GVSU Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 21, 2002, a trademark application was filed for GVSU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GVSU trademark a serial number of 78137521. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, April 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by Grand Valley State University. The GVSU trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Educational research; educational services, namely, providing courses of instructional at the college level; arranging and conducting athletic competitions; arranging and conducting educational conferences; entertainment services in the nature of sporting events, namely, football games, basketball games, baseball games, softball games, volleyball games, soccer games, golf meets, cross country meets, swimming meets, tennis meets, and track meets; entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances and concerts; conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of art and ethnic festivals

Novelty items, namely, umbrellas; [ travel bags; handbags; briefcases; business card cases; animal carriers; ] pet collars and leashes; [ luggage; briefcase type portfolios; pocketbooks; purses ]

Novelty sporting goods, namely, exercise and gymnastic banners; [ toy rubber ducks; golf flags; ] Christmas tree ornaments; footballs; basketballs; [ baseballs; golf balls; soccer balls; volley balls; ] balloons; [ stuffed toy animals; golf ball covers; golf bags; flying disks; baseball bats ]

Stationery;[ paper coasters; ] paper banners; [ paper flags; letter openers not made of precious metal; ] pencils and pens; decals; paper weights; [ mechanical binder sets comprised of rings, dividers, and folders; day planners; ] notebooks; [ posters; calendars; address books; greeting cards; books and magazines concerning philosophy, poetry, art, psychology, sociology, business, recreation, sports, and teaching at the primary, secondary and college levels; photo albums; paper bags; bookmarks; wirebound books; checkbook covers; coasters made of paper; ] coin holders; [ desk sets; desk top organizers; globes; maps; paper napkins; note cards; note pads; desk pads; pennants made of paper; pictorial prints; postcards; writing pads and tablets ]

Jewelry, clocks, [ letter openers made of precious metal, candlesticks of precious metal, watches, trophies made of precious metal; ] lapel and 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, boxers, beachwear, loungewear, nightgowns, nightshirts, overalls, rainwear, wristbands, tracksuits, scarves

Novelty items, namely, throw blankets; [ bath towels; washcloths; cloth banners; afghans; oven mitts; cloth placemats; pennants not made of paper or plastic; ] cloth flags; [ fabric table runners ]

Arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of business, culinary arts, crafts, education, career fairs, performing arts, fine arts; arranging and conducting business conferences

Mugs; beverage glassware; [ non-metal piggy banks; birdhouses; coasters not made of linen or paper; plates; ] beer steins; [ brushes and combs; buckets; lunch pails, waste paper baskets not made of metal; flasks; ] portable beverage coolers; [ wind chimes ]

Arena services, namely providing facilities for sports, concerts, conventions and exhibitions

[ Plastic banners, ] picture frames, [ plastic flags, ] non-metal and non-leather key chains, [ plastic novelty license plates, furniture, plastic novelty license plate frames; seats; chairs; non-metal money clips ]
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General Information


Serial Number78137521
Word MarkGVSU
Filing DateFriday, June 21, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, April 23, 2024
Registration Number2800256
Registration DateTuesday, December 30, 2003
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 7, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational research; educational services, namely, providing courses of instructional at the college level; arranging and conducting athletic competitions; arranging and conducting educational conferences; entertainment services in the nature of sporting events, namely, football games, basketball games, baseball games, softball games, volleyball games, soccer games, golf meets, cross country meets, swimming meets, tennis meets, and track meets; entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances and concerts; conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of art and ethnic festivals
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 2, "corporation" should be deleted, and "Constitutional Body Corporate" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesNovelty items, namely, umbrellas; [ travel bags; handbags; briefcases; business card cases; animal carriers; ] pet collars and leashes; [ luggage; briefcase type portfolios; pocketbooks; purses ]
Goods and ServicesNovelty sporting goods, namely, exercise and gymnastic banners; [ toy rubber ducks; golf flags; ] Christmas tree ornaments; footballs; basketballs; [ baseballs; golf balls; soccer balls; volley balls; ] balloons; [ stuffed toy animals; golf ball covers; golf bags; flying disks; baseball bats ]
Goods and ServicesStationery;[ paper coasters; ] paper banners; [ paper flags; letter openers not made of precious metal; ] pencils and pens; decals; paper weights; [ mechanical binder sets comprised of rings, dividers, and folders; day planners; ] notebooks; [ posters; calendars; address books; greeting cards; books and magazines concerning philosophy, poetry, art, psychology, sociology, business, recreation, sports, and teaching at the primary, secondary and college levels; photo albums; paper bags; bookmarks; wirebound books; checkbook covers; coasters made of paper; ] coin holders; [ desk sets; desk top organizers; globes; maps; paper napkins; note cards; note pads; desk pads; pennants made of paper; pictorial prints; postcards; writing pads and tablets ]
Goods and ServicesJewelry, clocks, [ letter openers made of precious metal, candlesticks of precious metal, watches, trophies made of precious metal; ] lapel and 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, boxers, beachwear, loungewear, nightgowns, nightshirts, overalls, rainwear, wristbands, tracksuits, scarves
Goods and ServicesNovelty items, namely, throw blankets; [ bath towels; washcloths; cloth banners; afghans; oven mitts; cloth placemats; pennants not made of paper or plastic; ] cloth flags; [ fabric table runners ]
Goods and ServicesArranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of business, culinary arts, crafts, education, career fairs, performing arts, fine arts; arranging and conducting business conferences
Goods and ServicesMugs; beverage glassware; [ non-metal piggy banks; birdhouses; coasters not made of linen or paper; plates; ] beer steins; [ brushes and combs; buckets; lunch pails, waste paper baskets not made of metal; flasks; ] portable beverage coolers; [ wind chimes ]
Goods and ServicesArena services, namely providing facilities for sports, concerts, conventions and exhibitions
Goods and Services[ Plastic banners, ] picture frames, [ plastic flags, ] non-metal and non-leather key chains, [ plastic novelty license plates, furniture, plastic novelty license plate frames; seats; chairs; non-metal money clips ]

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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 DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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, April 23, 2003
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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 DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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 DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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, April 23, 2003
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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 DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 23, 2003
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 25, 2002
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 23, 2003
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 1987

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
Monday, April 28, 2003FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, October 17, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 22, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 21, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, May 17, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 4, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, August 20, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 20, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 17, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 7, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 30, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 23, 2006ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, May 31, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, December 16, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 24, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 24, 2009POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, January 13, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 13, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, January 13, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 4, 2013TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, November 4, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 4, 2013SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Monday, November 4, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Sunday, November 17, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 3, 2013CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, December 3, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 3, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 3, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 16, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 30, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, December 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 23, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 23, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 23, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED