CFA THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, a trademark application was filed for CFA THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CFA THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 97895464. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, June 4, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.. The CFA THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Organizing, arranging, and conducting of cat shows, competitions, and exhibitions; establishing and supervising rules for cat shows; educational services, namely, conducting workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures regarding cat ownership, breeding, registry, and pedigree, and cat shows; educational services, namely, judge training for cats shows; providing on-line, non-downloadable newsletters in the field of cats

Downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazine and yearbooks on the subject of cats and cat shows; downloadable electronic publications, namely, reports of cat show results and points standings; downloadable electronic publications, namely, manuals, handbooks, and brochures on the subject of cat shows, judging at cat shows, and cat show rules; downloadable electronic publications, namely, educational brochures on the subject of cats and cat breeds

Printed publications, namely, manuals, handbooks, and brochures on the subject of cat shows, judging at cat shows, and cat show rules; printed publications, namely, educational brochures on the subject of cats and cat breeds; printed yearbooks on the subject of cats

Providing and maintaining a registry of cats, cat owners, and catteries; providing registration services for tracing the genetic origin of cats; providing and maintaining a registry of cat breeds; providing and maintaining a directory listing breeders of cats; determining, maintaining and issuing pedigrees of cats; promoting public awareness of cat welfare; promoting public awareness of preserving and promoting pedigreed breeds of cats; association services, namely, promoting the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats; association services, namely, promoting the interests of cat owners and cat shows; organizing, promoting, and conducting trade shows in the fields of cat training, exhibits, registry, and breeding; providing and maintaining a registry of judges for cat shows; providing a website featuring information in the field of cat registration and pedigree

licensing cat shows

Providing a website featuring information in the field of cat breeding

Pet feeding dishes; beverageware

Genetic testing for cats for non-medical purposes, namely, for genealogical purposes
cfa the cat fanciers' association

General Information


Serial Number97895464
Word MarkCFA THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION
Filing DateWednesday, April 19, 2023
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, June 4, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOrganizing, arranging, and conducting of cat shows, competitions, and exhibitions; establishing and supervising rules for cat shows; educational services, namely, conducting workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures regarding cat ownership, breeding, registry, and pedigree, and cat shows; educational services, namely, judge training for cats shows; providing on-line, non-downloadable newsletters in the field of cats
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the following elements arranged horizontally: the design of a silhouette of a walking cat facing to the right centered above the letters "CFA" in large, stylized letters, a vertical line, and the wording "THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION" appearing on three lines in smaller, stylized letters.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications, namely, magazine and yearbooks on the subject of cats and cat shows; downloadable electronic publications, namely, reports of cat show results and points standings; downloadable electronic publications, namely, manuals, handbooks, and brochures on the subject of cat shows, judging at cat shows, and cat show rules; downloadable electronic publications, namely, educational brochures on the subject of cats and cat breeds
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, manuals, handbooks, and brochures on the subject of cat shows, judging at cat shows, and cat show rules; printed publications, namely, educational brochures on the subject of cats and cat breeds; printed yearbooks on the subject of cats
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding and maintaining a registry of cats, cat owners, and catteries; providing registration services for tracing the genetic origin of cats; providing and maintaining a registry of cat breeds; providing and maintaining a directory listing breeders of cats; determining, maintaining and issuing pedigrees of cats; promoting public awareness of cat welfare; promoting public awareness of preserving and promoting pedigreed breeds of cats; association services, namely, promoting the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats; association services, namely, promoting the interests of cat owners and cat shows; organizing, promoting, and conducting trade shows in the fields of cat training, exhibits, registry, and breeding; providing and maintaining a registry of judges for cat shows; providing a website featuring information in the field of cat registration and pedigree
Goods and Serviceslicensing cat shows
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring information in the field of cat breeding
NOT AVAILABLECAT and ASSOCIATION
Goods and ServicesPet feeding dishes; beverageware
Goods and ServicesGenetic testing for cats for non-medical purposes, namely, for genealogical purposes

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 DateMonday, May 15, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, May 15, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, May 15, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 15, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 15, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 5, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 8, 2024
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 8, 2024
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAlliance, OH 44601

Party NameThe Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAlliance, OH 44601

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, May 16, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Saturday, April 22, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 15, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 22, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 22, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 22, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 8, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 8, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 8, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 12, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 27, 2024WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, March 4, 2024PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, March 4, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, March 4, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 4, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2024ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 5, 2024EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, March 7, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 20, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 9, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 4, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT