LIGHTING AFRICA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 24, 2009, a trademark application was filed for LIGHTING AFRICA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LIGHTING AFRICA trademark a serial number of 77834338. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, August 24, 2022. This trademark is owned by International Finance Corporation. The LIGHTING AFRICA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops in the field of the African off-grid lighting market and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith

[ Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, articles, flyers, announcements, newsletters, presentations, reports and teaching materials in the field of African off-grid lighting market ]

Providing business intelligence and consulting services to companies, organizations, and consumers regarding the African off-grid lighting market; providing information to businesses and consumers regarding purchasing off-grid lighting in Africa; promoting public awareness of the need for developing affordable, clean, and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions for Africans and for the need to address policy and regulatory barriers to the development of affordable, clean and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions in Africa; providing online business networking services regarding the off-grid lighting market; and contests and award programs to promote the sale of products and services of others with respect to the African off-grid lighting market; Providing business, marketing and consumer information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting and off-grid lighting resources; providing marketing information for off-grid lighting providers

Providing quality assurance and technical information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting market, off-grid lighting resources and non-downloadable software tools for use by businesses concerning the African off-grid lighting market
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General Information


Serial Number77834338
Word MarkLIGHTING AFRICA
Filing DateThursday, September 24, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, August 24, 2022
Registration Number4107193
Registration DateTuesday, March 6, 2012
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 20, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops in the field of the African off-grid lighting market and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith
Goods and Services[ Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, articles, flyers, announcements, newsletters, presentations, reports and teaching materials in the field of African off-grid lighting market ]
Goods and ServicesProviding business intelligence and consulting services to companies, organizations, and consumers regarding the African off-grid lighting market; providing information to businesses and consumers regarding purchasing off-grid lighting in Africa; promoting public awareness of the need for developing affordable, clean, and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions for Africans and for the need to address policy and regulatory barriers to the development of affordable, clean and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions in Africa; providing online business networking services regarding the off-grid lighting market; and contests and award programs to promote the sale of products and services of others with respect to the African off-grid lighting market; Providing business, marketing and consumer information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting and off-grid lighting resources; providing marketing information for off-grid lighting providers
Goods and ServicesProviding quality assurance and technical information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting market, off-grid lighting resources and non-downloadable software tools for use by businesses concerning the African off-grid lighting market

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, August 24, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 7, 2007

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 29, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 7, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 29, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 7, 2007

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, September 29, 2009
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 7, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 7, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Finance Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Party NameInternational Finance Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Party NameInternational Finance Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20433

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, August 24, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 24, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 24, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, August 24, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 24, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 21, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 7, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 6, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 28, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 20, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 20, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 30, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 17, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 16, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 16, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, November 16, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 16, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 16, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 1, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 11, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, July 1, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, June 20, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, June 16, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 15, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 15, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 15, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 15, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 15, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 15, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, February 28, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, February 28, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, February 11, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, February 11, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, January 20, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 19, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 18, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 18, 2011TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 18, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 15, 2010NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, July 15, 2010FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, July 15, 2010FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 22, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 22, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 22, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 22, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 22, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 21, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 29, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, September 28, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM