RAY CHARLES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 8, 2006, a trademark application was filed for RAY CHARLES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RAY CHARLES trademark a serial number of 77976228. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 28, 2018. This trademark is owned by Ray Charles Enterprises, Inc.. The RAY CHARLES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Prerecorded audio recordings, [ audio tapes, audio cassettes, ] audio discs, [ audio digital tapes ] and CD's, all featuring music and speech; pre-recorded video recordings, [ video tapes, video cassettes, ] video discs, [ video digital tapes ] and DVD's, all featuring musical performances, concerts, shows, theatrical plays, movies and interviews in the field of musical entertainment; television and motion picture films all relating to musical entertainment; [ casino slot machines; ] electronic and digital data files featuring audio or visual content, all relating to musical entertainment, downloadable from a global computer network or a digital communications network for use on an electronic device, namely, MP3 players, mobile phones, PDA's and computers

[ Art prints, ] photographs [, greeting cards ]

Promoting the goods, services, brand identity and commercial information of third parties through commercials comprising live performances and advertising by means of print, audio, video, and online medium

Electronic delivery of images, sound and photographs via a global computer network or digital communications network; information transmission via electronic or digital communications networks; radio broadcasting services; streaming of audio, visual and data information via a global computer network, mobile telephone or other electronic or digital communications network or digital communications device; broadcasting and communications services featuring audio and visual data transmitted via a global computer network, mobile telephone or other electronic or digital communications network or digital communications device

Entertainment services, namely, live music concerts featuring celebrity impersonation, theatrical and musical floor shows and plays; entertainment services, namely, concerts, movies, shows, musical plays, and musical performances, all relating to musical entertainment, broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and video media; providing a website and an on-line interactive computer database in the fields of entertainment, sound and music video recordings, movies and shows, all relating to musical entertainment; museum services
ray charles

General Information


Serial Number77976228
Word MarkRAY CHARLES
Filing DateWednesday, November 8, 2006
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 28, 2018
Registration Number3546890
Registration DateTuesday, December 16, 2008
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 8, 2008

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, Line 1, "RAY CHARLES ENTERPRISES, INC". should be deleted, and "THE RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesPrerecorded audio recordings, [ audio tapes, audio cassettes, ] audio discs, [ audio digital tapes ] and CD's, all featuring music and speech; pre-recorded video recordings, [ video tapes, video cassettes, ] video discs, [ video digital tapes ] and DVD's, all featuring musical performances, concerts, shows, theatrical plays, movies and interviews in the field of musical entertainment; television and motion picture films all relating to musical entertainment; [ casino slot machines; ] electronic and digital data files featuring audio or visual content, all relating to musical entertainment, downloadable from a global computer network or a digital communications network for use on an electronic device, namely, MP3 players, mobile phones, PDA's and computers
Goods and Services[ Art prints, ] photographs [, greeting cards ]
Goods and ServicesPromoting the goods, services, brand identity and commercial information of third parties through commercials comprising live performances and advertising by means of print, audio, video, and online medium
Goods and ServicesElectronic delivery of images, sound and photographs via a global computer network or digital communications network; information transmission via electronic or digital communications networks; radio broadcasting services; streaming of audio, visual and data information via a global computer network, mobile telephone or other electronic or digital communications network or digital communications device; broadcasting and communications services featuring audio and visual data transmitted via a global computer network, mobile telephone or other electronic or digital communications network or digital communications device
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, live music concerts featuring celebrity impersonation, theatrical and musical floor shows and plays; entertainment services, namely, concerts, movies, shows, musical plays, and musical performances, all relating to musical entertainment, broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and video media; providing a website and an on-line interactive computer database in the fields of entertainment, sound and music video recordings, movies and shows, all relating to musical entertainment; museum services
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name "RAY CHARLES" does not identify a living individual.

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 DateTuesday, November 14, 2006
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1949
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1950

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 DateTuesday, November 14, 2006
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 9, 2007
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1996

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, November 14, 2006
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 14, 2006
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Ray Charles Foundation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90018

Party NameRay Charles Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90018

Party NameRay Charles Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90018

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 28, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 28, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 28, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 28, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 18, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, June 18, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, December 16, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 31, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 31, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 27, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 31, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 27, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 27, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 10, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 10, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2009CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, June 17, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 3, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, June 1, 2009TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 16, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 17, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, November 7, 20081(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Friday, August 29, 2008NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, November 7, 2008DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, August 29, 2008DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, November 7, 2008CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 9, 2008CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Friday, August 29, 2008FAX RECEIVED
Friday, August 29, 2008FAX RECEIVED
Saturday, July 19, 2008ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, July 11, 2008REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Monday, June 30, 2008FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, April 24, 2008CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Wednesday, April 9, 2008FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 8, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 26, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 19, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, February 29, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, February 25, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 22, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 22, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 22, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 20, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, February 4, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, January 18, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 16, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, January 15, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 15, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, January 15, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 26, 2007FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Sunday, December 23, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, November 8, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, November 8, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 8, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, October 15, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, May 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 27, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, March 26, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, March 26, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, March 26, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 15, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 14, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM