V

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “V” is dead, having been abandoned after a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The owner listed is Vivi VaNess, LLC, a limited liability company organized in New Jersey. The mark was registered on the Principal Register for class 025, covering athletic apparel such as shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats, caps, uniforms, and related items, with first use on November 1, 2012. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “V.” The closest area of concern would be any new athletic apparel brand that uses the single letter “V” in a similar way, especially if the goods are in the same class. The supplied history shows no enforcement activity such as oppositions or cancellations. The last significant event was the abandonment in October 2014. If you’re thinking of a similar name for athletic wear, this history suggests a cautious approach, as the abandoned mark still indicates that the owner once considered the name protectable in that specific market.