USPTO trademark

HAPPY MEAL

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 30Class 42

"HAPPY MEAL" is a word mark owned by McDonald's Corporation, filed at the USPTO on September 29, 1982. It is registered and covers classes 30 and 42.

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Data current as of February 24, 2025Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since February 24, 2025
Filed: September 29, 1982
Registered: October 9, 1984
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73391997
Registration no.: 1299742
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 2 classes

Ownership

Who owns HAPPY MEAL

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

McDonald's Corporation

MCD · Chicago, United States

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Representative

Serena Pruitt

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services HAPPY MEAL is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

30Class 30 · Staple Foods
Children's Combination Meal Consisting of a Hamburger Sandwich Served with French Fried Potatoes and a Soft Drink for Consumption On or Off the Premises
42Class 42 · Computer and Scientific Services
Restaurant Services

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

February 24, 2025Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
February 24, 2025Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
February 24, 2025Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
January 30, 2025Case assigned to post registration paralegal
October 7, 2024Teas section 8 & 9 received
October 9, 2023Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
March 26, 2015Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
March 26, 2015Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
March 26, 2015Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
March 24, 2015Teas response to office action-post reg received

10 earlier steps on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

Proceedings recorded against this mark by the USPTO. Reported as recorded, not legal advice.

FAQ

About HAPPY MEAL

Who owns the trademark "HAPPY MEAL"?

The USPTO trademark "HAPPY MEAL" (application 73391997) is owned by McDonald's Corporation.

What is the status of "HAPPY MEAL"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "HAPPY MEAL" registered?

It was registered on October 9, 1984.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d1653-5c3a-717c-8f14-bfc5e0023ca3",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "HAPPY MEAL",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73391997",
  "filing_date": "1982-09-29",
  "nice_classes": [
    30,
    42
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "McDonald's Corporation",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f6-fb5d-76ab-85ec-4f4af367796b"
    }
  ]
}