VERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERS V.I.C. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 19, 1990, a trademark application was filed for VERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERS V.I.C. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERS V.I.C. trademark a serial number of 74107252. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 2, 2023. The VERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERS V.I.C. trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

pre-recorded audio and video tapes and motion picture films featuring entertainment and music

dolls and doll clothing; games; namely, board games, card games, teaching materials in the form of a game, video cassettes containing games; Christmas tree ornaments

stationery, decorative cards, posters and photographs
very important characters v.i.c.

General Information


Serial Number74107252
Word MarkVERY IMPORTANT CHARACTERS V.I.C.
Filing DateFriday, October 19, 1990
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 2, 2023
Registration Number1732562
Registration DateTuesday, November 17, 1992
Mark Drawing3T09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 25, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicespre-recorded audio and video tapes and motion picture films featuring entertainment and music
Goods and Servicesdolls and doll clothing; games; namely, board games, card games, teaching materials in the form of a game, video cassettes containing games; Christmas tree ornaments
Goods and Servicesstationery, decorative cards, posters and photographs
Pseudo Markvery important characters VIC

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 Codes036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 2, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 9, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 9, 1990

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 Codes037, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 2, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 9, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 9, 1990

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 2, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 9, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 9, 1990

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLos Gatos, CA 95032

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLos Gatos, CA 95032

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLos Gatos, CA 95032

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 2, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, December 6, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Thursday, December 6, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 6, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 8, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, November 8, 2012PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 16, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, March 3, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 3, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 15, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, November 15, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, April 8, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 6, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 17, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 25, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 24, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, May 22, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 13, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 1, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 24, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 1992CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, November 12, 1991FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, May 23, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 19, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 3, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 15, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER