SWEET HEAT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 28, 2011, a trademark application was filed for SWEET HEAT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SWEET HEAT trademark a serial number of 85307522. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, June 7, 2023. This trademark is owned by AFC Enterprises, Inc.. The SWEET HEAT trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

[ Spices and ] Sauces

[ Prepared chicken and seafood for consumption on or off the premises ]

[ Restaurant and catering services ]
sweet heat

General Information


Serial Number85307522
Word MarkSWEET HEAT
Filing DateThursday, April 28, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, June 7, 2023
Registration Number4170198
Registration DateTuesday, July 10, 2012
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 24, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Spices and ] Sauces
Goods and Services[ Prepared chicken and seafood for consumption on or off the premises ]
Goods and Services[ Restaurant and catering 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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 7, 2023
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 2005

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 DateWednesday, May 4, 2011
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 15, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 14, 1988

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 7, 2023
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiami, FL 33126

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30346

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30346

Party NameAFC Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30346

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, August 15, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, May 2, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, May 4, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 9, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, August 15, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 15, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 10, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 10, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 10, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 5, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 21, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 21, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 4, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 24, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 10, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 2, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 2, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 8, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, January 27, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 27, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 5, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 12, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 10, 2016COUNTERCLAIM OPP. NO. 999999
Wednesday, March 29, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 5, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 24, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, July 10, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 10, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 21, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, July 21, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, July 21, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 26, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 22, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 21, 2018POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Friday, December 21, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 7 REQUEST ABANDONED
Wednesday, February 13, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 13, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 27, 2019TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Thursday, August 22, 2019ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, August 26, 2019PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Tuesday, August 27, 2019AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECT 15 ABANDONED
Wednesday, October 2, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 15, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 18, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, July 10, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, November 11, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 7, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 7, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, June 7, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, June 7, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, June 28, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY