I’m so thankful for you reading my blog and visiting my website!
A search of the USPTO’s website shows that there are 111 records with the name Thanksgiving in the title.
The oldest registration appears to be THANKSGIVING for cooked fruits, cooked vegetables, hamburger patties, ground pepper, and tea, filed by Alterman Foods, Inc. with a first use in commerce date of September 1, 1912. They let the registration lapse in 1988.
A live mark first used in 1924 and registered in 1998 is MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE.
There is a THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY with a registration from 2008.
Merrick Pet Care, Ltd. owns a trademark registration for THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER for pet food.
The Atlanta Track Club, Inc. owns a registration for THANKSGIVING DAY HALF MARATHON. Do you run before or after you eat turkey?
Hidden Wineries Inc. owns a registration for THANKSGIVING for wines.
A really fun name that was not renewed was THANKSGIVUKKAH for greeting cards, paper party decorations, wrapping paper, and clothing.
Multimedia Games Inc. owns a registration of THANKSGIVING in class 9 for gambling machines.
Here are a few more registrations utilizing THANKSGIVING… you have THANKSGIVING TOWER in class 26 for leasing of office building space to others; THANKSGIVING GRACE in class 45 for services that improve the experience of those in foster care; THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LISTEN in class 16 for printed instruction guides and class 25 for promotion of public awareness; ILLUMINATE THANKSGIVING in class 41 for entertainment services.
I’ve always wanted to try TURDUCKEN. Turns out there is a registration for the combination turkey, duck, and chicken entrée that goes back to its first use on November 27, 1980, before I was born. I hadn’t even heard of it until a few years ago.
My family enjoys the classic turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable casserole, rolls, and salad. So we close out on a trademark I am very thankful for… BUTTERBALL!
Have a happy and safe holiday, enjoying your family, friends, traditions, and whatever food you enjoy! I’m also thankful that trademarks are fun!
Please note that the information contained in this article is intended for general informational purposes only and not as specific legal advice. The facts of your situation may differ from this general information. It is not intended to and does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship.
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