AFLAC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 30, 2001, a trademark application was filed for AFLAC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFLAC trademark a serial number of 76307866. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 5, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. The AFLAC trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

HEAD COVERS FOR GOLF CLUBS, DISTRIBUTED AS PROMOTIONAL GOODS IN CONNECTION WITH INSURANCE SERVICES
aflac

General Information


Serial Number76307866
Word MarkAFLAC
Filing DateThursday, August 30, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 5, 2024
Registration Number2796656
Registration DateTuesday, December 23, 2003
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 30, 2003

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized Duck character that is used in a variety of poses.
Goods and ServicesHEAD COVERS FOR GOLF CLUBS, DISTRIBUTED AS PROMOTIONAL GOODS IN CONNECTION WITH INSURANCE SERVICES
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 5, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 29, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 29, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAFLAC REINSURANCE COMPANY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCOLUMBUS, GA 31999

Party NameAmerican Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, GA 31999

Party NameAmerican Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, GA 31999

Party NameAmerican Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, GA 31999

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 19, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 27, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 5, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 31, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 28, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 3, 2002PREVIOUS ACTION COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, October 3, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, September 10, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 14, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 19, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 2, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 2, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, May 5, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, June 4, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 4, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 28, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 30, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 23, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 31, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, November 18, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 1, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, November 20, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 3, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 3, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 31, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 31, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 23, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 5, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, January 31, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 25, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, December 10, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 10, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED