AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 11, 2016, a trademark application was filed for AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL trademark a serial number of 87135159. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, January 21, 2024. This trademark is owned by The African Methodist Episcopal Church,Incorporated. The AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products category with the following description:

T-shirts; robes
african methodist episcopal

General Information


Serial Number87135159
Word MarkAFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Filing DateThursday, August 11, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSunday, January 21, 2024
Registration Number5294180
Registration DateTuesday, September 26, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 11, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a shield with a cross in the center with an anvil superimposed on the bottom portion of the cross, and the word "AFRICAN" on the left perimeter of the shield, the word "METHODIST" on the top perimeter of the shield, and the word "EPISCOPAL" on the right perimeter of the shield.
Goods and ServicesT-shirts; robes
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 16, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1971
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1971

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe African Methodist Episcopal Church,Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Party NameThe African Methodist Episcopal Church,Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Party NameThe African Methodist Episcopal Church,Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, January 21, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, January 21, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, January 21, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 27, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, September 26, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 26, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 11, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 11, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 21, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 30, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 27, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 26, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 26, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 29, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 22, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, August 15, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED