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 87001562. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The DR. SEUSS trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

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

facial masks

Blankets, namely, blanket throws and woven tapestry throws

Pet clothing

Pet toys; Christmas tree ornaments, card and memory games; costume masks

paper gift bags, pens, coloring books, composition books; children's books featuring children's stories

Drinking glasses, namely, tumblers, mugs
dr. seuss

General Information


Serial Number87001562
Word MarkDR. SEUSS
Filing DateThursday, April 14, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, January 23, 2024
Registration Number5131951
Registration DateTuesday, January 31, 2017
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 15, 2016

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
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
Goods and Servicesfacial masks
Goods and ServicesBlankets, namely, blanket throws and woven tapestry throws
Goods and ServicesPet clothing
Goods and ServicesPet toys; Christmas tree ornaments, card and memory games; costume masks
Goods and Servicespaper gift bags, pens, coloring books, composition books; children's books featuring children's stories
Goods and ServicesDrinking glasses, namely, tumblers, mugs
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized version of the letters "DR. SEUSS".

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 1, 2008

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, April 20, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 1, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 1, 2013

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, April 20, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 1, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 1, 2012

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 1, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 1, 2009

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 20, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 1, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 1, 2006

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, October 1, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 1, 2006

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
Wednesday, July 27, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 28, 2016PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 28, 2016PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 28, 2016NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 22, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 23, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, October 3, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 26, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 15, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 15, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 31, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, July 31, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 23, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 23, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
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 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Saturday, January 31, 2026COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED