J.R.R. TOLKIEN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 30, 2004, a trademark application was filed for J.R.R. TOLKIEN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the J.R.R. TOLKIEN trademark a serial number of 78492406. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 13, 2016. This trademark is owned by The J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited. The J.R.R. TOLKIEN trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[Plastic and plaster figurines]

Entertainment services, namely, production of [television programs, radio programs] and motion pictures; [entertainment in the nature of theater productions]; publication of books,[ magazines, newsletters and journals; ]entertainment services, namely, providing entertainment information in the fields of music and literature by means of a global computer network[; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; [entertainment services, namely, providing online games;] computer services, namely, providing non-downloadable online books, magazinesnewsletters, and journals in the field of literature; amusement parks]

Printed publications, namely, books,[ magazines, newspapers and newsletters] in the field of literature[; photographs, ]art prints,[ art illustrations,] posters[ and maps; postcards; cardboard gift boxes; photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums and scrapbook albums; almanacs; artists' materials, namely, canvas for painting, paint brushes, pens, pencils, drawing pads, and painting sets; educational, instructional and teaching materials, namely, books and printed instructional materials in the field of literature]

[Computer, electronic and video game programs; pre-recorded entertainment products, namely, audio recordings featuring music and spoken word embodied on compact discs, vinyl records,CD-ROM, DVD, laser disc, mini disc, and cassette tapes; downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; downloadable video recordings featuring music, theater, and drama]

[Toys, games and playthings;, namely, board games, playing cards, plush toys, and accessories therefor, puppets, toy action figures, manipulative puzzles and jigsaw puzzles; electronic toys, namely, hand held units for playing electronic games; Christmas tree decorations]
j.r.r. tolkien

General Information


Serial Number78492406
Word MarkJ.R.R. TOLKIEN
Filing DateThursday, September 30, 2004
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 13, 2016
Registration Number3031857
Registration DateTuesday, December 20, 2005
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 27, 2005

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[Plastic and plaster figurines]
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, production of [television programs, radio programs] and motion pictures; [entertainment in the nature of theater productions]; publication of books,[ magazines, newsletters and journals; ]entertainment services, namely, providing entertainment information in the fields of music and literature by means of a global computer network[; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; [entertainment services, namely, providing online games;] computer services, namely, providing non-downloadable online books, magazinesnewsletters, and journals in the field of literature; amusement parks]
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, books,[ magazines, newspapers and newsletters] in the field of literature[; photographs, ]art prints,[ art illustrations,] posters[ and maps; postcards; cardboard gift boxes; photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums and scrapbook albums; almanacs; artists' materials, namely, canvas for painting, paint brushes, pens, pencils, drawing pads, and painting sets; educational, instructional and teaching materials, namely, books and printed instructional materials in the field of literature]
Goods and Services[Computer, electronic and video game programs; pre-recorded entertainment products, namely, audio recordings featuring music and spoken word embodied on compact discs, vinyl records,CD-ROM, DVD, laser disc, mini disc, and cassette tapes; downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; downloadable video recordings featuring music, theater, and drama]
Goods and Services[Toys, games and playthings;, namely, board games, playing cards, plush toys, and accessories therefor, puppets, toy action figures, manipulative puzzles and jigsaw puzzles; electronic toys, namely, hand held units for playing electronic games; Christmas tree decorations]

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateFriday, October 8, 2004
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 27, 2012
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 27, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 8, 2004
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOXFORD OX2 7HT
GB

Party NameThe J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOxford OX4 2HN
GB

Party NameThe J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOxford OX1 2HN
GB

Party NameThe J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOxford OX1 2PZ
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 8, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 2, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, May 14, 2005SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Saturday, May 14, 2005LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 4, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, August 5, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 12, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, August 18, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, September 7, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 27, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, October 17, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 25, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 20, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 27, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 20, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, June 27, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 21, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 11, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 13, 2016REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, May 13, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, May 13, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 13, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 20, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, December 19, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED