Who owns the KFC trademark?

The KFC trademark is owned by KFC Corporation.

What is the serial number for KFC?

The USPTO serial number for KFC is 78202117.

What is the registration number for KFC?

KFC is registered under USPTO registration number 2800403.

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Q: What class is the KFC trademark registered in?

The KFC trademark is registered in Class 029 (Meat, fish, poultry, dairy & preserved foods), Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality).

SN 78202117·Reg 2800403·Filed Jan 10, 2003

Owner KFC Corporation

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts for culinary purposes; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetables and seaweeds; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products; oils and fats for food.; Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

KFC (Serial No. 78202117), Registration No. 2800403, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 10, 2003 by KFC Corporation. This trademark covers Class 029 (Meat, fish, poultry, dairy & preserved foods), Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality).

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KFC (Reg. #2800403) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, KFC Corporation, since 2003. The mark covers Class 029 (Meat, fish, poultry, dairy & preserved foods) and Class 043 (Food & beverage services, hospitality) respectively. Goods and services include Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts for culinary purposes; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits, vegetable.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 10, 2003

SERIAL

78202117

REG#

2800403

REGISTERED

Dec 30, 2003

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 10, 2003

Serial Number78202117

Registration No.2800403

Registration DateDec 30, 2003

Status DateSep 06, 2023

Published for OppositionOct 07, 2003

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 029Meat, fish, poultry, dairy & preserved foods

US codes: 046

First use anywhere: Jun 01, 1997

First use in commerce: Jun 01, 1997

Class 043Food & beverage services, hospitality

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Jun 01, 1997

First use in commerce: Jun 01, 1997

Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

52 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Nov 11, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Nov 11, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 11, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 06, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Sep 06, 2023

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 06, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Sep 06, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 22, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Dec 30, 2022

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

NOTICE OF SUIT

Feb 26, 2018

NOTICE OF SUIT

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

May 31, 2017

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 31, 2017

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Aug 17, 2016

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

NOTICE OF SUIT

Oct 27, 2015

NOTICE OF SUIT

Oct 27, 2015

NOTICE OF SUIT

Oct 27, 2015

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jan 07, 2014

NOTICE OF SUIT

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Nov 15, 2013

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Nov 15, 2013

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 19, 2013

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED

Sep 19, 2013

REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

Sep 19, 2013

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 19, 2013

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

Sep 19, 2013

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2013

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Sep 11, 2013

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

NOTICE OF SUIT

Nov 27, 2012

NOTICE OF SUIT

Feb 15, 2012

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jul 20, 2011

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jun 15, 2011

NOTICE OF SUIT

Mar 24, 2011

NOTICE OF SUIT

Mar 24, 2011

NOTICE OF SUIT

Mar 02, 2011

NOTICE OF SUIT

Dec 29, 2010

NOTICE OF SUIT

Aug 19, 2010

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jul 14, 2010

NOTICE OF SUIT

AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Oct 23, 2009

AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

Oct 23, 2009

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 21, 2009

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

Oct 19, 2009

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

Oct 14, 2009

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 25, 2009

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 25, 2009

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 30, 2003

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 07, 2003

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Sep 17, 2003

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 20, 2003

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Aug 04, 2003

CASE FILE IN TICRS

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jul 17, 2003

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 17, 2003

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jul 01, 2003

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 26, 2003

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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