VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 19, 2015, a trademark application was filed for VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS trademark a serial number of 86507464. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, November 18, 2021. This trademark is owned by Virginia Tourism Authority. The VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Promoting travel and tourism in the United States
virginia is for lovers

General Information


Serial Number86507464
Word MarkVIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS
Filing DateMonday, January 19, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, November 18, 2021
Registration Number4799401
Registration DateTuesday, August 25, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 9, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the text "VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS" in white, with a red heart substituted for the "V" in "LOVERS." The text is vertical with "VIRGINIA" appearing on the first line, "IS FOR" appearing on the second line, and "LOVERS" with the red heart substituted for the "V" appearing on the last line. The color black in the mark represents background and transparent areas and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1969
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1969
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting travel and tourism in the United States
NOT AVAILABLE"VIRGINIA"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 30, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 4, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 4, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVirginia Tourism Authority
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23219

Party NameVirginia Tourism Authority
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23219

Party NameVirginia Tourism Authority
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23219

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 22, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, January 30, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, January 31, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, April 22, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 28, 2015PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 29, 2015PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 30, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 1, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, May 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 2, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, May 2, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 9, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 25, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 20, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, April 30, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 30, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 30, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, May 17, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 15, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, November 12, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, November 18, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 18, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, August 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED