AFS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 31, 1991, 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 74234530. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 30, 2023. This trademark is owned by AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC.. The AFS trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

educational services; namely, conducting educational seminars and workshops in the fields of floral design and the operation and management of retail florist shops

floral designer thermometer (not for medical use), educational materials; namely, pre-recorded audio and audio/video cassette tapes relating to the floral industry; computer software for the floral industry relating to the operation and management of retail flower shops

knife for use in floral design

shop operation aids for retail florists; namely, business forms, transaction/delivery record books; posters and brochures promoting retail florist shop services; flower shop advertising kits comprising design, inventory and pricing guides; florist workshop handbooks dealing with the management and operation of retail florist shops; informational and educational books and periodical magazines relating to the retail floral industry; printed flower selection guides; printed wall charts and color wheels; directories listing subscribing florists and flower shops; flower design manuals and flash cards; bumper stickers; window decals and printed billing inserts promoting retail florist shops services

electronic order transmission services for florists

clothing; namely, aprons, smocks, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters and shirts

rendering clearinghouse services to subscribers in the United States and/or foreign countries in connection with the sale and delivery of flowers, plants, floral arrangements and other gift items to near and distant locations; rendering technical assistance in connection with the promotion, sale and delivery of flowers, plants, floral arrangements and other gift items; advertising services; namely, providing directory advertising space; arranging for long distance telephone discount to subscribers

cleaning sponges (not for medical use)

distributorship services in the field of computer hardware and peripherals
afs

General Information


Serial Number74234530
Word MarkAFS
Filing DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Registration Number1739484
Registration DateTuesday, December 15, 1992
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 22, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services; namely, conducting educational seminars and workshops in the fields of floral design and the operation and management of retail florist shops
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized lettering "AFS".
Goods and Servicesfloral designer thermometer (not for medical use), educational materials; namely, pre-recorded audio and audio/video cassette tapes relating to the floral industry; computer software for the floral industry relating to the operation and management of retail flower shops
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateTHE DRAWING IS AMENDED TO APPEAR AS FOLLOWS: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Goods and Servicesknife for use in floral design
Goods and Servicesshop operation aids for retail florists; namely, business forms, transaction/delivery record books; posters and brochures promoting retail florist shop services; flower shop advertising kits comprising design, inventory and pricing guides; florist workshop handbooks dealing with the management and operation of retail florist shops; informational and educational books and periodical magazines relating to the retail floral industry; printed flower selection guides; printed wall charts and color wheels; directories listing subscribing florists and flower shops; flower design manuals and flash cards; bumper stickers; window decals and printed billing inserts promoting retail florist shops services
Goods and Serviceselectronic order transmission services for florists
Pseudo MarkAFS
Goods and Servicesclothing; namely, aprons, smocks, coats, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters and shirts
Goods and Servicesrendering clearinghouse services to subscribers in the United States and/or foreign countries in connection with the sale and delivery of flowers, plants, floral arrangements and other gift items to near and distant locations; rendering technical assistance in connection with the promotion, sale and delivery of flowers, plants, floral arrangements and other gift items; advertising services; namely, providing directory advertising space; arranging for long distance telephone discount to subscribers
Goods and Servicescleaning sponges (not for medical use)
Goods and Servicesdistributorship services in the field of computer hardware and peripherals

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1981

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.
US Class Codes026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1987

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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1970

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes029
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 1987

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1983

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1970

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 1985

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1983

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1987

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731123353

Party NameAMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOklahoma City, OK 731123353

Party NameAMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOklahoma City, OK 731123353

Party NameAMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOklahoma City, OK 731123353

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 30, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, June 19, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, June 17, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, June 17, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 6, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Sunday, November 23, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 15, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 15, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, June 16, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, June 16, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, November 15, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 15, 1999AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 18, 1998SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Wednesday, November 18, 1998SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Wednesday, November 18, 1998SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Wednesday, November 18, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 15, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 22, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 21, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, June 18, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 27, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 3, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 10, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 10, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER