AFRICA FEST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Saturday, September 17, 2022, a trademark application was filed for AFRICA FEST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFRICA FEST trademark a serial number of 97595903. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The AFRICA FEST trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment and education services, namely, providing recognition and incentives by way of celebrations and awards to girls from underserved communities who have completed their high school careers successfully and who are going on to college; Entertainment and educational services in the nature of competitions in the field of entertainment, education, culture, sports, and other non-business and non-commercial fields; Entertainment and educational services in the nature of on-line competitions in the field of entertainment, education, culture, sports, and other non-business and non-commercial fields; Entertainment and educational services, namely, the presentation of seminars, lectures, workshops and panel discussions, and ongoing television and radio talk shows all in the field of public interest concerning culture, people, and the communities; Entertainment and educational services, namely, the presentation of seminars, workshops and panel discussions, and ongoing television and ra...
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General Information


Serial Number97595903
Word MarkAFRICA FEST
Filing DateSaturday, September 17, 2022
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateTuesday, October 24, 2023
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment and education services, namely, providing recognition and incentives by way of celebrations and awards to girls from underserved communities who have completed their high school careers successfully and who are going on to college; Entertainment and educational services in the nature of competitions in the field of entertainment, education, culture, sports, and other non-business and non-commercial fields; Entertainment and educational services in the nature of on-line competitions in the field of entertainment, education, culture, sports, and other non-business and non-commercial fields; Entertainment and educational services, namely, the presentation of seminars, lectures, workshops and panel discussions, and ongoing television and radio talk shows all in the field of public interest concerning culture, people, and the communities; Entertainment and educational services, namely, the presentation of seminars, workshops and panel discussions, and ongoing television and radio shows all in the field of African/Black culture; Entertainment and recreational services, namely, organizing and conducting a knitting/crocheting event the proceeds of which are donated to charity; Entertainment event booking agencies; Entertainment in the nature of a bicycle park; Entertainment in the nature of a GPS-based treasure hunting game; Entertainment in the nature of a haunted house attraction; Entertainment in the nature of a pumpkin patch attraction; Entertainment in the nature of a trampoline park; Entertainment in the nature of a water park and amusement center; Entertainment in the nature of a water park ride; Entertainment in the nature of air shows; Entertainment in the nature of an amusement park ride; Entertainment in the nature of automobile races; Entertainment in the nature of axe throwing competitions; Entertainment in the nature of ballet performances; Entertainment in the nature of baseball games; Entertainment in the nature of basketball games; Entertainment in the nature of beauty pageants; Entertainment in the nature of boxing contests; Entertainment in the nature of circuses; Entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of artistic expression; Entertainment in the nature of dance performances; Entertainment in the nature of e-sports competitions; Entertainment in the nature of fashion shows; Entertainment in the nature of football games; Entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; Entertainment in the nature of gymnastic performances; Entertainment in the nature of hockey games; Entertainment in the nature of holiday-themed, drive-through light shows; Entertainment in the nature of laser shows; Entertainment in the nature of light shows; Entertainment in the nature of live performances by performing artists; Entertainment in the nature of live radio personality performances; Entertainment in the nature of magic shows; Entertainment in the nature of orchestra performances; Entertainment in the nature of pageant competitions; Entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sports and fitness; Entertainment in the nature of roller skating competitions; Entertainment in the nature of soccer games; Entertainment in the nature of symphony orchestra performances; Entertainment in the nature of television news shows; Entertainment in the nature of tennis tournaments; Entertainment in the nature of theater productions; Entertainment in the nature of track and field competitions; Entertainment in the nature of weight lifting competitions; Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment in the nature of yacht races; Entertainment in the nature of sports tournaments; Entertainment in the nature of sports games; Entertainment in the nature of sports games; Entertainment information; Entertainment information services, namely, providing information and news releases about a musical artist; Entertainment media production services for motion pictures, television and Internet; Entertainment media production services for the internet; Entertainment services by a musical artist and producer, namely, musical composition for others and production of musical sound recordings; Entertainment services in the nature of a bounce house; Entertainment services in the nature of a non-fiction television programming series on topics relating to family stories told by family members to preserve their heritage.; Entertainment services in the nature of a wrestling club; Entertainment services in the nature of a zoo; Entertainment services in the nature of an amusement park attraction, namely, a themed area; Entertainment services in the nature of an amusement park show; Entertainment services in the nature of an ongoing IPTV (Internet Protocol Television), television programming segments in the field of positive psychology, personal relationships, the art and science of happiness; Entertainment services in the nature of an ongoing reality based television program; Entertainment services in the nature of arranging social entertainment events; Entertainment services in the nature of automobile racing and exhibitions; Entertainment services in the nature of comedy shows; Entertainment services in the nature of conducting chess tournaments; Entertainment services in the nature of creation, development, and production of television programming; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of multimedia entertainment content; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production, distribution, and post-production of motion pictures; Entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production, distribution, and post-production of television shows; Entertainment services in the nature of escape games; Entertainment services in the nature of escape room attractions; Entertainment services in the nature of hosting social entertainment events; Entertainment services in the nature of live audio performances by performing artists; Entertainment services in the nature of live mixed martial arts (MMA) events; Entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances by an actor; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances by performing artists; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances, namely, musical band, rock group, gymnastic, dance, and ballet performances; Entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances, namely, musical, variety, news and comedy shows; Entertainment services in the nature of live vocal performances by performing artists; Entertainment services in the nature of live music, dance, and talent performances; Entertainment services in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of children's entertainment; Entertainment services in the nature of organizing and conducting holiday-themed festivals featuring celebrities, community leaders, and influencers; Entertainment services in the nature of organizing bicycle racing and exhibitions; Entertainment services in the nature of organizing social entertainment events; Entertainment services in the nature of presenting live musical performances; Entertainment services in the nature of production of festival performances and productions.; Entertainment services in the nature of professional athletes competing in tournaments; Entertainment services in the nature of recording, production and post-production services in the field of music; Entertainment services in the nature of tourist attractions; Entertainment services, namely, a multimedia program series featuring comedy, action and adventure distributed via various platforms across multiple forms of transmission media; Entertainment services, namely, alpaca shows; Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring performing artists provided through plays; Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing television game show and games of chance to be played at a casino; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions in the field of arts, crafts, fashion, beauty, music, dance and film.; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting special events at an amusement park; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for amusement park attractions; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for water parks and amusement centers; Entertainment services, namely, body painting services held at special events; Entertainment services, namely, cabarets; Entertainment services, namely, casino gaming; Entertainment services, namely, cheerleading; Entertainment services, namely, conducting alternate reality games via the internet; Entertainment services, namely, conducting carnivals; Entertainment services, namely, conducting contests; Entertainment services, namely, conducting fairs; Entertainment services, namely, conducting live blackjack card game tournaments; Entertainment services, namely, conducting live poker games; Entertainment services, namely, conducting parties; Entertainment services, namely, conducting parties for the purpose of dating and social introduction for adults; Entertainment services, namely, contest and incentive award programs designed to reward program participants who exercise, make healthy eating choices, and engage in other health-promoting activities; Entertainment services, namely, contest and incentive award programs designed to reward program participants who display African and/or Black Excellence; Entertainment services, namely, dance events by a recording artist; Entertainment services, namely, displaying a series of films; Entertainment services, namely, edible oil tastings; Entertainment services, namely, fireworks displays; Entertainment services, namely, helicopter rides; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a performing artists; Entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, mead tastings; Entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services; Entertainment services, namely, non-downloadable ringtones, pre-recorded music, and graphics presented to mobile communications devices via a global computer network and wireless networks; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting an array of athletic events rendered live and recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media; Entertainment services, namely, performing and competing in motor sports events; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a celebrities, community leaders, and influencers; Entertainment services, namely, planning and conducting a series of film festivals; Entertainment services, namely, producing cheerleading, dance and spirit-related competitions and events; Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of a game show; Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of a quiz show; Entertainment services, namely, production of computer-generated imagery for use in motion pictures; Entertainment services, namely, production of special effects including model-making services and related physical production elements for use in motion pictures; Entertainment services, namely, production of special effects including model-making services, computer-generated imagery and computer-generated graphics for the production of motion pictures, videos, and movie trailers; Entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring non-downloadable adult-themed photographs and videos; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website at which the general public can receive