| Serial Number | 88914168 |
| Word Mark | MEL'S HOT DOGS FEATURING REAL CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2020 |
| Status | 603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Status Date | Monday, May 9, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the large stylized wording "MEL'S" above a shaded oblong shape resembling a hot dog. The stylized wording "HOT DOGS" is superimposed over the oblong. In smaller stylized font below "HOT DOGS" within the oblong is the stylized wording "FEATURING REAL CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS". Superimposed over the "S" in "MEL'S" is a caricature of a man with light hair and a dark mustache wearing a bow tie, seated on the bottom of the letter "S" with his arms resting on his knee, his legs crossed, and a hot dog coming out of both of his ears with a small sign placed on the left side of the hot dog that reads "HOT DOG". |
| Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent Statement | The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies Mel Lohn, a living individual, whose consent(s) to register is made of record. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Restaurant Services |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "HOT DOGS, HOT DOG, FEATURING REAL CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS" |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, October 24, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, September 10, 1986 |
| Party Name | Lohn Enterprises, Incorporated |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tampa, FL 336471152 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 | ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL AFFIRMED |
| Friday, December 10, 2021 | REPLY BRIEF FILED - CHECK TTAB FILES |
| Friday, November 19, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 19, 2021 | EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 19, 2021 | EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED |
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Monday, May 24, 2021 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Friday, November 27, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Friday, November 27, 2020 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 27, 2020 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Saturday, October 24, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 23, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, October 23, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 28, 2020 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Saturday, May 16, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |