VW Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 5, 2003, 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 76487632. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 16, 2015. This trademark is owned by VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT. The VW trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Industrial grease in the nature of automotive and general purpose grease; oil in the nature of crude, lamp, and motor oil; lubricants, namely, all purpose lubricants and lubricants for use in the, automotive, [ airplane and shipbuilding industries; fuel, namely, diesel fuel, fuel gas, and gasoline ]

Machines, namely, drill presses, machining centers, cutting machines, spray guns for painting, degreasers for use in the field of automobile dismantling; machine tools, namely, electric hand held drills, derricks, cranes; motors, other than for land vehicles, namely, motors for [ airplanes and] boats; electric motors for machines and parts therefor; motor parts for motors of all kinds other than for land vehicles, namely, motor starters, machine cylinders, machine cylinder heads, machine pumps, camshafts, pistons for internal combustion engines, machine fly wheels, engine bearings, power valves for carburetors, intake and exhaust valves for internal combustion engines, exhausts manifolds for engines, injectors for engines, carburetors for engines filters for motors and engines for cleaning and cooling air, glow plugs for diesel engines, automotive engine blocks, automotive intake and exhaust manifolds, camshafts, cylinders for internal combustion engines; machine coupling and transmiss...

Scientific, [ nautical, ] surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, [ life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, life nets, life belts, marker buoys, safety markers, contact lenses, spectacles, ] spectacle cases, binoculars, [ magnifying glasses, ] sunglasses, automatic control mechanisms for the steering and control of vehicles and engines, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles, in the nature of, [ airplane flight simulators; ] automobile driving simulators; voltage regulators for vehicles, vehicle breakdown warning triangles, cigar lighters for automobiles, alarms, namely, [ burglar alarms, fire alarms, electric accumulators and batteries, chargers for batteries, ] electric theft prevention apparatus, namely, anti-theft alarms, speedometers, vehicle breakdown warning lamps, graduated rulers, [ measuring apparatus and measuring instruments in the nature of gas sensors for measuring gas concentr...

Anti-theft alarms for vehicles; automobiles, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, [ lorries, trailers, busses, trains, locomotives, bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, airplanes, boats and ships, hot air balloons and dirigibles, camping trailers, folding and hard side truck camping trailers, motor homes, conversion vans, ] travel trailers, [ camper coaches ] and structural and replacement parts for all of the aforesaid goods, complete engines for land vehicles and structural and replacement parts therefor

[ Kaleidoscopes; automatic amusement game machines; games and playthings, namely, toy scale model vehicles; gymnastic apparatus; gymnastic horizontal bars; gymnastic parallel bars; gymnastic training stools; gymnastic vaulting horses; ] sporting articles of all kinds, namely, balloons, balls for games, namely, [ cricket balls, field hockey balls, ] golf balls, [ lacrosse balls, paddle balls, platform tennis balls, playground balls, racquet balls, rubber action balls, rugby balls, ] soccer balls, [ sport balls, baseballs, basket balls, billiard balls, bowling balls, foot balls, hand balls, net balls, squash balls, ] table tennis balls, [ tennis balls, tether balls, volley balls; baseball gloves; bats for games; ] Christmas tree ornaments, [ namely, bells; billiard tables; bob-sleighs; body-building and body-training apparatus namely, weight lifting benches and bench accessories, chest expanders, exercise treadmills, exercise tables, exercise bars, exercise benches, stationary exercise b...

Advertising, namely, providing television advertising for others; dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line electronic communications network; business management; business administration, namely, operation of motor vehicle dealerships for others; office work, namely, personnel recruitment, personnel management consultation, business management consultation, public relations, organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes in the motor vehicle industry

Insurance, namely, [ health insurance underwriting, ] insurance brokerage, accident insurance underwriting; financial services, namely, [ credit card services, banking, ] loan financing, installment loans, [ credit bureaus, financial consultation, hire-purchase financing, saving banks; ] real estate services, namely, [apartment house management, ] real estate management, real estate appraisal, rental of office space, [ renting of apartments, real estate agencies, apartment locators, ] and leasing of real estate; [ leasing and rental of accommodation bureaus in the nature of apartments ]

Construction, repair, dismantling and maintenance of vehicles in the nature of vehicle repair in the course of vehicle breakdown service, cleaning, servicing, namely, repairing, polishing, and varnishing of vehicles

Teaching in the field of science, technology, motor vehicle design technique and engineering; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops in the field of science, technology, motor vehicle design technique and engineering; entertainment in the nature of live musical groups, television comedy series, ethnic festivals; organizing sporting events, namely, soccer, football, [ rugby, cricket, polo, ] baseball; conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of [ magic shows, chess matches, ] sports competitions, [ wine festivals; cinema theatres; cinema studios; ] entertainment, namely, live performances by singers, musical band, rock groups and orchestras; museums; entertainment in the nature of orchestra performances; organizing exhibitions for sporting, artwork, nature, environment purposes

[ Legal services; scientific research; industrial research, namely, surveying, engineering, in the field of oil field exploration; computer programming for others; consultation in the field of computer hardware; technical project studies, namely, computer project management services; mechanical research; technical research, namely, surveying, engineering, in the field of oil field exploration ]
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General Information


Serial Number76487632
Word MarkVW
Filing DateWednesday, February 5, 2003
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Registration Number2932356
Registration DateTuesday, March 15, 2005
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 21, 2004

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the following colors: an outer thin circle featuring color white at the upper left and silver increasing in darkness toward the lower right; an inner circle within which is the letter "V" over the letter "W" and featuring the color white at the upper left and silver increasing in darkness toward the lower right; the area within both the outer and inner circles features the color metallic blue increasing in darkness toward the lower right.
Goods and ServicesIndustrial grease in the nature of automotive and general purpose grease; oil in the nature of crude, lamp, and motor oil; lubricants, namely, all purpose lubricants and lubricants for use in the, automotive, [ airplane and shipbuilding industries; fuel, namely, diesel fuel, fuel gas, and gasoline ]
Goods and ServicesMachines, namely, drill presses, machining centers, cutting machines, spray guns for painting, degreasers for use in the field of automobile dismantling; machine tools, namely, electric hand held drills, derricks, cranes; motors, other than for land vehicles, namely, motors for [ airplanes and] boats; electric motors for machines and parts therefor; motor parts for motors of all kinds other than for land vehicles, namely, motor starters, machine cylinders, machine cylinder heads, machine pumps, camshafts, pistons for internal combustion engines, machine fly wheels, engine bearings, power valves for carburetors, intake and exhaust valves for internal combustion engines, exhausts manifolds for engines, injectors for engines, carburetors for engines filters for motors and engines for cleaning and cooling air, glow plugs for diesel engines, automotive engine blocks, automotive intake and exhaust manifolds, camshafts, cylinders for internal combustion engines; machine coupling and transmission components, namely, clutches other than for land vehicles shaft couplings not for land vehicles; jacks, namely, hydraulic jacks; [ agricultural implements other than hand-operated, namely, mechanized livestock feeders, power operated agricultural implements for attachments to tractors and harvesters, namely, harrows, plows, hay rakes, hay balers broadcast seeders, manure spreaders, reapers, mowers, fertilizer distributors and applicators, corn huskers, rollers; lawn mowers; incubators for eggs ]
Goods and ServicesScientific, [ nautical, ] surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking, [ life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, life nets, life belts, marker buoys, safety markers, contact lenses, spectacles, ] spectacle cases, binoculars, [ magnifying glasses, ] sunglasses, automatic control mechanisms for the steering and control of vehicles and engines, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles, in the nature of, [ airplane flight simulators; ] automobile driving simulators; voltage regulators for vehicles, vehicle breakdown warning triangles, cigar lighters for automobiles, alarms, namely, [ burglar alarms, fire alarms, electric accumulators and batteries, chargers for batteries, ] electric theft prevention apparatus, namely, anti-theft alarms, speedometers, vehicle breakdown warning lamps, graduated rulers, [ measuring apparatus and measuring instruments in the nature of gas sensors for measuring gas concentration, lasers for measuring purposes, bevels, measuring cups, measuring spoons, pocket calipers for measuring, radiation-measuring instruments, ] revolution counters and tachometers; [ life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, lifesaving rafts, fire escape ladders, safety nets used for life saving, safety tarpaulins used for life saving, life buoys, life jackets, ] acid hydrometers, fuses, namely, electrical fuses, [ electric relays, lasers, not for medical purposes, namely, laser pointers, ] remote controls used for, the remote operation of a motor vehicle, [ solar batteries, ] compasses, namely, directional compasses, navigational instruments, [ namely, sextants, compasses, navigational buoys, spirit levels, balancing apparatus, namely, scales; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, ] antennas, radios, [ television apparatus, namely, television sets, television antennas, telephone apparatus, namely, video telephones, projection apparatus, namely, photographic projectors, slide projectors, cameras, namely, motion picture cameras, photographic cameras, photocopying machines, electronic translation apparatus, namely, computer programs for use in the translation of human languages, pocket translators, namely, hand held computers incorporating programs for use in the translation of human languages; exposed electronic films, namely, computer software for use as film, in the capturing and displaying of images; blank magnetic data carriers, recording discs, namely, magnetic coded cards, blank smart cards, magnetic encoded integrated circuit cards containing programming, namely, magnetic coded cards for use in the field of building security systems, and magnetically encoded pre-paid telephone calling cards; automatic vending machines; automatic banking machines; cash registers; ] calculators; data processing apparatus, namely, [ computers, ] computer programs, for use in data base management, and as a spread sheet, [ computers, electronic calendars and organizers, namely, handheld personal electronic devices for scheduling appointments, facsimile machines, monitors, namely, computer monitors, video monitors, computer peripherals, ] pocket calculators; fire extinguishers, [ recorded computer programs and software, namely, for word processing and data collection ]
Goods and ServicesAnti-theft alarms for vehicles; automobiles, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles, [ lorries, trailers, busses, trains, locomotives, bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, airplanes, boats and ships, hot air balloons and dirigibles, camping trailers, folding and hard side truck camping trailers, motor homes, conversion vans, ] travel trailers, [ camper coaches ] and structural and replacement parts for all of the aforesaid goods, complete engines for land vehicles and structural and replacement parts therefor
Goods and Services[ Kaleidoscopes; automatic amusement game machines; games and playthings, namely, toy scale model vehicles; gymnastic apparatus; gymnastic horizontal bars; gymnastic parallel bars; gymnastic training stools; gymnastic vaulting horses; ] sporting articles of all kinds, namely, balloons, balls for games, namely, [ cricket balls, field hockey balls, ] golf balls, [ lacrosse balls, paddle balls, platform tennis balls, playground balls, racquet balls, rubber action balls, rugby balls, ] soccer balls, [ sport balls, baseballs, basket balls, billiard balls, bowling balls, foot balls, hand balls, net balls, squash balls, ] table tennis balls, [ tennis balls, tether balls, volley balls; baseball gloves; bats for games; ] Christmas tree ornaments, [ namely, bells; billiard tables; bob-sleighs; body-building and body-training apparatus namely, weight lifting benches and bench accessories, chest expanders, exercise treadmills, exercise tables, exercise bars, exercise benches, stationary exercise bicycles, exercise doorway gym bars, manually operated exercise equipment, exercise equipment for lateral movement in a skating motion, exercise equipment, namely, stair-stepping machines, exercise machines, powered treadmills for running, rowing machines, weight lifting machines, exercising pulleys and manually operated jogging machines, exercise platforms, exercise trampolines, exercise weight cuffs, exercise weights, manual leg exercisers, weight lifting belts, weight lifting gloves, exercise weights, leg weights, ankle and wrist weights for exercise; bows for archery; boxing gloves; toy building blocks; building games, namely, ] board games; board games, namely, checkers; [ golf clubs; darts; dolls; knee guards and elbow guards for athletic use; fencing equipment, namely, foils; fish hooks; flippers for swimming; tables for indoor football; games, namely, action skill games, ] action-type target games, equipment sold as a unit for playing action type target games, adults' and children's party games, aero-dynamic disk for use in playing catching games, [ arcade games, paddle ball games, ] board games, card games, [ coin-operated video games, electronic dart games, equipment sold as a unit for playing board games, equipment sold as a unit for playing card games, hand held unit for playing electronic games, hand held unit for playing video games, manipulative games, parlor games, pinball games, role playing games, ] games in the nature of outdoor activities, namely, ring games and target games; golf gloves; [ gloves for games, namely, baseball batting gloves, baseball gloves, batting gloves, bicycling gloves, boxing gloves, goalkeepers' gloves, handball gloves, hockey gloves, karate gloves, softball gloves, swimming gloves, waterski gloves; ] golf bags; [ golf clubs; scuba equipment, namely, spearfishing harpoon guns; gut for fishing; gut for rackets; hang gliders; rock climbers safety harness; hockey sticks; ice skates; kites; lines for fishing; costume masks; toy mobiles; ] toy scale model vehicles and related accessories sold as units; [ nets for sports; protective padding for playing baseball, football, ice hockey and cricket; protective pads, namely, field hockey goalie pads, football shoulder pads, ice hockey goalie pads, karate kick pads, karate shin pads, karate target pads, elbow pads for athletic use, hand pads for athletic use, shin pads for athletic use, inflatable float mattresses or pads for recreational use; toy pistols; play swimming pools; puppets; rackets for for badminton, for tennis, for table tennis, for squash, for racquetball; rods for fishing; toy scooters; skateboards; skis; snow sleds for recreational use; playground equipment, namely, slides; spinning tops; spring boards; surf boards; surf skis; tables for table tennis; targets; teddy bears; ] toys for domestic pets; [ waterskis ]
Goods and ServicesAdvertising, namely, providing television advertising for others; dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line electronic communications network; business management; business administration, namely, operation of motor vehicle dealerships for others; office work, namely, personnel recruitment, personnel management consultation, business management consultation, public relations, organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes in the motor vehicle industry
Goods and ServicesInsurance, namely, [ health insurance underwriting, ] insurance brokerage, accident insurance underwriting; financial services, namely, [ credit card services, banking, ] loan financing, installment loans, [ credit bureaus, financial consultation, hire-purchase financing, saving banks; ] real estate services, namely, [apartment house management, ] real estate management, real estate appraisal, rental of office space, [ renting of apartments, real estate agencies, apartment locators, ] and leasing of real estate; [ leasing and rental of accommodation bureaus in the nature of apartments ]
Goods and ServicesConstruction, repair, dismantling and maintenance of vehicles in the nature of vehicle repair in the course of vehicle breakdown service, cleaning, servicing, namely, repairing, polishing, and varnishing of vehicles
Goods and ServicesTeaching in the field of science, technology, motor vehicle design technique and engineering; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops in the field of science, technology, motor vehicle design technique and engineering; entertainment in the nature of live musical groups, television comedy series, ethnic festivals; organizing sporting events, namely, soccer, football, [ rugby, cricket, polo, ] baseball; conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of [ magic shows, chess matches, ] sports competitions, [ wine festivals; cinema theatres; cinema studios; ] entertainment, namely, live performances by singers, musical band, rock groups and orchestras; museums; entertainment in the nature of orchestra performances; organizing exhibitions for sporting, artwork, nature, environment purposes
Goods and Services[ Legal services; scientific research; industrial research, namely, surveying, engineering, in the field of oil field exploration; computer programming for others; consultation in the field of computer hardware; technical project studies, namely, computer project management services; mechanical research; technical research, namely, surveying, engineering, in the field of oil field exploration ]
Lining/Stippling StatementThe colors silver, metallic blue, black and white are claimed as features of the mark.
Pseudo MarkVOLKSWAGON

Classification Information


International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code012
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 16, 2015
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-38436 Wolfsburg
DE

Party NameVOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-38436 Wolfsburg
DE

Party NameVOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-38436 Wolfsburg
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 16, 2015CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, March 23, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 22, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 15, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 17, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 3, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 15, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 21, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 1, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, October 15, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, September 8, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 31, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 29, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, July 19, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 19, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, March 18, 2004FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, January 27, 2004Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, January 27, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 27, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, July 28, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 24, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER