DR. SEUSS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Sunday, December 28, 2014, 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 86979883. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, March 28, 2023. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The DR. SEUSS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

[ candy ]

magnets

metal key chains

notepads; notebooks; desk pads

clothing, namely, t-shirts, tank tops, pants, shorts, sleepwear, boxer briefs, boxer shorts and suspenders

[ lanyards for holding keys and badges ]

travel mugs; ceramic mugs; plastic mugs; plastic cups; beverage glasses; plastic drinking straws; tumblers for use as drinking glasses
dr. seuss

General Information


Serial Number86979883
Word MarkDR. SEUSS
Filing DateSunday, December 28, 2014
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Registration Number5047128
Registration DateTuesday, September 20, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 26, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ candy ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an image of a stove pipe hat with five stripes with the words "DR. SEUSS" underneath the hat.
Goods and Servicesmagnets
Goods and Servicesmetal key chains
Goods and Servicesnotepads; notebooks; desk pads
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, t-shirts, tank tops, pants, shorts, sleepwear, boxer briefs, boxer shorts and suspenders
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ lanyards for holding keys and badges ]
Goods and Servicestravel mugs; ceramic mugs; plastic mugs; plastic cups; beverage glasses; plastic drinking straws; tumblers for use as drinking glasses

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 7, 2015
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 1, 2014

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 DateWednesday, January 7, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 1, 2014

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, January 7, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 1, 2014

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 16, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 16, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 7, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 1, 2014

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 DateWednesday, January 7, 2015
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 1, 2014

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 1, 2014

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
AddressSan Diego, CA 92121

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 7, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, December 31, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 8, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 25, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 27, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, March 27, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 27, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 27, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 20, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, April 20, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 6, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 26, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 21, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, January 20, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, January 22, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, June 30, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 30, 2016TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 30, 2016DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, June 30, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, July 23, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 27, 2016DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, July 27, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, July 28, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, August 15, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 20, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, September 16, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 28, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 1, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, September 20, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS