PFL AFRICA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 24, 2024, a trademark application was filed for PFL AFRICA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PFL AFRICA trademark a serial number of 98616785. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Saturday, March 1, 2025. This trademark is owned by Professional Fighters League, LLC. The PFL AFRICA trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, mixed martial arts (MMA) events and the presentation of fights; entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services and entertainment media production services for the internet; entertainment services in the nature of content programming, namely the creation, editing, publication, distribution and programming for entertainment purposes of multimedia entertainment content and digital, online and social media about mixed martial arts style fighting competitions, fighter human interest stories, fight highlights, live streams of fights, fight event updates, fighter profiles, fight promotional materials, fight performance analytics, behind-the-scenes with fighters, fighter interviews, and fighter training; entertainment services in the nature of cause-related programming, namely, the creation, editing, publication, distribution and programming for entertainment purposes of multimedia entertainment content and digital, online and social media about ...
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General Information


Serial Number98616785
Word MarkPFL AFRICA
Filing DateMonday, June 24, 2024
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateSaturday, March 1, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, mixed martial arts (MMA) events and the presentation of fights; entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services and entertainment media production services for the internet; entertainment services in the nature of content programming, namely the creation, editing, publication, distribution and programming for entertainment purposes of multimedia entertainment content and digital, online and social media about mixed martial arts style fighting competitions, fighter human interest stories, fight highlights, live streams of fights, fight event updates, fighter profiles, fight promotional materials, fight performance analytics, behind-the-scenes with fighters, fighter interviews, and fighter training; entertainment services in the nature of cause-related programming, namely, the creation, editing, publication, distribution and programming for entertainment purposes of multimedia entertainment content and digital, online and social media about and to raise awareness for causes; entertainment services in the nature of development, creation, production and post-production services of multimedia entertainment content; organizing, hosting, arranging and conducting mixed martial arts style fighting competitions and events being fights; entertainment in the nature of ongoing television programs featuring competition in the field of sports and mixed martial arts; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable, pre-recorded videos in the field of sports and mixed martial arts provided via a global computer network and wireless networks; production of television and video shows and programs; videography services; photography services; television and video filming and recording services; photographing being photography and television filming services; providing a website featuring information in the fields of sports and mixed martial arts; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting entertainment events being fights for mixed martial arts and sports fans; entertainment, namely, presenting live stage shows and performances featuring sports and mixed martial arts; entertainment in the nature of on-going audio-video, online, streaming, on-demand, Internet, cable, and television programs in the field of sports and mixed martial arts broadcast over television, cable, satellite, Internet and audio and visual media; production of sporting events being fights and competitions for television, radio, podcast and video programs and shows; providing information in the fields of entertainment and sporting events via a global computer network; entertainment services, namely, providing information, news and commentary in the fields of athletic competitions, sporting events and mixed martial arts; encouraging amateur sports and physical education by organizing, sanctioning, conducting, regulating and governing amateur athletic programs and activities; entertainment services in the nature of arranging social entertainment events; providing a website, and social media sites and channels, featuring a series of non-downloadable videos in the fields of mixed martial arts style fighting competitions, mixed martial arts fighters, mixed martial arts sporting events, mixed martial arts athletic events, sport tournaments and exhibitions; provision of sports information in the nature of statistics, bio-metric data, performance data, positional data, and move-by-move actions regarding mixed martial arts competitions and fighters
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a shield with a crown at the top of the shield, the letters "PFL" under the crown and the word "AFRICA" on a stylized shaded banner below the letters "PFL".
Pseudo MarkPROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AFRICA
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLEAFRICA

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 24, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameProfessional Fighters League, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10003

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 25, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 16, 2025NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, January 16, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 17, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 28, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 28, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 28, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 28, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 28, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, March 1, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED