THE AFRICA CHANNEL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 5, 2003, a trademark application was filed for THE AFRICA CHANNEL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE AFRICA CHANNEL trademark a serial number of 76512070. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, August 9, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Africa Channel. The THE AFRICA CHANNEL trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Digital, cable, terrestrial and satellite general entertainment television programming, featuring programming from or concerning Africa; distribution of television programming featuring programming from or concerning Africa to cable satellite, digital and terrestrial television providers

Television channel services, namely cable, satellite, subscription, and broadband television broadcasting featuring programming from Africa or about Africa

General Information


Serial Number76512070
Word MarkTHE AFRICA CHANNEL
Filing DateMonday, May 5, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, August 9, 2024
Registration Number2847004
Registration DateTuesday, May 25, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDigital, cable, terrestrial and satellite general entertainment television programming, featuring programming from or concerning Africa; distribution of television programming featuring programming from or concerning Africa to cable satellite, digital and terrestrial television providers
Goods and ServicesTelevision channel services, namely cable, satellite, subscription, and broadband television broadcasting featuring programming from Africa or about Africa
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLECHANNEL

Classification Information


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, May 22, 2003
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 2, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 2, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, January 12, 2004
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 2, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 2, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Africa Channel LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNorth Hollywood, CA 91601

Party NameThe Africa Channel
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90024

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 3, 2004FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, November 5, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, November 14, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, December 10, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 10, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 12, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 15, 2004APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 25, 2004REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Monday, June 28, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 5, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 5, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, February 8, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Friday, February 12, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 13, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 25, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 22, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 9, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 9, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 9, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 9, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 23, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 4, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 9, 2014POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, June 17, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, July 21, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 21, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 21, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 23, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED