HORTON HEARS A WHO! Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 14, 2015, a trademark application was filed for HORTON HEARS A WHO! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HORTON HEARS A WHO! trademark a serial number of 86755828. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The HORTON HEARS A WHO! trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ metal key chains ]

Halloween costume accessories for adults and children, namely, wands

Halloween costumes and accessories for adults and children, namely, headbands

[ Blankets, namely, blanket throws and woven tapestry throws ]
horton hears a who!

General Information


Serial Number86755828
Word MarkHORTON HEARS A WHO!
Filing DateMonday, September 14, 2015
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, October 3, 2023
Registration Number5174107
Registration DateTuesday, April 4, 2017
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 17, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ metal key chains ]
Goods and ServicesHalloween costume accessories for adults and children, namely, wands
Goods and ServicesHalloween costumes and accessories for adults and children, namely, headbands
Goods and Services[ Blankets, namely, blanket throws and woven tapestry throws ]

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, October 3, 2023
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 1, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 1, 2015

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, October 3, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 1, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 1, 2015

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 17, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 1, 2014

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, May 4, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 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 92121

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 29, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 17, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 17, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 29, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 29, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 29, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 25, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 25, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 26, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 4, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 4, 2016COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Wednesday, May 4, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 4, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 2, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, November 18, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 23, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 23, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 2, 2016PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, December 2, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 13, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, December 28, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 17, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 4, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 4, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, March 31, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 3, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
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, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS