USPTO trademark

MOTOWN

CancelledUSPTOFigurative markClass 9

"MOTOWN" is a figurative mark owned by Umg Recordings, Inc., filed at the USPTO on June 15, 1972. It was cancelled and covers class 9 (Computers and Scientific Devices).

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Data current as of March 16, 2016Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Cancelled; Since March 11, 2016
Filed: June 15, 1972
Registered: June 11, 1974
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 72427376
Registration no.: 0985972
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Figurative mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns MOTOWN

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

Owner

Umg Recordings, Inc.

Universal City, United States

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Goods and services

What the mark covers

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

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
No goods or services text on file.

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

March 11, 2016Cancelled sec. 8 (10-yr)/expired section 9
June 25, 2012Notice of suit
April 8, 2010Case file in ticrs
July 27, 2004Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
July 27, 2004Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
May 12, 2004Registered - combined section 8 (10-yr) & sec. 9 filed
May 1, 1995Registered and renewed (first renewal - 10 yrs)
February 27, 1995Response received to post reg. action
August 19, 1994Post registration action mailed - sec. 9
June 13, 1994Registered - sec. 9 filed/check record for sec. 8

1 earlier step on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

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

opposition91182878OtherFebruary 20, 2008

FAQ

About MOTOWN

Who owns the trademark "MOTOWN"?

The USPTO trademark "MOTOWN" (application 72427376) is owned by Umg Recordings, Inc.

What is the status of "MOTOWN"?

Its status at the USPTO is: cancelled.

When was "MOTOWN" registered?

It was registered on June 11, 1974.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d155b-6141-7216-b96d-6fbfd2a4d757",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MOTOWN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "inactive",
    "stage": "cancelled"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "72427376",
  "filing_date": "1972-06-15",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "UMG RECORDINGS, INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ef802-da58-7305-9748-35c62ef8f856"
    }
  ]
}