VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VIM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 31, 2016, a trademark application was filed for VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VIM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VIM trademark a serial number of 86959340. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Thursday, February 27, 2025. This trademark is owned by Virginia International Ministries. The VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VIM trademark is filed in the Personal, Legal & Social Services category with the following description:

Christian ministry services
virginia international ministries vim

General Information


Serial Number86959340
Word MarkVIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES VIM
Filing DateThursday, March 31, 2016
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, February 27, 2025
Registration Number5375931
Registration DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 18, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a globe in the colors purple and tan with the words "Virginia International Ministries" across the top in a purple stylized font, the letters "VIM" in a gold stylized font on a black banner trimmed in gold going through the middle of the globe with white cross going down the left side of the globe, and little people in the colors red, yellow, black and white at the bottom of the globe.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, black, purple, white, gold, yellow and tan is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesChristian ministry services
NOT AVAILABLE"VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES"

Classification Information


International Class045 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 5, 2016
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVirginia International Ministries
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChesapeake, VA 23320

Party NameVirginia International Ministries
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChesapeake, VA 23320

Party NameVirginia International Ministries
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChesapeake, VA 23320

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 4, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, July 14, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 20, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 20, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 20, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 9, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 28, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, April 18, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, March 8, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 8, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 8, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 8, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 29, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 18, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 18, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, November 16, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, November 16, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, November 30, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 30, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, December 1, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, December 2, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, February 27, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 27, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 27, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED