The mark consists of the head of the character Mekonnen followed by the word logo MEKONNEN EPIC. This logo submission is in black and white. The drawing of the head represents a young Ethiopian man with a large Afro-hairstyle with a black outline and two shades of a gray color. The outer layer is a medium gray and the inner layer is a darker gray. The facial features of the drawing has a triangular-shaped face with a rather broad forehead and normals down to a pointy chin. He has large eyes under furrowed eyebrows that give him a serious expression on his face. His nose is shaped like an arrow pointing downwards and his lips about the same width as his nose. There is a slight mustache between his nose and lips, and small stubble of beard on his chin. The word logo MEKONNEN EPIC uses the font style Sylph with thick black outline and white fill color. The first letter "M" and the "E" in EPIC are larger than the rest of the letters in the words at 86 point size for both. The letter "M" measures at 1-inch width by 0.9 height and the "E" is 0.74 inches width by 0.9 height. The rest of the letters EKONNEN and PIC are at 63 points size. The letter "K" has been adjusted from the original Sylph font design which top right portion was more curved and made it look like the letter "R". I adjusted the top right portion so its straighten out to look more like a "K". This logo and parts of it will be used in my book publications, novels, graphic novels, and comic book series. The logo and drawing design will also be printed on merchandise like t-shirts, mugs, posters, calendars, and more. In total, the complete logo drawing with the word logo together measures at 9.2 inches width by 1.4 inches height.
Mark For: MEKONNEN EPIC® trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of novels; Graphic novels. [all]
>Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consist of the head of a man followed by the wording "MEKONNEN EPIC" in stylized capital letters. The drawing of the head represents a young Ethiopian man with a large Afro-hairstyle. The facial features of the drawing have a triangular-shaped face with a rather broad forehead and normals down to a pointy chin. He has large eyes under furrowed eyebrows that give him a serious expression on his face. His nose is shaped like an arrow pointing downwards and his lips are about the same width as his nose. There is a slight mustache between his nose and lips, and small stubble of beard on his chin. The first letter "M" in "MEKONNEN" and the letter "E" in "EPIC" are larger than the rest of the letters in the words.
Status
2020-03-25 UTC
LIVE APPLICATION Awaiting Examination
The trademark application has been accepted by the Office (has met the minimum filing requirements) and has not yet been assigned to an examiner.
(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 Use
Yes
Current Use
Yes
Intent To Use
No
Filed ITU
No
44D Filed
No
44E Current
No
66A Current
No
Current Basis
No
No Basis
No
Timeline
2006-04-30
Date of First Use
2009-01-01
Date of Use In Commerce
2020-03-22
Application Filed
2020-03-25
Location: NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING
2020-03-25
Status: Live/Pending
2020-03-25
Status: New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 3 months after filing date.
Men, stylized, including men depicted in caricature form
020101
Busts of men facing forward; Heads of men facing forward; Men
020131
Men, stylized, including men depicted in caricature form
Attorney of Record
JEROME MATHIAS GRIFFITH 3617 CEDAR DRIVE GWYNN OAK, MD 21207
Good, Services, and Codes
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Novels; Graphic novels. FIRST USE: 20060430. USED IN ANOTHER FORM The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 04/30/2006. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20090101
International Codes:
16
U.S. Codes:
002,005,022,023,029,037,038,050
Type Code
Type
AF0161
The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 04/30/2006
AF0161
The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 04/30/2006
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
2020-07-28
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
2020-07-08
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
2020-06-23
NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
2020-06-19
6328
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
2020-06-19
6328
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
2020-06-19
82421
EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
2020-06-19
88888
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
2020-06-15
6325
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
2020-06-15
82421
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
2020-06-15
6325
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
2020-06-12
82421
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
2020-03-26
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
2020-03-25
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM
2020-03-25
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