| Serial Number | 78338453 |
| Word Mark | V VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Monday, June 23, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 2913216 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 21, 2004 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 28, 2004 |
| Description of the Colors Claimed | The mark consists of a blocked styled "V" on a red rectangular background. The left arm of the "V" is red. The right arm of the "V" is blue with the triangle at the bottom of the "V" being navy blue. The words "Valvoline Instant Oil Change" are white as is the border outlining the "V". |
| Goods and Services | Vehicle preventative maintenance services, namely, [ lubricating chassis, ] changing motor oil, changing oil and air filters, refilling transmission, differential, [ brake, ] power steering, radiator, * and * windshield washer [ and battery ] reservoirs to proper fluid levels, changing windshield wiper blades and inflating tires to proper air pressure |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, blue, white, and navy blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | OIL CHANGE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 5, 2004 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, September 30, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, September 30, 1997 |
| Party Name | VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | LEXINGTON, KY 40509 |
| Party Name | ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DUBLIN, OH 43017 |
| Party Name | ASHLAND INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Covington, KY 41012 |
| Party Name | ASHLAND INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Covington, KY 41012 |
| Party Name | ASHLAND INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Covington, KY 41012 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, January 5, 2004 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, August 2, 2004 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, August 2, 2004 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2004 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, July 29, 2004 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 29, 2004 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2004 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 21, 2004 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 5, 2011 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, December 5, 2014 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Saturday, December 27, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 7, 2011 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Friday, December 5, 2014 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2016 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Friday, June 14, 2019 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |