Trademark Hall of Fame

Name

Volkswagen

Official website

Owned by

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

Description

Volkswagen, one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1937 by the German Labour Front. Established under the leadership of Ferdinand Porsche, Volkswagen's history is closely tied to the development of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Volkswagen's recognizable logo, featuring a stylized "V" over a "W," has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the automotive industry.

Volkswagen demonstrates a proactive approach to monitoring and enforcing its trademarks.In 2004, Volkswagen and the Malaysian automaker Proton were involved in a trademark dispute. Volkswagen claimed that Proton's "Tiara" model closely resembled its own Volkswagen Polo model, and there were concerns about potential trademark infringement. The dispute was eventually settled amicably, with Proton making design modifications to the Tiara.

Selected trademarks

Registration number:

1875897

Filing date:

2015-07-29

Office:

USPTO

Registration number:

4472156

Filing date:

2021-03-22

Office:

USPTO

Registration number:

3043073

Filing date:

2016-02-20

Office:

USPTO