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 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for MOTOWN?

The USPTO serial number for MOTOWN is 87129120.

What is the registration number for MOTOWN?

MOTOWN is registered under USPTO registration number 6037396.

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MOTOWN

SN 87129120·Reg 6037396·Filed Aug 05, 2016

Owner UMG Recordings, Inc.

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

MOTOWN (Serial No. 87129120), Registration No. 6037396, is a registered US trademark filed on Aug 05, 2016 by UMG Recordings, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

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MOTOWN (Reg. #6037396) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, UMG Recordings, Inc., since 2016. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services). Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Aug 05, 2016

SERIAL

87129120

REG#

6037396

REGISTERED

Apr 21, 2020

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateAug 05, 2016

Serial Number87129120

Registration No.6037396

Registration DateApr 21, 2020

Status DateAug 03, 2026

Published for OppositionNov 21, 2017

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Apr 30, 1960

First use in commerce: Apr 30, 1960

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

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

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Status History

45 events

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

Aug 03, 2026

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

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

Aug 03, 2026

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 20, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Apr 14, 2026

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Apr 21, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 21, 2020

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Mar 17, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Mar 16, 2020

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Mar 12, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Mar 12, 2020

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Feb 21, 2020

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Feb 21, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Feb 21, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Feb 21, 2020

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Dec 19, 2019

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Dec 17, 2019

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

Dec 17, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

Dec 17, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jun 12, 2019

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Jun 10, 2019

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Jun 10, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

Jun 10, 2019

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Dec 15, 2018

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Dec 13, 2018

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Dec 13, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Dec 13, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jul 11, 2018

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Jul 09, 2018

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jan 16, 2018

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Nov 21, 2017

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Nov 21, 2017

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Nov 01, 2017

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 14, 2017

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION

Oct 13, 2017

SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Mar 31, 2017

ASSIGNED TO LIE

REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED

Mar 31, 2017

REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Nov 01, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

Sep 26, 2016

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Sep 26, 2016

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Sep 26, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Sep 16, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Aug 10, 2016

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Aug 09, 2016

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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