| Serial Number | 99291596 |
| Word Mark | AFRICAN HEARTS CONNECT |
| Filing Date | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Internet-based dating, social introduction and social networking services; Online social networking services provided via a downloadable mobile application; Providing a website featuring information regarding dating; Dating services provided via a downloadable mobile application and an informational website featuring information regarding dating and the mobile application. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized word "African" written in cursive script, with an extended flourish on the capital "A." Below "African," the words "Hearts Connect" appear in a bold, sans-serif font. To the right of the text is an artistic representation of the African continent. Inside the map of Africa, there are abstract, flowing line elements forming the silhouettes of two faces in profile, facing each other. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "AFRICAN" AND "CONNECT" |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Sanford, NC 27330 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 19, 2025 | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |