NAPSTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 28, 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 78014821. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, November 28, 2014. This trademark is owned by Napster, Inc.. The NAPSTER trademark is filed in the 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, ] 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 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 ]

Electronic transmission of audio and video files via communications networks; [ providing electronic bulletin boards; chat rooms and community for a 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 ]

[ [ Business consultation;] product merchandising; licensing of computer software and of entertainment products and services; [ 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 networks; [ providing databases and directories via communications networks for obtaining data in the fields of politics and general news ] ]
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General Information


Serial Number78014821
Word MarkNAPSTER
Filing DateWednesday, June 28, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, November 28, 2014
Registration Number2843786
Registration DateTuesday, May 18, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: 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, ] 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 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 ]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, before line 1, "NAPSTER, LLC 455 EL CAMINO REAL SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95050" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesElectronic transmission of audio and video files via communications networks; [ providing electronic bulletin boards; chat rooms and community for a 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 ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ [ Business consultation;] product merchandising; licensing of computer software and of entertainment products and services; [ 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 networks; [ providing databases and directories via communications networks for obtaining data in the fields of politics and general news ] ]

Classification Information


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 DateFriday, November 28, 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 DateTuesday, June 25, 2002
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 DateTuesday, June 25, 2002
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 DateFriday, November 28, 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 Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37211

Party NameNAPSTER, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEast Palo Alto, CA 90069

Party NameRoxio, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Clara, CA 95050

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
Friday, November 17, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 30, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, January 12, 2001DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, April 30, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 4, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 3, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, August 3, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, November 10, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 14, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 20, 2001FINAL 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
Wednesday, July 2, 2003SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, July 7, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, July 18, 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
Friday, May 28, 2004SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Saturday, August 7, 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
Thursday, May 20, 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
Wednesday, November 26, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 28, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, November 28, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, November 28, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 28, 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 8 & 9 RECEIVED