| Serial Number | 98419206 |
| Word Mark | AFEX |
| Filing Date | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 23, 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 |
| 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 | quality control services for others; design and development of computer hardware and software |
| Goods and Services | Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products, namely, cocoa, coffee, ginger, sesame, cashew |
| 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 |
| Party Name | AFEX GLOBAL HOLDCO LIMITED |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Cybercity, Ebene 72201 MU |
| Party Name | AFEX GLOBAL HOLDCO LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Cybercity, Ebene 72201 MU |
| 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 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, October 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |