AFA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, a trademark application was filed for AFA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFA trademark a serial number of 86060263. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 14, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Family Association, Inc.. The AFA trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

[ Film studios ]

Public advocacy to promote awareness of issues impacting family values

Christian ministry services
afa

General Information


Serial Number86060263
Word MarkAFA
Filing DateTuesday, September 10, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 14, 2024
Registration Number4566901
Registration DateTuesday, July 15, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 29, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Film studios ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of Acronym "afa" under the top half of an icthus or fish symbol.
Pseudo MarkAMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPublic advocacy to promote awareness of issues impacting family values
Goods and ServicesChristian ministry services

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 18, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 30, 2009

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 14, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 30, 2009

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 18, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 30, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Family Association, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTupelo, MS 38801

Party NameAmerican Family Association, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTupelo, MS 38801

Party NameAmerican Family Association, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTupelo, MS 38801

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 13, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, September 18, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, September 19, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, November 14, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 19, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 19, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 7, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 7, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, March 8, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 10, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 25, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 25, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 9, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 29, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 29, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 15, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 15, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, April 10, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 29, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, May 14, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 14, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, July 15, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, June 29, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 14, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 14, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, September 14, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, September 14, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, September 14, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
Tuesday, August 12, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED