THE RITZ-CARLTON Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 12, 1992, a trademark application was filed for THE RITZ-CARLTON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE RITZ-CARLTON trademark a serial number of 74254630. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, October 14, 2025. This trademark is owned by W. B. Johnson Properties, Inc.. The THE RITZ-CARLTON trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Metal Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Smoker's Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

toys; namely, stuffed animals, golf balls [, tennis balls ]

entertainment services in the nature of cabarets

clothing; namely, visors, golf caps, robes for use by and sale to hotel guests, golf shirts, tennis shirts, [ shorts, skirts, ] T-shirts, [ sweat pants, ] sweat shirts [, warm-up suits ]

matches

cleansers; namely, skin soaps, hair shampoo and conditioner

hotel services, restaurant services, restaurant services offering a grill room, [ snack bar, ] and tea room, cocktail lounge and bar services

[ crystal boxes for decoration, ] drinking glasses, [ bowls, vases, glass jars for condiments, decanters, crystal coolers for champagne and other wines, champagne flutes, pedestals for vases, crystal golf balls, crystal tennis balls, ] coffee mugs, coasters [, plates ]

[ paperweights, letter openers, vinyl pad desk folders, desk folders with calculators, ] stationery, underarm portfolios, letter pads, [ folders holding notepaper pads, pen sets, roller ball pens, fountain pens, pencils, ] paper shopping bags, playing cards

[ processed foods; namely, jam, jellies ]

[ bed and ] bath linens [ for use in hotels ]

[ shaving kits sold empty, briefcases, briefbags, ] passport cases, [ travel/tie cases, ] all-purpose sports bags, golf umbrellas, luggage tags, men's and women's valet bags, tote bags, duffle bage, luggage canvas bags

staple foods; namely, candy, [ honey, ] sugar [, ketchup, mustard ]

metal key rings

[ clocks ]
the ritz-carlton

General Information


Serial Number74254630
Word MarkTHE RITZ-CARLTON
Filing DateThursday, March 12, 1992
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, October 14, 2025
Registration Number1905234
Registration DateTuesday, July 18, 1995
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 15, 1992

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the Heading, Int. Cls. 42 is reclassified to Int. Cls. 43 and In the Statement, Page 2, Column 2, the goods in Int. Cls. 42 are reclassified to Int. Cls. 43.
Goods and Servicestoys; namely, stuffed animals, golf balls [, tennis balls ]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, before line 1, "THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, L.L.C., (DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY), 10400 FERNWOOD ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20817, by assignment, by assignment" should be inserted.
Goods and Servicesentertainment services in the nature of cabarets
Goods and Servicesclothing; namely, visors, golf caps, robes for use by and sale to hotel guests, golf shirts, tennis shirts, [ shorts, skirts, ] T-shirts, [ sweat pants, ] sweat shirts [, warm-up suits ]
Goods and Servicesmatches
Goods and Servicescleansers; namely, skin soaps, hair shampoo and conditioner
Goods and Serviceshotel services, restaurant services, restaurant services offering a grill room, [ snack bar, ] and tea room, cocktail lounge and bar services
Goods and Services[ crystal boxes for decoration, ] drinking glasses, [ bowls, vases, glass jars for condiments, decanters, crystal coolers for champagne and other wines, champagne flutes, pedestals for vases, crystal golf balls, crystal tennis balls, ] coffee mugs, coasters [, plates ]
Goods and Services[ paperweights, letter openers, vinyl pad desk folders, desk folders with calculators, ] stationery, underarm portfolios, letter pads, [ folders holding notepaper pads, pen sets, roller ball pens, fountain pens, pencils, ] paper shopping bags, playing cards
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT.      
Goods and Services[ processed foods; namely, jam, jellies ]
Goods and Services[ bed and ] bath linens [ for use in hotels ]
Goods and Services[ shaving kits sold empty, briefcases, briefbags, ] passport cases, [ travel/tie cases, ] all-purpose sports bags, golf umbrellas, luggage tags, men's and women's valet bags, tote bags, duffle bage, luggage canvas bags
Goods and Servicesstaple foods; namely, candy, [ honey, ] sugar [, ketchup, mustard ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a Lion and Crown design with the words THE RITZ - CARLTON underneath.
Goods and Servicesmetal key rings
Goods and Services[ clocks ]

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes013, 025
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, November 21, 2005
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 1992
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 1992
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

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 CodeA - Sec. 7(d) - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 1992
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

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 DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes009
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 1992
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1992
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1926
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1926

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBethesda, MD 20814

Party NameW. B. Johnson Properties, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30326

Party NameW. B. Johnson Properties, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30326

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 14, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 18, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 20, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 31, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, November 14, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 15, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 18, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 18, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 19, 2001SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Thursday, July 12, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2001POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Thursday, August 23, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 16, 2001RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Saturday, November 10, 2001CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, April 14, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, July 18, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, July 18, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, July 18, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, November 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 21, 2005REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, November 21, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, November 21, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, June 25, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 6, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 20, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Saturday, September 5, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 5, 2015AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, July 18, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, July 17, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, October 6, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 14, 2025AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, October 14, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 14, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 4, 2025NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED