FRANK ZAPPA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 11, 1993, a trademark application was filed for FRANK ZAPPA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FRANK ZAPPA trademark a serial number of 74389342. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This trademark is owned by Zappa Family Trust, The. The FRANK ZAPPA trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

record production services, music publishing services, and entertainment services in the nature of musical performances and recordings
frank zappa

General Information


Serial Number74389342
Word MarkFRANK ZAPPA
Filing DateTuesday, May 11, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 18, 2024
Registration Number1847913
Registration DateTuesday, August 2, 1994
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 10, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesrecord production services, music publishing services, and entertainment services in the nature of musical performances and recordings

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 8, 1993
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1964

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUMG RECORDINGS, INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Party NameTRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA TRUST
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Party NameTRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST DESCENDANTS TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSherman Oaks, CA 91403

Party NameZappa Family Trust, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressStudio City, CA 91604

Party NameZappa Family Trust, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNorth Hollywood, CA 91616

Party NameZappa Family Trust, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNorth Hollywood, CA 91616

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 26, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 31, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 2, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, November 15, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 7, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Saturday, January 8, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 8, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 10, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 2, 1994REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 26, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, September 29, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, August 2, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, September 22, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 22, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 27, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, July 22, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, July 25, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, July 25, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, July 25, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Thursday, May 14, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 14, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 10, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 9, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 12, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 12, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, August 2, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, July 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 18, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED