WVU Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 21, 2014, a trademark application was filed for WVU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WVU trademark a serial number of 86461953. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, January 5, 2026. This trademark is owned by West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University. The WVU trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Mugs, plastic cups, and sports bottles sold empty

Christmas tree ornaments, footballs and golf bags

Decals, wall calendars, binders and document portfolios
wvu

General Information


Serial Number86461953
Word MarkWVU
Filing DateFriday, November 21, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, January 5, 2026
Registration Number4816583
Registration DateTuesday, September 22, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 7, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMugs, plastic cups, and sports bottles sold empty
Pseudo MarkWEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Goods and ServicesChristmas tree ornaments, footballs and golf bags
Goods and ServicesDecals, wall calendars, binders and document portfolios

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 DateMonday, December 1, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 20, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 20, 1992

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 DateMonday, December 1, 2014
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 20, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 20, 1992

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 DateMonday, December 1, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 20, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 20, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWest Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMorgantown, WV 26506

Party NameWest Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMorgantown, WV 265066204

Party NameWest Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMorgantown, WV 265066204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 25, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, December 1, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 2, 2014NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 11, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 11, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 8, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, May 8, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, May 9, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 11, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 8, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, June 4, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 17, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 7, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 22, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, April 14, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, April 14, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 22, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
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
Wednesday, September 22, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 23, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 23, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, December 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, September 22, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, September 22, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 5, 2026REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, January 5, 2026REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 5, 2026NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED