Who owns the MADE TO BE PLAYED trademark?

The MADE TO BE PLAYED trademark is owned by YAMAHA GUITAR GROUP, INC..

What class is the MADE TO BE PLAYED trademark registered in?

The MADE TO BE PLAYED trademark is registered in Class 015 (Musical instruments & accessories).

What is the serial number for MADE TO BE PLAYED?

The USPTO serial number for MADE TO BE PLAYED is 87253786.

What is the registration number for MADE TO BE PLAYED?

MADE TO BE PLAYED is registered under USPTO registration number 5236563.

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MADE TO BE PLAYED

SN 87253786·Reg 5236563·Filed Dec 01, 2016

Owner YAMAHA GUITAR GROUP, INC.

Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.

MADE TO BE PLAYED (Serial No. 87253786), Registration No. 5236563, is a registered US trademark filed on Dec 01, 2016 by YAMAHA GUITAR GROUP, INC.. This trademark covers Class 015 (Musical instruments & accessories).

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MADE TO BE PLAYED (Reg. #5236563) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, YAMAHA GUITAR GROUP, INC., since 2016. The mark covers Class 015 (Musical instruments & accessories). Goods and services include Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Dec 01, 2016

SERIAL

87253786

REG#

5236563

REGISTERED

Jul 04, 2017

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateDec 01, 2016

Serial Number87253786

Registration No.5236563

Registration DateJul 04, 2017

Status DateJul 13, 2023

Published for OppositionApr 18, 2017

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 015Musical instruments & accessories

US codes: 002, 021, 036

First use anywhere: Dec 31, 1994

First use in commerce: Dec 31, 1994

Musical instruments; music stands and stands for musical instruments; conductors' batons.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

21 events

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jul 04, 2026

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

May 16, 2024

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jan 03, 2024

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 13, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Jul 13, 2023

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Jul 13, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jun 27, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jun 27, 2023

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jun 27, 2023

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 27, 2023

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 27, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Jun 27, 2023

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Feb 08, 2023

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jan 17, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 04, 2017

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 18, 2017

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Mar 29, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 06, 2017

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 06, 2017

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Dec 06, 2016

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Dec 05, 2016

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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