AMF ALWAYS MEANS FUN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 15, 1997, a trademark application was filed for AMF ALWAYS MEANS FUN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMF ALWAYS MEANS FUN trademark a serial number of 75324568. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 29, 2021. This trademark is owned by AMF Bowling, Inc.. The AMF ALWAYS MEANS FUN trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ bowling balls ]

bowling center services
amf always means fun

General Information


Serial Number75324568
Word MarkAMF ALWAYS MEANS FUN
Filing DateTuesday, July 15, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Registration Number2286177
Registration DateTuesday, October 12, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 19, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ bowling balls ]
Goods and Servicesbowling center services

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 29, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 1997

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 DateSaturday, May 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMF BOWLING WORLDWIDE, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMECHANICSVILLE, VA 23227

Party NameAMF BOWLING PRODUCTS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMECHANICSVILLE, VA 23227

Party NameAMF BOWLING PRODUCTS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMECHANICSVILLE, VA 23227

Party NameAMF BOWLING PRODUCTS, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMECHANICSVILLE, VA 23227

Party NameAMF Bowling, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMechanicsville, VA 23227

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 29, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, October 12, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 19, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 12, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 5, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 28, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 17, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 19, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 11, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 21, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 1, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 11, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 7, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 29, 2006REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 10, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, October 10, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 12, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 20, 1999ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 22, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 27, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 19, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 8, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 6, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Saturday, October 17, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 29, 1998STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, September 11, 1998USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, September 29, 1998EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, September 11, 1998EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, August 11, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 19, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 17, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 10, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 4, 1998EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, February 24, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER