OKAYAFRICA. GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 4, 2016, a trademark application was filed for OKAYAFRICA. GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OKAYAFRICA. GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C. trademark a serial number of 86962928. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, November 27, 2017. This trademark is owned by Okay Africa, LLC. The OKAYAFRICA. GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C. trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

(Based on Intent to Use) Audio and video recordings featuring music and artistic performances

(Based on Use in Commerce) Posters

(Based on Intent to Use) T-shirts

(Based on Intent to Use) Advertising and advertisement services

(Based on Intent to Use) Communication services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, the Internet, information services networks and data networks

(Based on Use in Commerce) Entertainment, namely, live music concerts; Entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services
okayafrica. giving you true notes since 247,000 b.c.

General Information


Serial Number86962928
Word MarkOKAYAFRICA. GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C.
Filing DateMonday, April 4, 2016
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, November 27, 2017
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 28, 2017

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of Mark The mark consists of of a rectangle design containing the wording "OKAYAFRICA." in stylized lettering with the period being in the form of a square above the wording "GIVING YOU TRUE NOTES SINCE 247,000 B.C." with the periods following the letters "B" and "C" being in the form of squares.????
Goods and Services(Based on Intent to Use) Audio and video recordings featuring music and artistic performances
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Posters
Goods and Services(Based on Intent to Use) T-shirts
Goods and Services(Based on Intent to Use) Advertising and advertisement services
Goods and Services(Based on Intent to Use) Communication services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, the Internet, information services networks and data networks
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Entertainment, namely, live music concerts; Entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
Primary Code009
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 11, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 11, 1999

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
Primary Code038
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 7, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 11, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 11, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameOkay Africa, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBrooklyn, NY 11211

Party NameOkay Africa, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBrooklyn, NY 11211

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 27, 2017ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, November 27, 2017ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, April 25, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 28, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 28, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, January 23, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 4, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 16, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 16, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 14, 2016TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 9, 2016NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, November 9, 2016FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 9, 2016FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 19, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 19, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 7, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 30, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 19, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 8, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, April 7, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, April 7, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM