DR. SEUSS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 14, 2016, 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 87001561. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, May 27, 2024. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The DR. SEUSS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ Pet clothing ]

Pet toys

[ Coloring books, composition books ]

Clothing for adults, infants, toddlers, namely, shirts, t-shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] bottoms, sweatshirts, sweatpants, [ sweaters, ] sleepwear, pajamas, underwear, boxer shorts [ and briefs, loungewear, footwear, shoe accessories, namely, fitted decorative covers for shoes ] ; headgear, namely, hats and caps; decorative head bands, [ hats, pipe striped hats, caps, scarves, gloves, mittens, leg warmers, arm warmers, ] suspenders, [ ties, bow ties, stockings, hosiery, tights, socks, slippers, ] and Halloween costumes [ and masks sold in connection therewith ]
dr. seuss

General Information


Serial Number87001561
Word MarkDR. SEUSS
Filing DateThursday, April 14, 2016
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, May 27, 2024
Registration Number5207655
Registration DateTuesday, May 23, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 7, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stove pipe hat with five stripes with the word "Dr. Seuss" under the hat.
Goods and Services[ Pet clothing ]
Goods and ServicesPet toys
Goods and Services[ Coloring books, composition books ]
Goods and ServicesClothing for adults, infants, toddlers, namely, shirts, t-shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] bottoms, sweatshirts, sweatpants, [ sweaters, ] sleepwear, pajamas, underwear, boxer shorts [ and briefs, loungewear, footwear, shoe accessories, namely, fitted decorative covers for shoes ] ; headgear, namely, hats and caps; decorative head bands, [ hats, pipe striped hats, caps, scarves, gloves, mittens, leg warmers, arm warmers, ] suspenders, [ ties, bow ties, stockings, hosiery, tights, socks, slippers, ] and Halloween costumes [ and masks sold in connection therewith ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateMonday, May 27, 2024
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 1, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 1, 2015

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, May 27, 2024
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 1, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 1, 2015

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 1, 2005

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 DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 1, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 1, 2015

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 92121

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 18, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, April 20, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, January 30, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 31, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 21, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 28, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 28, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 28, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 7, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 23, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 15, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, May 23, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, May 27, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, May 1, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, May 27, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 27, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.