WSM GRAND OLE OPRY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 28, 1993, a trademark application was filed for WSM GRAND OLE OPRY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WSM GRAND OLE OPRY trademark a serial number of 74383769. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, September 27, 2024. This trademark is owned by Opryland USA Inc. The WSM GRAND OLE OPRY trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

entertainment services; namely, dramatic programs, dramatico-musical programs and musical programs performed through the media of radio, television and personal appearances; and distribution of cable television programming to cablecasters

radio program broadcasting services; television broadcasting services
wsm grand ole opry

General Information


Serial Number74383769
Word MarkWSM GRAND OLE OPRY
Filing DateWednesday, April 28, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, September 27, 2024
Registration Number1839640
Registration DateTuesday, June 14, 1994
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 22, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesentertainment services; namely, dramatic programs, dramatico-musical programs and musical programs performed through the media of radio, television and personal appearances; and distribution of cable television programming to cablecasters
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "WSM GRAND OLE OPRY" appearing on a triangular wrap that goes around a microphone stand. The letters WSM appear horizontally in an oval at the top front of the triangular wrap. The word GRAND appears vertically, followed immediately by the word OLE horizontally underneath it, followed by the word OPRY vertically underneath OLE on the sides of the triangular wrap. The elements depicted with dotted lines in the drawing show the position of the mark on microphone stands used in connection with the services and are not part of the mark.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 2, lines 8-11 are deleted and "The mark consists of the wording "WSM GRAND OLE OPRY" appearing ona triangular wrap that goes around a microphone stand. The letters WSM appear horizontally in an oval at the top front of the triangular wrap. The word GRAND appears vertically, followed immediately by the word OLE horizontally underneath it, followed by the word OPRY vertically underneath OLE on the sides of the triangular wrap. The elements depicted with dotted lines in the drawing show the position of the mark on microphone stands used in connection with the services and are not part of the mark." is inserted. The drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Goods and Servicesradio program broadcasting services; television broadcasting services

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 6, 1994
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1952
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1952

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 24, 1993
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1952
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1952

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGRAND OLE OPRY IP, LLC
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37214

Party NameRYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC.
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNASHVILLE, TN 37214

Party NameGaylord Entertainment Company
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37214

Party NameOpryland USA Inc
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37214

Party NameOpryland USA Inc
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37214

Party NameOpryland USA Inc
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNashville, TN 37214

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 18, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 22, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 28, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, November 26, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 10, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 18, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 22, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 14, 1994REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 2, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, June 2, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, September 25, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, June 14, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, June 25, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, August 16, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 23, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, August 23, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 29, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 29, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 24, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, April 25, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, November 21, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 9, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, June 27, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, July 17, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 12, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 14, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, February 2, 2024TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, September 9, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 25, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Wednesday, September 25, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, September 27, 2024AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, September 27, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 27, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, September 27, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED