USPTO trademark

VAO

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 41

"VAO" is a word and design mark owned by Virginia Opera Association, Inc., filed at the USPTO on December 2, 2024. It is registered and covers class 41 (Education and Entertainment).

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Official USPTO record
VAO trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Registered
Since August 19, 2025
Filed
December 2, 2024
Registered
August 19, 2025
Expires
Not recorded
Application no.
98880071
Registration no.
7903255
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word and design
1 class
Ownership

Who owns VAO

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

Virginia Opera Association, Inc.

Norfolk, United States

Representative

William R. Poynter

Kaleo Legal

Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notice of registration confirmation emailed
  2. Registered-principal register
  3. Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
  4. Published for opposition
  5. Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
  6. Approved for pub - principal register
  7. Assigned to examiner
  8. Notice of design search code e-mailed
  9. New application office supplied data entered
  10. New application entered
FAQ

About VAO

Who owns the trademark "VAO"?

The USPTO trademark "VAO" (application 98880071) is owned by Virginia Opera Association, Inc.

What is the status of "VAO"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "VAO" registered?

It was registered on August 19, 2025.

API

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}

    The full record: owners, classes, dates and images

  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}/events

    Every step in the office history

  • GET/v1/proceedings?trademark_id={id}

    Oppositions and cancellations against the mark

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019d2a25-b136-7111-b118-09da70bbd16b
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "id": "tm_019d2a25-b136-7111-b118-09da70bbd16b",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "VAO",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98880071",
  "filing_date": "2024-12-02",
  "nice_classes": [
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Virginia Opera Association, Inc.",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}