AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Incorporated

Application Filed: 2016-08-11
Trademark Application Details
Trademark Logo AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

The mark consists of a shield with a cross in the center with an anvil superimposed on the bottom portion of the cross, and the word "AFRICAN" on the left perimeter of the shield, the word "METHODIST" on the top perimeter of the shield, and the word "EPISCOPAL" on the right perimeter of the shield.

Mark For: AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL® trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of religious books; magazines in the field of religion.

Status

2024-03-07 UTC
LIVE REGISTRATION Issued and Active
The trademark application has been registered with the Office.


Research OneLook Acronym Finder
Serial Number87135147
Registration Number5288982
Mark Literal ElementsAFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Mark Drawing Type3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Mark TypeTrademark
Standard Character ClaimNo
Current LocationTMEG LAW OFFICE 104 2024-01-21
Basis1(a)
Class StatusACTIVE
Primary US Classes
  • 002: Receptacles
  • 005: Adhesives
  • 022: Games, Toys and Sporting Good
  • 023: Cutlery, Machinery, Tools and Parts Thereof
  • 029: Brooms, Brushes and Dusters
  • 037: Paper and Stationery
  • 038: Prints and Publications
  • 050: Merchandise Not Otherwise Classified
Primary International Class
  • 016 - Primary Class
  • (Paper goods and printed matter) 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); playing cards; printers' type; printing blocks.
Filed UseYes
Current UseYes
Intent To UseNo
Filed ITUNo
44D FiledNo
44E CurrentNo
66A CurrentNo
Current BasisNo
No BasisNo
Attorney NameEric J. Hanson
Attorney Docket Number67361.21
Law Office AssignedL40
Employee NameJOINER, KATINA JACKSON

Timeline

1972-00-00Date of First Use
1972-03-07Date of First Use
1972-03-07Date of Use In Commerce
2016-08-11Application Filed
2017-07-04Published
2017-07-04Published for Opposition
2017-09-19Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
2017-09-19Status: Live/Registered
2017-09-19Trademark Registered
2018-07-08Transaction Date
2024-01-21Location: TMEG LAW OFFICE 104
2024-01-21Status: A Sections 8 and 15 combined declaration has been accepted and acknowledged.
2026-09-19Maintenance Early File Date
2027-09-20Maintenance On Time Date
2028-03-20Maintenance Late Fee Date

Trademark Parties (Applicants & Owners)

Party: The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Incorporated
Address3801 Market Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES 19104
Legal Entity TypeCorporation
Legal Entity StatePENNSYLVANIA
Party: The African Methodist Episcopal Church,Incorporated
Address3801 Market Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia PA 19104
Legal Entity Type
Legal Entity StatePA

*multiple parties listed, check assignment documents for ownership information

Documents

Drawing2016-08-11
Specimen2016-08-11
TEAS RF New Application2016-08-11
Design Search Code Corr Project2016-08-17
Offc Action Outgoing2016-11-29
XSearch Search Summary2016-11-29
Response to Office Action2017-05-18
Amendment and Mail Process Complete2017-05-20
TRAM Snapshot of App at Pub for Oppostn2017-05-23
Notice of Publication2017-06-14
Notification Of Notice of Publication2017-06-14
OG Publication Confirmation2017-07-04
Registration Certificate2017-09-19
Courtesy E-Reminder of Sec. 8 (6-yr)2022-09-19
Section 8 and 152023-07-27
Specimen2023-07-27
Notice of Acceptance Acknowledgement2024-01-21

Design Search Codes

24.01.02Shields or crests with figurative elements contained therein or superimposed thereon
24.01.05More than one shield or crest; Shields or crests (more than one)
24.13.01Cross, Latin (shorter horizontal lines); Latin cross (shorter horizontal lines)
140525Air pumps, non
240102Shields or crests with figurative elements contained therein or superimposed thereon
240105More than one shield or crest; Shields or crests (more than one)
241301Cross, Latin (shorter horizontal lines); Latin cross (shorter horizontal lines)

Attorney of Record

ERIC J. HANSON
HUNTON & WILLIAMS LLP
600 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E.
BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA, SUITE 4100
ATLANTA, GA 30308-2216

Good, Services, and Codes

International Codes:16
U.S. Codes:002,005,022,023,029,037,038,050
Type CodeType
CC0000Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Trademark Filing History

DescriptionDateProceeding Number
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.2024-01-21
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED2024-01-21
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL2024-01-21
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED2023-07-27
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED2022-09-19
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER2017-09-19
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION2017-07-04
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED2017-07-04
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED2017-06-14
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER2017-05-22
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED2017-05-19
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED2017-05-18
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE2017-05-18
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED2016-11-29
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN2016-11-29
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED2016-11-29
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER2016-11-22
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED2016-08-17
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED2016-08-16
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED2016-08-15

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