AFL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 13, 2023, 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 98267574. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Saturday, June 29, 2024. This trademark is owned by Arena Football Management LLC. The AFL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

(Based on Use) Entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sports and fitness; Entertainment information; Entertainment in the nature of football games; Organisation of sports events in the field of football; Organization of sporting competitions and events in the field of football; Providing entertainment information via a website (Based on Intent to Use) Arranging and conducting of American football training programs; Arranging and conducting youth football programs (Based on Use)(Based on Intent to Use) Entertainment in the nature of football games; Ticket agency services for entertainment events

Downloadable multimedia files containing texts relating to American football players authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Helmets for American football

American footballs; Gloves for American football

Football jerseys; Football uniforms; Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms

Financial sponsorship search for football competitions

Towels of textile featuring American football team logos
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General Information


Serial Number98267574
Word MarkAFL
Filing DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Status641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
Status DateSaturday, June 29, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services(Based on Use) Entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sports and fitness; Entertainment information; Entertainment in the nature of football games; Organisation of sports events in the field of football; Organization of sporting competitions and events in the field of football; Providing entertainment information via a website (Based on Intent to Use) Arranging and conducting of American football training programs; Arranging and conducting youth football programs (Based on Use)(Based on Intent to Use) Entertainment in the nature of football games; Ticket agency services for entertainment events
Description of MarkThe mark consists of The mark consists in the letters AFL in italic font. The letter A is red color and the letters F and L are in blue colors. Below the letters there is a blue shield with white background. Inside the shield there is the silhouette in blue color, white and red color, of the upper half of a man or torso, looking sideways and wearing a football helmet. On the side of a man there is a silhouette of a blue football..
Goods and ServicesDownloadable multimedia files containing texts relating to American football players authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Helmets for American football
Goods and ServicesAmerican footballs; Gloves for American football
Pseudo MarkARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Goods and ServicesFootball jerseys; Football uniforms; Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red white and blue. is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesFinancial sponsorship search for football competitions
Goods and ServicesTowels of textile featuring American football team logos

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 DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Primary Code024
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 DateMonday, November 13, 2023
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 DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 1, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 1, 2023

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 13, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 1, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 1, 2023

Trademark Owner History


Party NameArena Football Management LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55402

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 13, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 31, 2024NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 31, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 20, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 29, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, June 29, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, June 29, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, September 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Saturday, September 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED