Who owns the MOTOWN trademark?

The MOTOWN trademark is owned by UMG RECORDINGS, INC..

What class is the MOTOWN trademark registered in?

The MOTOWN trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

What is the serial number for MOTOWN?

The USPTO serial number for MOTOWN is 72427385.

What is the registration number for MOTOWN?

MOTOWN is registered under USPTO registration number 985976.

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REGISTERED

MOTOWN

SN 72427385·Reg 985976·Filed Jun 15, 1972

Owner UMG RECORDINGS, INC.

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

MOTOWN (Serial No. 72427385), Registration No. 985976, is a registered US trademark filed on Jun 15, 1972 by UMG RECORDINGS, INC.. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: June 12, 2034

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MOTOWN (Reg. #985976) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, UMG RECORDINGS, INC., since 1972. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services). Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services..

FILED

Jun 15, 1972

SERIAL

72427385

REG#

985976

REGISTERED

Jun 11, 1974

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJun 15, 1972

Serial Number72427385

Registration No.985976

Registration DateJun 11, 1974

Status DateAug 26, 2024

Next RenewalJune 12, 2034

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 036

First use anywhere: Apr 30, 1960

First use in commerce: Apr 30, 1960

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

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

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Status History

19 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 26, 2024

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 26, 2024

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 26, 2024

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 26, 2024

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 11, 2024

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jun 11, 2023

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

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Nov 28, 2014

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Nov 28, 2014

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Nov 28, 2014

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Nov 19, 2014

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

NOTICE OF SUIT

Jun 25, 2012

NOTICE OF SUIT

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Aug 06, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jul 19, 2004

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 19, 2004

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

May 12, 2004

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 29, 1995

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9

Aug 19, 1994

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

Jun 13, 1994

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

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

Apr 28, 1980

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

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