Who owns the AFRICAN ROOTS trademark?

The AFRICAN ROOTS trademark is owned by Midway International, Inc..

What class is the AFRICAN ROOTS trademark registered in?

The AFRICAN ROOTS trademark is registered in Class 026 (Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons & haberdashery).

What is the serial number for AFRICAN ROOTS?

The USPTO serial number for AFRICAN ROOTS is 86796114.

What is the registration number for AFRICAN ROOTS?

AFRICAN ROOTS is registered under USPTO registration number 5011490.

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REGISTERED

AFRICAN ROOTS

SN 86796114·Reg 5011490·Filed Oct 22, 2015

Owner Midway International, Inc.

Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.

AFRICAN ROOTS (Serial No. 86796114), Registration No. 5011490, is a registered US trademark filed on Oct 22, 2015 by Midway International, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 026 (Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons & haberdashery).

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AFRICAN ROOTS (Reg. #5011490) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Midway International, Inc., since 2015. The mark covers Class 026 (Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons & haberdashery). Goods and services include Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; h.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Oct 22, 2015

SERIAL

86796114

REG#

5011490

REGISTERED

Aug 02, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateOct 22, 2015

Serial Number86796114

Registration No.5011490

Registration DateAug 02, 2016

Status DateSep 25, 2021

Published for OppositionMay 17, 2016

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 026Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons & haberdashery

US codes: 037, 039, 040, 042, 050

First use anywhere: Jul 07, 2015

First use in commerce: Jul 07, 2015

Lace and embroidery, and haberdashery ribbons and bows; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers; hair decorations; false hair.

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

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Status History

23 events

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

Aug 02, 2025

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 25, 2021

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

Sep 25, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED

Sep 25, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

Sep 25, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED

Sep 25, 2021

SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2021

TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED

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

Aug 02, 2021

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 02, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 17, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 17, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Apr 27, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 04, 2016

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Apr 01, 2016

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Mar 31, 2016

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 31, 2016

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Feb 18, 2016

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Feb 18, 2016

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Feb 18, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 12, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Oct 27, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Oct 26, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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