| Serial Number | 77901166 |
| Word Mark | AFRICA IS GOOD |
| Filing Date | Sunday, December 27, 2009 |
| Status | 606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED |
| Status Date | Monday, October 17, 2011 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue, light blue, orange, black, yellow, white and maroon is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a design showing the African continent, the faces represent the welcoming faces of Africa, the eyes represent the resilience and strength of Africa, the words "Africa is Good" which are outlined in black, are in the shape of a mouth to represent a positive proclamation of what is desired. The design of the continent of Africa shown in the color orange outlined in a lighter shade of orange, maroon and light blue. The special form Africa design is surrounded by blue water in the background . The words "Africa is Good" are shown in yellow and are superimposed over the African continent design. The words "Africa is Good" is in a crescent design to represent the smile of a face. There are two similar faces wearing sunglasses also superimposed on the African continent design that are shown in the colors yellow, with blue and light blue eyes and black mouths. Finally, a yellow oval shaped design appears above the wording "Africa is Good." This oval shape is an enlargement of the dot in the letter "O" in the word "Good"and represents the nose of a face. The two faces wearing sunglasses superimposed on the African content, the enlarged dot superimposed on the African content and the crescent words of "Africa is Good" also superimposed over Africa and the surrounding blue water background all create the image of a face with eyes, nose and a smile. |
| Goods and Services | Educational publications, namely, educational learning cards, flash cards, activity cards, workbooks, textbooks, activity books, story books, puzzle books, printed puzzles, teacher guides, manuals, posters and educational booklets featuring a wide array of topics related to Africa and its cultures and history |
| Goods and Services | Fabrics that may or may not have printed patterns and designs thereon for use in textile applications, namely, the manufacture of apparel, upholstery, signage, flags, banners and wallpaper |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | North Aurora, IL 60542 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | North Aurora, IL 60542 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, October 17, 2011 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED |
| Monday, October 17, 2011 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED |
| Wednesday, March 16, 2011 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 14, 2011 | EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Monday, March 14, 2011 | EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Monday, March 14, 2011 | TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Monday, June 14, 2010 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, June 14, 2010 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, May 21, 2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, May 21, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 21, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, April 30, 2010 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 29, 2010 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 29, 2010 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 29, 2010 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, January 1, 2010 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, December 31, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |