AFRICA ON MY BACK Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, a trademark application was filed for AFRICA ON MY BACK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFRICA ON MY BACK trademark a serial number of 88272926. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The AFRICA ON MY BACK trademark is filed in the Leather Products category with the following description:

Backpacks; Fanny packs; Purses; Purses and wallets; Backpacks, book bags, sports bags, bum bags, wallets and handbags; Belt bags; Book bags; Coin purses; Crossbody bags; Duffel bags; Duffle bags; Hip bags; Messenger bags; Overnight bags; School bags; Shoulder bags; Sling bags; Small backpacks; Small purses; Tote bags; Traveling bags; Travelling bags; Wristlet bags
africa on my back

General Information

Serial Number88272926
Word MarkAFRICA ON MY BACK
Filing DateWednesday, January 23, 2019
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 1, 2019
Registration Number5871819
Registration DateTuesday, October 1, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 16, 2019

Trademark Statements

Description of MarkThe mark consists of the black stylized wording "AFRICA ON MY BACK" to the left of a stylized map of the continent of Africa consisting of the following from left to right and top to bottom: black triangles, a green left facing triangular shape, yellow horizontal bars in a triangular shape, a green rectangular block, red vertical bars in a diamond shape, black horizontal zig zag forming a rectangular shape, yellow diagonal lines forming a rectangle, a red triangle, yellow diagonal lines forming a rectangular shape, a green rectangular shape, a red triangle, and a black stylized island of Madagascar all resembling the style of African printed fabrics. White in the mark represents background, outlining, shading, and/or transparent areas and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBackpacks; Fanny packs; Purses; Purses and wallets; Backpacks, book bags, sports bags, bum bags, wallets and handbags; Belt bags; Book bags; Coin purses; Crossbody bags; Duffel bags; Duffle bags; Hip bags; Messenger bags; Overnight bags; School bags; Shoulder bags; Sling bags; Small backpacks; Small purses; Tote bags; Traveling bags; Travelling bags; Wristlet bags
Indication of Colors claimedThe colors red, green, yellow, and black are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 14, 2019
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 1, 2016

Trademark Owner History

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressHouston, TX 77004
Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressHouston, TX 77004
Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressHouston, TX 77004

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 4, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, January 26, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, February 14, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 21, 2019NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, April 4, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, April 4, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 4, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 2, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 2, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 3, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 20, 2019TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, May 20, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 20, 2019FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, May 20, 2019FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2019NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 28, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 10, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 26, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 16, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 1, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, February 22, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 22, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 22, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, April 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 1, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

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