WV Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 17, 1984, a trademark application was filed for WV with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WV trademark a serial number of 73475911. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, November 7, 2025. This trademark is owned by West Virginia Board of Regents; The. The WV trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Smoker's Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Canvas Laundry Bags

RUNNING PANTS, POLO SHIRTS, JERSEYS, HOODED JACKETS, SWEAT PANTS, [ BLAZERS, ] PULLOVER SWEATERS, SWEAT SHIRTS, WARM-UP JACKETS, DRESS SHIRTS, BELTS, THERMAL SHIRTS, VISORS, CAPS, T-SHIRTS, SWEAT SHORTS, LONG SLEEVE HOODED T-SHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, HATS, SCARVES, WIND RESISTANT JACKETS, NECKTIES, BANDANAS, SWEATERS, BABY'S HOODED SWEATERS, SHORT & TOP SETS, AND BIBS

Sunglasses and Telephone Receivers

TOY FOOTBALLS, TOY CERAMIC COIN BANKS [ , TOY TRUCKS, AND ELECTRIC TRAIN SETS COMPRISED OF ENGINE, CARS, TRACKS, BUILDINGS AND SIGNALS ]

Stadium Seats, Pillows, Foot Stools, Metal Folding Chairs, and Ornamental Novelty Buttons

Toilet Seats, Electric Lamps, and Electric Nightlights

Blankets, Flags, and Pennants Made of Textile Material

Cloth Patches, Stick Pins Made of Nonprecious Metal, Belt Buckles, Buttons for Clothing, and Latch Hook Rug Kits Comprised of Canvas, Latch Hook and Yarn

Note Cards, Plastic Notepad Holders, Plastic Three Ring Binders, Playing Cards, Spiral Bound Notebooks, Desk Calendars, Bumper and Paper Stickers, Decals, Stationery-Namely, Writing Paper

Drinking Glasses, Glass Mugs, Ceramic Mugs, Ceramic Jugs, Plastic and Cork Serving Trays, Trash Cans, and Picnic Sets Comprised of Saucers, Plates, Cups, Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Salt and Pepper Shaker

[ Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighters ]

Wristwatches and Electric Clocks

Plastic Identification Card Holders, Plastic Credit Card Holders, General Purpose Gym Bags, General Purpose Tote Bags, Backpacks, and Umbrellas

Entertainment Services-Namely, Sports Exhibitions
wv

General Information


Serial Number73475911
Word MarkWV
Filing DateTuesday, April 17, 1984
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, November 7, 2025
Registration Number1321952
Registration DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 18, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCanvas Laundry Bags
Goods and ServicesRUNNING PANTS, POLO SHIRTS, JERSEYS, HOODED JACKETS, SWEAT PANTS, [ BLAZERS, ] PULLOVER SWEATERS, SWEAT SHIRTS, WARM-UP JACKETS, DRESS SHIRTS, BELTS, THERMAL SHIRTS, VISORS, CAPS, T-SHIRTS, SWEAT SHORTS, LONG SLEEVE HOODED T-SHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, HATS, SCARVES, WIND RESISTANT JACKETS, NECKTIES, BANDANAS, SWEATERS, BABY'S HOODED SWEATERS, SHORT & TOP SETS, AND BIBS
Goods and ServicesSunglasses and Telephone Receivers
Goods and ServicesTOY FOOTBALLS, TOY CERAMIC COIN BANKS [ , TOY TRUCKS, AND ELECTRIC TRAIN SETS COMPRISED OF ENGINE, CARS, TRACKS, BUILDINGS AND SIGNALS ]
Goods and ServicesStadium Seats, Pillows, Foot Stools, Metal Folding Chairs, and Ornamental Novelty Buttons
Goods and ServicesToilet Seats, Electric Lamps, and Electric Nightlights
Description of MarkThe mark comprises the stylized letters "WV".
Goods and ServicesBlankets, Flags, and Pennants Made of Textile Material
Goods and ServicesCloth Patches, Stick Pins Made of Nonprecious Metal, Belt Buckles, Buttons for Clothing, and Latch Hook Rug Kits Comprised of Canvas, Latch Hook and Yarn
Goods and ServicesNote Cards, Plastic Notepad Holders, Plastic Three Ring Binders, Playing Cards, Spiral Bound Notebooks, Desk Calendars, Bumper and Paper Stickers, Decals, Stationery-Namely, Writing Paper
Goods and ServicesDrinking Glasses, Glass Mugs, Ceramic Mugs, Ceramic Jugs, Plastic and Cork Serving Trays, Trash Cans, and Picnic Sets Comprised of Saucers, Plates, Cups, Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Salt and Pepper Shaker
Goods and Services[ Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighters ]
Goods and ServicesWristwatches and Electric Clocks
Goods and ServicesPlastic Identification Card Holders, Plastic Credit Card Holders, General Purpose Gym Bags, General Purpose Tote Bags, Backpacks, and Umbrellas
Goods and ServicesEntertainment Services-Namely, Sports Exhibitions

Classification Information


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, 026
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 31, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 31, 1982

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 1980

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 Codes027
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 1983

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 Codes022, 037, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1980

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 Codes003, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1983

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 Codes032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 31, 1983

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, 023, 030, 033
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 31, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 31, 1982

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes002
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 1982

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 DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 31, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 31, 1982

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1980

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes040
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 1981

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 31, 1983

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, April 2, 2005
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 1982

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 1980

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON BEHALF OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMorgantown, WV 26506

Party NameBOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST VIRGINIA
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMORGANTOWN, WV 26506

Party NameWest Virginia Board of Regents; The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharleston, WV 25301

Party NameWest Virginia Board of Regents; The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharleston, WV 25301

Party NameWest Virginia Board of Regents; The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharleston, WV 25301

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 20, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 27, 1984EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, October 4, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 6, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 18, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 26, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 26, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, July 31, 1991POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, December 20, 1991RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Friday, March 6, 1992POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, March 20, 1992RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Tuesday, April 28, 1992REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 18, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, February 24, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 24, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Saturday, April 2, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Saturday, April 2, 2005REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, April 2, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, April 2, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 1, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 1, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 13, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 24, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, April 17, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 17, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 17, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, April 17, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, May 1, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 1, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 1, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 20, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 1, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, April 14, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, April 14, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 22, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 22, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, December 22, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 30, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, June 1, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 3, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 7, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 7, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 7, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED