INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, a trademark application was filed for INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION trademark a serial number of 88018508. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 19, 2025. This trademark is owned by Independence Visitor Center Corporation. The INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:
Educational services, namely, conducting exhibitions, displays and interactive exhibits in the fields of American history, culture and politics; museums; arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; entertainment services, namely, providing ballroom facilities; conducting guided tours of cultural and historical sites, attractions and landmarks
Travel arrangement services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation; travel information services; providing transport for sightseeing tours
Retail store services featuring souvenirs and gifts; chamber of commerce services, namely, promoting business and tourism in the Philadelphia area
Providing of food and drink services; providing general purpose facilities for exhibitions and conventions; providing banquet and social function facilities for special occasions; making hotel reservations for others; restaurant services
General Information
| Serial Number | 88018508 |
| Word Mark | INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION |
| Filing Date | Thursday, June 28, 2018 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5689605 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 5, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 18, 2018 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, conducting exhibitions, displays and interactive exhibits in the fields of American history, culture and politics; museums; arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; entertainment services, namely, providing ballroom facilities; conducting guided tours of cultural and historical sites, attractions and landmarks |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION" appearing on three lines all in the color blue to the left of a key design in the color red with a lightning bolt appearing in the key design. The color white appearing in the interior of the key represents background and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark appears on a white background and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Travel arrangement services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation; travel information services; providing transport for sightseeing tours |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring souvenirs and gifts; chamber of commerce services, namely, promoting business and tourism in the Philadelphia area |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION" |
| Goods and Services | Providing of food and drink services; providing general purpose facilities for exhibitions and conventions; providing banquet and social function facilities for special occasions; making hotel reservations for others; restaurant services |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 3, 2018 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | PHILADELPHIA VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 |
| Party Name | Independence Visitor Center Corporation |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| Party Name | Independence Visitor Center Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| Party Name | Independence Visitor Center Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, July 2, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, October 22, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 3, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 4, 2018 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 19, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, October 22, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 22, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, November 8, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
