AFS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 4, 1972, a trademark application was filed for AFS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AFS trademark a serial number of 72442716. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, June 29, 2016. This trademark is owned by AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, INC.. The AFS trademark is filed in the Unknown, Leather Products, Hand Tool Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Floor Covering Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Medical Instrument Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

FOUNDATION SERVICES-NAMELY, ARRANGING AND PROVIDING AID TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAMS

ARRANGING STUDENT TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

[ JEWELRY-NAMELY, LAPEL PINS, CHARMS, TIE CLIPS AND CUFFLINKS OF PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS METAL ]

[ SWEATSHIRTS ]

[ BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS FOR VETERAN AMBULANCIERS OF WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II, BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS REGARDING OPERATION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES, NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY, STICKERS, POSTERS, HANDBOOKS FOR HOST FAMILIES, HANDBOOKS FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS, HANDBOOKS FOR SCHOOL ADVISERS, HANDBOOKS FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS OF APPLICANT, HANDBOOKS FOR SELECTION COMMITTEES OF APPLICANT, BOOKS, PUBLICITY BROCHURES, STUDENT DIRECTORIES, GREETING CARDS AND POSTCARDS ]

[ CONTRIBUTION FORMS, CONTRIBUTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS, CERTIFICATE FORMS, IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMS, NOTE CARDS, AND PERSONAL-USE STATIONERY ]

INDICATING NON-CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP IN APPLICANT

FINANCIAL SERVICES-NAMELY, FUND RAISING, MAKING LOANS, PROVIDING COSTS OF MEDICAL PROTECTION AND TRAVEL COSTS FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

[ BAGGAGE-NAMELY, LUGGAGE TAGS AND FLIGHT BAGS ]
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General Information


Serial Number72442716
Word MarkAFS
Filing DateMonday, December 4, 1972
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, June 29, 2016
Registration Number1045158
Registration DateTuesday, July 27, 1976
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFOUNDATION SERVICES-NAMELY, ARRANGING AND PROVIDING AID TO STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAMS
Goods and ServicesARRANGING STUDENT TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Goods and Services[ JEWELRY-NAMELY, LAPEL PINS, CHARMS, TIE CLIPS AND CUFFLINKS OF PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS METAL ]
Goods and Services[ SWEATSHIRTS ]
Goods and Services[ BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS FOR VETERAN AMBULANCIERS OF WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II, BULLETINS AND NEWSLETTERS REGARDING OPERATION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES, NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY, STICKERS, POSTERS, HANDBOOKS FOR HOST FAMILIES, HANDBOOKS FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS, HANDBOOKS FOR SCHOOL ADVISERS, HANDBOOKS FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS OF APPLICANT, HANDBOOKS FOR SELECTION COMMITTEES OF APPLICANT, BOOKS, PUBLICITY BROCHURES, STUDENT DIRECTORIES, GREETING CARDS AND POSTCARDS ]
Goods and Services[ CONTRIBUTION FORMS, CONTRIBUTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS, CERTIFICATE FORMS, IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMS, NOTE CARDS, AND PERSONAL-USE STATIONERY ]
Goods and ServicesINDICATING NON-CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP IN APPLICANT
Goods and ServicesFINANCIAL SERVICES-NAMELY, FUND RAISING, MAKING LOANS, PROVIDING COSTS OF MEDICAL PROTECTION AND TRAVEL COSTS FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Goods and Services[ BAGGAGE-NAMELY, LUGGAGE TAGS AND FLIGHT BAGS ]

Classification Information


International Class200 - Unknown
US Class Codes200
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code200
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1916
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1916

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 Codes003
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, August 20, 2007
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1957
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1957

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.

014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes028
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, August 20, 2007
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

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.

026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.

027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes037
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, August 20, 2007
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1956

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.

016 - 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.

028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, August 20, 2007
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1938
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1938

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.

025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.

026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, August 20, 2007
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code102
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1918
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1918

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code105
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1956

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code107
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1918
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1918

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAFS FOUNDATION
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressThalwil ZH CH-8800
CH

Party NameAFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10017

Party NameAMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10017

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 22, 1996REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, August 16, 1996RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Thursday, October 10, 1996REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 27, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 27, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Sunday, September 24, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, February 2, 2007POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, October 25, 1982REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 31, 1996POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9
Thursday, August 2, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 31, 2008APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, May 7, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, May 7, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 2, 2007RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, August 20, 2007REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, August 20, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, August 20, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 8, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, October 31, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 28, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 4, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 28, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, June 20, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 29, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 29, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 26, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 4, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 21, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 21, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, July 27, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED