| Serial Number | 99422988 |
| Word Mark | THE CAROLINA LEGEND ESTD 1977 |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | THE CAROLINA LEGEND ESTD ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words THE CAROLINA LEGEND in a bold font centered over a solid silhouette of the state of North Carolina with the letters ESTD on the left and 1977 on the right. |
| Goods and Services | Sandwiches; Biscuits |
| Pseudo Mark | THE CAROLINA LEGEND ESTD ONE NINE SEVEN SEVEN |
| Goods and Services | Chicken |
| Goods and Services | Restaurant services |
| NOT AVAILABLE | the pictorial representation of the state of North Carolina, "CAROLINA" and "ESTD 1977" |
| Pseudo Mark | THE CAROLINA LEGEND ESTD NINETEEN SEVENTY SEVEN |
| Goods and Services | T-shirts; Hats |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, August 18, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, August 18, 2025 |
| Party Name | BOJANGLES OPCO, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Charlotte, NC 28273 US |
| Party Name | BOJANGLES OPCO, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Charlotte, NC 28273 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 20, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |