THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 21, 2004, a trademark application was filed for THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN trademark a serial number of 78438355. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, August 31, 2016. This trademark is owned by Taco Bell Corp.. The THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Tacos, tostadas, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, tortillas, nachos, taco salads, prepared entrees consisting primarily of rice, Mexican pizza, prepared fried flour tortilla confections, taco seasoning mix, taco shells, taco dinner kits consisting of taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix, tortilla chips, picante sauce, salsa, all for consumption on or off the premises

Restaurant services
think outside the bun

General Information


Serial Number78438355
Word MarkTHINK OUTSIDE THE BUN
Filing DateMonday, June 21, 2004
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2016
Registration Number3020149
Registration DateTuesday, November 29, 2005
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 6, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesTacos, tostadas, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, tortillas, nachos, taco salads, prepared entrees consisting primarily of rice, Mexican pizza, prepared fried flour tortilla confections, taco seasoning mix, taco shells, taco dinner kits consisting of taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix, tortilla chips, picante sauce, salsa, all for consumption on or off the premises
Goods and ServicesRestaurant services

Classification Information


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, June 28, 2004
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 1, 2001

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 28, 2004
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 1, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTACO BELL IP HOLDER, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618

Party NameTaco Bell Corp.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92618

Party NameTaco Bell Corp.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92614

Party NameTaco Bell Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92614

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, June 28, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 5, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 6, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 6, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 30, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 30, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, July 16, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 18, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 22, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, July 26, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 17, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 6, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 29, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 9, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, September 9, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 2, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 15, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 15, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, December 15, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 16, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Friday, November 15, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 15, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 30, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 30, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 30, 2015REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, February 12, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 12, 2016POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, May 25, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 31, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 31, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 29, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED