Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 99

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Lawrence E Stahl (2 out of 2 patents)

William D Cunningham (2 out of 4 patents)

James L Capo (1 out of 14 patents)

4. Robert E Richardson (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Philip P Sabin (1 out of 2 patents)

6. John R Kandl (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Harry F Freeland (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Raymond Poelvoorde (1 out of 8 patents)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5431937 - Process for preparing oven-roasted food (1995-07-11),

2. 5037350 - Method and apparatus for forming meat patties having a (1991-08-06),

3. 4558528 - Openable package for a consumer product such as child's meal, with a (1985-12-17),

4. 4548352 - Pop-out carton (1985-10-22),

5. 4376434 - Cooking griddle ventilator (1983-03-15),

6. 4363642 - Control of range hood emissions (1982-12-14),

7. D245626 - Building for fast food restaurant or the like (1977-08-30),

Company Overview

Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. is a fast-food restaurant chain that was founded in 1960 in Greenville, North Carolina. Known for their charbroiled burgers, Hardee's has grown to become a popular choice for American fast-food lovers. With locations across the United States, Hardee's offers a variety of menu items including burgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, and more.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#4 in Rocky Mount, NC

#858 in North Carolina

#39,929 in US

Rocky Mount, NC, United States of America

Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 99

8 inventors:

Lawrence E Stahl (2 out of 2 patents)

William D Cunningham (2 out of 4 patents)

James L Capo (1 out of 14 patents)

4. Robert E Richardson (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Philip P Sabin (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hardee-s-food-systems

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