advice from an individual or entity concerning happiness, such advice being for entertainment purposes only; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring advice concerning personal relationships, such advice being for entertainment purposes only; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring games and puzzles; Entertainment services, namely, providing a website for on-line gambling; Entertainment services, namely, providing advice and information for music, video and film concept and script development; Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line board game; Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line virtual environment for trading virtual sports trading cards and tokens; Entertainment services, namely, providing an ongoing radio program in the field of food; Entertainment services, namely, providing an online interactive database of photos and videos in the field of body art and modification; Entertainment services, namely, providing games of chance via the Internet; Entertainment services, namely, providing images and text featuring animal stories and pictures on-line and in mobile wireless form; Entertainment services, namely, providing images and text featuring animal stories through monthly letters sent through the mail; Entertainment services, namely, providing information about a recording artist via an online network; Entertainment services, namely, providing information by means of a global computer network in the fields of celebrities, entertainment, and popular culture; Entertainment services, namely, providing live entertainment by dancers via the Internet; Entertainment services, namely, providing music theater tours in the nature of live musical theater performances; Entertainment services, namely, providing music tours in the nature of live musical performances; Entertainment services, namely, providing news and information via a website in the field of skateboarding, the culture of skateboarding and skateboard product reviews; Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable playback of music via global communications networks; Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable prerecorded music via a website; Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable prerecorded music, information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music, all on-line via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual webcasts for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing online browser-based video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online co-op video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games that help maintain an active brain and thus improve memory, speed of processing, and that provide a variety of cognitive benefits that positively impact quality of life; Entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online first-person shooter (FPS) video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online multiplayer video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online player versus player (PvP) video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing online video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing recreational aviation rides in classic aircraft; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer learning games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure or entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, storytelling; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a celebrities and spectators; Entertainment services, namely, the presentation of live Christmas musical productions; Entertainment services, namely, the provision of continuing education featuring community leaders delivered by community leaders and celebrities; Entertainment services, namely, wine and food tastings; Entertainment services, namely, wine tastings; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, food and wine tastings; Entertainment services, namely, tours, provided by art galleries; Entertainment services, namely, exhibitions, provided by museums; Entertainment ticket agency services; Entertainment, namely, conducting horse races; Entertainment, namely, lighting production; Entertainment, namely, live music concerts; Entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical band; Entertainment, namely, live performances by musical bands; Entertainment, namely, live performances by rock groups; Entertainment, namely, preparation of special effects; Entertainment, namely, production of festivals for African/Black culture; Entertainment, namely, television news shows; Adult entertainment services, namely, gentlemen's clubs featuring exotic dancing; Arranging and conducting nightclub entertainment events; Arranging and conducting special events for social entertainment purposes; Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; Arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment events; Booking of entertainment halls; Cabaret entertainment services; Children's entertainment and amusement centers, namely, interactive play areas; Children's entertainment, namely, live clown shows; Conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of education and cultural reflections; Conducting live entertainment in the nature of games featuring athletes; Conducting of entertainment events in the nature of the culture for African and/or Black people; Conducting networking events and after parties for entertainment purposes; Consultation in the field of special event planning for social entertainment purposes; Education and entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ongoing television programs in the field of family management and relationships; Educational and entertainment services, namely, conducting programs featuring recreational activities, literacy training, art events, and sporting events for children in foster care; Educational and entertainment services, namely, programs about plastic surgery services combining traditional western medicine practices with holistic therapies, accessible by radio, television, satellite, audio, video and computer networks; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers in the field of self- and personal improvement; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational speaking services in the field of cultural awareness; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing on-line interactive children's stories; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing speaking tours in the nature of live presentations by educational and motivational speakers; Fashion modeling for entertainment purposes; Hosting social entertainment events, namely, festivals, panel discussions, and classes, for others; Information in the field of parenting concerning entertainment of children; Information relating to entertainment and education provided on-line from a computer database or the internet; Live entertainment performances by artists in the nature of balloon twisting for others; Live entertainment performances by artists in the nature of caricature drawing for others; Live entertainment performances by artists in the nature of performing for others; Media production location scouting services for entertainment purposes; Multimedia entertainment services in the nature of development, production and post-production services in the fields of video and films; Multimedia entertainment services in the nature of recording, production and post-production services in the fields of music, video, and films; Multimedia entertainment software production services; Night club entertainment services; On-line entertainment ticket agency services; On-line admission ticket agency services for entertainment, educational, sporting and cultural events; Organisation of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; Organization of entertainment events in the nature of African and/or Black Culture; Organization of entertainment exhibition events; Organization of cosplay entertainment events; Organization of exhibitions for musical entertainment; Organization of fashion parades for entertainment purposes; Organization of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; Organization of social entertainment events; Organization of vernissages for cultural, entertainment or educational purposes; Organizing and arranging exhibitions for entertainment purposes; Organizing exhibitions for events and festivals; Organizing African festivals for cultural or entertainment purposes; Personal appearances by an actor as a spokesperson for entertainment and education purposes; Post-production editing of film; Presenting live cosplay entertainment events; Providing entertainment information about video game tournaments and competitions via a website; Providing entertainment information via a website; Providing a web site featuring the ratings, reviews and recommendations of users on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; Providing a website featuring entertainment information; Providing a website featuring information in the field of music and entertainment; Providing a website featuring information in the fields of education and entertainment for children; Providing a website for persons to register for surprise events and classes for the purpose of entertainment; Providing advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events for children; Providing advice and information to adult family members on appropriate entertainment and leisure activities for younger family members; Providing an in-person social forum in the field of entertainment and politics; Providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of festivals and events; Providing an Internet website portal in the field of entertainment, cultural and sporting events; Providing an on-line computer database in the field of virtual vehicle customization for hobby or entertainment purposes; Providing children's party centers for the purpose of entertaining children and celebrating birthdays; Providing information and articles in the field of film, filmmaking, and entertainment via a global computer network; Providing information in the field of entertainment; Providing information in the field of entertainment, featuring animation rendered by means of a global computer network; Providing information in the field of music and entertainment via a website; Providing information in the fields of animals and pets in the field of animal training and animal exhibitions for educational or entertainment purposes; Providing information in the fields of education and entertainment for children via a website; Providing information on-line relating to virtual vehicle customization for hobby or entertainment purposes; Providing information relating to educational and entertainment activities and events for children; Providing information relating to the organizing of educational, cultural, sporting, or entertainment exhibitions; Providing information, news and commentary in the field of entertainment; Providing information, news and commentary in the field of entertainment relating to the gay community; Providing on-line entertainment information, namely, information about television programming; Providing on-line resource guides for relatives concerning children in the fields of education, recreation, and entertainment; Providing online interviews featuring celebrities and spectators in the field of music, film, dance, education, for entertainment purposes; Providing ratings, reviews, and recommendations on literature for entertainment purposes via a website; Providing user rankings for entertainment or cultural purposes; Providing user ratings for entertainment or cultural purposes; Providing user reviews for entertainment or cultural purposes; Providing voice overs for tapes, records and other recorded media for entertainment and education purposes; Provision of information relating to children's entertainment; Provision of information relating to live entertainment; Provision of information relating to multimedia entertainment software production services; Radio entertainment production; Rental of entertainment halls; Rental of trained animals for use in motion pictures and the entertainment industry; Special event planning for social entertainment purposes; Ticket agency services for entertainment events; Ticket reservation and booking for entertainment events; Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 4, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressPrince George, VA 23875

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 24, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Tuesday, October 24, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Tuesday, October 24, 2023ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Friday, July 7, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 28, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 4, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, September 21, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED