VA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, a trademark application was filed for VA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VA trademark a serial number of 87140537. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This trademark is owned by SEAL TRADEMARKS PTY LTD. The VA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ Optical apparatus and eyewear, namely, sunglasses, glasses, goggles, namely, goggles for swimming, skiing and snowboarding; Mobile phone covers and cases, tablet covers and cases; Protective sporting accessories, namely, mouth guards, protective helmets, head guards and knee guards ]

Sporting goods, namely, [ skateboards, surfboards, snowboards and ] boxing equipment, namely, boxing gloves, [ boxing bags, boxing swivels, ] mixed martial arts gloves [, boxing rings and cages, punching mitts, shin guards, punching balls and speed balls for boxing practice, belly protectors, groin protectors, apparatus to support a moving heavy bag, protective bras; Parts and accessories for the aforegoing goods, namely, skateboard decks, bearings, wheels, trucks, traction grips for skateboards and surfboards, wax for boards, boxing gloves, punching mitts, abdomen protectors, groin protectors, shin guards, elbow guards, knee guards, chest guards, protective cups, hand wraps, punching bags, punching and sparring pads, bags and covers specially adapted for sporting goods, skateboard, surfboard and snowboard bags and covers ]

General Information


Serial Number87140537
Word MarkVA
Filing DateTuesday, August 16, 2016
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateWednesday, April 2, 2025
Registration Number5441042
Registration DateTuesday, April 10, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 23, 2018

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "V" and "A" as a stylized chevron and an inverted chevron.
Goods and Services[ Optical apparatus and eyewear, namely, sunglasses, glasses, goggles, namely, goggles for swimming, skiing and snowboarding; Mobile phone covers and cases, tablet covers and cases; Protective sporting accessories, namely, mouth guards, protective helmets, head guards and knee guards ]
Goods and ServicesSporting goods, namely, [ skateboards, surfboards, snowboards and ] boxing equipment, namely, boxing gloves, [ boxing bags, boxing swivels, ] mixed martial arts gloves [, boxing rings and cages, punching mitts, shin guards, punching balls and speed balls for boxing practice, belly protectors, groin protectors, apparatus to support a moving heavy bag, protective bras; Parts and accessories for the aforegoing goods, namely, skateboard decks, bearings, wheels, trucks, traction grips for skateboards and surfboards, wax for boards, boxing gloves, punching mitts, abdomen protectors, groin protectors, shin guards, elbow guards, knee guards, chest guards, protective cups, hand wraps, punching bags, punching and sparring pads, bags and covers specially adapted for sporting goods, skateboard, surfboard and snowboard bags and covers ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, April 2, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateFriday, August 19, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBOARDRIDERS IP HOLDINGS, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Party NameSEAL TRADEMARKS PTY LTD
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBURLEIGH HEADS, QLD 4220
AU

Party NameSEAL TRADEMARKS PTY LTD
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBURLEIGH HEADS, QLD 4220
AU

Party NameSEAL TRADEMARKS PTY LTD
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBURLEIGH HEADS, QLD 4220
AU

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 30, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, August 19, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, August 19, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, August 20, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, November 28, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 29, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 14, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 14, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 14, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 15, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, December 23, 2016ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Tuesday, April 4, 2017NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 3, 2017ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 18, 2017NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 7, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, June 12, 2017TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, June 30, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 14, 2017ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Thursday, September 14, 2017PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - RECEIVED
Thursday, September 14, 2017TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2017PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED
Friday, September 22, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER
Friday, September 29, 2017PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - GRANTED
Friday, September 29, 2017ATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Thursday, October 5, 20171(B) BASIS DELETED; NEW BASIS REQUESTED
Tuesday, October 24, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, November 8, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, November 27, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 27, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, December 14, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, December 14, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 14, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, December 15, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Saturday, December 16, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 3, 2018NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 23, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 10, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 16, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, June 26, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 26, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 15, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, December 14, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 13, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 13, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 30, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, May 27, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Friday, May 27, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 27, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, May 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 27, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 27, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 10, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 17, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 17, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 2, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, April 2, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED