM EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN THE FUNCTIONAL BUCKET CONTAINER.
Goods and ServicesFRESHLY PREPARED CHICKEN FOR CONSUMPTION ON OR OFF THE PREMISES
Lining/Stippling StatementTHE DRAWING IS LINED FOR THE COLOR RED.
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAS TO "KENTUCKY"

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 5, 2016
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 20, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 20, 1970

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKFC CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOUISVILLE, KY 40213

Party NameKFC CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOUISVILLE, KY 40213

Party NameKFC CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOUISVILLE, KY 40213

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 5, 2016CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, February 26, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, January 7, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, November 27, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 15, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 29, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, July 20, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, June 15, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 24, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 24, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, March 2, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, December 29, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, August 19, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, July 14, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, October 16, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, November 8, 2002CONCURRENT USE TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, October 8, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 8, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 5, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, September 5, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, April 20, 2001CONCURRENT USE PROC. INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Friday, July 24, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, January 9, 1998POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, December 5, 1997REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, September 1, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 1, 1992CONCURRENT USE TERMINATED NO. 999999
Friday, March 1, 1991CONCURRENT USE PROC. INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, April 10, 1990PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, March 10, 1990NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 17, 1989APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 16, 1989EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, September 14, 1989CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 24, 1989NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 1989ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 13, 1989CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 13, 1989CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 12, 1988NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, June 9, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 7, 1987NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 29, 1987ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER