VVVVVVVV Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, a trademark application was filed for VVVVVVVV with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VVVVVVVV trademark a serial number of 79249455. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, November 5, 2019. This trademark is owned by International Business Machines Corporation. The VVVVVVVV trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing mentoring and tutoring services to school age children in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies; conducting volunteer classes for schools and non-profit organizations in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies

Provision of access to a website containing information on the organization and conduct of volunteer programs in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies; providing access to the Internet for schools and non-for-profit organizations

Printed matter, namely, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, written presentations, teaching materials, all on the subject of charitable, philanthropic and volunteer services

Philanthropic services concerning monetary donations, namely, providing financial support for schools and not-for-profit organizations

Organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects

Charitable community outreach services provided to schools and not-for-profit organizations, namely, online social networking services provided through a community website in the field of computers, telecommunications and networking, computing technology and information technology

Providing free or discounted computer hardware and computer advice to schools and not-for-profit organizations, namely, technical advice relating to operation of computers and use of computer software
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General Information


Serial Number79249455
Word MarkVVVVVVVV
Filing DateWednesday, May 30, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, November 5, 2019
Registration Number5899670
Registration DateTuesday, November 5, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 20, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding mentoring and tutoring services to school age children in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies; conducting volunteer classes for schools and non-profit organizations in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies
Description of MarkThe mark consists of eight geometric figures resembling the letter "V" in a circle.
Goods and ServicesProvision of access to a website containing information on the organization and conduct of volunteer programs in the field of computers, telecommunications and networks, computer technology and information technologies; providing access to the Internet for schools and non-for-profit organizations
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, written presentations, teaching materials, all on the subject of charitable, philanthropic and volunteer services
Goods and ServicesPhilanthropic services concerning monetary donations, namely, providing financial support for schools and not-for-profit organizations
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOrganizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects
Goods and ServicesCharitable community outreach services provided to schools and not-for-profit organizations, namely, online social networking services provided through a community website in the field of computers, telecommunications and networking, computing technology and information technology
Goods and ServicesProviding free or discounted computer hardware and computer advice to schools and not-for-profit organizations, namely, technical advice relating to operation of computers and use of computer software

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateWednesday, January 16, 2019
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 16, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 10, 2019SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Monday, January 14, 2019LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 16, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, January 16, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 17, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, January 22, 2019APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, January 29, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, January 29, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, February 16, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, June 26, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 26, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 26, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 8, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 8, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, July 8, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 8, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, July 31, 2019NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, August 16, 2019NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, August 20, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 5, 2020FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, July 8, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 15, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 31, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 31, 2019NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 20, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 5, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 5, 2020FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Thursday, March 5, 2020FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, November 5, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2020FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB