Who owns the CHIPOTLE trademark?

The live marks are owned by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and 2 other owners.

What classes is CHIPOTLE trademarked in?

The live marks are in classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 43 (Food / drink services).

What should I do if I want to use CHIPOTLE?

Screen the name for your goods first — a live mark in your class is the blocking case — and get a trademark attorney's view before investing in branding. This page is a screen, not a clearance opinion.

Is it trademarked?

Is CHIPOTLE trademarked?

Yes — CHIPOTLE is a live registered trademark. 7 live marks with the exact name CHIPOTLE, owned by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and 2 other owners, in classes 9, 29, 30, 43.

Live marks with the exact name

Exact wordmark matches in the USPTO federal register, newest filing first.

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 85572458 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Canto Novo, LLC · Filed 2012-03-17 · Registered 2013-11-12

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 77703840 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. · Filed 2009-03-31 · Registered 2009-10-20

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 77567485 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. · Filed 2008-09-11 · Registered 2009-05-19

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 77567588 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. · Filed 2008-09-11 · Registered 2009-05-12

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 77411827 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)) · Owner Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. · Filed 2008-03-03 · Registered 2008-10-28

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 77014081 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. · Filed 2006-10-04 · Registered 2008-04-15

CHIPOTLELive · Registered

Serial 75416235 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner World Foods, Inc. · Filed 1998-01-09 · Registered 2000-04-25

Register data indexed 2026-11-06. Bulk records trail live filings — check the official USPTO search for the latest status before filing.

What this means

The live marks span classes 9, 29, 30, 43. A live mark in class 9 is not the same problem as one in class 43 — the risk depends on which class you sell in. The same word can often coexist in an unrelated class, but not in the same or a coordinated one.

Classes with a live mark: Class 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Class 29 (Food (meat, dairy)) · Class 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)) · Class 43 (Food / drink services)

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Frequently asked questions

Is CHIPOTLE trademarked?: Yes — there are 7 live marks with the exact name CHIPOTLE, and it is registered.
Who owns the CHIPOTLE trademark?: The live marks are owned by Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. and 2 other owners.
What classes is CHIPOTLE trademarked in?: The live marks are in classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 43 (Food / drink services).
What should I do if I want to use CHIPOTLE?: Screen the name for your goods first — a live mark in your class is the blocking case — and get a trademark attorney's view before investing in branding. This page is a screen, not a clearance opinion.