THE VAR GUY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 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 85411806. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 30, 2022. This trademark is owned by Penton Media, Inc.. The THE VAR GUY trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing online publications in the nature of magazines and newsletters and guides in the field of information technology; blogs featuring news, information and commentary in the field of information technology; providing newsletters in the field of information technology delivered by e-mail; providing webcasts in the field of information technology

Providing a website featuring information, news and commentary in the field of information technology; providing information in the field of information technology
the var guy

General Information


Serial Number85411806
Word MarkTHE VAR GUY
Filing DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 30, 2022
Registration Number4160371
Registration DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 3, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding online publications in the nature of magazines and newsletters and guides in the field of information technology; blogs featuring news, information and commentary in the field of information technology; providing newsletters in the field of information technology delivered by e-mail; providing webcasts in the field of information technology
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"VAR"
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring information, news and commentary in the field of information technology; providing information in the field of information technology

Classification Information


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, December 30, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 15, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 15, 2007

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 30, 2022
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 Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10158

Party NamePenton Media, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10036

Party NamePenton Media, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Party NamePenton Media, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 30, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, June 19, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, September 13, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, September 13, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, March 29, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 29, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 15, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 19, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) 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
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
Tuesday, June 19, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 3, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 3, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 1, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 29, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, February 12, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, February 11, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, February 10, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 10, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 19, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 19, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 19, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 19, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 6, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 3, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED