GV Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, a trademark application was filed for GV with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GV trademark a serial number of 86066801. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, December 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by Grand Valley State University. The GV trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Metal Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Body art stickers

Mugs, beverage glassware, [ beer steins, ] [ buckets, ] [ and flasks, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University

Umbrellas, [ and travel bags, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University

[ Metal novelty items, namely, metal road signs; ] metal key chains; metal novelty license plates, all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University

[ Jewelry; ] lapel pins [ ; tie pins ]

Clothing and accessories, namely, hats, [ hoods, ] caps, tops, t-shirts, shorts, pants, [ponchos, footwear, sweaters, visors, ] bandanas, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, [ coats, ] [ wraps, mantles, ] mufflers, [ shifts, short sets, ] ties, socks, [ boxer shorts, ] beachwear, loungewear, [ nightgowns, nightshirts, overalls, rainwear, wristbands, tracksuits, ] [ and scarves, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University

[ Bobby pins; hair pins ]

Cloth banners; cloth flags; blanket throws

[ Pencils; pens; ] decals [ ; and day planners ]

Footballs; [ basketballs; ] athletic sporting goods, namely, adhesive, under-eye glare reduction strips

Picture frames; non-metal and non-leather key chains
gv

General Information


Serial Number86066801
Word MarkGV
Filing DateTuesday, September 17, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, December 13, 2025
Registration Number4806348
Registration DateTuesday, September 8, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 23, 2015

Trademark Statements


Pseudo MarkGRAND VALLEY
Goods and ServicesBody art stickers
Goods and ServicesMugs, beverage glassware, [ beer steins, ] [ buckets, ] [ and flasks, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University
Goods and ServicesUmbrellas, [ and travel bags, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University
Goods and Services[ Metal novelty items, namely, metal road signs; ] metal key chains; metal novelty license plates, all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University
Goods and Services[ Jewelry; ] lapel pins [ ; tie pins ]
Goods and ServicesClothing and accessories, namely, hats, [ hoods, ] caps, tops, t-shirts, shorts, pants, [ponchos, footwear, sweaters, visors, ] bandanas, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, [ coats, ] [ wraps, mantles, ] mufflers, [ shifts, short sets, ] ties, socks, [ boxer shorts, ] beachwear, loungewear, [ nightgowns, nightshirts, overalls, rainwear, wristbands, tracksuits, ] [ and scarves, ] all sold exclusively to promote Grand Valley State University
Goods and Services[ Bobby pins; hair pins ]
Goods and ServicesCloth banners; cloth flags; blanket throws
Goods and Services[ Pencils; pens; ] decals [ ; and day planners ]
Goods and ServicesFootballs; [ basketballs; ] athletic sporting goods, namely, adhesive, under-eye glare reduction strips
Goods and ServicesPicture frames; non-metal and non-leather key chains

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 1, 2014
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

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, September 25, 2013
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, October 24, 2022
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 25, 2013
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGrand Valley State University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAllendale, MI 49401

Party NameGrand Valley State University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAllendale, MI 49401

Party NameGrand Valley State University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAllendale, MI 49401

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 20, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, September 25, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, September 26, 2013NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Saturday, December 28, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 3, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, January 3, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 3, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 30, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 1, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, August 2, 2014SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Saturday, August 2, 2014LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Saturday, August 2, 2014NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 26, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 2, 2015REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, May 14, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 18, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 23, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 23, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 16, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 8, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 18, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 2, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 2, 2021OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Wednesday, March 2, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 5, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Monday, October 3, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, October 24, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 24, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 8, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, August 8, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, August 8, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 8, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 8, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 8, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Sunday, September 8, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, September 5, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, December 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, December 13, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, December 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED