BVU OPTINET Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 12, 2003, a trademark application was filed for BVU OPTINET with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BVU OPTINET trademark a serial number of 78339968. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, May 19, 2016. This trademark is owned by Bristol Virginia Utilities. The BVU OPTINET trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Telecommunications, namely, local and long-distance telephone service, high-speed internet access and digital cable television transmission

[ Advanced web services, namely, hosting and maintenance of websites for others, over a fiber-optic network ]
bvu optinet

General Information


Serial Number78339968
Word MarkBVU OPTINET
Filing DateFriday, December 12, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, May 19, 2016
Registration Number3014936
Registration DateTuesday, November 15, 2005
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 23, 2005

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of Blue "BVU," blue and green filled capital "O," with 4 white parallel bands from the upper left edge to the center of the "O," Green letters for the rest of "OptiNet," with capital "N".
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, Column 1, line 1, "PARTNERSHIP" should be deleted, and, "MUNICIPAL CORPORATION" should be inserted.
Description of the Colors ClaimedThe colors Blue "BVU," blue and green filled capital "O," with 4 white parallel bands from the upper left edge to the center of the "O," Green letters for the rest of "OptiNet," with capital "N".
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications, namely, local and long-distance telephone service, high-speed internet access and digital cable television transmission
Pseudo MarkBRISTOL VIRGINIA UTILITIES OPTINET
Indication of Colors claimedThe colors blue, green and white are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Advanced web services, namely, hosting and maintenance of websites for others, over a fiber-optic network ]

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 6, 2004
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2001

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2005
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePOINT BROADBAND FIBER HOLDING, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWEST POINT, GA 31833

Party NameSUNSET DIGITAL HOLDING, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWEST POINT, GA 31833

Party NameBVU AUTHORITY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBristol, VA 24202

Party NameBristol Virginia Utilities
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBristol, VA 24202

Party NameBristol Virginia Utilities
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBristol, VA 24202

Party NameBristol Virginia Utilities
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBristol, VA 24202

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, December 29, 2004TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 6, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, July 22, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 23, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 17, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 17, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 3, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 28, 2005FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, January 28, 2005FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 13, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 13, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 20, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 26, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 26, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 26, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 29, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 2, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 3, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 23, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 15, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 24, 2011TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, January 24, 2011SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Wednesday, January 26, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 26, 2011CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, March 2, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, July 25, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Monday, June 6, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 17, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 17, 2015POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Thursday, May 19, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 19, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 20, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, November 15, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, August 14, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 19, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 6, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 15, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 10, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP