HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Friday, December 12, 2014, a trademark application was filed for HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS trademark a serial number of 86479098. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, November 28, 2025. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

[ Pop-up toys, ] stuffed bean-filled toys, mechanical plush toys, plush toys, pet toys, latex balloons, miniature toy model train sets, action skill games, namely, [ electronic toy car racing game, ] head bobbing toy doll, action figures and accessories therefor, plush dancing toy figures emitting sounds and music, Christmas stockings emitting sounds and music made of plush and plastic parts, finger puppets, board games, puzzles, reusable sticker sets, inflatable toys, basketballs and [ basketball games, namely, basketball goal sets, ] plastic squeeze toys, [ toy balls, namely, playground balls, toy gliders, paddle balls, ] toy play light wands, [ yo-yos, ] toy dolls, inflatable toy dolls, in-line skates, snowboards, skateboards, Christmas tree ornaments, balloons, snow globes, toy ceramic banks, [ confetti, ] paper streamers, and costume masks
how the grinch stole christmas

General Information

Serial Number86479098
Word MarkHOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Filing DateFriday, December 12, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, November 28, 2025
Registration Number4798685
Registration DateTuesday, August 25, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 9, 2015

Trademark Statements

Goods and Services[ Pop-up toys, ] stuffed bean-filled toys, mechanical plush toys, plush toys, pet toys, latex balloons, miniature toy model train sets, action skill games, namely, [ electronic toy car racing game, ] head bobbing toy doll, action figures and accessories therefor, plush dancing toy figures emitting sounds and music, Christmas stockings emitting sounds and music made of plush and plastic parts, finger puppets, board games, puzzles, reusable sticker sets, inflatable toys, basketballs and [ basketball games, namely, basketball goal sets, ] plastic squeeze toys, [ toy balls, namely, playground balls, toy gliders, paddle balls, ] toy play light wands, [ yo-yos, ] toy dolls, inflatable toy dolls, in-line skates, snowboards, skateboards, Christmas tree ornaments, balloons, snow globes, toy ceramic banks, [ confetti, ] paper streamers, and costume masks

Classification Information

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, December 17, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 1, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 1, 2012

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
Tuesday, December 16, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, December 17, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, January 14, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 15, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 15, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 15, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 16, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, March 16, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 18, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 27, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, May 4, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 9, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 9, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 9, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 9, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 8, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 21, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Monday, September 19, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 19, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 19, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 19, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 28, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Monday, March 27, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2023PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
Monday, May 1, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 9, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, August 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 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
Friday, August 15, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, November 28, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 28, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 28, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 28, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

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