USPTO trademark

M MOTOWN

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 9

"M MOTOWN" is a word and design mark owned by UMG Recordings, Inc., filed at the USPTO on August 4, 1976. It is registered and covers class 9 (Computers and Scientific Devices).

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Data current as of October 18, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since April 8, 2018
Filed: August 4, 1976
Registered: October 18, 1977
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 73095605
Registration no.: 1075409
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word and design; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns M 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 M MOTOWN is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

09Class 9 · Computers and Scientific Devices
RECORDS, [ TAPES, CASSETTES, CARTRIDGES ] AND AUDIO VIDEO REPRODUCING DEVICES IN THE FORM OF [ TAPES, CASSETTES, ] DISKS [ AND CARTRIDGES ]

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

October 18, 2026Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
April 8, 2018Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
April 8, 2018Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
April 8, 2018Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
April 8, 2018Case assigned to post registration paralegal
March 26, 2018Teas section 8 & 9 received
October 18, 2016Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
January 28, 2008Registered and renewed (first renewal - 10 yrs)
January 28, 2008Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
November 26, 2007Case file in ticrs

7 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 M MOTOWN

Who owns the trademark "M MOTOWN"?

The USPTO trademark "M MOTOWN" (application 73095605) is owned by UMG Recordings, Inc.

What is the status of "M MOTOWN"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "M MOTOWN" registered?

It was registered on October 18, 1977.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d15a1-b163-70c8-bd3f-4c30d9c32d92",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "M MOTOWN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "73095605",
  "filing_date": "1976-08-04",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "UMG Recordings, Inc.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ef802-da58-7305-9748-35c62ef8f856"
    }
  ]
}