AF Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, a trademark application was filed for AF with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AF trademark a serial number of 88820789. The federal status of this trademark filing is FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by Cox Enterprises, Inc.. The AF trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Providing of training, namely, esports training; providing sporting and cultural activities, namely, entertainment services in the nature of esports leagues; providing a website that provides esport league player, game, and tournament statistics and standings; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable video games; providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of e-sports and topics of interest to online gamers; providing online news, information and commentary in the fields of esports, video gaming, video games, and video game players and enthusiasts; organization of esport competitions, tournaments, and events; video game rental; all in the field of gaming and esports

Downloadable computer software for video game operation, computer peripherals, computer mice, mouse pads, cables, namely, telecommunication cables, USB charging ports, USB cables, USB hubs, blank USB flash drives, computer storage devices, namely, blank flash drives and external computer hard drives, headphones, battery chargers; video monitors for use with video games; downloadable video games; all in the field of gaming and esports

Printed matter, namely, sticker books, souvenir booklets, coloring books, printed teaching materials, photographs, activity books, all in the fields of gaming and esports, printed publications, namely, newspapers, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures, all in the fields of gaming and esports, posters, stickers, decals, event programs, comics, photographs, collectible trading cards, printed memorabilia of e-sports and other gaming events, namely, decals, stickers, and paper banners, paper coasters, paper napkins, writing instruments, pen and pencil cases and boxes, writing pads, sketch pads, blank journals, sketch books, wrapping paper, paper gift bags, paper tablecloths; paper place mats; all in the field of gaming and esports

Drinkware, empty water bottles, mugs, coolers, namely, non-electric portable coolers, coasters not of paper or textile, bottle openers, paper and plastic cups, paper and plastic plates; all in the field of gaming and esports
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General Information


Serial Number88820789
Word MarkAF
Filing DateWednesday, March 4, 2020
Status730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED
Status DateWednesday, June 12, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 21, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding of training, namely, esports training; providing sporting and cultural activities, namely, entertainment services in the nature of esports leagues; providing a website that provides esport league player, game, and tournament statistics and standings; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable video games; providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of e-sports and topics of interest to online gamers; providing online news, information and commentary in the fields of esports, video gaming, video games, and video game players and enthusiasts; organization of esport competitions, tournaments, and events; video game rental; all in the field of gaming and esports
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letter "A" at a right angle and aligned back-to-back with the stylized letter"F".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for video game operation, computer peripherals, computer mice, mouse pads, cables, namely, telecommunication cables, USB charging ports, USB cables, USB hubs, blank USB flash drives, computer storage devices, namely, blank flash drives and external computer hard drives, headphones, battery chargers; video monitors for use with video games; downloadable video games; all in the field of gaming and esports
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, sticker books, souvenir booklets, coloring books, printed teaching materials, photographs, activity books, all in the fields of gaming and esports, printed publications, namely, newspapers, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures, all in the fields of gaming and esports, posters, stickers, decals, event programs, comics, photographs, collectible trading cards, printed memorabilia of e-sports and other gaming events, namely, decals, stickers, and paper banners, paper coasters, paper napkins, writing instruments, pen and pencil cases and boxes, writing pads, sketch pads, blank journals, sketch books, wrapping paper, paper gift bags, paper tablecloths; paper place mats; all in the field of gaming and esports
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesDrinkware, empty water bottles, mugs, coolers, namely, non-electric portable coolers, coasters not of paper or textile, bottle openers, paper and plastic cups, paper and plastic plates; all in the field of gaming and esports

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 10, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 10, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 10, 2020
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 10, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCox Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameCox Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, March 7, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, March 25, 2020ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 25, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 25, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 25, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 21, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 21, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 22, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, November 7, 2020SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Saturday, November 7, 2020LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 7, 2020NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 4, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 4, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 5, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, July 1, 2021ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 2, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 2, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 2, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 15, 2021SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 15, 2021LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 15, 2021NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 7, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, July 26, 2022FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 26, 2022FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 26, 2022NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 7, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 10, 2023ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Monday, February 13, 2023ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 1, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 21, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 21, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 20, 2023EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Friday, September 1, 2023TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, September 15, 2023OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, October 2, 2023ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Thursday, October 5, 2023CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Wednesday, November 1, 2023OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 1, 2023OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 1, 2023TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Tuesday, December 12, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, January 25, 2024CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 12, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 12, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 12, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 12, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED