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Section 8 & 9 Renewal Due (Principal Register) (Extended from 2025-02-17)
Due Date
February 17, 2035
Grace Period Ends
August 17, 2035
Application History
26 events| Date | Code | Type | Description | Documents |
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| Jul 9, 2025 | NA89 | E | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | RNL1 | Q | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | Loading... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 89AG | O | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | Loading... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | APRE | A | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | Loading... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | E89R | I | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Feb 17, 2024 | REM2 | E | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | NAS8 | E | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 8.OK | O | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | Loading... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | APRE | A | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | Loading... |
| Jan 19, 2021 | ES8R | I | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Feb 17, 2020 | REM1 | E | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Feb 17, 2015 | R.PR | A | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Loading... |
| Dec 2, 2014 | NPUB | E | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Dec 2, 2014 | PUBO | A | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Loading... |
| Nov 12, 2014 | NONP | E | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Oct 28, 2014 | PREV | O | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | Loading... |
| Oct 28, 2014 | ALIE | A | ASSIGNED TO LIE | Loading... |
| Oct 8, 2014 | CNSA | O | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Loading... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | XAEC | I | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | Loading... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | GNEN | O | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | GNEA | F | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Oct 7, 2014 | CNEA | R | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | Loading... |
| Oct 2, 2014 | DOCK | D | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | Loading... |
| Jul 2, 2014 | MDSC | E | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | NWOS | I | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | Loading... |
| Jun 28, 2014 | NWAP | I | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | Loading... |
Detailed Classifications
Class 036
Administering employee benefits programs concerning insurance, not including investment management and advisory services
First Use Anywhere:
Dec 31, 1991
First Use in Commerce:
Dec 31, 1991
Additional Information
Design Mark
The mark consists of the stylized letters "VIP" to the left of the words ""VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM" in upper case letters and two rectangles above the words "SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES". The color orange appears as a rectangular background behind the letters "VIP". The color blue appears as a rectangular background behind the words "VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM". The color white appears in the stylized letters and the letters of the words "VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM". The color black appears in the words "SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES". The color white appearing in the background represents transparent area and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Color Claim
The color(s) orange, blue, white and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Classification
International Classes
036
Disclaimers
The following terms have been disclaimed and are not claimed as part of the trademark:
Specific Disclaimer
"VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM" AND "SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES"