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LINDT EXCELLENCE
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
39
Latest update
06/19/2026
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
9, 30, 35
Filing date
09/27/2023
Registration date
11/18/2025
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
11/18/2025
Last transaction
06/19/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
700
Official register
Principal Register
Drawing code
3
Owner type
03
Owner location
CH
Examiner
ROCHA, CAMERON R
Law office
M90
Current location
FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
Mark description
The mark consists of the wording "LINDT EXCELLENCE" with a stylized dragon and armor design and a horizontal line separating "LINDT" and "EXCELLENCE".
Holders and representatives
Holders
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
Representatives
James L. Vana Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9Class 30Class 35
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
Downloadable digital image files of cocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandies authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable virtual goodscomputer programs featuring digital artdigital assetsdigital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of cocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandies for use online and in online virtual worldsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable computer programs for creating virtual merchandisecocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandiesfor use online and in online virtual environmentsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable computer programs for interactive games for use on a global computer network and over wireless networks and electronic apparatus; downloadable computer programs for participating in social networks and interacting with online communities; downloadable computer programs enabling access to and streaming of multimedia entertainment content; downloadable computer programs enabling access to an online virtual environment; downloadable computer programs enabling the creationproduction and modifying of animated or non-animated digital graphic prints and charactersavatarslayers and digital skins for accessing online environmentsonline virtual environments and augmented reality virtual environments; downloadable computer programs for creatingproducing and modifying animated and non-animated graphic prints of cocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandiesas well as digital charactersavatarslayers and skins for access and use in online environmentsonline virtual environmentsaugmented reality virtual environments
Class 30
Cocoa; cocoa extracts for human consumption; cocoa-based ingredients for confectionery products; powdered cocoa; cocoa substitutes; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate; chocolate productschocolate powderchocolate chipschocolate pasteschocolate toppingschocolate syrupschocolate-coated nuts and fruitschocolate decorations for cakeschocolate moussespralines; substitutes of chocolate; chocolate mixtures and coatings; chocolate bars; chocolate sauces; pastry and confectionery; marzipan; marzipan substitutes; chocolate candyincludingchocolate candy filled with liquidsparticularly wines and spirits; filled chocolateincluding with wines and spirits; candy and confectionery; chocolate spreads; cocoa spreads; ice cream; ice cream substitutes; powder for preparing ice creams; coffee; candy; cookiesincluding biscuits; sponge fingers; cake mixes; cookie mixes
Class 35
On-line and in-person retail store services for cocoacocoa extracts for human foodcocoa-based ingredients for confectionery productscocoa powdercocoa substitutescocoa-based beverageschocolatechocolate productschocolate substituteschocolate mixtures and coatingschocolate barschocolate saucespastries and confectionerymarzipanmarzipan substituteschocolate candiesincluding chocolate candies filled with liquidsparticularly wines and spiritsfilled chocolateincluding with wines and spiritssugar confectionery and confectionary productschocolate spreadscocoa spreadsice creamsice cream substitutespowder for preparing ice creamscoffeecandiesjamscookiesincluding biscuitsladyfingersmixtures for cakesmixtures for cookiesmilk and dairy productsmilk substitutesdairy-based beveragesnut-based spreadsjewelry articleshorological and chronometric instrumentskey rings and pendants in the nature of jewelrypaper and cardboardprinted matterdrawing materialsphotographsinstructional or teaching materialplastic sheetsfilm and bags for wrapping and packagingbagsbackpacksumbrellashousehold or kitchen utensils and containersnot of precious metal or coated with precious metalcontainers for storage of candy and chocolatesold emptycombs and spongescooking brushesglasswareporcelain and earthenwareclothingshoesheadweargamestoysplush toysgymnastics and sports articlesdecorations for Christmas trees; marketing by placing products in online games or in virtual environments; retail store services featuring virtual goodscocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandies made using software capable of reproducing virtual goods for online use and in online virtual environmentsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); retail store services featuring virtual merchandise made using software capable of reproducing virtual merchandisecocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandiesfor online use and in online virtual environmentsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online retail store services for physical goodscocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandies; online retail store services featuring virtual goods made using software capable of reproducing virtual goodscocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandiesfor online use and in online virtual environmentsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); online retail store services featuring virtual merchandise made with software capable of reproducing virtual merchandisecocoachocolatechocolate productschocolate substitutespastry and confectionerycandies for online use and in online virtual environmentsall also authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Wholesale and on-line wholesale store services for cocoacocoa extracts for human foodcocoa-based ingredients for confectionery productscocoa powdercocoa substitutescocoa-based beverageschocolatechocolate productschocolate substituteschocolate mixtures and coatingschocolate barschocolate saucespastries and confectionerymarzipanmarzipan substituteschocolate candiesincluding chocolate candies filled with liquidsparticularly wines and spiritsfilled chocolateincluding with wines and spiritssugar confectionery and confectionary productschocolate spreadscocoa spreadsice creamsice cream substitutespowder for preparing ice creamscoffeecandiesjamscookiesincluding biscuitsladyfingersmixtures for cakesmixtures for cookiesmilk and dairy productsmilk substitutesdairy-based beveragesnut-based spreadsjewelry articleshorological and chronometric instrumentskey rings and pendants in the nature of jewelrypaper and cardboardprinted matterdrawing materialsphotographsinstructional or teaching materialplastic sheetsfilm and bags for wrapping and packagingbagsbackpacksumbrellashousehold or kitchen utensils and containersnot of precious metal or coated with precious metalcontainers for storage of candy and chocolatesold emptycombscleaning spongescooking brushesglasswareporcelain and earthenware in the nature of mugsbowlsplatescupsdishesclothingshoesheadweargamestoysplush toysgymnastics and sports articlesdecorations for Christmas trees
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
39 publications found
FICS
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
06/02/2026
FIMP
FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
06/02/2026
FICR
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
02/18/2026
NRCC
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
11/18/2025
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
11/18/2025
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
09/30/2025
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
09/30/2025
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
09/24/2025
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
08/28/2025
XAEC
EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
08/28/2025
GNEN
NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
08/28/2025
GNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
08/28/2025
CNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
08/28/2025
OPNX
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
05/09/2025
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/28/2025
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/28/2025
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
04/28/2025
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
04/22/2025
OPNR
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
04/22/2025
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
03/31/2025
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
03/31/2025
ERFR
TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
03/31/2025
GNFN
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
12/13/2024
GNFR
FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
12/13/2024
CNFR
FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
12/13/2024
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
11/21/2024
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
11/21/2024
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
11/21/2024
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
07/27/2024
RFNT
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
06/11/2024
RFCS
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
05/22/2024
RFRR
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
05/22/2024
RFCR
NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
05/09/2024
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
05/08/2024
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
05/01/2024
MAFR
APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
12/01/2023
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
11/27/2023
REPR
SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
11/23/2023
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