| Serial Number | 90279362 |
| Word Mark | M-E MIDDLE-EARTH |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 26, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6425735 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 4, 2021 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized letters "M-E" appearing within a circle; the letter "E" in "M-E" displays a single drop below the center horizontal prong of said letter; under the circle is the wording "MIDDLE-EARTH". |
| Goods and Services | Beer; pilsner; stout |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 16, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 15, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 15, 2019 |
| Party Name | MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Livermore, CA 94551 |
| Party Name | The Saul Zaentz Company |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Berkeley, CA 94710 |
| Party Name | The Saul Zaentz Company |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Berkeley, CA 94710 |
| Party Name | The Saul Zaentz Company |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Berkeley, CA 94710 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 25, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, October 29, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 17, 2020 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |