COTTON MADE IN AFRICA

What this means for you

Approved and waiting on proof of use. It will register unless the applicant drops it, and its 12 Sept 2025 filing date already counts against anyone who files later.

Record

Serial number

79446599

Mark type

Design + words

Filed

12 Sept 2025

Published for opposition

15 Sept 2026

Attorney of record

Seth I. Appel

Goods and services

• Class 003 — Cosmetics and cleaning preparations: Cotton pads for cosmetic purposes, make-up pads of cotton wool, cotton balls for cosmetic purposes cotton wool in the form of wipes for cosmetic use, wipes impregnated with a skin cleanser, facial wipes impregnated with cosmetics, moist wipes for cleansing and cosmetic purposes, cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes, cotton swabs impregnated with make-up removing preparations, cotton-based beauty masks for the face and body, cotton-based cosmetic cleaning masks for the face, baby wipes impregnated with cleaning preparations, eyeglass wipes impregnated with a detergent; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 016 — Paper goods and printed matter: Printed postcards, advertising posters, paper signs, stickers, banners of paper and paper rolls, paper bags, paper banners, calendars, paper labels, paper hangtags, lanyards for holding paper name cards, table linen of paper, ornaments made of paper, namely, ceiling hangers, boxes of paper or cardboard; stationery and educational supplies, namely, paper, pen, art canvases for painting; collectable printed matter representing monetary value or for financial purposes; collectable banknotes; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 018 — Leather goods: Cotton tote bags, cotton all-purpose shopping bags, wallets with cotton elements, cotton pouches, cotton drawstring bags, cotton backpacks and gym bags; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 020 — Furniture: Cotton-filled cushions, cotton-filled duvets, cotton-filled bean bag cushions, mattresses with cotton filling; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 021 — Housewares and glass: Cotton cloths for cleaning, cotton dishcloths, cotton dusting cloths, cotton cloths for polishing, cotton oven mitts and potholders; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 022 — Cordage and fibers: Cotton ropes, cotton hammocks, cotton tarpaulins, twine made of cotton; cotton laundry bags, cotton laundry wash bags; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 023 — Yarns and threads: Yarns and threads for textile use made in whole or in significant part from cotton, embroidery yarns made of cotton, cotton sewing thread; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 024 — Fabrics: Textiles and substitutes for textiles, namely cotton fabrics, upholstery fabrics, non-woven fabrics, felt cloth, non-woven fabrics of synthetic fibres, non-woven fabrics made substantially of paper; textiles, namely, bed blankets, bed sheets, fitted bed sheets, towels, covers for cushions, unfitted fabric covers for furniture, woven cotton fabric, fabrics for textile use, flannel, unfitted furniture coverings of textile, knitted fabric, pillow shams, textile throw blankets, wall hangings of textile, textile table cloths, mattress covers, duvets, duvet covers, pillow cases, curtains, table runners of textile, bedspreads, cushion covers, namely, pillowcases, tablecloths, diaper changing pads not of paper, washcloths, bed canopy, table napkins; woven cloth labels; table linen of textile, cotton cloths; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 025 — Clothing: Clothing, namely, baby's daywear, namely, baby bodysuits, baby tops, baby bottoms, baby rompers, baby sleepwear, baby dresses, baby socks, baby leggings, baby skirts, baby shirts, baby shorts, baby jackets and hoodies; clothing, namely, shirts, pants, skirts, gloves and mittens, scarves and shawls, socks and stockings, underwear and sleepwear, swimwear, bandanas being neckerchiefs, blazers, breeches for wear, cardigans, chasubles, cloaks, dresses, dressing gowns, frocks, gabardines, hoods, jackets, jerseys, jumpers in the nature of shirt fronts; knitwear, namely, shirts, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, sweater vests, hoodies, skirts, tank top, pullover, mittens; outer clothing, namely, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, shawls, jackets, vests, overalls, overcoats, pants, parkas, pullovers; ready-made clothing, namely, shirts, shirt fronts, shirt yokes, singlets, skirts, socks, stuff jackets, suits, sweaters, sweatshirts, trousers, t-shirts, togas, uniforms, vests; headwear, namely, hats, caps, turbans; footwear, namely, cloth shoes, sandals, boots, sneakers, flipflops, high heels, running shoes; hiking boots, aprons, bathrobes; costumes, namely, Halloween costumes, costumes for adults and children to dress up; working clothes, namely, laboratory coats, work pants, smocks; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 026 — Lace, ribbons and embroidery: Cotton-based haberdashery items, namely, cotton-based lace, cotton-based ribbons, cotton-based borders and edgings for clothing; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 027 — Floor coverings: Cotton rugs and floor mats, cotton doormats, area rugs; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa
• Class 028 — Toys and sporting goods: Cotton stuffed toys, plush toys filled with cotton material; all of the aforementioned goods being made in whole or in significant part from cotton produced in Africa

Owner

• Aid by Trade Foundation, DE

Prosecution history

• 09 Sept 2026 — NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
• 19 Aug 2026 — APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
• 18 Aug 2026 — TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
• 18 Aug 2026 — CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
• 18 Aug 2026 — TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
• 18 Jun 2026 — REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
• 29 May 2026 — NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
• 29 May 2026 — REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
• 17 Apr 2026 — NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
• 16 Apr 2026 — NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
• 11 Apr 2026 — ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
• 10 Apr 2026 — APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
• 10 Apr 2026 — NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
• 06 Apr 2026 — LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
• 26 Mar 2026 — SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB