USPTO serial 99895868
MOTOWN EXILE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- LEE, JANET H
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 124
What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
Deadline: February 3, 2027
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Office Action issues
The examiner has refused registration due to a likelihood of confusion with an existing mark, and requires amendments to your identification of services and a disclaimer of the word 'MOTOWN'.
Section 2(d): Likelihood of Confusion
Cited marks: 97311654
Owner
Gilbert, AZ, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of production of video content social media posts, and written analysis related to sports coverage including the Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings. Tailored to fans living outside of Michigan (“in exile”), emphasizing honest commentary, roster strategy, and fan engagement | ACTIVE | Dec 28, 2025 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 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. |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 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. |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 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. |
| Nov 3, 2026 | LOPE | LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE REVIEWED - ACTION TAKEN | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 17, 2026 | LOPT | LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |