USPTO serial 75069484
GUITAR CENTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 5, 1997
- Examiner
- WELLINGTON, THOMAS W
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Agoura Hills, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Agoura Hills, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Westlake Village, CA, US
Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Agoura Hills, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
ADAM K SACHAROFF
ADAM K SACHAROFF Much Shelist, PCMuch Shelist, PC191 N Wacker Drive, Suite 1800Chicago, IL 60606Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | retail guitar, guitar accessory, keyboard, drum and sheet music store services | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 1965 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 24, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Sep 1, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 24, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 9, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 27, 2007 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2007 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 18, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 9, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 4, 2003 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 1997 | 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. |
| May 13, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 11, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 11, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 7, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 7, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 21, 1996 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 15, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |