VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, November 13, 2023, a trademark application was filed for VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION trademark a serial number of 98267890. The federal status of this trademark filing is APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION as of Monday, September 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, Inc.. The VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:
Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting conferences, seminars, classes, lectures, workshops and symposia in the field of the history, ideology, legacy and dangers of communism and socialism; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to academic study and educating others about principles of freedom and democracy and opposition to communism; museum services
Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, books, reports, academic studies, monographs, fact sheets and articles in the field the tyranny of communism and freeing those still held captive by communist regimes
Printed publications, namely, newsletters, books, reports, academic studies, monographs, fact sheets and articles in the field the tyranny of communism and freeing those still held captive by communist regimes
Charitable fundraising
Promoting public awareness of the tyranny of communism and advocating for the freedom of those still held captive by communist regimes by means of public advocacy, none of the foregoing including the provision of legal services; providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to promoting public interest and awareness of principles of freedom and democracy and opposition to communism
Legal research in the field of public policy related to foreign policy, political development, and human rights under communist regimes
General Information
| Serial Number | 98267890 |
| Word Mark | VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 13, 2023 |
| Status | 680 - APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION |
| Status Date | Monday, September 23, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting conferences, seminars, classes, lectures, workshops and symposia in the field of the history, ideology, legacy and dangers of communism and socialism; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to academic study and educating others about principles of freedom and democracy and opposition to communism; museum services |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a graphic portion consisting of a torch design and a representation of barbed wire in a circular field to the left of the literal element "VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM" stacked on top of the literal element "MEMORIAL FOUNDATION". |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, books, reports, academic studies, monographs, fact sheets and articles in the field the tyranny of communism and freeing those still held captive by communist regimes |
| Goods and Services | Printed publications, namely, newsletters, books, reports, academic studies, monographs, fact sheets and articles in the field the tyranny of communism and freeing those still held captive by communist regimes |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION" |
| Goods and Services | Charitable fundraising |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting public awareness of the tyranny of communism and advocating for the freedom of those still held captive by communist regimes by means of public advocacy, none of the foregoing including the provision of legal services; providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to individuals who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to promoting public interest and awareness of principles of freedom and democracy and opposition to communism |
| Goods and Services | Legal research in the field of public policy related to foreign policy, political development, and human rights under communist regimes |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MEMORIAL FOUNDATION" |
Classification Information
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, May 31, 2018 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Washington, DC 20005 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED |
| Saturday, December 16, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 23, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
