SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, a trademark application was filed for SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS trademark a serial number of 87596365. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, July 23, 2025. This trademark is owned by Nathan's Famous Systems, Inc.. The SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Hamburger sandwiches, hot dog sandwiches [, mustard, horseradish, cocktail sauce, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, tartar sauce, salsa, spices; pretzels; pickle relish; Hamburger buns, hot dog buns ]

[ Prepackaged goods, namely, potato chips; salty snacks, namely, onion flavored rings in the nature of onion rings and crunchy crinkle cut french fries; ] processed meat products, namely, [ bologna, salami, ] [ corned beef, ] [ knockwurst, ] [ pastrami, and ] frankfurters; [ poultry; fried chicken, hamburger, chili, roast beef, turkey, fresh and frozen, prepared dinners and entrees consisting primarily of meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, cheese or vegetables; ] French fried potatoes; [ pickled tomatoes, ] pickles, [ processed sweet peppers and ] sauerkraut [; cole slaw, potato salad, and processed onions ]

Restaurant services
since 1916 nathan's famous

General Information


Serial Number87596365
Word MarkSINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS
Filing DateTuesday, September 5, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, July 23, 2025
Registration Number5770403
Registration DateTuesday, June 4, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 6, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesHamburger sandwiches, hot dog sandwiches [, mustard, horseradish, cocktail sauce, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, tartar sauce, salsa, spices; pretzels; pickle relish; Hamburger buns, hot dog buns ]
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 06/01/1983
Pseudo MarkSINCE NINETEEN SIXTEEN NATHAN'S FAMOUS
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS" in a fanciful design.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/01/1970, and is now in use in such commerce.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/01/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 05/01/1970
Goods and Services[ Prepackaged goods, namely, potato chips; salty snacks, namely, onion flavored rings in the nature of onion rings and crunchy crinkle cut french fries; ] processed meat products, namely, [ bologna, salami, ] [ corned beef, ] [ knockwurst, ] [ pastrami, and ] frankfurters; [ poultry; fried chicken, hamburger, chili, roast beef, turkey, fresh and frozen, prepared dinners and entrees consisting primarily of meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, cheese or vegetables; ] French fried potatoes; [ pickled tomatoes, ] pickles, [ processed sweet peppers and ] sauerkraut [; cole slaw, potato salad, and processed onions ]
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/01/1970 and is now in use in such commerce.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 06/01/1983
NOT AVAILABLE"SINCE 1916"
Goods and ServicesRestaurant services

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 11, 2017
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 1983

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 DateMonday, September 11, 2017
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 1, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 1, 1970

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 11, 2017
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 1, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 1, 1970

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNathan's Famous Systems, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJericho, NY 11753

Party NameNathan's Famous Systems, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJericho, NY 11753

Party NameNathan's Famous Systems, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJericho, NY 11753

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 8, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, September 11, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Sunday, December 10, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 13, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 13, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 1, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 17, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 6, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 3, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, August 1, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 1, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, August 1, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Sunday, April 7, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, August 3, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, March 22, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, March 22, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Sunday, April 7, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, April 26, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, April 27, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 28, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 28, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Tuesday, June 17, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, June 26, 2025PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
Tuesday, June 4, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 4, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, July 11, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, July 17, 2025PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
Tuesday, July 22, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 23, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED