| Serial Number | 76580596 |
| Word Mark | VIA AFRIKA |
| Filing Date | Thursday, March 11, 2004 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Registration Number | 4010692 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
| Mark Drawing | 5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "AFRIKA" |
| Goods and Services | Pre-recorded compact discs featuring music and prerecorded books featuring general information about entertainment, business, cultural and current events in Africa; computer hardware, namely, communication servers and data processing equipment; computer software, namely, database management software, down loadable software for use in database management, computer software to enhance the audio-visual capabilities of multimedia applications, namely, for the integration of text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures; communication software for connecting computer network users and computer or electronic networks; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of audio, video and multimedia books, manuals, newspapers, newsletters, magazines and periodicals featuring information in the fields of music, literary works, current events and general information about entertainment, business, cultural and current events in Africa recorded on electronic media; electronic notice boards; and structural parts for the foregoing goods; none of the foregoing includes publications or other goods in the field of travel |
| Goods and Services | Printed published matter, namely, books, manuals, newspapers, newsletters, magazines and periodicals in the fields of current events and general information about entertainment, business, cultural and current events in Africa for general circulation, and in the fields of musical works and literary works of fiction and nonfiction on a variety of topics; photographs; stationery, calendars; printed teaching, instructional and educational material in the fields of elementary, secondary and tertiary level math, social studies and science, as well as printed instructional, teaching and educational materials used in corporate leadership education training courses; none of the foregoing includes publications or other goods in the field of travel |
| Goods and Services | Advertising, marketing and promotional services, namely, providing advertising for others by means of graphic, multimedia and interactive images through a computer or electronic communications network; preparation and placement of advertisements in printed and electronic media; electronic billboard advertising; business information services; business administration services; retail and wholesale services, namely, telephone retail ordering services, computerized electronic retail ordering services, wholesale distributorships featuring general consumer merchandise and printed/published matter; dissemination of advertisements and advertising material; database management services; news clipping services; mail order book clubs; all of the foregoing services provided by means of telephonic communication, online from a computer database, over an electronic computer network and via wireless communication; none of the foregoing includes advertising, marketing and promotional services in the field of travel |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing training, classes, seminars, conferences and programs in the fields of math, personal finance and social studies and leadership for elementary, secondary, tertiary levels and for corporate training; sporting and cultural services, namely, providing online information regarding sporting and cultural events; publishing of books, newspapers, newsletters, magazines, manuals; providing online, non-downloadable books, newspapers, newsletters, magazines and periodicals in the fields of current events and general information about entertainment, business, cultural and current events in Africa for general circulation, and in the fields of music and literary works; library services; news agencies, namely, gathering and dissemination of news; all of the foregoing also provided online from a computer database, over a global computer network, or other electronic computer or wireless networks; none of the foregoing includes providing on-line publications or any other services in the field of travel |
| Pseudo Mark | VIA AFRICA |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "VIA AFRIKA" is "Via Africa". |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Via Afrika Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cape Town, 8000 ZA |
| Party Name | Via Afrika Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cape Town, 8000 ZA |
| Party Name | Via Afrika Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cape Town, 8000 ZA |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, March 23, 2018 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2011 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, April 28, 2011 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, April 25, 2011 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, April 15, 2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 15, 2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, March 17, 2011 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 27, 2011 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 27, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 27, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 3, 2011 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Thursday, December 30, 2010 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 30, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 30, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, December 28, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 1, 2010 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Friday, October 29, 2010 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 29, 2010 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 29, 2010 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Saturday, October 9, 2010 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Friday, April 9, 2010 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 3, 2009 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 3, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 3, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 3, 2009 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 3, 2009 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 16, 2009 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 16, 2009 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 16, 2009 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Friday, November 13, 2009 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, May 7, 2009 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 7, 2009 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 7, 2009 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 7, 2009 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 7, 2009 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 4, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2008 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Monday, June 16, 2008 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 16, 2008 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 16, 2008 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 9, 2008 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Monday, June 9, 2008 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2008 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 12, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2008 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 28, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 30, 2007 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Monday, January 29, 2007 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 29, 2007 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 29, 2007 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Monday, January 29, 2007 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 29, 2007 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Friday, September 22, 2006 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Thursday, February 16, 2006 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2005 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2005 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2005 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 4, 2005 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Monday, July 25, 2005 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 25, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 22, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2005 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2005 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Monday, September 27, 2004 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, September 24, 2004 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 26, 2004 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |