Who owns the VUL DEFENDER trademark?

The VUL DEFENDER trademark is owned by Securian Financial Group, Inc..

What class is the VUL DEFENDER trademark registered in?

The VUL DEFENDER trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

What is the serial number for VUL DEFENDER?

The USPTO serial number for VUL DEFENDER is 86250408.

What is the registration number for VUL DEFENDER?

VUL DEFENDER is registered under USPTO registration number 4796238.

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VUL DEFENDER

SN 86250408·Reg 4796238·Filed Apr 11, 2014

Owner Securian Financial Group, Inc.

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

VUL DEFENDER (Serial No. 86250408), Registration No. 4796238, is a registered US trademark filed on Apr 11, 2014 by Securian Financial Group, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: August 20, 2035

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VUL DEFENDER (Reg. #4796238) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Securian Financial Group, Inc., since 2014. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services). Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Apr 11, 2014

SERIAL

86250408

REG#

4796238

REGISTERED

Aug 18, 2015

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateApr 11, 2014

Serial Number86250408

Registration No.4796238

Registration DateAug 18, 2015

Status DateAug 18, 2025

Published for OppositionFeb 03, 2015

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: May 18, 2015

First use in commerce: May 19, 2015

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

35 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 18, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 18, 2025

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 18, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 04, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 18, 2024

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Nov 19, 2021

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Nov 19, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Nov 19, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Aug 17, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Aug 18, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 18, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jul 15, 2015

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jul 14, 2015

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jun 28, 2015

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 26, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jun 26, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

May 29, 2015

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

May 29, 2015

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Mar 31, 2015

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Feb 03, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Feb 03, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Jan 14, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Dec 26, 2014

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Dec 26, 2014

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 09, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Dec 08, 2014

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Dec 08, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Dec 08, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 21, 2014

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Jul 21, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jul 21, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jul 21, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Apr 26, 2014

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Apr 15, 2014

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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