AFEX Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, February 23, 2024, a trademark application was filed for AFEX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFEX trademark a serial number of 98419206. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Thursday, July 10, 2025. This trademark is owned by AFEX GLOBAL HOLDCO LIMITED. The AFEX trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Coffee, cocoa, and substitutes therefore
Stationery
Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products, namely, cocoa, coffee, ginger, sesame, cashew
quality control services for others; design and development of computer hardware and software
General Information
| Serial Number | 98419206 |
| Word Mark | AFEX |
| Filing Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Coffee, cocoa, and substitutes therefore |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of "AFEX" in capitalized, sans serif, grey letters with the lower half of the letter "X" forming a red, upward-pointing, chevron arrow. The letter "A" has a gap between its left and horizontal lines. |
| Goods and Services | Stationery |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) grey and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products, namely, cocoa, coffee, ginger, sesame, cashew |
| Goods and Services | quality control services for others; design and development of computer hardware and software |
Classification Information
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - 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 Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | AFEX GLOBAL HOLDCO LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Cybercity, Ebene 72201
MU |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, February 23, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 1, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
