THING-FISH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 22, 1994, a trademark application was filed for THING-FISH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THING-FISH trademark a serial number of 74492292. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, August 11, 2015. This trademark is owned by ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST. The THING-FISH trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

[ printed programs for concerts, ] books in the field of entertainment, music and music history, [ posters, ] stickers, magazines in the field of entertainment [ , comic books in the field of entertainment and newsletters in the field of entertainment ]
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General Information


Serial Number74492292
Word MarkTHING-FISH
Filing DateTuesday, February 22, 1994
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, August 11, 2015
Registration Number1987479
Registration DateTuesday, July 16, 1996
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 27, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ printed programs for concerts, ] books in the field of entertainment, music and music history, [ posters, ] stickers, magazines in the field of entertainment [ , comic books in the field of entertainment and newsletters in the field of entertainment ]

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, April 20, 1994
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 31, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUMG RECORDINGS, INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Party NameTRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA TRUST
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Party NameTRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST DESCENDANTS TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSherman Oaks, CA 91403

Party NameZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSTUDIO CITY, CA 91604

Party NameZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNorth Hollywood, CA 91605

Party NameZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNorth Hollywood, CA 91605

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 10, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 2, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 30, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 31, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 9, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 26, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 27, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 19, 1995NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, February 15, 1996USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, February 15, 1996SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, May 1, 1996SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 1, 1996STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, May 8, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 8, 1996ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 16, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 23, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 23, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, September 21, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 16, 2007REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 7, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 7, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 7, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 14, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 14, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 16, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, July 20, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 11, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 11, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 11, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 11, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 9, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 12, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 12, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, July 16, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED