VT VIRGINIA TECH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 25, 2017, a trademark application was filed for VT VIRGINIA TECH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VT VIRGINIA TECH trademark a serial number of 87621731. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This trademark is owned by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The VT VIRGINIA TECH trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Framed art prints; Blank notecards; Stationery; Ink pens; Pencils; Decals; Temporary tattoo transfers; Removable tattoo transfers

Drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; Beverage glassware

Jerseys; Hats; Shirts; Coats; Sweaters; T-shirts; Sweatshirts

Backpacks; book bags; sports bags; bum bags; wallets; handbags; travel bags

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

Fleece blankets; Lap blankets; blankets for outdoor use; Bed blankets; Towels
vt virginia tech

General Information


Serial Number87621731
Word MarkVT VIRGINIA TECH
Filing DateMonday, September 25, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, March 25, 2026
Registration Number5962003
Registration DateTuesday, January 14, 2020
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 20, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFramed art prints; Blank notecards; Stationery; Ink pens; Pencils; Decals; Temporary tattoo transfers; Removable tattoo transfers
Goods and ServicesDrinking glasses, namely, tumblers; Beverage glassware
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesJerseys; Hats; Shirts; Coats; Sweaters; T-shirts; Sweatshirts
Goods and ServicesBackpacks; book bags; sports bags; bum bags; wallets; handbags; travel bags
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the interlocking stylized letters "VT" above the words "VIRGINIA TECH".
Goods and ServicesEducational 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
NOT AVAILABLE"VIRGINIA"
Goods and ServicesFleece blankets; Lap blankets; blankets for outdoor use; Bed blankets; Towels

Classification Information


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 DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 15, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 15, 2017

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 DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 1, 2017

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 DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2018

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 DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 6, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 6, 2018

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 26, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 26, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 29, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 26, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 26, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24061
US

Party NameVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24061
US

Party NameVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24061
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 28, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 29, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, December 30, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, December 30, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, December 30, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 30, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 3, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 3, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 4, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 5, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 16, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 31, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 20, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 20, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 6, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 10, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, November 8, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 3, 2018SU - NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - WRITTEN
Monday, December 3, 2018NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED
Monday, December 3, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 15, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 15, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Sunday, May 19, 2019SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Sunday, May 19, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, May 19, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 29, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 30, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 9, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 10, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 14, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 30, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 25, 2026CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 25, 2026REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED