| Serial Number | 86518203 |
| Word Mark | AFP ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 29, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, July 14, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4917699 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 15, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 29, 2015 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the literal element "AFP" in stylized form in which the "A" is composed of two lines without the crossbar, all contained within a square field. To the right of the square field is the literal element "ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS" in a stacked configuration. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | "ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS" has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "ASSOCIATION" |
| Goods and Services | Testing, analysis and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of treasury management and finance; accreditation services, namely, developing and administering standards and procedures for certifying professionals in the field of treasury management and finance |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 7, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, May 31, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, May 31, 2014 |
| Party Name | Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20814 |
| Party Name | Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20814 |
| Party Name | Association for Financial Professionals, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bethesda, MD 20814 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, February 4, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 6, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, February 7, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Monday, February 2, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |