| Serial Number | 99293025 |
| Word Mark | MOTHER AFRICA |
| Filing Date | Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 8165698 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Bath products, namely, body sponges; Abrasive sponges for scrubbing the skin; Hand-operated brush used to cleanse and exfoliate skin |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "AFRICA" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized words "MOTHER AFRICA" in all capital letters. To the right of the wording is a design of the African continent filled with various traditional African patterns. Within the map of Africa, there is a profile silhouette of a woman wearing a headwrap, representing the concept of "MOTHER AFRICA". Also a palm tree is incorporated in the southern region of the continent outline. |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Party Name | Zadar Distribution LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Rosedale, NY 11422 US |
| Party Name | Zadar Distribution LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Rosedale, NY 11422 US |
| Party Name | Zadar Distribution LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Rosedale, NY 11422 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Sunday, July 20, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Sunday, July 20, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, December 20, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |