USPTO serial 74603231
VALVOLINE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 18, 1996
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
RUSSELL, KY
ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
DUBLIN, OH
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RUSSELL, KY
RUSSELL, KY
LEXINGTON, KY
VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
LEXINGTON, KY
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kathryn E. Smith
Kathryn E. Smith WOOD HERRON & EVANS LLP441 Vine Street2700 Carew TowerCincinnati, OH 45202Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | trading cards | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 8, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Apr 11, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 29, 2016 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Oct 29, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 21, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 13, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 10, 2006 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Aug 1, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 19, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 19, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 17, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 18, 1996 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Mar 29, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 22, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 11, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 4, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 31, 1995 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Aug 8, 1995 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jul 7, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 3, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 18, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |