WV holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear) with 2 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 16/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
2 records| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2014 |
WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION INTERIM G...
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERN...
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
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| Aug 14, 2014 |
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF REGENTS, THE
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERISTY OF...
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99406303 | WV | Sep 22, 2025 | Registered | 032 Beer & Soft Drinks 033 Wines & Spirits | West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University |
| 99270117 | WV | Jul 07, 2025 | Registered | 025 Clothing & Footwear | Zachary Haley |
| 86819535 | WV | Nov 13, 2015 | Abandoned | 007 Machinery | ALFRED KAERCHER SE & CO. KG |
| 73475911 | WV | Apr 17, 1984 | Abandoned | 009 Electronics & Software 011 Lighting & HVAC 014 Jewelry & Watches 016 Paper & Printed Goods 018 Leather Goods & Luggage 020 Furniture 021 Housewares 022 Ropes & Textiles 024 Fabrics 025 Clothing & Footwear 026 Lace & Embroidery 028 Games & Toys 034 Tobacco & Smoking 041 Education & Entertainment | WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON BEHALF OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY |
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FAQ: WV trademark portfolio
What trademarks does WV hold?
WV holds 4 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), Class 7 (Machinery), Class 9 (Electronics & Software). The most recent filings are registered to West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University.
How many trademarks does WV have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 4 USPTO trademark filings attributed to WV. The brand has been actively filing since April 1984. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does WV file most often?
WV's most active class is NICE Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), with 2 filings. The full distribution across all 1 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the WV trademark?
The most recent filings under the WV mark are registered to West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is WV expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for WV is 16 out of 100, which is low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding. The score combines NICE class breadth, filing velocity, and the rate of cross-class movement from the brand's filing history.
How can I track new WV trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add WV to your Watchlist. New filings show up on your WikiTrademarks dashboard within 24 to 48 hours of being public, alongside any class expansions, status changes, or assignment events.
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