MOTOWN holds 8 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 39 (Transport & Storage) with 1 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 11/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98910536 | MOTOWN | Dec 18, 2024 | Registered | 039 Transport & Storage | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 98892191 | MOTOWN | Dec 09, 2024 | Pending | 043 Food & Drink Services | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 98246949 | MOTOWN | Oct 30, 2023 | Registered | 032 Beer & Soft Drinks | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 98246956 | MOTOWN | Oct 30, 2023 | Registered | 033 Wines & Spirits | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 97311654 | MOTOWN | Mar 14, 2022 | Pending | 041 Education & Entertainment | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 97060493 | MOTOWN | Oct 05, 2021 | Pending | 038 Telecommunications | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 87762642 | MOTOWN | Jan 19, 2018 | Pending | 028 Games & Toys | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| 87129120 | MOTOWN | Aug 05, 2016 | Pending | 035 Advertising & Business | UMG Recordings, Inc. |
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FAQ: MOTOWN trademark portfolio
What trademarks does MOTOWN hold?
MOTOWN holds 8 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 39 (Transport & Storage), Class 41 (Education & Entertainment), Class 35 (Advertising & Business). The most recent filings are registered to UMG Recordings, Inc..
How many trademarks does MOTOWN have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 8 USPTO trademark filings attributed to MOTOWN. The brand has been actively filing since August 2016. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does MOTOWN file most often?
MOTOWN's most active class is NICE Class 39 (Transport & Storage), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 1 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the MOTOWN trademark?
The most recent filings under the MOTOWN mark are registered to UMG Recordings, Inc.. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is MOTOWN expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for MOTOWN is 11 out of 100, which is low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding. The score combines NICE class breadth, filing velocity, and the rate of cross-class movement from the brand's filing history.
How can I track new MOTOWN trademark filings?
Click the Watch Brand button at the top of this page to add MOTOWN to your Watchlist. New filings show up on your WikiTrademarks dashboard within 24 to 48 hours of being public, alongside any class expansions, status changes, or assignment events.
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