Who owns the RAY CHARLES trademark?

The RAY CHARLES trademark is owned by The Ray Charles Foundation.

What class is the RAY CHARLES trademark registered in?

The RAY CHARLES trademark is registered in Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 038 (Telecommunications services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for RAY CHARLES?

The USPTO serial number for RAY CHARLES is 77976228.

What is the registration number for RAY CHARLES?

RAY CHARLES is registered under USPTO registration number 3546890.

RAY CHARLES - Owned by The Ray Charles Foundation - (Class 009, Class 016, Class 035)

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How Section 9 renewal works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 009Electronics, software & scientific instruments

US codes: 021, 023, 026, 036, 038

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1949

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1950

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2004

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2004

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1996

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1996

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

Class 038Telecommunications services

US codes: 100, 101, 104

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2003

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2003

Telecommunications.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2003

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2003

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

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

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

Status History

69 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Aug 13, 2026

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Aug 13, 2026

Code CHAN

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

Aug 13, 2026

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 13, 2026

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Aug 13, 2026

Code TCCA

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 28, 2018

Code APRE

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

Jun 28, 2018

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 28, 2018

Code RNL1

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

Jun 28, 2018

Code NA89

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 18, 2018

Code TCCA

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 18, 2018

Code E89R

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

Dec 16, 2017

Code REM2

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 31, 2013

Code APRE

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

Dec 31, 2013

Code C15A

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

Dec 31, 2013

Code NA85

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Dec 27, 2013

Code E815

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Dec 27, 2013

Code TCCA

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Dec 27, 2013

Code 815F

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

May 10, 2010

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 10, 2010

Code ARAA

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jun 17, 2009

Code PLGL

CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Jun 17, 2009

Code COC.

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jun 03, 2009

Code PLGL

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

Jun 01, 2009

Code ES7R

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 16, 2008

Code R.PR

PAPER RECEIVED

Nov 17, 2008

Code MAIL

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Nov 07, 2008

Code AITU

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

Nov 07, 2008

Code DPCC

1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION

Nov 07, 2008

Code DP1B

POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED

Sep 09, 2008

Code CHPB

FAX RECEIVED

Aug 29, 2008

Code FAXX

FAX RECEIVED

Aug 29, 2008

Code FAXX

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

Aug 29, 2008

Code DRRR

NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED

Aug 29, 2008

Code IUCN

ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF

Jul 19, 2008

Code APET

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE

Jul 11, 2008

Code CORV

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jul 01, 2008

Code NOAM

FAX RECEIVED

Jun 30, 2008

Code FAXX

POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED

Apr 24, 2008

Code CHPB

FAX RECEIVED

Apr 09, 2008

Code FAXX

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 08, 2008

Code PUBO

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 26, 2008

Code ASCK

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Mar 19, 2008

Code NPUB

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Feb 29, 2008

Code PREV

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Feb 25, 2008

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Feb 22, 2008

Code CNEA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Feb 22, 2008

Code XAEC

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 22, 2008

Code CNSA

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

Feb 20, 2008

Code ZZZX

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY

Feb 04, 2008

Code PBCR

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jan 18, 2008

Code PREV

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Jan 16, 2008

Code CNEA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Jan 15, 2008

Code CNEA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Jan 15, 2008

Code XAEC

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 15, 2008

Code CNSA

FINAL REFUSAL MAILED

Dec 26, 2007

Code CNFR

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Dec 23, 2007

Code CNFR

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Nov 08, 2007

Code ALIE

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Nov 08, 2007

Code CRFA

AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED

Nov 08, 2007

Code ACEC

PAPER RECEIVED

Oct 15, 2007

Code MAIL

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

May 04, 2007

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

May 04, 2007

Code CNRT

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Mar 27, 2007

Code CNEA

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Mar 26, 2007

Code CNRT

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Mar 26, 2007

Code CNEA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Mar 26, 2007

Code XAEC

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 15, 2007

Code DOCK

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Nov 14, 2006

Code NWAP

Other Marks by The Ray Charles Foundation

Additional USPTO filings from the same owner.

TRC

87122693

The Ray Charles Foundation

REGISTERED

TAN

TANGERINE RECORDS

87122694

The Ray Charles Foundation

REGISTERED

TRC

85182455

The Ray Charles Foundation

REGISTERED

TAN

TANGERINE RECORDS

85182065

The Ray Charles Foundation

REGISTERED

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