USPTO trademark

MOTOWN

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 9

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

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Data current as of August 26, 2024Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since August 26, 2024
Filed: June 15, 1972
Registered: June 11, 1974
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 72427385
Registration no.: 0985976
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word and design; 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.

Santa Monica, United States

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Representative

Brent LaBarge

Universal Music Group

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.

August 26, 2024Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
August 26, 2024Registered and renewed (fourth renewal - 10 yrs)
August 26, 2024Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
August 26, 2024Case assigned to post registration paralegal
June 11, 2024Teas section 8 & 9 received
June 11, 2023Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
November 28, 2014Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
November 28, 2014Registered and renewed (third renewal - 10 yrs)
November 28, 2014Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
November 19, 2014Teas section 8 & 9 received

9 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 MOTOWN

Who owns the trademark "MOTOWN"?

The USPTO trademark "MOTOWN" (application 72427385) is owned by Umg Recordings, Inc.

What is the status of "MOTOWN"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "MOTOWN" registered?

It was registered on June 11, 1974.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d155b-61ce-71f3-aa6e-25d7d34f9e6e",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MOTOWN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "72427385",
  "filing_date": "1972-06-15",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "UMG RECORDINGS, INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ef802-da58-7305-9748-35c62ef8f856"
    }
  ]
}