FRANK ZAPPA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 21, 2002, 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 76460686. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, January 24, 2024. This trademark is owned by THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST. The FRANK ZAPPA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

printed matter;, namely, tour books, posters, songbooks [, and magazines featuring articles on music ]
frank zappa

General Information


Serial Number76460686
Word MarkFRANK ZAPPA
Filing DateMonday, October 21, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, January 24, 2024
Registration Number2755830
Registration DateTuesday, August 26, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 3, 2003

Trademark Statements


Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name "FRANK ZAPPA" is that of a deceased individual.
Goods and Servicesprinted matter;, namely, tour books, posters, songbooks [, and magazines featuring articles on music ]

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 4, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1969

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 NameTHE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressStudio City, CA 91604

Party NameTHE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressStudio City, CA 91604

Party NameTHE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressStudio City, CA 91604

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 24, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 24, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 24, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, July 27, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 12, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, August 26, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 9, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 10, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 14, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 14, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 10, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 7, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, June 13, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 11, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 3, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 14, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, April 4, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 2, 2003EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER