DAFINA BOOKS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 25, 2000, a trademark application was filed for DAFINA BOOKS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DAFINA BOOKS trademark a serial number of 76034477. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 20, 2022. This trademark is owned by Kensington Publishing Corp.. The DAFINA BOOKS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

series of fiction and nonfiction books of interest to African-Americans
dafina books

General Information


Serial Number76034477
Word MarkDAFINA BOOKS
Filing DateTuesday, April 25, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 20, 2022
Registration Number2478670
Registration DateTuesday, August 14, 2001
Mark Drawing3T19 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 28, 2000

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesseries of fiction and nonfiction books of interest to African-Americans
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "DAFINA" is "unexpected gift".
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BOOKS"
Lining/Stippling StatementThe stippling in the drawing is for purposes of showing shading.

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, July 18, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 12, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 12, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKensington Publishing Corp.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10022

Party NameKensington Publishing Corp.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 100226222

Party NameKensington Publishing Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 100226222

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, January 20, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 20, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 20, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 20, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 11, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, December 10, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 24, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 24, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 22, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 23, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, April 23, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 20, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, July 17, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, June 15, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, June 15, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 13, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, August 14, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 9, 2001ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 9, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 9, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 9, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 23, 2001STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, March 2, 2001USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 20, 2001NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 28, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 27, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 26, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 22, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 22, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER