GUITAR CENTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 12, 1982, a trademark application was filed for GUITAR CENTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GUITAR CENTER trademark a serial number of 73373972. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 8, 2024. This trademark is owned by Guitar Center Management Company, Inc.. The GUITAR CENTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Retail Guitar, Guitar Accessory, Keyboard, Drum, and Sheet Music Store Services
guitar center

General Information


Serial Number73373972
Word MarkGUITAR CENTER
Filing DateMonday, July 12, 1982
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 8, 2024
Registration Number1290481
Registration DateTuesday, August 14, 1984
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 22, 1984

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark contains a fanciful representation of the letter "G" in the shape of a guitar.
DisclaimerNo claim is made to the exclusive right to use the words "Guitar Center", apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and ServicesRetail Guitar, Guitar Accessory, Keyboard, Drum, and Sheet Music Store Services

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 14, 1984
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 1, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 1, 1965

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGUITAR CENTER, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWestlake Village, CA 91362

Party NameGuitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVan Nuys, CA 91406

Party NameGuitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVan Nuys, CA 91406

Party NameGuitar Center Management Company, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVan Nuys, CA 91406

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 8, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 8, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 8, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 8, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 15, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, August 14, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 24, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 9, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, March 18, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 18, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 16, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, August 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 29, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 16, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 9, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 17, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, January 4, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, January 4, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 25, 2004RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, September 8, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 25, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 18, 2004POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, June 9, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, June 9, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 9, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 7, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 2, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, August 14, 1984REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 22, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 4, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, February 3, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 26, 1984EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, December 15, 1983CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 21, 1983FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, September 29, 1983CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 25, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, April 25, 1983CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 8, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED