THE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996 · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · 200 YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796  JAMES VARICK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, a trademark application was filed for THE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996 · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · 200 YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796  JAMES VARICK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996 · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · 200 YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796  JAMES VARICK trademark a serial number of 90788982. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, August 29, 2023. This trademark is owned by African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Corporate, Inc.. The THE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996 · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · 200 YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796  JAMES VARICK trademark is filed in the Personal, Legal & Social Services category with the following description:

Religious and spiritual services, namely, providing gatherings and retreats to develop and enhance the spiritual lives of individuals; Conducting religious ceremonies; Conducting religious ceremonies for celebration and rededication service programs; Ministerial services, namely, holding spiritual retreats to assist religious leaders, both clergy and lay, to develop and enhance their spiritual lives
the freedom church 1796-1996 · reflecting · reclaiming · renewing · rejoicing · the bicentennial celebration · 200 years with jesus · amez african methodist episcopal zion church founded 1796  james varick

General Information


Serial Number90788982
Word MarkTHE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996 · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · 200 YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796  JAMES VARICK
Filing DateTuesday, June 22, 2021
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, August 29, 2023
Registration Number7147767
Registration DateTuesday, August 29, 2023
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 13, 2023

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "REFLECTING", "RECLAIMING", "RENEWING", "REJOICING", "THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION", and "200 YEARS WITH JESUS" written around a single line circle, separated by bullet points; a profile portrait with the wording "JAMES VARICK" under within the circle; and the wording "AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED 1796" displayed around the boarder of a triangle also within the circle; a cross and the letters "A", "M", "E", and "Z" appear within the triangle; and the wording "THE FREEDOM CHURCH 1796-1996" appears under the triangle within the circle.
Pseudo Mark· REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · TWO HUNDRED YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SIX THE FREEDOM CHURCH ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY SIX-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY SIX JAMES VARICK; · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · TWO ZERO ZERO YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED SEVENTEEN NINETY SIX THE FREEDOM CHURCH SEVENTEEN NINETY SIX-NINETEEN NINETY SIX JAMES VARICK; · REFLECTING · RECLAIMING · RENEWING · REJOICING · THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION · TWO ZERO ZERO YEARS WITH JESUS · AMEZ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH FOUNDED ONE SEVEN NINE SIX THE FREEDOM CHURCH ONE SEVEN NINE SIX-ONE NINE NINE SIX JAMES VARICK
Goods and ServicesReligious and spiritual services, namely, providing gatherings and retreats to develop and enhance the spiritual lives of individuals; Conducting religious ceremonies; Conducting religious ceremonies for celebration and rededication service programs; Ministerial services, namely, holding spiritual retreats to assist religious leaders, both clergy and lay, to develop and enhance their spiritual lives
NOT AVAILABLETHE DESIGN OF THE LATIN CROSS AND "THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION", "AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL", "CHURCH FOUNDED 1796", AND "CHURCH 1796-1996"

Classification Information


International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 9, 2021
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 1, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 1, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAfrican Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Corporate, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharlotte, NC 28269

Party NameAfrican Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Corporate, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharlotte, NC 28269

Party NameAfrican Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Corporate, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharlotte, NC 28269

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 11, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 25, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 9, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, September 10, 2021NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Saturday, March 12, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 11, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 11, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 12, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 23, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 7, 2023WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, April 20, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 20, 2023PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, February 23, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 23, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 23, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 20, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 20, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, May 6, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 24, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 13, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER