USPTO serial 97311654
MOTOWN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 28, 2026
- Examiner
- GLUECK, CHRISTOPHER N
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Santa Monica, CA, US
Santa Monica, CA, US
Santa Monica, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brent LaBarge
Brent LaBarge UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP2220 COLORADO AVENUESANTA MONICA, CA 90404United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment and record label services in the nature of recording, production, and post-production services in the field of music; recording studio services; record production; record mastering; sound mixing; music publishing services; production of sound and image recordings on sound and image carriers; editing and recording of sounds and images; entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting concerts, festivals, and other entertainment, sporting, cultural, educational, artistic, live, and special events; Entertainment services, namely, arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment and night club events; providing facilities for recreation activities; special event planning for social entertainment purposes; providing amusement facilities; gaming services in the nature of casino gaming; production of television, radio, webcast, podcast, and Internet-based original content in the nature of audio and video content; distribution of television, radio, webcast, podcast, and Internet-based original content in the nature of audio and video content for others; providing online entertainment, namely, providing non-downloadable sound and video recordings in the fields of music and entertainment; entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable prerecorded musical sound and video recordings via a global computer network; fan clubs; development and dissemination of educational materials of others in the fields of music and entertainment; radio entertainment production and distribution; film and video production; production of motion picture films; distribution of motion picture films; entertainment in the nature of ongoing television, radio, webcast, podcast, and Internet-based original content in the nature of non-downloadable audio and video content, all in the fields of music and entertainment; entertainment in the nature of live music concerts and performances by artists, celebrities, and other influencers and tastemakers; entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by artists, celebrities, and other influencers and tastemakers; entertainment services in the nature of live performances rendered by artists, celebrities, and other influencers and tastemakers through the medium of television, radio, and audio and video recordings; entertainment services, namely, performances by artists, celebrities, and other influencers and tastemakers rendered live and recorded for future distribution; educational and entertainment services, namely, production and presentation of television shows, sports events, music shows, before live audiences which are all broadcast live or taped for later broadcast; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical and entertainment performances, videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials featuring music and entertainment; entertainment services, namely, providing online reviews of music and entertainment; entertainment services, namely, providing prerecorded non-downloadable music and entertainment, information in the field of music and entertainment, and commentary and articles about music and entertainment, all online via a global computer network; entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by artists, celebrities, and other influencers and tastemakers; entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting exhibitions in the field of music and entertainment; organizing exhibitions for entertainment purposes featuring music | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 1960 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 11, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2025 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jul 2, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2024 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 7, 2024 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 3, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 7, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| May 16, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 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 26, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Dec 2, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 17, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |