VALVOLINE OPTIMUM CHOICE Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, April 17, 1997, a trademark application was filed for VALVOLINE OPTIMUM CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VALVOLINE OPTIMUM CHOICE trademark a serial number of 75276506. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, September 10, 2018. This trademark is owned by ASHLAND INC.. The VALVOLINE OPTIMUM CHOICE trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products category with the following description:

motor oils, lubricants and greases
valvoline optimum choice

General Information

Serial Number75276506
Word MarkVALVOLINE OPTIMUM CHOICE
Filing DateThursday, April 17, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, September 10, 2018
Registration Number2237483
Registration DateTuesday, April 6, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 10, 1998

Trademark Statements

Goods and Servicesmotor oils, lubricants and greases

Classification Information

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 6, 1997
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 31, 1998

Trademark Owner History

Party NameVALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLEXINGTON, KY 40509
Party NameASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDUBLIN, OH 43017
Party NameASHLAND INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCOVINGTON, KY 41012
Party NameASHLAND INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLexington, KY 40512
Party NameASHLAND INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLexington, KY 40512

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, April 5, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 8, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, September 10, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 10, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, September 10, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 6, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 5, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 27, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 21, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, April 3, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 3, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 31, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, March 27, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 19, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, June 17, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, May 3, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, April 30, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 6, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 1, 1999ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 20, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 6, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 28, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 17, 1998STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, November 3, 1998USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 2, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 10, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, February 7, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 7, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 11, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 20, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 6, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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