AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 8, 1997, a trademark application was filed for AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL trademark a serial number of 75271376. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 29, 2021. This trademark is owned by Museum of African American History, Inc.. The AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Printed matter, namely, program guides and educational materials about the history, life, and culture of African Americans

Business services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with Museum events and festivals about the history, life, and culture of African Americans; and retail and wholesale distributorships featuring merchandise about the history, life, and culture of African Americans

Educational services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars regarding the history, life, and culture of African Americans and distributing course materials in connection therewith; organizing concerts, community festivals, and holiday and cultural celebrations featuring the history, life, and culture of African Americans
african world festival

General Information


Serial Number75271376
Word MarkAFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL
Filing DateTuesday, April 8, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Registration Number2334126
Registration DateTuesday, March 28, 2000
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 4, 2000

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FESTIVAL"
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, program guides and educational materials about the history, life, and culture of African Americans
Goods and ServicesBusiness services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with Museum events and festivals about the history, life, and culture of African Americans; and retail and wholesale distributorships featuring merchandise about the history, life, and culture of African Americans
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars regarding the history, life, and culture of African Americans and distributing course materials in connection therewith; organizing concerts, community festivals, and holiday and cultural celebrations featuring the history, life, and culture of African Americans

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMuseum of African American History, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDetroit, MI 482011443

Party NameMuseum of African American History, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDetroit, MI 482011443

Party NameMuseum of African American History, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDetroit, MI 482011443

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 29, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, March 28, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 31, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 30, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 31, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 22, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, March 22, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 22, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 22, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 28, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 4, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, December 3, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, September 9, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 23, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 23, 1998FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 26, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, November 4, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER