Is “Taco Tuesday” safe to use on Etsy?

Q: Is “Taco Tuesday” safe to use on Etsy?

Yes. “Taco Tuesday” is free to use on Etsy now. "Taco Tuesday" was trademarked until July 2023. It's free to use now.

Yes. “Taco Tuesday” is free to use on Etsy now.

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Owner: None since July 2023 (formerly Taco John's) · Last verified 2026-10-10

"Taco Tuesday" was trademarked until July 2023. It's free to use now.

Why it’s no longer a problem

Taco John's held the TACO TUESDAY registration from 1989 and abandoned it on 18 July 2023 rather than keep paying to defend it. It shows trademark risk changes over time, which is why each term here carries a verified-on date.

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Taco Tuesday (now free to use)

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Source: Restaurant Dive: Taco John's abandons Taco Tuesday trademark

General information, not legal advice. Trademark status can change; this page was last checked on 2026-10-10.

Is “Taco Tuesday” safe to use on Etsy?

Why it’s no longer a problem

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