VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1961 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 8, 2017, a trademark application was filed for VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1961 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1961 trademark a serial number of 87601517. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, February 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by Virginia Wesleyan University. The VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1961 trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing courses at the university and graduate levels and distribution of course material in connection therewith; educational services, namely, providing distance learning and online courses at the university and graduate levels and distribution of course materials in connection therewith; educational services, namely, providing classes and seminars in the fields of arts and sciences, liberal arts, social sciences, religion, education, leadership, business and criminal justice; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing educational and motivational speakers and lecturers in the fields of science and the liberal arts; providing recreation, fitness and sports facilities; providing entertainment facilities in the nature of performing arts theater facilities; operation of recreational and sports camps; arranging and conducting athletic, theatrical, art, and musical events for cultural or educational purposes; arranging and conducting social e...

Promoting and administering athletic programs and activities
virginia wesleyan university 1961

General Information


Serial Number87601517
Word MarkVIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 1961
Filing DateFriday, September 8, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, February 23, 2024
Registration Number5538864
Registration DateTuesday, August 14, 2018
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 29, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing courses at the university and graduate levels and distribution of course material in connection therewith; educational services, namely, providing distance learning and online courses at the university and graduate levels and distribution of course materials in connection therewith; educational services, namely, providing classes and seminars in the fields of arts and sciences, liberal arts, social sciences, religion, education, leadership, business and criminal justice; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing educational and motivational speakers and lecturers in the fields of science and the liberal arts; providing recreation, fitness and sports facilities; providing entertainment facilities in the nature of performing arts theater facilities; operation of recreational and sports camps; arranging and conducting athletic, theatrical, art, and musical events for cultural or educational purposes; arranging and conducting social entertainment events in the nature of student clubs and societies; publishing of magazines; providing a website featuring information in the fields of education services and university-related educational and entertainment events and activities, university sports, entertainment, and news in the field of current events related to university community events, activities and news
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a circular design, where the border of the circle is spiky. Inside the border of the circle is a ring with the wording "VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY" and "1961" curving around the ring. The wording "VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY" is at the top of the ring and the wording "1961" is at the bottom of the ring. The wording "VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY" and "1961" are separated by two dots. Inside the ring is a circle containing a diamond shape. Inside the diamond shape is a cross with four diagonal lines extending upwards from the bottom of the cross shape.
Pseudo MarkVIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY NINETEEN SIXTY ONE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting and administering athletic programs and activities
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY" AND "1961"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 22, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 15, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 15, 1963

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 14, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 15, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 15, 1963

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVirginia Wesleyan University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVirginia Beach, VA 23455

Party NameVirginia Wesleyan University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVirginia Beach, VA 23455

Party NameVirginia Wesleyan University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVirginia Beach, VA 23455

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 23, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, February 23, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, February 23, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 7, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 14, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 29, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 9, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 24, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 19, 2018PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, April 10, 2018WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, March 20, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 20, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 22, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 22, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 22, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, December 16, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 16, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 16, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 13, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 15, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, September 14, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED