AFP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 10, 2020, a trademark application was filed for AFP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFP trademark a serial number of 79309691. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, August 16, 2022. This trademark is owned by AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE. The AFP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; training services in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; entertainment services, namely, arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events, arranging of contests; organizing community sporting and cultural activities; news reporters services; photographic reporting; provision of information and news on international, national, state and local developments in the field of government and politics, economics, finance, commercial business, current events relating to securities, current events relating to commodities, law, science, medici...

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, video recorders, microphones, multimedia projectors, headphones, computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches; distance recording apparatus; sound recording apparatus; time recording apparatus; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, namely, external batteries, transformers, accumulators, generators; electronic black boxes being data recorders; computer software recorded for use in uploading, storing, retrieving, downloading, transmitting, reading and viewing digital content in the nature of text, images, sounds, videos, still graphics, animated graphics, and multi-media production featuring current event news and commentary; computer programs being ...

Printing products being printed matter, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; printed matter, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters newspapers in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; periodicals in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; magazines in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial ...

News and press agency services for electronic transmission; telecommunications, namely, telecommunications consultation, personal communication services, transfer of data by telecommunications; electronic bulletin board services being telecommunication services; electronic messaging; communications by computer terminals; message transmission; provision of online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; provision of access and rental of access time to online databases; electronic distribution of data on or via global computer networks, wireless communication networks and other electronic communication networks; mobile telephony; radio, telegraph, telephone and internet communications and communications by remote computing terminals, radiotelephony equipment, interactive videography equipment, electronic equipment being computer terminals, radios, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and digital equipment being computer terminals, radios, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches...

Advertising; online advertising on a computer network; rental of advertising time on all communication means; writing and publication of advertising texts being copy writing services; rental of advertising space; dissemination of advertisements; commercial business management; commercial administration; administrative and commercial management of reporter services; drawing up of statements of accounts being preparation of financial statements; office work; business management and organization consultancy; arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others; arranging newspaper subscriptions for others; subscription services to news and reporter services for third parties; business administration of consumer loyalty programs; management of computer files and databases; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; business research and collection of data in computer files for third parties in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, comm...
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General Information


Serial Number79309691
Word MarkAFP
Filing DateThursday, December 10, 2020
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, August 16, 2022
Registration Number6816827
Registration DateTuesday, August 16, 2022
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 31, 2022

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; training services in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; entertainment services, namely, arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting social entertainment events, arranging of contests; organizing community sporting and cultural activities; news reporters services; photographic reporting; provision of information and news on international, national, state and local developments in the field of government and politics, economics, finance, commercial business, current events relating to securities, current events relating to commodities, law, science, medicine, in the academic field of sociology for purposes of academic study, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; writing of books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters other than for advertising purposes; publication of texts other than advertising texts, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters; vocational retraining in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art ; production of radio and television programs; editing of written texts, illustrations, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines and publications of all kinds and in all forms, including electronic and digital publications, other than for advertising purposes; provision of on-line electronic publications, not downloadable, being books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; electronic publishing of books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters; electronic desktop publishing; Educational and entertainment services, namely, organization and conducting of seminars, internships and courses in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; Educational and entertainment services, namely, organization of conferences, forums, congresses and colloquiums in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; production and editing of cinematographic, radio and television programs and of audiovisual and multimedia programs being computer post-production editing of texts and still or animated images, and musical or non-musical sounds; publication of books; Education and entertainment services, namely, organization of competitions, games and lotteries of all kinds in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; Education and entertainment services, namely, organization of public service announcement information campaigns in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; Education and entertainment services, namely, organizing professional and non-professional events in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; production, editing of news programs, radio and television entertainment programs, of multimedia and audiovisual programs being computer post-production editing of texts, still or animated images, and musical or non-musical sounds; sign language interpretation; language interpreter services; electronic game services provided online from a computer network; rental of audio and video equipment; mobile library services; radio entertainment production; television program production; educational examination services; production of films other than advertising films; rental of motion pictures; booking of seats for shows; publication services of the editorial content of sites accessible via a global computer network
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "AFP" beside a shaded circle.
Goods and ServicesScientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, video recorders, microphones, multimedia projectors, headphones, computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches; distance recording apparatus; sound recording apparatus; time recording apparatus; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, namely, external batteries, transformers, accumulators, generators; electronic black boxes being data recorders; computer software recorded for use in uploading, storing, retrieving, downloading, transmitting, reading and viewing digital content in the nature of text, images, sounds, videos, still graphics, animated graphics, and multi-media production featuring current event news and commentary; computer programs being downloadable software for use in uploading, storing, retrieving, downloading, transmitting, reading and viewing digital content in the nature of text, images, sounds, videos, still graphics, animated graphics, and multi-media production featuring current event news and commentary; computer platforms in the form of recorded and downloadable software for use in uploading, storing, retrieving, downloading, transmitting, reading and viewing digital content in the nature of text, images, sounds, videos, still graphics, animated graphics, and multi-media production featuring current event news and commentary; downloadable software applications for mobile devices for use in uploading, storing, retrieving, downloading, transmitting, reading and viewing digital content in the nature of text, images, sounds, videos, still graphics, animated graphics, and multi-media production featuring current event news and commentary; data processing apparatus and computers; bags designed for laptop computers; computer hardware and software, namely, downloadable and recorded software for providing access to databases; computer interfaces; multimedia apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, video recorders, microphones, multimedia projectors, headphones, radios, computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches; public, personal, portable and mobile cameras, video recorders, microphones, multimedia projectors, headphones, radios, computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches; downloadable and recorded GPS navigation software and devices; Global Positioning System GPS apparatus; telecommunication terminals, namely, computer terminals, radios, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches; integrated circuit cards being blank smart cards; Encoded integrated circuit cards containing programming used to grant access to data; magnetic, electronic and digital access and circulation key cards and badges, particularly for identifying accredited journalists; magnetic recording media, namely, blank CDs, DVDs, USB keys, external hard drives, tapes, memory cards, optical disks; remote recognition terminals enabling the debiting of services sold; interactive information touch-screen terminals; electric and electronic display boards; burglar, sound, fire, smoke alarms; reflective safety vests; vehicle breakdown warning triangles; protective helmets; life belts; clothing and footwear for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; fire extinguishers; downloadable electronic publications, in the nature of books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affaires, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; magnetic encoded identification bracelets; eyewear; spectacles being optics; 3D spectacles; smartphones; telephone apparatus; electronic key rings being remote controls for multimedia apparatus and instruments; radars apparatus; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; educational robots being teaching robots; surveillance robots for security; telepresence robots; digital weather stations instruments; electronic access-control systems for interlocked doors
Goods and ServicesPrinting products being printed matter, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; printed matter, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters newspapers in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; periodicals in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; magazines in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; journals being magazines in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; books, namely, educational and informative books in the field of in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; printed publications, namely, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, press releases, press dispatches and newsletters in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art ; manuals in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; catalogs in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; prospectuses about journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; photography albums; atlases; articles of paper and/or cardboard, namely, calendars, leaflets about journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art, agendas, notices being leaflets about journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affairs, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art and posters; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; typewriters; office equipment, except furniture, namely, paper staplers, paper cutters, pencil sharpeners, paper hole punches, paperboard, stamps, binders; writing or drawing books; notepads; drawing pads; notebooks; writing instruments; pens and pen ink refills; pen holders; pencils; pencil sharpeners; drawing sets containing pencils, pens, notebooks, drawing books, brushes, chalks, erasers, rubbers, rulers; paper staplers; staples for offices; document files; folders for papers; printed paper, cardboard, address, self-adhesive labels not of textile; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; stickers and transfers being decalcomanias; engravings and lithographic works of art; paintings being pictures, framed or unframed; drawings
Goods and ServicesNews and press agency services for electronic transmission; telecommunications, namely, telecommunications consultation, personal communication services, transfer of data by telecommunications; electronic bulletin board services being telecommunication services; electronic messaging; communications by computer terminals; message transmission; provision of online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; provision of access and rental of access time to online databases; electronic distribution of data on or via global computer networks, wireless communication networks and other electronic communication networks; mobile telephony; radio, telegraph, telephone and internet communications and communications by remote computing terminals, radiotelephony equipment, interactive videography equipment, electronic equipment being computer terminals, radios, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and digital equipment being computer terminals, radios, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches; transmission and delivery of photographs, news, images, messages, data, files, sounds, songs, music, games, videos, information by computer terminals, cable, the Internet, and telematic media; electronic transmission and exchange of information and data by computer terminals; transmission and streaming of audio and visual news content; provision of access to data or documents stored electronically in central files for the purpose of remote consultation; electronic exchanging computerized information and documents via telecommunication networks; rental of telecommunication apparatus
Pseudo MarkAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Goods and ServicesAdvertising; online advertising on a computer network; rental of advertising time on all communication means; writing and publication of advertising texts being copy writing services; rental of advertising space; dissemination of advertisements; commercial business management; commercial administration; administrative and commercial management of reporter services; drawing up of statements of accounts being preparation of financial statements; office work; business management and organization consultancy; arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others; arranging newspaper subscriptions for others; subscription services to news and reporter services for third parties; business administration of consumer loyalty programs; management of computer files and databases; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; business research and collection of data in computer files for third parties in the field of journalism, government and politics, economy, finance, commercial affaires, securities, commodities, law, science, medicine, sociology, religion, sports, entertainment, education and art; transcription of data; data processing; computerized data verification, namely, verification related to employment and business services provided to others, in the nature of employment verification, postal address verification services, verifying the skills and knowledge of licensed photographers, journalists and reporters on behalf of others; compilation of statistics; website traffic optimization; search engine optimization for sales promotion purposes; provision of online marketplaces for sellers and buyers of goods and services; providing online marketplaces for buyers and sellers of goods and services; commercial transaction negotiation for third parties and customer information services in the nature of commercial information and advice in the choice of products and services; auctioneering services; organization of auctioneering on the Internet; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; cost price analysis services; price comparison services; preparation of estimates for third parties in the nature of drafting quotations and estimating contracting work and costs; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; appointment scheduling services; public relations; commercial intermediation of commercial transactions for others; retail, wholesale and online retail and wholesale store services featuring magazines, newspapers, publications, postcards, posters, videos, photographs, information, clothing, footwear, headwear, USB flash drives, bags, cosmetics, leather goods, perfumes, mugs, toys, tableware, cutlery, porcelain ware, napkins; promotion of goods and services for others; management of a discount program enabling participants to obtain discounts on goods and services through a membership card giving entitlement to reductions; commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services being a consumer advice shop; negotiation of business contracts for third parties; import-export agency services; financial and accounting auditing; tax preparation; online community facilitator services being public relations services; commercial intermediary services in the nature of bringing prospective private investors in contact with entrepreneurs looking for financing; rental of office equipment in co-work installations; sponsorship search; commercial lobbying services; competitive and business intelligence services; assistance and advice to companies regarding brand image evaluation and positioning; business management for freelance service providers; public opinion polling; news clipping services

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 DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Primary Code009
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 DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Primary Code016
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 DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Primary Code038
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 DateFriday, April 30, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressFR

Party NameAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressFR

Party NameAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressFR

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 23, 2022FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 23, 2022FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 16, 2022FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 16, 2022NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, August 16, 2022REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 31, 2022OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2022PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 11, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, April 22, 2022ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 21, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 21, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 21, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 21, 2022TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 19, 2022NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, April 19, 2022FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 19, 2022FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 8, 2022PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, March 1, 2022WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, February 14, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 14, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, February 14, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, February 14, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, February 14, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, November 8, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, November 8, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 8, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, July 11, 2021REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, June 21, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Monday, June 21, 2021REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, June 16, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, June 15, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 2, 2021ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 4, 2021APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, April 30, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, April 29, 2021SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB