W WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, a trademark application was filed for W WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the W WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY trademark a serial number of 97248261. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, May 30, 2023. This trademark is owned by Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University. The W WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; entertainment services, namely, conducting collegiate athletic exhibitions and games in the nature of collegiate athletic and sporting events

Adult clothing, namely, baseball caps, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, sweatpants; children's clothing, namely, jackets, nightshirts, shorts, t-shirts, football jerseys, baseball jerseys, hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, sweatpants, and cloth bibs

Glassware, plastic ware and ceramic ware, namely, drinking glasses, beer glasses, wine glasses, drinking steins, coffee mugs, mugs, coasters not of paper or textile

printed notebooks, wired spiral-bound notebooks, stickers, bumper stickers, decals

Jewelry, namely, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings

Bed linen, blanket throws, towels, cloth flags, cloth banners

Portable folding stadium seats
w western michigan university

General Information


Serial Number97248261
Word MarkW WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Filing DateTuesday, February 1, 2022
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, May 30, 2023
Registration Number7065653
Registration DateTuesday, May 30, 2023
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 14, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; entertainment services, namely, conducting collegiate athletic exhibitions and games in the nature of collegiate athletic and sporting events
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized uppercase letter "W" in a circle to the left of the stacked, stylized uppercase words of "WESTERN," "MICHIGAN," and "UNIVERSITY".
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Goods and ServicesAdult clothing, namely, baseball caps, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, sweatpants; children's clothing, namely, jackets, nightshirts, shorts, t-shirts, football jerseys, baseball jerseys, hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, sweatpants, and cloth bibs
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Goods and ServicesGlassware, plastic ware and ceramic ware, namely, drinking glasses, beer glasses, wine glasses, drinking steins, coffee mugs, mugs, coasters not of paper or textile
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Goods and Servicesprinted notebooks, wired spiral-bound notebooks, stickers, bumper stickers, decals
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "WESTERN MICHIGAN"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBed linen, blanket throws, towels, cloth flags, cloth banners
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 02/09/1970
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"UNIVERSITY"
Goods and ServicesPortable folding stadium seats

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, February 7, 2022
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

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 DateSaturday, September 24, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

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 DateMonday, February 7, 2022
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

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 DateSaturday, September 24, 2022
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

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 DateSaturday, September 24, 2022
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 24, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 24, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 15, 2021

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 49008

Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 49008

Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 49008

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, May 30, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, May 30, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 14, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 22, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, February 6, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 17, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 16, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 16, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, September 25, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, September 25, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, September 25, 2022COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Sunday, September 25, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Saturday, September 10, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 8, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, February 7, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 4, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED