THE VILLAGES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 21, 2016, a trademark application was filed for THE VILLAGES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE VILLAGES trademark a serial number of 87008814. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, January 26, 2024. This trademark is owned by Holding Company of The Villages, Inc.. The THE VILLAGES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Administering and conducting social club services, namely, promoting the interests of residence within the community; education services, namely, online and live workshops, classes and clinics in the field of water conservation

Sunglasses; reading glasses; [ portable battery charger for use with mobile phones or tablets; ] measuring tapes

Shoulder bags; hand bags in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags, gym bags; wine bags with handles for carrying wine

Playing cards; divot repair tool for golfers

Charcoal pencils; ball point pens; notepads; bumper stickers

Clothing, namely, pants, shorts, shirts, tank tops, polo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, hats, visors, hoodies

Retail store services in the field of general consumer merchandise; promoting the interests of the residents within a community

Water bottles sold empty; stoneware coasters; beverage ware; wine glasses; Insulated containers for beverage cans for domestic use
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General Information


Serial Number87008814
Word MarkTHE VILLAGES
Filing DateThursday, April 21, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, January 26, 2024
Registration Number5179534
Registration DateTuesday, April 11, 2017
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 23, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesAdministering and conducting social club services, namely, promoting the interests of residence within the community; education services, namely, online and live workshops, classes and clinics in the field of water conservation
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "The Villages" in a stylized font.
Goods and ServicesSunglasses; reading glasses; [ portable battery charger for use with mobile phones or tablets; ] measuring tapes
Goods and ServicesShoulder bags; hand bags in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags, gym bags; wine bags with handles for carrying wine
Goods and ServicesPlaying cards; divot repair tool for golfers
Goods and ServicesCharcoal pencils; ball point pens; notepads; bumper stickers
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, pants, shorts, shirts, tank tops, polo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, hats, visors, hoodies
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRetail store services in the field of general consumer merchandise; promoting the interests of the residents within a community
Goods and ServicesWater bottles sold empty; stoneware coasters; beverage ware; wine glasses; Insulated containers for beverage cans for domestic use

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 13, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHolding Company of The Villages, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressThe Villages, FL 32163

Party NameHolding Company of The Villages, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressThe Villages, FL 32162

Party NameHolding Company of The Villages, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressThe Villages, FL 32162

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 26, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 26, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, January 26, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 3, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 11, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, July 5, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, July 5, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 11, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 7, 2017EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Wednesday, September 21, 2016EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 23, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 23, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 3, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, July 14, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 13, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 12, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Monday, July 11, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 11, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 11, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 11, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Friday, July 8, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 26, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, April 25, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED