AFC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 21, 1997, 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 75295759. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, December 31, 2020. This trademark is owned by AFC TRADING & WHOLESALE INC.. The AFC trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

processed foods, namely, processed soy bean products, namely, tofu; tofu pudding; beancurds; fresh beancurd strips, fresh beancurd sheets, and fresh beancurd sticks; [ dried beancurd strips, ] dried beancurd sheets, and dried beancurd sticks; fried beancurd, pressed beancurd, baked beancurd, fermented beancurd, beancurd preserves; vegetarian entrees, vegetarian imitation seafood and meats; [ meat, fish, mollusca, crustacea, poultry; ] jellies [, jams; fruit preserves ] ; unflavored and unsweetened gelatin desserts; instant oriental dessert soup mixes, namely, [ instant peanut soup, ] instant sesame soup, [ instant almond soup, instant lotus root soup ]

[ staple foods, namely, soy sauce, fish sauce; noodles, unprocessed udon, ] macaroni; [ flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, bread, pastry, and confectionery, namely, cakes; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; ] sauces and salad dressings; [ spices; flavored ices; beverages with coffee, cocoa or chocolate base; cereals prepared for human consumption; processed beans, nuts and grains for eating; ] glutens, meat substitutes made from glutenized wheat flour; [ salad dressings; brewed tea; ] flavored and sweetened gelatin desserts, [ malt for food, ] and brewed tea

[ natural unprocessed agricultural products, namely, beans, nuts and grains for eating; mung beans, red beans, soy beans, black eye beans, black beans, peanuts; seeds, malt for brewing and distilling; raw cereals ]

[ light beverages in the nature of non-alcoholic drinks, namely, fruit drinks, juice drinks, fruit juices; flavored protein drinks (used as a soft drink and not as a food supplement), ] soy based beverage used as a milk substitute; [ peanut based beverages used as a milk shake substitute; ] water, namely, [ spring water, ] drinking water, [ aerated water; syrups, concentrates, and powders for making soft drinks; sweetened nut and grain powders for making instant beverages, namely, milk shake substitutes; ] herbal drinks and beverages for food purposes; instant soy drink powder
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General Information


Serial Number75295759
Word MarkAFC
Filing DateWednesday, May 21, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, December 31, 2020
Registration Number2402321
Registration DateTuesday, November 7, 2000
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 1, 1998

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 23, "5-0-1991" should be deleted, and, 5-0-81 should be inserted, and In the statement, Column 2, lines 8, "5-0-91 should be deleted, and 5-0-81 should be inserted, and In the statement, Column 2, line 16 "5-0-91 should be deleted, and 5-0-81 should be inserted.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "AFC".
Goods and Servicesprocessed foods, namely, processed soy bean products, namely, tofu; tofu pudding; beancurds; fresh beancurd strips, fresh beancurd sheets, and fresh beancurd sticks; [ dried beancurd strips, ] dried beancurd sheets, and dried beancurd sticks; fried beancurd, pressed beancurd, baked beancurd, fermented beancurd, beancurd preserves; vegetarian entrees, vegetarian imitation seafood and meats; [ meat, fish, mollusca, crustacea, poultry; ] jellies [, jams; fruit preserves ] ; unflavored and unsweetened gelatin desserts; instant oriental dessert soup mixes, namely, [ instant peanut soup, ] instant sesame soup, [ instant almond soup, instant lotus root soup ]
Goods and Services[ staple foods, namely, soy sauce, fish sauce; noodles, unprocessed udon, ] macaroni; [ flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, bread, pastry, and confectionery, namely, cakes; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; ] sauces and salad dressings; [ spices; flavored ices; beverages with coffee, cocoa or chocolate base; cereals prepared for human consumption; processed beans, nuts and grains for eating; ] glutens, meat substitutes made from glutenized wheat flour; [ salad dressings; brewed tea; ] flavored and sweetened gelatin desserts, [ malt for food, ] and brewed tea
Goods and Services[ natural unprocessed agricultural products, namely, beans, nuts and grains for eating; mung beans, red beans, soy beans, black eye beans, black beans, peanuts; seeds, malt for brewing and distilling; raw cereals ]
Goods and Services[ light beverages in the nature of non-alcoholic drinks, namely, fruit drinks, juice drinks, fruit juices; flavored protein drinks (used as a soft drink and not as a food supplement), ] soy based beverage used as a milk substitute; [ peanut based beverages used as a milk shake substitute; ] water, namely, [ spring water, ] drinking water, [ aerated water; syrups, concentrates, and powders for making soft drinks; sweetened nut and grain powders for making instant beverages, namely, milk shake substitutes; ] herbal drinks and beverages for food purposes; instant soy drink powder

Classification Information


International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, June 14, 1997
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1981

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, June 14, 1997
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1981

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, June 14, 1997
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1981

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, June 14, 1997
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAFC TRADING & WHOLESALE INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90032

Party NameAFC TRADING & WHOLESALE INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90032

Party NameAFC TRADING & WHOLESALE INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90032

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 31, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, December 31, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 31, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 23, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, June 25, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, June 24, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 11, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 7, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, April 24, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, April 24, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, April 22, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 7, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 4, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 12, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, April 14, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, April 14, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, August 9, 2001CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, June 4, 2001SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 22, 2000ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, June 12, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 5, 2000STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, April 13, 2000USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, December 28, 1999NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, November 3, 1999OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 3, 1999OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 3, 1999OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 3, 1999OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, December 9, 1998OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, September 16, 1998EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 1, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 31, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, June 11, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 11, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 10, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 5, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER