DR. SEUSS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 29, 2013, a trademark application was filed for DR. SEUSS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DR. SEUSS trademark a serial number of 85918201. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, March 30, 2021. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The DR. SEUSS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

infant toys, infant developmental toys, floor puzzles, wood puzzles, play mats containing infant toys

[ fabric lunch bags ]

Socks, leggings, costumes for use in children's dress up play

Salt and pepper shakers, plates, cups, bowls, cookie jars, napkin holders, serving dishes, canister sets
dr. seuss

General Information


Serial Number85918201
Word MarkDR. SEUSS
Filing DateMonday, April 29, 2013
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, March 30, 2021
Registration Number4550315
Registration DateTuesday, June 17, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 1, 2014

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a partial arm with a gloved hand holding a top hat above the wording "DR. SEUSS"; the arm is protruding from the letter "D" in "DR.".
Goods and Servicesinfant toys, infant developmental toys, floor puzzles, wood puzzles, play mats containing infant toys
Goods and Services[ fabric lunch bags ]
Goods and ServicesSocks, leggings, costumes for use in children's dress up play
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesSalt and pepper shakers, plates, cups, bowls, cookie jars, napkin holders, serving dishes, canister sets

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, March 30, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2009

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 6, 2013
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 2011

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 6, 2013
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 2010

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 6, 2013
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressSan Diego, CA 92121

Party NameDr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLa Jolla, CA 920373610

Party NameDr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLa Jolla, CA 920373610

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 2, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 6, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, August 2, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 2, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, August 2, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, August 2, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 31, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 31, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, February 1, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Sunday, February 2, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 21, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 24, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 1, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 17, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 1, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 1, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, June 17, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 30, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 30, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 17, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 13, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED