AKA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 7, 2005, a trademark application was filed for AKA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AKA trademark a serial number of 78978053. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, August 11, 2017. This trademark is owned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The AKA trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, announcement cards, appointment books, art pictures, art prints, graphic art reproductions, print art reproductions, general purpose plastic bags, ball-point pens, bumper stickers, business forms, calendar stands, calendars, fountain pens, telephone number books, pen cases, pencil cases, Christmas cards, telephone directories, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, directories of sorority membership, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, brochures and other printed matter related to membership in a sorority organization, handbooks and printed matter related to the by-laws and regulations of a sorority organization and trivia cards

Jewelry, namely, belt buckles made of precious metal, ankle bracelets, bracelets made of precious metal, identification bracelets, jewelry boxes made of precious metal, jewelry cases of precious metal, brooches, busts of precious metal, jewelry chains, jewelry lapel pins, charms, candle holders made of precious metal, candle rings made of precious metal, candle snuffers made of precious metal, tie clips, money clips made of precious metal, cigarette cases made of precious metal, clocks, wall clocks, alarm clocks, clocks incorporating radio, costume jewelry, cuff-links, necktie fasteners, figurines of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments made of precious metal, necklaces, nut crackers made of precious metal, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statues made of precious metal, watch straps, wristwatches, watch cases, watch chains, stop watches, chronographs for use as watches, chronometers, watches, and ashtrays made of precious metal

Association services, namely promoting the interest of a sororal organization and its members
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General Information


Serial Number78978053
Word MarkAKA
Filing DateMonday, November 7, 2005
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, August 11, 2017
Registration Number3298147
Registration DateTuesday, September 25, 2007
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 10, 2007

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1 and 2 should be deleted, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (DC non-profit corporation) should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesPhotograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, announcement cards, appointment books, art pictures, art prints, graphic art reproductions, print art reproductions, general purpose plastic bags, ball-point pens, bumper stickers, business forms, calendar stands, calendars, fountain pens, telephone number books, pen cases, pencil cases, Christmas cards, telephone directories, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, directories of sorority membership, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, brochures and other printed matter related to membership in a sorority organization, handbooks and printed matter related to the by-laws and regulations of a sorority organization and trivia cards
Pseudo MarkALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, belt buckles made of precious metal, ankle bracelets, bracelets made of precious metal, identification bracelets, jewelry boxes made of precious metal, jewelry cases of precious metal, brooches, busts of precious metal, jewelry chains, jewelry lapel pins, charms, candle holders made of precious metal, candle rings made of precious metal, candle snuffers made of precious metal, tie clips, money clips made of precious metal, cigarette cases made of precious metal, clocks, wall clocks, alarm clocks, clocks incorporating radio, costume jewelry, cuff-links, necktie fasteners, figurines of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments made of precious metal, necklaces, nut crackers made of precious metal, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statues made of precious metal, watch straps, wristwatches, watch cases, watch chains, stop watches, chronographs for use as watches, chronometers, watches, and ashtrays made of precious metal
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely promoting the interest of a sororal organization and its members

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, November 14, 2005
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 1911
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 1911

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 DateMonday, November 14, 2005
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 1911
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 1911

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 30, 2007
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1909
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1909

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
Friday, May 12, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 14, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, February 23, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 11, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 12, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 11, 2006ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Monday, December 11, 2006ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Sunday, December 31, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, December 31, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, December 31, 2006TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Sunday, December 31, 2006PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Wednesday, January 3, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 3, 2007ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Monday, January 29, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, January 29, 2007RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED
Monday, January 29, 2007DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2007DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 7, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 31, 2007NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 6, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 15, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 16, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 7, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, September 25, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 5, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 20, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 10, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 6, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 6, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, September 18, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 18, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, September 25, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, August 11, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 11, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 11, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 11, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 4, 2021TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, December 13, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 14, 2021CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP 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 CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED