“From a Hot-Dog to a National Habit” (Nathan’s Famous)
Nathan Handwerker began selling hot dogs at Coney Island in 1916. Now, "Nathan's Famous" hot dogs can be purchased all over America and in some foreign countries.
"From a Hot-Dog to a National Habit" was an early slogan. The copyright record (below) has "potato chips" and "1915," but both of those are surely wrong!
"More Than Just the Best Hot Dog" has been used since 1972. "America's Favorite Hot Dog" has been used since 1997.
http://www.nathansfamous.com/nathans/inside/htmls/corporate_profile.php
It began as a nickel hot dog stand in Coney Island in 1916 and grew to become the much-loved New York institution now available throughout the United States and overseas. Nathan's Famous recently entered a dynamic new stage, evolving from a company that owned and operated restaurants to a company that owns and markets brands.
(Trademark)
Word Mark
NATHAN'S FAMOUS FROM A HOT-DOG TO A NATIONAL HABIT
Goods and Services
(EXPIRED) IC 029. US 046. G & S: POTATO CHIPS. FIRST USE: 19150101. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19150101
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
261713
Serial Number
71591375
Filing Date
January 24, 1950
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Supplemental Register Date
March 1, 1951
Registration Number
0542188
Registration Date
May 8, 1951
Owner
(REGISTRANT) NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. CORPORATION NEW YORK 1316 SURF AVENUE BROOKLYN NEW YORK
Assignment Recorded
ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
SUPPLEMENTAL
Renewal
1ST RENEWAL 19710508
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
...
(Trademark)
Word Mark
NATHAN'S FAMOUS MORE THAN JUST THE BEST HOT DOG SINCE 1916
Goods and Services
(EXPIRED) IC 042. US 100. G & S: CATERING SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19721115. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19721115
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
020120 020133 040702 081103 260302 261713
Serial Number
72460381
Filing Date
June 15, 1973
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Registration Number
1004078
Registration Date
February 4, 1975
Owner
(REGISTRANT) NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. CORPORATION NEW YORK 1501 BROADWAY NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036
Assignment Recorded
ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Disclaimer
THE WORDS "SINCE 1916" AND "HOT DOG" ARE DISCLAIMED APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN .
Type of Mark
SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text
SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
...
(Trademark)
Word Mark
SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS AMERICA'S FAVORITE HOT DOG
Goods and Services
(ABANDONED) IC 029. US 046. G & S: hot dogs. FIRST USE: 19970100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19970100
(ABANDONED) IC 042. US 100 101. G & S: restaurant services. FIRST USE: 19970100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19970100
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
240907 270305
Serial Number
75314111
Filing Date
June 24, 1997
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1B
Owner
(APPLICANT) Nathan's Famous Systems, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1400 Old Country Road Suite 400 Westbury NEW YORK 11590
Attorney of Record
DEBORAH K KRAMM
Prior Registrations
0860301;1754104
Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "SINCE 1916," "FAMOUS" and "HOT DOG" and "AMERICA'S FAVORITE HOT DOG" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
Abandonment Date
April 23, 1999
"From a Hot-Dog to a National Habit" was an early slogan. The copyright record (below) has "potato chips" and "1915," but both of those are surely wrong!
"More Than Just the Best Hot Dog" has been used since 1972. "America's Favorite Hot Dog" has been used since 1997.
http://www.nathansfamous.com/nathans/inside/htmls/corporate_profile.php
It began as a nickel hot dog stand in Coney Island in 1916 and grew to become the much-loved New York institution now available throughout the United States and overseas. Nathan's Famous recently entered a dynamic new stage, evolving from a company that owned and operated restaurants to a company that owns and markets brands.
(Trademark)
Word Mark
NATHAN'S FAMOUS FROM A HOT-DOG TO A NATIONAL HABIT
Goods and Services
(EXPIRED) IC 029. US 046. G & S: POTATO CHIPS. FIRST USE: 19150101. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19150101
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
261713
Serial Number
71591375
Filing Date
January 24, 1950
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Supplemental Register Date
March 1, 1951
Registration Number
0542188
Registration Date
May 8, 1951
Owner
(REGISTRANT) NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. CORPORATION NEW YORK 1316 SURF AVENUE BROOKLYN NEW YORK
Assignment Recorded
ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
SUPPLEMENTAL
Renewal
1ST RENEWAL 19710508
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
...
(Trademark)
Word Mark
NATHAN'S FAMOUS MORE THAN JUST THE BEST HOT DOG SINCE 1916
Goods and Services
(EXPIRED) IC 042. US 100. G & S: CATERING SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19721115. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19721115
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
020120 020133 040702 081103 260302 261713
Serial Number
72460381
Filing Date
June 15, 1973
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Registration Number
1004078
Registration Date
February 4, 1975
Owner
(REGISTRANT) NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. CORPORATION NEW YORK 1501 BROADWAY NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036
Assignment Recorded
ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Disclaimer
THE WORDS "SINCE 1916" AND "HOT DOG" ARE DISCLAIMED APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN .
Type of Mark
SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text
SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
...
(Trademark)
Word Mark
SINCE 1916 NATHAN'S FAMOUS AMERICA'S FAVORITE HOT DOG
Goods and Services
(ABANDONED) IC 029. US 046. G & S: hot dogs. FIRST USE: 19970100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19970100
(ABANDONED) IC 042. US 100 101. G & S: restaurant services. FIRST USE: 19970100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19970100
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
240907 270305
Serial Number
75314111
Filing Date
June 24, 1997
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1B
Owner
(APPLICANT) Nathan's Famous Systems, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1400 Old Country Road Suite 400 Westbury NEW YORK 11590
Attorney of Record
DEBORAH K KRAMM
Prior Registrations
0860301;1754104
Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "SINCE 1916," "FAMOUS" and "HOT DOG" and "AMERICA'S FAVORITE HOT DOG" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
DEAD
Abandonment Date
April 23, 1999