THE VAR GUY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, a trademark application was filed for THE VAR GUY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE VAR GUY trademark a serial number of 77444081. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, December 17, 2018. This trademark is owned by Nine Lives Media, Inc.. The THE VAR GUY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Providing a website on the Internet featuring information in the field of information technology for resellers and technical support professionals
the var guy

General Information


Serial Number77444081
Word MarkTHE VAR GUY
Filing DateWednesday, April 9, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, December 17, 2018
Registration Number3536602
Registration DateTuesday, November 25, 2008
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 9, 2008

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a faceless figure in a hat and business suit stylized so as to suggest an exclamation point and containing the literal elements of the mark as follows: "THE" is inscribed within the borders of the hat and "VAR GUY" is inscribed in the vacant space below the hat and above the shoulders of the figure.
Goods and ServicesProviding a website on the Internet featuring information in the field of information technology for resellers and technical support professionals

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, April 14, 2008
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 15, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 15, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINFORMA MEDIA, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10158

Party NamePENTON MEDIA, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10036

Party NameNine Lives Media, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth Hamilton, MA 01982

Party NameNine Lives Media, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth Hamilton, MA 01982

Party NameNine Lives Media, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth Hamilton, MA 01982

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, December 17, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, December 17, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, December 17, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 3, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 13, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, September 13, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, November 25, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 17, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Friday, January 17, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, January 9, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, January 17, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 9, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 16, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 18, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, December 18, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 7, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, November 25, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 9, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 20, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 7, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, July 28, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 28, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 21, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 15, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, April 14, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM