FAMILY VACATION CRITIC.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 11, 2009, a trademark application was filed for FAMILY VACATION CRITIC.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FAMILY VACATION CRITIC.COM trademark a serial number of 77757873. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 18, 2022. This trademark is owned by The Independent Traveler, Inc.. The FAMILY VACATION CRITIC.COM trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

providing on-line newsletters relating to travel service providers, travel destinations, hotel accommodations and local attractions

travel information services; providing an on-line computer database in the field of travel information services; providing reviews of travel service providers via a global computer network

providing on-line electronic bulletin boards, chat rooms and forums for transmission of messages among computer users in the field of travel

providing travel lodging information services; providing reviews of hotel accommodations via a global computer network; providing an on-line computer database in the field of travel lodging information and hotel accommodations
family vacation critic.com

General Information


Serial Number77757873
Word MarkFAMILY VACATION CRITIC.COM
Filing DateThursday, June 11, 2009
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Registration Number4135844
Registration DateTuesday, May 1, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 14, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesproviding on-line newsletters relating to travel service providers, travel destinations, hotel accommodations and local attractions
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized image of a sun appearing to the left of the literal elements "family vacation" which is above "critic.com".
Goods and Servicestravel information services; providing an on-line computer database in the field of travel information services; providing reviews of travel service providers via a global computer network
Goods and Servicesproviding on-line electronic bulletin boards, chat rooms and forums for transmission of messages among computer users in the field of travel
Pseudo MarkFAMILY VACATION CRITIC
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesproviding travel lodging information services; providing reviews of hotel accommodations via a global computer network; providing an on-line computer database in the field of travel lodging information and hotel accommodations
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FAMILY VACATION CRITIC"

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2011

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2011

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 24, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 24, 2011

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSMARTER TRAVEL MEDIA, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBoston, MA 02108

Party NameThe Independent Traveler, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEwing, NJ 08628

Party NameThe Independent Traveler, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPennington, NJ 08534

Party NameThe Independent Traveler, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPennington, NJ 08534

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 18, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, July 15, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, July 15, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 15, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 15, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 15, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, May 1, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, August 13, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, August 13, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 13, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 13, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 13, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 1, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 18, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 18, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 9, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 1, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 28, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 27, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 26, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 26, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, March 26, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 26, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 26, 2012SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN
Thursday, March 22, 2012DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 7, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, February 9, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, March 7, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 9, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 14, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 10, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, May 9, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 7, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, May 7, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 4, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, November 5, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, November 5, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, November 5, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, October 15, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 15, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 15, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, October 8, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 15, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 15, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 15, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, April 8, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 8, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, April 2, 2010WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Saturday, March 20, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, March 20, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 3, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 3, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 3, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 3, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 3, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 18, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 17, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 17, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 17, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 10, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 10, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 10, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 10, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 16, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, June 15, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, June 15, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM