FREE THE SLAVES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 10, 2009, a trademark application was filed for FREE THE SLAVES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FREE THE SLAVES trademark a serial number of 77823726. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, July 20, 2020. This trademark is owned by Anti-Slavery International, Inc.. The FREE THE SLAVES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ [ Pre-recorded CDs, ] video tapes, [ laser disks and ] DVDs featuring movies and documentaries about slavery and liberation from slavery ]

Blank journal books; Books in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery; Brochures about slavery and liberation from slavery; Bumper stickers; Manuals in the field of promoting anti-slavery and rehabilitating freed slaves; Note books; Note cards; Note paper; Pamphlets in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery; Post cards; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery

Headbands; [ Jackets; ] Scarves; Shirts; T-shirts

On-line retail store services featuring clothing, [ pre-recorded CDs, video tapes, laser disks, DVDs, ] books, clothing, jewelry [, educational materials and home goods made by liberated slaves ] ; Promoting public awareness of modern day slavery, human trafficking, child exploitation, human rights abuses and the liberation of slaves around the world

Charitable fund raising; Providing grants to liberated slaves and to individuals and organizations working to eliminate slavery

Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery, using on-line activities and interactive exhibits, and printable materials distributed therewith; Providing newsletters in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery via e-mail; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of anti-slavery
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General Information


Serial Number77823726
Word MarkFREE THE SLAVES
Filing DateThursday, September 10, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, July 20, 2020
Registration Number3789840
Registration DateTuesday, May 18, 2010
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 2, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the literal element "FREE THE SLAVES" positioned beneath a design element comprised of a human hand in the shape of a padlock.
Goods and Services[ [ Pre-recorded CDs, ] video tapes, [ laser disks and ] DVDs featuring movies and documentaries about slavery and liberation from slavery ]
Goods and ServicesBlank journal books; Books in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery; Brochures about slavery and liberation from slavery; Bumper stickers; Manuals in the field of promoting anti-slavery and rehabilitating freed slaves; Note books; Note cards; Note paper; Pamphlets in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery; Post cards; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery
Goods and ServicesHeadbands; [ Jackets; ] Scarves; Shirts; T-shirts
Goods and ServicesOn-line retail store services featuring clothing, [ pre-recorded CDs, video tapes, laser disks, DVDs, ] books, clothing, jewelry [, educational materials and home goods made by liberated slaves ] ; Promoting public awareness of modern day slavery, human trafficking, child exploitation, human rights abuses and the liberation of slaves around the world
Goods and ServicesCharitable fund raising; Providing grants to liberated slaves and to individuals and organizations working to eliminate slavery
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery, using on-line activities and interactive exhibits, and printable materials distributed therewith; Providing newsletters in the field of slavery and liberation from slavery via e-mail; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of anti-slavery
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "FREE THE SLAVES"

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 20, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

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, September 14, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 14, 2009
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 14, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 14, 2009
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 14, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 1, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFREE THE SLAVES, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20036

Party NameAnti-Slavery International, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAnti-Slavery International, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameAnti-Slavery International, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 20, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, July 20, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 20, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, July 20, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, July 20, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 18, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, May 18, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 17, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 24, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 18, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 2, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 2, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 22, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 22, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 30, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 29, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, December 29, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 29, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 18, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 18, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 18, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 11, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 15, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, September 14, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, September 14, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM