AFC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 14, 1992, a trademark application was filed for AFC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFC trademark a serial number of 74339479. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, December 14, 2019. This trademark is owned by America's Favorite Chicken Company. The AFC trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

franchise services; namely, offering technical assistance in the establishment and/or operation of fast food restaurant and carryout services

General Information


Serial Number74339479
Word MarkAFC
Filing DateMonday, December 14, 1992
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, December 14, 2019
Registration Number2010357
Registration DateTuesday, October 22, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 14, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfranchise services; namely, offering technical assistance in the establishment and/or operation of fast food restaurant and carryout services

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 14, 2019
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiami, FL 33126

Party NameAFC INTERPRISES, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 30342

Party NameAmerica's Favorite Chicken Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 303285346

Party NameAmerica's Favorite Chicken Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 303285346

Party NameAmerica's Favorite Chicken Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 303285346

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, December 14, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 13, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 24, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 12, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 5, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 29, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, October 22, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 5, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, January 27, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 27, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 8, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, October 2, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 2, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 12, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 19, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 5, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 5, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, December 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, October 23, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, October 23, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 28, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 18, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 18, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 14, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 3, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 7, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, November 7, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 30, 1996ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 25, 1996STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, December 15, 1995USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 31, 1995NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, August 3, 1995OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, August 3, 1995OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Monday, February 14, 1994OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Thursday, January 6, 1994NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Tuesday, December 7, 1993NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 14, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 13, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, July 1, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 28, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 14, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, March 2, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER