Who owns the PANERA trademark?

The live marks are owned by Pumpernickel Associates, LLC.

What should I do if I want to use PANERA?

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 PANERA trademarked?

Yes — PANERA is a live registered trademark. 5 live marks with the exact name PANERA, owned by Pumpernickel Associates, LLC, in classes 5, 9, 21, 25, 29, 30, 32, 35, 41, 43.

Live marks with the exact name

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

PANERALive · Registered

Serial 97670213 · REGISTERED · Classes 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Pumpernickel Associates, LLC · Filed 2022-11-09 · Registered 2024-05-21

PANERALive

Serial 97251429 · FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 41 (Education / entertainment) · Owner Pumpernickel Associates, LLC · Filed 2022-02-03

PANERALive · Registered

Serial 86344805 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 5 (Pharmaceuticals), 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 32 (Beers / non-alcoholic drinks), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Pumpernickel Associates, LLC · Filed 2014-07-22 · Registered 2016-04-12

PANERALive · Registered

Serial 76447283 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Pumpernickel Associates, LLC · Filed 2002-09-06 · Registered 2003-12-23

PANERALive · Registered

Serial 76413842 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 21 (Household goods), 25 (Clothing / footwear), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 43 (Food / drink services) · Owner Pumpernickel Associates, LLC · Filed 2002-05-24 · Registered 2004-01-20

Register data as of 2026-11-09. Records can trail live filings — check the official USPTO search for the latest status before filing.

What this means

The live marks span classes 5, 9, 21, 25, 29, 30, 32, 35, 41, 43. A live mark in class 5 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 5 (Pharmaceuticals) · Class 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Class 21 (Household goods) · Class 25 (Clothing / footwear) · Class 29 (Food (meat, dairy)) · Class 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)) · Class 32 (Beers / non-alcoholic drinks) · Class 35 (Advertising / retail / business services) · Class 41 (Education / entertainment) · Class 43 (Food / drink services)

Screen your own name

A fast first-pass screen against the USPTO federal register — sound-alikes, look-alikes, and same or related classes, in plain English. Free, no signup.

This is a screen, not a clearance opinion — common-law, state, and very recent filings are not covered.

Frequently asked questions

Is PANERA trademarked?: Yes — there are 5 live marks with the exact name PANERA, and it is registered.
Who owns the PANERA trademark?: The live marks are owned by Pumpernickel Associates, LLC.
What classes is PANERA trademarked in?: The live marks are in classes 5 (Pharmaceuticals), 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 21 (Household goods), 25 (Clothing / footwear), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 30 (Food (coffee, bread, sweets)), 32 (Beers / non-alcoholic drinks), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 41 (Education / entertainment), 43 (Food / drink services).
What should I do if I want to use PANERA?: 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.