WVU holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear) with 1 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 0/100, 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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| May 2, 2014 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF...
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WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION INTERIM G...
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86461953 | WVU | Nov 21, 2014 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods 021 Housewares 028 Games & Toys | West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University |
| 75716136 | WVU | May 24, 1999 | Abandoned | 025 Clothing & Footwear 041 Education & Entertainment | WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS ON BEHALF OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY |
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FAQ: WVU trademark portfolio
What trademarks does WVU hold?
WVU holds 2 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), Class 41 (Education & Entertainment), Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods). The most recent filings are registered to West Virginia University Board of Governors on Behalf of West Virginia University.
How many trademarks does WVU have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 2 USPTO trademark filings attributed to WVU. The brand has been actively filing since May 1999. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does WVU file most often?
WVU's most active class is NICE Class 25 (Clothing & Footwear), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the WVU trademark?
The most recent filings under the WVU 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 WVU expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for WVU is 0 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 WVU trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add WVU 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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