USPTO serial 74540641
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 12, 1996
- Examiner
- JUDGE, CONNIE M.
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST
Sherman Oaks, CA
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TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST DESCENDANTS TRUST
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
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North Hollywood, CA
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SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Studio City, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Julie Bernard
Julie Bernard Universal Music Group2220 Colorado AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | clothing, namely T-shirts | ACTIVE | May 11, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 9, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 9, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jun 5, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Dec 9, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2015 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| May 14, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 9, 2006 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 9, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 30, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 27, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 12, 1996 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Sep 13, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 13, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 10, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 10, 1996 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 15, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 1996 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 11, 1996 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 18, 1996 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 18, 1995 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Apr 25, 1995 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Mar 24, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 27, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 14, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 13, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |