| Serial Number | 79106025 |
| Word Mark | EMA ECO MARK AFRICA |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 21, 2011 |
| Status | 404 - IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED |
| Status Date | Monday, November 22, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4468154 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 21, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 5, 2013 |
| Goods and Services | Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, namely, cereal based snack foods, breakfast cereals and malt for food purposes; bread, pastry and confectionery, namely, bakery goods, candies and chocolate; edible ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces; spices; ice |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "EMA ECO" in green and the stylized wording "MARK AFRICA" in blue with two blue lines above and below the wording forming an incomplete circle with a design of a leaf in green, blue and white and a design of Africa in white on the leaf. |
| Goods and Services | Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products, excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; edible oils and fats |
| Goods and Services | Travel arrangement |
| Goods and Services | Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes, namely, absorbent sheets of paper for foodstuff packaging, advertising signs of cardboard, scrapbook albums, almanacs, announcement cards, atlases, paper bags, paper bags for packaging, garbage bags of paper, bibs of paper, blueprints, bookbinding materials, envelope paper, bottle wrappers of cardboard or paper, paper bows for gift wrap, boxes of paper or cardboard, calendars, cigar bands, coasters of paper, paper filters for coffee makers, comic books, computer paper, computer printer ribbons, copy paper, document files, document holders, drawer liners, drawing pads, envelopes, face towels of paper, paper mache figurines, filter paper, flags of paper, paper flower pot covers, paper folders, greeting cards, handkerchiefs of paper, hat boxes of cardboard, humidity control sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging, index cards, telephone indexes, ledger books, luminous paper, manifold paper, geographical maps, microwave cooking bags, napkins of paper for removing make-up, tissues of paper for removing make-up, table napkins of paper, newspapers, notebooks, writing pads, advertising pamphlets, paper sheets for note taking, waxed paper, placards of paper or cardboard, place mats of paper, portraits, postage stamps, postcards, posters, cardboard signboards, paper signboards, song books, paper tablecloths, tablemats of paper, printed tickets, toilet paper, hygienic paper, paper towels, cardboard tubes, wood pulp paper, wrapping paper, packing paper, Xuan paper for Chinese painting and calligraphy; paper and/or cardboard used for the printing of books, booklets, flyers, magazines, newsletters, catalogues, manuals, charts, correspondence cards and card files; printing paper |
| Pseudo Mark | EMA ECOLOGICAL MARK AFRICA |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Services for providing food and drink; providing temporary accommodation |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "ECO MARK AFRICA" AND THE PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF AFRICA |
| Goods and Services | Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes, namely, agricultural seeds, unprocessed grains, and bulbs and seeds for horticultural purposes; unprocessed edible seeds; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; flower seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt for brewing purposes |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 26, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | KE |
| Party Name | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Division juridique |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | 65760 Eschborn DE |
| Party Name | Deutsche Gesellschaft für; Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH,; Division juridique |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | Deutsche Gesellschaft für; Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH,; Division juridique |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Sunday, July 17, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CANCELLATION OF INTL REG E-MAILED |
| Sunday, July 17, 2022 | DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CANCELLATION OF INTL REG E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 | DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION |
| Sunday, January 9, 2022 | TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Sunday, November 14, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, November 14, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Friday, February 26, 2021 | CANCELLED SECTION 71 |
| Monday, January 21, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 10, 2018 | CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED |
| Thursday, May 3, 2018 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Thursday, April 19, 2018 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, June 27, 2014 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Monday, April 21, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, December 30, 2013 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 27, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Friday, September 27, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, August 9, 2013 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Friday, June 28, 2013 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, June 2, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | PETITION GRANTED - TTAB APPEAL FILED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Friday, May 24, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 24, 2013 | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE |
| Monday, October 1, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Monday, October 1, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 10, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, September 10, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 10, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 30, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, March 9, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, March 9, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, March 9, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, March 8, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 7, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, December 23, 2011 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, December 19, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, December 15, 2011 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |