VT Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, a trademark application was filed for VT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VT trademark a serial number of 87064852. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, August 11, 2024. This trademark is owned by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The VT trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Educational services and entertainment services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the university level and distributing course materials in connection therewith and organizing and conducting a wide variety of sports and arts competitions and events at the university level
Drinking glasses, mugs, plastic cups, insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans, plates and waste paper baskets, sports bottles sold empty, tumblers for use as drinking glasses; disposable plates and cups
Paper articles, namely, writing paper, folders, note pads, stationery, loose leaf binders, decals, bumper stickers, note books, calendars, post cards, posters and pens, children books, cookbooks, paper gift wrap bows, bank checks, lithographs, prints, paper napkins, wrapping paper, paper ribbons, trading cards, recycle paper bags; checkbook covers
Clothing, namely, T-shirts, sport shirts, sweat pants, shorts, sweat shirts, sweaters, jerseys, pants, ties, baby bibs not of paper, caps, hats, shoes, slippers, jackets and bath robes, aprons, sports uniforms, dresses, tank tops, gloves, headbands, infant wear, rain coats, scarfs, skirts, sleepwear, socks, suspenders, swimwear, underwear, vests, wind shirts, wristbands
Leather and imitation leather goods, namely, brief case type portfolio fitted covers and brief cases, travel bags, backpacks, wallets and umbrellas, backpack, fanny pack, drawstring bag, purse, pocketbooks, tote bag; skins
[ Precious metals; ] jewelry, namely, gold pins, gold earrings, tie tacks; charms and rings, watches and clocks; bracelets; necklaces; cufflinks
General Information
| Serial Number | 87064852 |
| Word Mark | VT |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, June 8, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Sunday, August 11, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5216614 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 6, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 21, 2017 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, orange and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the lettering "VT" in red stylized font, all outlined by a white space and an orange outline. |
| Pseudo Mark | VIRGINIA TECH |
| Goods and Services | Educational services and entertainment services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the university level and distributing course materials in connection therewith and organizing and conducting a wide variety of sports and arts competitions and events at the university level |
| Goods and Services | Drinking glasses, mugs, plastic cups, insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans, plates and waste paper baskets, sports bottles sold empty, tumblers for use as drinking glasses; disposable plates and cups |
| Goods and Services | Paper articles, namely, writing paper, folders, note pads, stationery, loose leaf binders, decals, bumper stickers, note books, calendars, post cards, posters and pens, children books, cookbooks, paper gift wrap bows, bank checks, lithographs, prints, paper napkins, wrapping paper, paper ribbons, trading cards, recycle paper bags; checkbook covers |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, T-shirts, sport shirts, sweat pants, shorts, sweat shirts, sweaters, jerseys, pants, ties, baby bibs not of paper, caps, hats, shoes, slippers, jackets and bath robes, aprons, sports uniforms, dresses, tank tops, gloves, headbands, infant wear, rain coats, scarfs, skirts, sleepwear, socks, suspenders, swimwear, underwear, vests, wind shirts, wristbands |
| Goods and Services | Leather and imitation leather goods, namely, brief case type portfolio fitted covers and brief cases, travel bags, backpacks, wallets and umbrellas, backpack, fanny pack, drawstring bag, purse, pocketbooks, tote bag; skins |
| Goods and Services | [ Precious metals; ] jewelry, namely, gold pins, gold earrings, tie tacks; charms and rings, watches and clocks; bracelets; necklaces; cufflinks |
Classification Information
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 1984 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Blacksburg, VA 24061
US |
| Party Name | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Blacksburg, VA 24061
US |
| Party Name | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 14 - State Agency |
| Address | Blacksburg, VA 24061
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, June 11, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 19, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 3, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 3, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, February 4, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 9, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 29, 2018 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 29, 2018 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, June 6, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Friday, January 5, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2 |
| Monday, July 8, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Sunday, August 11, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Sunday, August 11, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
