NAPSTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 27, 2000, a trademark application was filed for NAPSTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NAPSTER trademark a serial number of 76137325. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, December 22, 2014. This trademark is owned by Napster, Inc.. The NAPSTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

PROVIDING DATABASES AND DIRECTORIES IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC,[ VIDEO, RADIO,] [ TELEVISION, ] [NEWS,] [ SPORTS, ] [GAMES, CULTURAL EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ARTS AND LEISURE ]VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; PROVIDING INFORMATION, AUDIO, VIDEO,GRAPHICS, TEXT AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA CONTENT IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, [VIDEO, RADIO,] [ TELEVISION, ENTERTAINMENT ] [NEWS, SPORTS, GAMES, CULTURAL EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS AND LEISURE] VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; MUSIC PUBLISHING SERVICES; PUBLISHING OF TEXT, GRAPHIC, AUDIO AND VIDEO WORKS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS[; MATCHING USERS FOR THE TRANSFER AND SHARING OF MUSIC, VIDEO, AND AUDIO RECORDINGS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [ PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, VIDEO, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS, AND ARTS AND LEISURE ]]

[COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO ENABLE PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING AND FILE SHARING; SEARCH ENGINE SOFTWARE; ] COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF AUDIO[,GRAPHICS, TEXT, AND DATA] OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE STREAMING TRANSMISSION OF AUDIO, VIDEO, GRAPHICS, TEXT AND DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; COMPUTER STORAGE TO ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS AMONG COMPUTER OR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK USERS;] COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR SECURE, ENCRYPTED ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF AUDIO, [VIDEO, GRAPHICS AND DATA] OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [ COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR ENCRYPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS ]

TRANSMISSION OF AUDIO AND VIDEO FILES VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [PROVIDING ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARDS, CHAT ROOMS AND COMMUNITY FORA FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES AMONG USERS CONCERNING MUSIC, NEWS, CURRENT EVENTS, [ POLITICS,] ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS AND LEISURE; [ TRANSMISSION OF PEER TO PEER NETWORKING AND FILE SHARING INFORMATION VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING ONLINE CHAT ROOMS FOR TRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES AMONG COMPUTER USERS CONCERNING GENERAL INTEREST TOPICS ]]

[ BUSINESS CONSULTATION; PRODUCT MERCHANDISING; LICENSING OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE; [ DISSEMINATION OF ADVERTISING FOR OTHERS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; ] RETAIL STORE SERVICES FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS AND APPAREL; RETAIL STORE SERVICES PROVIDED VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS AND APPAREL]

[LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING SEARCH ENGINES FOR OBTAINING DATA VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK; [ PROVIDING DATABASES AND DIRECTORIES VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OBTAINING DATA IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS AND GENERAL NEWS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, CREATING INDEXES OF INFORMATION, SITES AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OTHERS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING USERS OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS WITH MEANS OF IDENTIFYING, LOCATING, GROUPING, DISTRIBUTING, AND MANAGING DATA AND LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY COMPUTER SERVERS, COMPUTER PROCESSORS AND COMPUTER USERS; ] INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, SEARCHING, BROWSING AND RETRIEVING INFORMATION, SITES, AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OTHERS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, ORGANIZING CONTENT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS ACCORDING TO USER PREFERENCE]
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General Information


Serial Number76137325
Word MarkNAPSTER
Filing DateWednesday, September 27, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, December 22, 2014
Registration Number2843405
Registration DateTuesday, May 18, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 1, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPROVIDING DATABASES AND DIRECTORIES IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC,[ VIDEO, RADIO,] [ TELEVISION, ] [NEWS,] [ SPORTS, ] [GAMES, CULTURAL EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ARTS AND LEISURE ]VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; PROVIDING INFORMATION, AUDIO, VIDEO,GRAPHICS, TEXT AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA CONTENT IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, [VIDEO, RADIO,] [ TELEVISION, ENTERTAINMENT ] [NEWS, SPORTS, GAMES, CULTURAL EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS AND LEISURE] VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; MUSIC PUBLISHING SERVICES; PUBLISHING OF TEXT, GRAPHIC, AUDIO AND VIDEO WORKS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS[; MATCHING USERS FOR THE TRANSFER AND SHARING OF MUSIC, VIDEO, AND AUDIO RECORDINGS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [ PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS IN THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, VIDEO, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS, AND ARTS AND LEISURE ]]
Goods and Services[COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO ENABLE PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING AND FILE SHARING; SEARCH ENGINE SOFTWARE; ] COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF AUDIO[,GRAPHICS, TEXT, AND DATA] OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE STREAMING TRANSMISSION OF AUDIO, VIDEO, GRAPHICS, TEXT AND DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; COMPUTER STORAGE TO ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS AMONG COMPUTER OR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK USERS;] COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR SECURE, ENCRYPTED ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF AUDIO, [VIDEO, GRAPHICS AND DATA] OVER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [ COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR ENCRYPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS ]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, before line 1, NAPSTER, LLC DELAWARE CORPORATION 455 ELCAMINO REAL SANTA CLARA, CLAIFORNIA 95050 BY ASSIGNMENT should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesTRANSMISSION OF AUDIO AND VIDEO FILES VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; [PROVIDING ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARDS, CHAT ROOMS AND COMMUNITY FORA FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES AMONG USERS CONCERNING MUSIC, NEWS, CURRENT EVENTS, [ POLITICS,] ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS AND LEISURE; [ TRANSMISSION OF PEER TO PEER NETWORKING AND FILE SHARING INFORMATION VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING ONLINE CHAT ROOMS FOR TRANSMISSION OF MESSAGES AMONG COMPUTER USERS CONCERNING GENERAL INTEREST TOPICS ]]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ BUSINESS CONSULTATION; PRODUCT MERCHANDISING; LICENSING OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE; [ DISSEMINATION OF ADVERTISING FOR OTHERS VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS; ] RETAIL STORE SERVICES FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS AND APPAREL; RETAIL STORE SERVICES PROVIDED VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS AND APPAREL]
Goods and Services[LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING SEARCH ENGINES FOR OBTAINING DATA VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK; [ PROVIDING DATABASES AND DIRECTORIES VIA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OBTAINING DATA IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS AND GENERAL NEWS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, CREATING INDEXES OF INFORMATION, SITES AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OTHERS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING USERS OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS WITH MEANS OF IDENTIFYING, LOCATING, GROUPING, DISTRIBUTING, AND MANAGING DATA AND LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY COMPUTER SERVERS, COMPUTER PROCESSORS AND COMPUTER USERS; ] INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, SEARCHING, BROWSING AND RETRIEVING INFORMATION, SITES, AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR OTHERS; INTERNET SERVICES, NAMELY, ORGANIZING CONTENT OF INFORMATION PROVIDED OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS ACCORDING TO USER PREFERENCE]

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2000
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 22, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 12, 2001
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 12, 2001
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

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 Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 22, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 29, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 29, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRHAPSODY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37211

Party NameNAPSTER, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90069

Party NameRoxio, Inc.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Clara, CA 95050

Party NameNapster, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameNapster, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 12, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 16, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 23, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 22, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, August 6, 2001UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 19, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, November 19, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 21, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 16, 2002FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, June 26, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 11, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 1, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 24, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, February 20, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 23, 2003SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 24, 2003SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, July 1, 2003SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, July 7, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 24, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 15, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, December 15, 2003USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 20, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, February 24, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 12, 2004ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, May 18, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 7, 2004SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Thursday, September 30, 2004CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, March 24, 2005CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Friday, April 8, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 13, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 13, 2006ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 12, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 19, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 19, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, February 10, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 10, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 30, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 6, 2012CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, June 6, 2012TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Wednesday, January 15, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Saturday, November 8, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 27, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 17, 2014POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, December 17, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, December 22, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, December 22, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, December 22, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, December 22, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 2, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 18, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED