USPTO trademark

VOLKSWAGEN

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 12

"VOLKSWAGEN" is a word mark owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, filed at the USPTO on May 4, 1954. It is registered and covers class 12 (Vehicles).

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Data current as of May 8, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since February 27, 2026
Filed: May 4, 1954
Registered: December 6, 1955
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 71665739
Registration no.: 0617131
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns VOLKSWAGEN

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

VOW · Wolfsburg, Germany

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Representative

Martin R. Geissler

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services VOLKSWAGEN is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

12Class 12 · Vehicles
No goods or services text on file.

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

May 7, 2026Notice of suit
May 5, 2026Notice of suit
April 10, 2026Notice of suit
February 27, 2026Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
February 27, 2026Registered and renewed (fifth renewal - 10 yrs)
February 27, 2026Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
February 27, 2026Post registration action mailed no response required
February 27, 2026Case assigned to post registration paralegal
January 9, 2026Teas change of correspondence received
January 9, 2026Teas change of domestic representatives address

10 earlier steps on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

Proceedings recorded against this mark by the USPTO. Reported as recorded, not legal advice.

FAQ

About VOLKSWAGEN

Who owns the trademark "VOLKSWAGEN"?

The USPTO trademark "VOLKSWAGEN" (application 71665739) is owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft.

What is the status of "VOLKSWAGEN"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "VOLKSWAGEN" registered?

It was registered on December 6, 1955.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d14e3-c9a5-725b-8ae6-442048e6d5ab",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "VOLKSWAGEN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "71665739",
  "filing_date": "1954-05-04",
  "nice_classes": [
    12
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb709-631b-736d-add2-f6280a6da5d6"
    }
  ]
}