VW Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 28, 1993, a trademark application was filed for VW with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VW trademark a serial number of 74417830. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, March 30, 2015. This trademark is owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. The VW trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument 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, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

[- lollipops -]

sunglasses; decorative and informational magnets; emergency reflectors for use on vehicles

[ compact hand tool kits, comprised of screw drivers; swiss army knives; and ] ice scrapers

[ luggage sets; ] leather desk folders, with and without a calculator; leather passport cases; leather business card cases; [ leather photo cases; ] leather luggage tags; umbrellas, both folding golf style and scalloped edge style; canvas tote bags; barrel tote bags

golf balls (( [ divot fixers; ] golf tees and marker sets; toy flying discs; yo-yos; golf bag covers; balloons ))

[ (( four-color paper cubes; playing cards; )) ] pens (( coloring books; road atlases ))

[ ((shoe laces; )) embroidered emblems (( belt buckles not made of precious metal )) ]

chronometer watches; (( cuff links; )) precious metal lapel pins; watches

apparel, namely, [ socks; headband/wristband sets; ] ((cloth baby bibs; )) shirts; sweaters; sweatshirts, T-shirts; jackets; shorts; warm-up suits; (( [ custom pants; ] golf gloves; )) caps

[- golf towels; beach towels -]

flashlights (( penlights; emergency road kits, comprised of flares and flare launchers ))

commemorative drinking glasses; beverage coolers; (( foam holders for beverage cans; )) jugs; travel mugs; coffee mugs; [ bottle openers ]

[ (( stadium cushions; )) ] plastic key tags; (( plastic flags; )) plastic key fobs
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General Information


Serial Number74417830
Word MarkVW
Filing DateWednesday, July 28, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, March 30, 2015
Registration Number1883332
Registration DateTuesday, March 14, 1995
Mark Drawing3S17 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 1, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[- lollipops -]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "VW" within concentric circles.
Goods and Servicessunglasses; decorative and informational magnets; emergency reflectors for use on vehicles
Goods and Services[ compact hand tool kits, comprised of screw drivers; swiss army knives; and ] ice scrapers
Goods and Services[ luggage sets; ] leather desk folders, with and without a calculator; leather passport cases; leather business card cases; [ leather photo cases; ] leather luggage tags; umbrellas, both folding golf style and scalloped edge style; canvas tote bags; barrel tote bags
Goods and Servicesgolf balls (( [ divot fixers; ] golf tees and marker sets; toy flying discs; yo-yos; golf bag covers; balloons ))
Goods and Services[ (( four-color paper cubes; playing cards; )) ] pens (( coloring books; road atlases ))
Goods and Services[ ((shoe laces; )) embroidered emblems (( belt buckles not made of precious metal )) ]
Goods and Serviceschronometer watches; (( cuff links; )) precious metal lapel pins; watches
Goods and Servicesapparel, namely, [ socks; headband/wristband sets; ] ((cloth baby bibs; )) shirts; sweaters; sweatshirts, T-shirts; jackets; shorts; warm-up suits; (( [ custom pants; ] golf gloves; )) caps
Goods and Services[- golf towels; beach towels -]
Goods and Servicesflashlights (( penlights; emergency road kits, comprised of flares and flare launchers ))
Goods and Servicescommemorative drinking glasses; beverage coolers; (( foam holders for beverage cans; )) jugs; travel mugs; coffee mugs; [ bottle openers ]
Goods and Services[ (( stadium cushions; )) ] plastic key tags; (( plastic flags; )) plastic key fobs

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

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 Codes014, 019, 021, 026
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

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 DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1984

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 17, 1993
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1984

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 17, 1993
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1984

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 DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

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 17, 1993
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1984

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, June 4, 2001
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 17, 1993
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1984

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 DateWednesday, October 19, 2005
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

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, September 17, 1993
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, June 4, 2001
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWOLFBURG D38436
DE

Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressWolfsburg
DE

Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressWolfsburg
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 14, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, January 6, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, January 6, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Saturday, January 6, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, January 6, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, October 29, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 29, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, April 17, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, March 30, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 30, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 30, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 30, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 16, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 9, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 9, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, December 4, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 4, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 16, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 9, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 9, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 22, 2006ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 19, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 19, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, October 19, 2005REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, October 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 14, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, September 14, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 4, 2001REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 13, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 14, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 1, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 30, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, July 8, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 6, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, June 3, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 3, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, November 29, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 2, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER