VANGUARD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 13, 2009, a trademark application was filed for VANGUARD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VANGUARD trademark a serial number of 77712848. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 19, 2020. This trademark is owned by The Vanguard Group, Inc.. The VANGUARD trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, reports, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, and booklets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; [ computer software for use in electronic trading of securities and portfolio management in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; computer software for use by financial services providers to prepare documents relating to the dissemination of information; computer software for use by financial services providers to conduct surveys and to assemble and manage information relating to retirement plans; computer software for managing the distribution of information about retirement plans to employees; computer software for producing printed informational materials and records in the field of retirement plans; computer software...

Publications and printed matter, namely, newsletters, reports, books, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, booklets, posters, and leaflets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; [computer software user's manuals for computer software used in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management]

Providing an interactive website that provides commercial financial transaction data, transaction capability, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; [ providing reports of payroll related tax information to governmental agencies and to employers; accounting and bookkeeping services; ] providing business information to financial services providers by means of an internet web site in the field of business marketing; [ business consulting services in the field of employee compensation;] consulting services in the field of marketing financial services provided to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services; market research services rendered to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services; marketing services rendered to members of the financial services industry, namely, creating and designing promotional materials for use by fin...

Full line of financial and investment services; house mark for providing a full range of services in the investment and financial fields, namely, mutual fund investment services, exchange-traded funds investment services, investment and insurance brokerage, investment management, asset management, investment advice and advisory services, securities lending, financial, investment, tax and actuarial consultation, financial and investment research, banking, administration of college savings plans, charitable fund raising, donor-advised investment of funds for charitable purposes, administration of charitable giving programs offering a variety of financial investment options, retirement planning, and annuities investment; providing information in the financial and investment fields; providing information in the financial and investment fields through electronic means; providing an interactive website and online computer database in the fields of investing, finance, saving, financial planni...

Educational services, namely, workshops, classes, seminars and conferences in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation and the distribution of course materials in connection therewith; providing webcasts in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation; providing podcasts in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation; providing online publications in the nature of newsletters, reports, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, and booklets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and...
vanguard

General Information


Serial Number77712848
Word MarkVANGUARD
Filing DateMonday, April 13, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 19, 2020
Registration Number3847021
Registration DateTuesday, September 14, 2010
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 29, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of Ship with 3 masts and the word "Vanguard" placed to the right of the ship.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, reports, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, and booklets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; [ computer software for use in electronic trading of securities and portfolio management in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; computer software for use by financial services providers to prepare documents relating to the dissemination of information; computer software for use by financial services providers to conduct surveys and to assemble and manage information relating to retirement plans; computer software for managing the distribution of information about retirement plans to employees; computer software for producing printed informational materials and records in the field of retirement plans; computer software for use by businesses to manage employee compensation planning; computer software for managing investment portfolios; computer software for maintaining, managing and reporting financial information; computer software for use by financial services providers to obtain investment transaction and account information; computer software for initiating, processing and tracking financial transactions; computer software for use by investment fund administrators to enter securities trading orders, to receive confirmation of such orders, and to obtain price information, balance information and other data about funds and accounts; computer software for use in obtaining access to, and enhancing the user's experience of, an internet web site which provides news, information, transaction capability and online financial services; computer software for use by retirement plan sponsors to transmit and receive account information and other information by means of an online connection; computer software for use by financial investment advisors in portfolio allocation, sector analysis, portfolio modeling and portfolio rebalancing]
Goods and ServicesPublications and printed matter, namely, newsletters, reports, books, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, booklets, posters, and leaflets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; [computer software user's manuals for computer software used in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management]
Goods and ServicesProviding an interactive website that provides commercial financial transaction data, transaction capability, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; [ providing reports of payroll related tax information to governmental agencies and to employers; accounting and bookkeeping services; ] providing business information to financial services providers by means of an internet web site in the field of business marketing; [ business consulting services in the field of employee compensation;] consulting services in the field of marketing financial services provided to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services; market research services rendered to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services; marketing services rendered to members of the financial services industry, namely, creating and designing promotional materials for use by financial services providers and assisting financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services to develop their own marketing plans and to implement their own direct mail campaigns, advertising campaigns and public relations campaigns; business marketing and direct mail consulting services in the financial field provided to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services; [ providing facilities for business meetings; ] promoting public awareness of the need for investment planning; [business outsourcing services; ] business outsourcing and back-office support services, namely, bookkeeping and administration of operational support services for investment advisors; financial records management; database management of data records containing customer and business information; data processing services; business management services, namely, client account information management services. marketing consultation services provided to financial services providers that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc's financial products and services; development of marketing strategies and concepts for use by investment advisors that sell The Vanguard Group, Inc.'s financial products and services in brochures, advertisements, web sites and presentations [ ; tax consultation services]
Goods and ServicesFull line of financial and investment services; house mark for providing a full range of services in the investment and financial fields, namely, mutual fund investment services, exchange-traded funds investment services, investment and insurance brokerage, investment management, asset management, investment advice and advisory services, securities lending, financial, investment, tax and actuarial consultation, financial and investment research, banking, administration of college savings plans, charitable fund raising, donor-advised investment of funds for charitable purposes, administration of charitable giving programs offering a variety of financial investment options, retirement planning, and annuities investment; providing information in the financial and investment fields; providing information in the financial and investment fields through electronic means; providing an interactive website and online computer database in the fields of investing, finance, saving, financial planning, financial news, financial information, analysis in the fields of investing, finance, and financial planning, financial portfolio management, financial decision making, investment research, monitoring investment value and performance of investments, analyzing investment performance, evaluating asset allocation, risk tolerance, financial alternative plans and investment time frames; administration of employee benefit plans, defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans and employee pension plans; financial planning and investment advisory services; [ financial, tax, insurance and actuarial consulting services; debit card services; ] check processing, checkwriting and bill payment services; assisting others with the completion of financial transactions for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, securities and equities; cash management services; electronic funds transfer and payment services; providing information by phone and by online means in the fields of investment account information and financial research; research in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; donor advised investment of funds for charitable purposes; [ charitable fund raising services; ] automated securities trade execution services; financial administration and investment management services rendered to non-profit organizations; financial services rendered primarily to states, municipalities and tax exempt organizations, namely, providing financial news and information and investment account information by means of the internet; [ life insurance and annuity services; risk management services; estate planning, trust and administration services]
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, workshops, classes, seminars and conferences in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation and the distribution of course materials in connection therewith; providing webcasts in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation; providing podcasts in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation; providing online publications in the nature of newsletters, reports, guides, charts, worksheets, forms, instructional materials, educational materials, presentations, bulletins, pamphlets, and booklets in the fields of finance, saving, investing, investments, investment brokerage, and asset management; providing online seminars and workshops in the fields of investing, finance, saving, business, financial planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, money management, investment strategy, and asset allocation; providing information in the field of financial education to financial services providers by means of an internet web site; development and dissemination of educational materials for others in the field of financial services and investing [ ; entertainment and educational services in the nature of periodic television programs concerning financial topics]

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 DateThursday, April 16, 2009
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 4, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

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 DateThursday, April 16, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 4, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 16, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 4, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 16, 2009
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 4, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 16, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 4, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMalvern, PA 19355

Party NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMalvern, PA 19355

Party NameThe Vanguard Group, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMalvern, PA 19355

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 19, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 19, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 19, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 16, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 6, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 14, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, September 7, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 12, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 12, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, September 24, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 24, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, September 24, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 18, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 18, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 14, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 14, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 29, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 29, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, May 24, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, May 24, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 14, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 14, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 14, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 14, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 27, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 27, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 27, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 30, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 29, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 29, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, January 28, 2010NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 28, 2010LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 28, 2010SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 18, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 18, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 18, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 30, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, November 30, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 30, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 25, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 25, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 25, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 25, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 13, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 17, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, April 16, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, April 16, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM