AFL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 15, 2002, 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 76440733. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This trademark is owned by Arena Football League LLC. The AFL trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment Services, namely organizing and presenting football games before live audiences and on television, radio, for global computer network display and other media
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General Information


Serial Number76440733
Word MarkAFL
Filing DateThursday, August 15, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 28, 2025
Registration Number2854605
Registration DateTuesday, June 15, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 1, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment Services, namely organizing and presenting football games before live audiences and on television, radio, for global computer network display and other media
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters AFL below which is the design of a shield. Within the shield is a football player throwing a football with an arcuate design across the players chest.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Pseudo MarkARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 11, 2002
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCRS SPORTS GROUP, INC.
Party Type35 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDALLAS, TX 75207

Party NameG6 SPORTS GROUP LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

Party NameARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressJUPITER, FL 33458

Party NameARENA FOOTBALL ONE, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Party NameARENA FOOTBALL ONE, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60654

Party NameArena Football League LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60631

Party NameArena Football League LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameArena Football League LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 27, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 28, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 14, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 27, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 25, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 27, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 12, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 12, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 15, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 16, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, December 4, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 24, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 31, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 28, 2025AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, May 30, 2025ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, December 13, 2024TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 6, 2004ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, January 10, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 14, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 16, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, June 27, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 28, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 11, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 1, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 12, 2004USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, March 17, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, March 18, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 23, 2003NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, March 12, 2004STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, December 29, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 21, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 31, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, June 13, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 13, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 15, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, June 28, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Wednesday, May 28, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 15, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 12, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, June 4, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, March 17, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 9, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, August 27, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 15, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 12, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, July 15, 2025NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED