A·K·A· Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, a trademark application was filed for A·K·A· with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A·K·A· trademark a serial number of 77436407. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, October 19, 2020. This trademark is owned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The A·K·A· trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

CD Case and mouse pad

Tote bag, gym bag, duffle bag, umbrella, umbrella cover, folding umbrella, luggage tag, back pack, purse, brief-case type portfolios and identification card cases, leather key chains

Christmas tree ornaments

Note cards, greeting cards, bookmark, brochures, handbooks and pamphlets related to membership in the sorority, song books, checkbook cover, sticker, art prints, stationery-type portfolios, ID holder, lunch bags, blank writing journals, scrapbook, photo album, decals

Watch, clock, wall clock, pendant, charm, pin, jewelry box, and keyholder of precious metal

Apron, hat, T Shirt, Polo Shirt, sweat shirt, jogging suit, sweat suit, jacket, blazer, gym shoes, leather jacket, scarf, bath robe

Afghan, blanket throws and coverlet

Mugs, cups, coasters not of paper and other than being table linen, soap dish, ornaments of glass, not including Christmas tree ornaments, ornaments of porcelain, not including Christmas tree ornaments, serving tray, decorative plates, plates

Seat cushion, pillow, wall plaque made of wood, wooden plaque, clear plastic badges for identification cards, [ ornaments of plastic, non-metal and non-leather key chains ] and non-metal key holder
a·k·a·

General Information


Serial Number77436407
Word MarkA·K·A·
Filing DateTuesday, April 1, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, October 19, 2020
Registration Number3733169
Registration DateTuesday, January 5, 2010
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 20, 2009

Trademark Statements


Pseudo MarkALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
Transliteration StatementThe non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to alpha, kappa, alpha, mega, phi, epsilon, lambda, upsilon, omicron, mu, epsilon, nu and upsilon, pi, epsilon, rho, epsilon, tau, iota, delta, epsilon, sigma, and the two phrases at the bottom of the mark mean simplicity and wisdom and combined means we serve all mankind in English.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a crest including Greek Letters "AKA" centered vertically, scales in the upper left hand corner, a lamp positioned on top of a closed book in the lower left-hand corner, a dove in the upper right-hand corner, a man with the world on his shoulders, shaking hand centered directly above the crest and a ribbon containing two Greek words.
Goods and ServicesCD Case and mouse pad
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1, "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Corporation)" should be deleted, and Alpha Kappa Sorority (Non-Profit Corporation) should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesTote bag, gym bag, duffle bag, umbrella, umbrella cover, folding umbrella, luggage tag, back pack, purse, brief-case type portfolios and identification card cases, leather key chains
Goods and ServicesChristmas tree ornaments
Goods and ServicesNote cards, greeting cards, bookmark, brochures, handbooks and pamphlets related to membership in the sorority, song books, checkbook cover, sticker, art prints, stationery-type portfolios, ID holder, lunch bags, blank writing journals, scrapbook, photo album, decals
Goods and ServicesWatch, clock, wall clock, pendant, charm, pin, jewelry box, and keyholder of precious metal
Goods and ServicesApron, hat, T Shirt, Polo Shirt, sweat shirt, jogging suit, sweat suit, jacket, blazer, gym shoes, leather jacket, scarf, bath robe
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAfghan, blanket throws and coverlet
Goods and ServicesMugs, cups, coasters not of paper and other than being table linen, soap dish, ornaments of glass, not including Christmas tree ornaments, ornaments of porcelain, not including Christmas tree ornaments, serving tray, decorative plates, plates
Goods and ServicesSeat cushion, pillow, wall plaque made of wood, wooden plaque, clear plastic badges for identification cards, [ ornaments of plastic, non-metal and non-leather key chains ] and non-metal key holder

Classification Information


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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 15, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 15, 1995

International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 15, 2000

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 4, 2008
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 1978

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 27, 2009
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 15, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 15, 1991

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 60637

Party NameAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 60637

Party NameAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChicago, IL 60637

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, February 15, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 15, 2021CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, December 15, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 5, 2021TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 19, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, October 19, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, October 19, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 15, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, July 10, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, July 10, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 8, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, January 5, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, September 16, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 16, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 15, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, March 30, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, January 29, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 20, 2009OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 20, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, September 14, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, September 11, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 11, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, September 11, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 11, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 11, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 25, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 25, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, August 10, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, July 28, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, July 27, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 6, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 6, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 6, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 1, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 14, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 14, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 14, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 24, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 24, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, April 13, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Saturday, March 28, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 27, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 27, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 27, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 17, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 16, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 16, 2009TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 5, 2009NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, March 5, 2009FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, March 5, 2009FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, February 27, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, February 27, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 27, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, February 26, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 26, 2009PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Thursday, February 26, 2009TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Friday, February 6, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Friday, February 6, 2009ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Friday, July 11, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 11, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 11, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 30, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, April 5, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, April 4, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED