AFL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 15, 1999, a trademark application was filed for AFL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFL trademark a serial number of 75801034. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - EXPRESS as of Sunday, September 23, 2001. This trademark is owned by Australian Football League, The. The AFL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Electric, photographic, cinematographic, video, optical, measuring, signaling and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, photographic cameras, video cameras, television sets, binoculars, scales, football helmets, radio transmitters, movie, photographic and slide projectors, electric signs, radio and cellular telephones, motion picture cameras, radios, radio clocks, radio pagers, apparatus and instruments for recording and/or transmission and/or reproduction of sound and/or images, namely, video and audio tape recorders, photocopying machines, microphones, movie, photographic and slide projectors, loudspeakers; automatic vending machines; slot machines; data processing equipment and computer apparatus and instruments, namely, microcomputers, computer hardware, calculators; computer operating programs; computer programs and software for use by Australian Rules football consumers, coaches, players,management personnel, agents and representatives for entertainment, business, training ...

Jewelry; costume jewelry; trinkets, namely, charms, pins, ornaments, figurines; watch straps, bands and cases; horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, clocks, chronometers, sun dials and watches containing a game function; watch bands, chains, straps and cases; cuff links; tie clips; tie pins; ornamental pins; earrings; jewelry bracelets, brooches, medallions, necklaces, rings, pendants, buckles, ornaments and chains; medals; coins; goods made of precious metal or coated therewith, namely, badges, boxes, tie clips, cufflinks, fobs, cigarette lighters, cases, containers and household utensils, namely, trays, tea pots, tankards, candlesticks, figurines, bowls candelabras, candle holders, rings and snuffers; and, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football

Paper, namely, cardboard, wrapping paper, paper flags, paper pennants, paper bibs, paper place mats, paper napkins, paper coasters, cardboard coasters; printed matter, namely, printed publications, books, magazines, newspapers, activity books, statistical books, guide books, reference books, newsletters, pamphlets, printed programs, printed entertainment programs, printed game programs, all featuring football; press-releases for the radio, television and print media featuring football; stationary; exercise books; diaries; calendars; memo pads; folders; note books; multi-ring binders; book covers; portfolios; printed statistics sheets; writing instruments, namely, ball point pens and pencils; drawing rulers; erasers; instructional and teaching materials, namely, workbooks, manuals, score charts, printed play charts, printed charts, flash cards, printed forms, stencils, templates, paper and plastic transparencies, writing tablets; playing cards, trading cards, sports trading cards, footb...

Clothing for men, women, children and babies, namely, uniforms, underwear, underpants, boxer shorts, singlets, leotards, shirts, sports shirts, blouses, T-shirts, tank tops, skivvies, rugby tops, grandpa tops, shorts, board shorts, track suits, warm-up suits, pants, warm-up pants, sweat pants, trousers, jeans, dresses, skirts, clothing belts, jumpers, sweaters, guernseys, jerseys, cardigans, vests, neckwear, cravats, neckties, scarves, jackets, bomber jackets, blazers, formal wear, namely, tuxedos and evening dresses, suits, coats, parkas, anoraks, rain wear, raincoats, swim suits, sleep wear, pyjamas, nightshirts, night gowns, dressing gowns, bath robes, cloth bibs, aprons, clothing gloves, mittens, head wear, hats, caps, berets, beanies, ear muffs, clothing hoods, visors, headbands, wristhands, socks, stockings, hosiery, footwear, shoes, boots sandals and slippers with the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Foo...

Sporting goods, namely, balls for games, play balls, rubber action balls, foam action balls, balls for sports, golf balls, footballs, toy footballs, miniature footballs, pumps for inflating sporting balls, needles for such pumps, football gloves, golf gloves, golf bags, golf tees, exercise and physical training apparatus and articles, namely, exercise bars, benches, weights, machines, bicycles, trampolines and treadmills; toys, namely, toy vehicles, toy cars, dolls, jigsaw puzzles, board games; self-contained apparatus and instruments for playing games, namely, mechanical games, electronic games, computerized games, battery operated games, games that are portable, games that include a built-in video display, games that include a built-in program, games that run one or more computer programs; hand-held portable self.contained units for playing games; arcade games; parts, fitting and accessories for the aforesaid goods, with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwi...

Sports related entertainment, amusement and creation in the nature of football games; organizing and conducting sporting activities, namely, football and sport competitions, matches, games, exhibitions, events and award functions; educational services, namely, providing football, sport and physical information, education, coaching and training; arranging and conducting football clinics; publication of books, magazines, pamphlets and printed matter, other than publicity texts, namely, manuals, score cards, charts, calendars, flash cards, workbooks and forms; library services; museum services; radio and television entertainment, namely, motion picture film, video, radio and television production; rental of film, video and sound recordings; provision of gaming machines and facilities; production of football videos and films; football mascot performances, football cheer leader performances and dance team performances, with all the foregoing services being used in, or promoting, or otherwis...
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General Information


Serial Number75801034
Word MarkAFL
Filing DateWednesday, September 15, 1999
Status601 - ABANDONED - EXPRESS
Status DateSunday, September 23, 2001
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesElectric, photographic, cinematographic, video, optical, measuring, signaling and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, photographic cameras, video cameras, television sets, binoculars, scales, football helmets, radio transmitters, movie, photographic and slide projectors, electric signs, radio and cellular telephones, motion picture cameras, radios, radio clocks, radio pagers, apparatus and instruments for recording and/or transmission and/or reproduction of sound and/or images, namely, video and audio tape recorders, photocopying machines, microphones, movie, photographic and slide projectors, loudspeakers; automatic vending machines; slot machines; data processing equipment and computer apparatus and instruments, namely, microcomputers, computer hardware, calculators; computer operating programs; computer programs and software for use by Australian Rules football consumers, coaches, players,management personnel, agents and representatives for entertainment, business, training and learning; magnetic data carriers; blank audio, video, computer and laser tapes, discs, compact discs, cassettes and cartridges featuring video games, computer games, football games, interviews, athletic training; video games for use with television sets, microcomputers and computer monitors; parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Goods and ServicesJewelry; costume jewelry; trinkets, namely, charms, pins, ornaments, figurines; watch straps, bands and cases; horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, clocks, chronometers, sun dials and watches containing a game function; watch bands, chains, straps and cases; cuff links; tie clips; tie pins; ornamental pins; earrings; jewelry bracelets, brooches, medallions, necklaces, rings, pendants, buckles, ornaments and chains; medals; coins; goods made of precious metal or coated therewith, namely, badges, boxes, tie clips, cufflinks, fobs, cigarette lighters, cases, containers and household utensils, namely, trays, tea pots, tankards, candlesticks, figurines, bowls candelabras, candle holders, rings and snuffers; and, parts, fittings and accessories for the aforesaid goods with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Goods and ServicesPaper, namely, cardboard, wrapping paper, paper flags, paper pennants, paper bibs, paper place mats, paper napkins, paper coasters, cardboard coasters; printed matter, namely, printed publications, books, magazines, newspapers, activity books, statistical books, guide books, reference books, newsletters, pamphlets, printed programs, printed entertainment programs, printed game programs, all featuring football; press-releases for the radio, television and print media featuring football; stationary; exercise books; diaries; calendars; memo pads; folders; note books; multi-ring binders; book covers; portfolios; printed statistics sheets; writing instruments, namely, ball point pens and pencils; drawing rulers; erasers; instructional and teaching materials, namely, workbooks, manuals, score charts, printed play charts, printed charts, flash cards, printed forms, stencils, templates, paper and plastic transparencies, writing tablets; playing cards, trading cards, sports trading cards, football trading cards, dance team trading cards, mascot trading cards, entertainment trading cards, post cards, greeting cards, note cards; collectible stamps, sports stamps and football stamps; posters, stickers, bumper stickers, decalcomanias, photograph albums; scrap books; autograph books; mounted and unmounted photographs; pictures; line art coloring boards; printed and blank non-textile labels; printed tickets and control tokens; with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Goods and ServicesClothing for men, women, children and babies, namely, uniforms, underwear, underpants, boxer shorts, singlets, leotards, shirts, sports shirts, blouses, T-shirts, tank tops, skivvies, rugby tops, grandpa tops, shorts, board shorts, track suits, warm-up suits, pants, warm-up pants, sweat pants, trousers, jeans, dresses, skirts, clothing belts, jumpers, sweaters, guernseys, jerseys, cardigans, vests, neckwear, cravats, neckties, scarves, jackets, bomber jackets, blazers, formal wear, namely, tuxedos and evening dresses, suits, coats, parkas, anoraks, rain wear, raincoats, swim suits, sleep wear, pyjamas, nightshirts, night gowns, dressing gowns, bath robes, cloth bibs, aprons, clothing gloves, mittens, head wear, hats, caps, berets, beanies, ear muffs, clothing hoods, visors, headbands, wristhands, socks, stockings, hosiery, footwear, shoes, boots sandals and slippers with the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Goods and ServicesSporting goods, namely, balls for games, play balls, rubber action balls, foam action balls, balls for sports, golf balls, footballs, toy footballs, miniature footballs, pumps for inflating sporting balls, needles for such pumps, football gloves, golf gloves, golf bags, golf tees, exercise and physical training apparatus and articles, namely, exercise bars, benches, weights, machines, bicycles, trampolines and treadmills; toys, namely, toy vehicles, toy cars, dolls, jigsaw puzzles, board games; self-contained apparatus and instruments for playing games, namely, mechanical games, electronic games, computerized games, battery operated games, games that are portable, games that include a built-in video display, games that include a built-in program, games that run one or more computer programs; hand-held portable self.contained units for playing games; arcade games; parts, fitting and accessories for the aforesaid goods, with all the foregoing goods being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Goods and ServicesSports related entertainment, amusement and creation in the nature of football games; organizing and conducting sporting activities, namely, football and sport competitions, matches, games, exhibitions, events and award functions; educational services, namely, providing football, sport and physical information, education, coaching and training; arranging and conducting football clinics; publication of books, magazines, pamphlets and printed matter, other than publicity texts, namely, manuals, score cards, charts, calendars, flash cards, workbooks and forms; library services; museum services; radio and television entertainment, namely, motion picture film, video, radio and television production; rental of film, video and sound recordings; provision of gaming machines and facilities; production of football videos and films; football mascot performances, football cheer leader performances and dance team performances, with all the foregoing services being used in, or promoting, or otherwise relating to, the game or sport of Australian Rules Football
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lining in the mark is a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code028
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 8, 1999
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAustralian Football League, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressJolimont, Victoria 3002
AU

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, September 23, 2001ABANDONMENT - EXPRESS MAILED
Monday, August 6, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 5, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, October 13, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 10, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 10, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 2, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER