AFRICAN AMERICAN Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, February 10, 1997, a trademark application was filed for AFRICAN AMERICAN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFRICAN AMERICAN trademark a serial number of 75239372. The federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED as of Saturday, May 23, 2009. This trademark is owned by African American, Inc.. The AFRICAN AMERICAN trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:
potato chips, and pre-cooked chicken, pork and beef
bar-b-que sauce, pizza
fruit flavored soft drinks
General Information
| Serial Number | 75239372 |
| Word Mark | AFRICAN AMERICAN |
| Filing Date | Monday, February 10, 1997 |
| Status | 900 - EXPIRED |
| Status Date | Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Registration Number | 2199006 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 20, 1998 |
| Mark Drawing | 3T19 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 4, 1997 |
Trademark Statements
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "AFRICAN AMERICAN" |
| Goods and Services | potato chips, and pre-cooked chicken, pork and beef |
| Goods and Services | bar-b-que sauce, pizza |
| Goods and Services | fruit flavored soft drinks |
Classification Information
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 9 - Expired |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, November 30, 1996 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, March 31, 1998 |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 9 - Expired |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, November 30, 1996 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, March 31, 1998 |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 9 - Expired |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, November 30, 1996 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, March 31, 1998 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | African American Quality Products, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | GRIFFIN, GA 30223 |
| Party Name | African American Quality Products, Inc. |
| Party Type | 21 - New Owner After Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Stone Mountain, GA 30083 |
| Party Name | African American, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Roanoke, VA 24019 |
| Party Name | African American, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Roanoke, VA 24019 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |
| Thursday, November 18, 2004 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED |
| Tuesday, October 26, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 20, 1998 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, August 3, 1998 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Monday, August 3, 1998 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 20, 1998 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Monday, June 29, 1998 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, January 27, 1998 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, November 4, 1997 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, October 3, 1997 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Friday, September 5, 1997 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 3, 1997 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Monday, August 18, 1997 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Friday, August 1, 1997 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
