| Serial Number | 86609555 |
| Word Mark | WELCOME TO VIRGINIA VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS |
| Filing Date | Friday, April 24, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 22, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4967510 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 31, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 15, 2016 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a red heart outlined in white with vertical text "WELCOME TO" in white on the first line and "VIRGINIA" in white on the second line and a third line of horizontal text "VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS" in white, with a red heart outlined in white substituted for the "V" in "LOVERS", all on a black rectangle background with white outlining. |
| In Another Form Statement | The 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 Statement | The 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 claimed | The color(s) black, white and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting travel and tourism in Virginia |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "VIRGINIA" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, January 6, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, January 6, 2015 |
| Party Name | Virginia Tourism Authority |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Party Name | Virginia Tourism Authority |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Party Name | Virginia Tourism Authority |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, May 16, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 31, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 30, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 30, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, April 30, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, February 1, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, February 1, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 7, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |