NELSON MANDELA DAY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, a trademark application was filed for NELSON MANDELA DAY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NELSON MANDELA DAY trademark a serial number of 77960039. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 24, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Trustees for the time being of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust. The NELSON MANDELA DAY trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Education services, namely, ongoing television public service announcements in the field of public awareness advocacy; ] providing of training in the field of public awareness advocacy through public service announcements; [ entertainment services, namely, concerts with live entertainment, music and comedy shows; ] services provided in connection with [ sporting and ] cultural activities, namely, arranging and staging [ sporting and ] cultural activities for charitable purposes; arranging, conducting and hosting of shows, events, exhibitions and competitions in the field of public awareness advocacy [ ; publication services, namely, publication of printed matter in the field of public awareness advocacy ]

[ Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes, namely, trunks, bags, travelling bags, wallets, suitcases, backpacks; animal skins, hides; trunks, bags, namely, handbags and purses, travelling bags, wallets, suitcases, backpacks; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery ]

[ Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes, namely, paper bags and notepads; printed matter, namely, books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters and pamphlets in the field of public awareness advocacy; photographs; stationery; artists' materials, namely, pencils, pens; paint brushes; printed instructional and teaching materials, except apparatus, in the field of public awareness advocacy; plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic bags ]

[ Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes, namely, commemorative coins; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments ]

[ Clothing, namely, shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, dresses, T-shirts, jerseys, coats, jackets, scarves, hosiery; footwear; headwear ]

Charitable fund raising services

[ Retail store services featuring jewellery and commemorative items, printed matter, leather articles, clothing, footwear, headwear and glassware; wholesale store and distributorship services featuring jewellery and commemorative items, printed matter, leather articles, clothing, footwear, headwear and glassware ]

[ Glassware, namely, beverage glassware, glass plates; porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes, namely, mugs, plates, dishes ]

[ Furniture, mirrors, picture frames ]
nelson mandela day

General Information


Serial Number77960039
Word MarkNELSON MANDELA DAY
Filing DateTuesday, March 16, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Registration Number4188404
Registration DateTuesday, August 14, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 29, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Education services, namely, ongoing television public service announcements in the field of public awareness advocacy; ] providing of training in the field of public awareness advocacy through public service announcements; [ entertainment services, namely, concerts with live entertainment, music and comedy shows; ] services provided in connection with [ sporting and ] cultural activities, namely, arranging and staging [ sporting and ] cultural activities for charitable purposes; arranging, conducting and hosting of shows, events, exhibitions and competitions in the field of public awareness advocacy [ ; publication services, namely, publication of printed matter in the field of public awareness advocacy ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "NELSON MANDELA DAY" next to a silhouette of a man.
Goods and Services[ Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes, namely, trunks, bags, travelling bags, wallets, suitcases, backpacks; animal skins, hides; trunks, bags, namely, handbags and purses, travelling bags, wallets, suitcases, backpacks; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery ]
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies "Nelson Mandela", whose consent(s) to register is made of record.
Goods and Services[ Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes, namely, paper bags and notepads; printed matter, namely, books, magazines, newspapers, newsletters and pamphlets in the field of public awareness advocacy; photographs; stationery; artists' materials, namely, pencils, pens; paint brushes; printed instructional and teaching materials, except apparatus, in the field of public awareness advocacy; plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic bags ]
Goods and Services[ Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes, namely, commemorative coins; jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments ]
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, shirts, blouses, trousers, pants, dresses, T-shirts, jerseys, coats, jackets, scarves, hosiery; footwear; headwear ]
Goods and ServicesCharitable fund raising services
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Retail store services featuring jewellery and commemorative items, printed matter, leather articles, clothing, footwear, headwear and glassware; wholesale store and distributorship services featuring jewellery and commemorative items, printed matter, leather articles, clothing, footwear, headwear and glassware ]
Goods and Services[ Glassware, namely, beverage glassware, glass plates; porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes, namely, mugs, plates, dishes ]
Goods and Services[ Furniture, mirrors, picture frames ]

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 24, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Trustees for the time being of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressHoughton 2198
ZA

Party NameThe Trustees for the time being of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressHoughton 2198
ZA

Party NameThe Trustees for the time being of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressHoughton 2198
ZA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 24, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, August 14, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2019REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 14, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 14, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 30, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 30, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 14, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, April 18, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 18, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 4, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 29, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 9, 2012NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, April 23, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 18, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, April 13, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, April 2, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, March 21, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 16, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 16, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 16, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 16, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 9, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 3, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Monday, August 8, 2011INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, August 8, 2011SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 3, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, February 3, 2011LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, February 2, 2011SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, January 13, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 13, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 13, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 23, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 24, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 17, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 20, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, March 19, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 19, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED