Who owns the AFK trademark?

The AFK trademark is owned by Van Eck Associates Corporation.

What class is the AFK trademark registered in?

The AFK trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

What is the serial number for AFK?

The USPTO serial number for AFK is 85788978.

What is the registration number for AFK?

AFK is registered under USPTO registration number 4368180.

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AFK

SN 85788978·Reg 4368180·Filed Nov 28, 2012

Owner Van Eck Associates Corporation

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

AFK (Serial No. 85788978), Registration No. 4368180, is a registered US trademark filed on Nov 28, 2012 by Van Eck Associates Corporation. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

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AFK (Reg. #4368180) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Van Eck Associates Corporation, since 2012. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services). Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Nov 28, 2012

SERIAL

85788978

REG#

4368180

REGISTERED

Jul 16, 2013

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateNov 28, 2012

Serial Number85788978

Registration No.4368180

Registration DateJul 16, 2013

Status DateOct 22, 2023

Published for OppositionApr 30, 2013

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Jul 10, 2008

First use in commerce: Jul 10, 2008

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

21 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 22, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Oct 22, 2023

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 22, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Oct 22, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jul 16, 2022

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 08, 2018

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Dec 08, 2018

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Dec 08, 2018

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Nov 14, 2018

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Jul 16, 2018

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 08, 2016

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 08, 2016

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 16, 2013

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 30, 2013

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Apr 30, 2013

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Apr 10, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 18, 2013

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 18, 2013

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Dec 06, 2012

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Dec 01, 2012

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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