NIN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 20, 1993, a trademark application was filed for NIN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NIN trademark a serial number of 74415717. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by J. Artist Management, Inc.. The NIN trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

clothing; namely, hats, [ sweaters, ] T-shirts, shirts, [ bandannas, shoes, swimwear ]

prerecorded [ audio and ][ video tapes and ] compact disks featuring musical productions and songs

entertainment services in the nature of a musical group; [ audio and video recording production ]

[ magazines and newsletters in the field of musical groups; ] posters, stickers, [ and notecards ]
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General Information


Serial Number74415717
Word MarkNIN
Filing DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 13, 2025
Registration Number1895945
Registration DateTuesday, May 30, 1995
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 7, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesclothing; namely, hats, [ sweaters, ] T-shirts, shirts, [ bandannas, shoes, swimwear ]
Pseudo MarkMINE
Goods and Servicesprerecorded [ audio and ][ video tapes and ] compact disks featuring musical productions and songs
Goods and Servicesentertainment services in the nature of a musical group; [ audio and video recording production ]
Goods and Services[ magazines and newsletters in the field of musical groups; ] posters, stickers, [ and notecards ]

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 DateMonday, April 24, 2006
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

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, April 24, 2006
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 24, 2006
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 24, 2006
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90067
US

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Party NameJ. Artist Management, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Party NameJ. Artist Management, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Party NameJ. Artist Management, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44107
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 17, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 6, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, April 11, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 3, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 7, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 30, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 1, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, October 27, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 23, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 4, 2006CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Monday, April 24, 2006REINSTATED
Wednesday, November 23, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, April 24, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, April 24, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, April 24, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, June 26, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 24, 2010TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, March 24, 2010REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Wednesday, May 27, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, June 15, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 15, 2015POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, December 8, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, December 11, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 11, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 11, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 13, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 13, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2026TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS