USPTO trademark

MOTOWN

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 9

"MOTOWN" is a word mark owned by UMG Recordings, Inc., filed at the USPTO on July 17, 2009. It is registered and covers class 9 (Computers and Scientific Devices).

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Data current as of January 20, 2022Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since January 20, 2022
Filed: July 17, 2009
Registered: September 6, 2011
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 77784098
Registration no.: 4023240
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word 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.

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
Pre-recorded audio [ tapes, ] discs [ and cassettes, ] video [ tapes, ] discs [ and cassettes, ] digital audio and audio video [ tapes and ] discs, CDs, DVDs, [ laser discs, ] and phonograph records featuring music and entertainment; theatrical and musical sound and video recordings; [ virtual reality game software; ] downloadable ring tones, music, mp3 files featuring music, graphics, [ games, ] images and videos for wireless communication devices; downloadable music, mp3 files featuring music, graphics,[ computer games, ] images and videos [; computer game software ][, tapes, cartridges and cassettes ;] [video game software ][, tapes, cartridges and cassettes ]

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

January 20, 2022Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
January 20, 2022Registered and renewed (first renewal - 10 yrs)
January 20, 2022Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
January 20, 2022Case assigned to post registration paralegal
August 11, 2021Teas section 8 & 9 received
September 6, 2020Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
May 25, 2017Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 15 - e-mailed
May 25, 2017Registered - sec. 8 (6-yr) accepted & sec. 15 ack.
May 25, 2017Case assigned to post registration paralegal
April 11, 2017Teas section 8 & 15 received

10 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 77784098) 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 September 6, 2011.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2282-12bd-7186-a18d-00e87364cf0d",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MOTOWN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "77784098",
  "filing_date": "2009-07-17",
  "nice_classes": [
    9
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "UMG Recordings, Inc.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ef802-da58-7305-9748-35c62ef8f856"
    }
  ]
}