AFC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 23, 2005, 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 78760059. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, August 2, 2019. This trademark is owned by AFC Network Private Limited. The AFC trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Advertising, marketing and promotional services; production of television commercials; provision of advertising space by electronic means and global information networks; rental of advertising space or advertising material on communication media; business management, consultancy and advisory services; marketing management, consultancy and advisory services; market research and analysis; conducting business research and surveys, namely, pricing surveys and analysis; market opinion polling studies; compilation of mailing lists and compilation of computerized databases for business directories; compilation of trade and business price and statistical information; compilation of information into computer databases; preparation and publication of publicity texts; creating, updating and dissemination of advertising matter; business advice and commercial information services; dissemination of business advice and commercial information; promoting the goods and services of others by arranging fo...

Broadcasting and electronic transmission of data and information by cable television, computer terminals, electronic communications networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless, communications; communications, by means of cable television, computer terminals, electronic communication networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless means; subscription, pay-per-view, video-on-demand and interactive broadcasting and transmission of data and information by cable television, computer terminals, electronic communication networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless communications; interactive telecommunication access services delivered by means of satellite, terrestrial signal, wireless, fiber-optic and oth...

Consultation services in the field of entertaining; production and distribution of television programs for entertainment and education, live theatrical programs for entertainment and education, film documentaries, films, educational programs and entertainment programs distributed over cable television, computer terminals, electronic communications network, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless means; educational services; namely, conducting courses of instructions in the field of cookery; entertainment services, namely, organizing of exhibitions namely competitions, contest, games, quizzes, fun days, sporting events, shows, road shows, reality TV shows, variety shows, documentaries, stage events, theatrical performances, concerts, live performances and audience participation events, all pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to lifestyle afic...
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General Information


Serial Number78760059
Word MarkAFC
Filing DateWednesday, November 23, 2005
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, August 2, 2019
Registration Number3554197
Registration DateTuesday, December 30, 2008
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 14, 2008

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising, marketing and promotional services; production of television commercials; provision of advertising space by electronic means and global information networks; rental of advertising space or advertising material on communication media; business management, consultancy and advisory services; marketing management, consultancy and advisory services; market research and analysis; conducting business research and surveys, namely, pricing surveys and analysis; market opinion polling studies; compilation of mailing lists and compilation of computerized databases for business directories; compilation of trade and business price and statistical information; compilation of information into computer databases; preparation and publication of publicity texts; creating, updating and dissemination of advertising matter; business advice and commercial information services; dissemination of business advice and commercial information; promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with an awards program, a sports competition and sporting activities; contests and incentive award programs to promote the sale of products and services for others; organization and business supervision, on behalf of others, of exhibitions, trade fairs and trade shows for commercial or advertising purposes; direct marketing and telephone marketing services, not selling; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from a general merchandise catalogue by mail order or by means of telecommunications; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from a general merchandise internet web site; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods in a retail store selling culinary related products; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, through a television shopping channel, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods by means of telecommunications; data processing services, namely, retrieval of data and information from a computer stored network
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting and electronic transmission of data and information by cable television, computer terminals, electronic communications networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless, communications; communications, by means of cable television, computer terminals, electronic communication networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless means; subscription, pay-per-view, video-on-demand and interactive broadcasting and transmission of data and information by cable television, computer terminals, electronic communication networks, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless communications; interactive telecommunication access services delivered by means of satellite, terrestrial signal, wireless, fiber-optic and other technological means; interactive services for facilitating the pre-selection and recording of programs and data in the nature of video on-demand transmission services; telecommunication services for the provision and display of data and information from a computer stored network; an online electronic bulletin board for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of interest, namely lifestyle aficionados including cooking, recipes, restaurants, entertaining, nutrition, the culinary arts, traveling and living, food and beverage growth, cookware, cutlery, glassware; news agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to news reporting organizations; transmission of news; Interactive telecommunication services, namely, transmission of sound and video via satellite, terrestrial signal, wireless and fiber optics
Goods and ServicesConsultation services in the field of entertaining; production and distribution of television programs for entertainment and education, live theatrical programs for entertainment and education, film documentaries, films, educational programs and entertainment programs distributed over cable television, computer terminals, electronic communications network, fiber-optic networks, mobile and cellular telecommunications, over a global computer network, via satellite, television and wireless means; educational services; namely, conducting courses of instructions in the field of cookery; entertainment services, namely, organizing of exhibitions namely competitions, contest, games, quizzes, fun days, sporting events, shows, road shows, reality TV shows, variety shows, documentaries, stage events, theatrical performances, concerts, live performances and audience participation events, all pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to lifestyle aficionados including cooking, recipes, restaurants, entertaining, nutrition, the culinary arts, traveling and living, food and beverage growth, cookware, cutlery, glassware; providing information relating in the field of entertaining; theatrical booking agencies; viewing guide services in the nature of an on-line network, providing personalized, interactive information regarding television programs for use by consumers; publishing of books and magazines, information leaflets, fact sheets in the field of lifestyle aficionados including cooking, recipes, restaurants, entertaining, nutrition, culinary arts, traveling and living, food and beverage growth, cookware, cutlery, glassware; providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of the culinary arts, hostelry and hospitality services, public spaces and environmental maintenance and protecting public hygiene

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 DateFriday, August 2, 2019
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 2, 2019
Primary Code038
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 2, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Party NameSCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE (ASIA) PTE. LTD.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type24 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressSINGAPORE 138633
SG

Party NameAFC Network Private Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSingapore 038989
SG

Party NameAFC Network Private Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSingapore 038989
SG

Party NameAFC Network Private Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSingapore 038989
SG

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 2, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, April 24, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 20, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 25, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 25, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, December 30, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 9, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 24, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 14, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 24, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 9, 2008NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Tuesday, September 9, 2008ATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED
Monday, September 8, 2008PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - GRANTED
Friday, September 5, 2008ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Tuesday, September 2, 2008PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 2, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 14, 2008EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 14, 2008EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 27, 2007NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 4, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 15, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, July 30, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 18, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 17, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 17, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 17, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 25, 2007FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, January 24, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, January 4, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 1, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 4, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 1, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 2, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, June 1, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 30, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 15, 2006APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, May 15, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, April 20, 2006NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM