MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 23, 2013, a trademark application was filed for MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR trademark a serial number of 85941349. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, December 11, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Saul Zaentz Company. The MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; Entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; Providing a web-based system and on-line portal for customers to participate in on-line gaming, [ operation and coordination of game tournaments, leagues and tours; ] Providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games

Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking services in the field of fantasy games and role playing; Providing a website that gives computer users the ability to engage in role playing

Downloadable electronic game programs; Electronic game software; Interactive multimedia computer game programs; [ Pre-recorded CDs featuring fantasy films, fantasy games or cartoons; ] Pre-recorded DVDs featuring [ fantasy films, ] fantasy games [ or cartoons; Video game cartridges ]
middle-earth: shadow of mordor

General Information


Serial Number85941349
Word MarkMIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR
Filing DateThursday, May 23, 2013
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, December 11, 2023
Registration Number5100629
Registration DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 6, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; Entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; Providing a web-based system and on-line portal for customers to participate in on-line gaming, [ operation and coordination of game tournaments, leagues and tours; ] Providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking services in the field of fantasy games and role playing; Providing a website that gives computer users the ability to engage in role playing
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic game programs; Electronic game software; Interactive multimedia computer game programs; [ Pre-recorded CDs featuring fantasy films, fantasy games or cartoons; ] Pre-recorded DVDs featuring [ fantasy films, ] fantasy games [ or cartoons; Video game cartridges ]

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 5, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 1, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 5, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 1, 2014

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 5, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 1, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLivermore, CA 94551

Party NameThe Saul Zaentz Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94710

Party NameThe Saul Zaentz Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94710

Party NameThe Saul Zaentz Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94710

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 27, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, June 5, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 24, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 17, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 6, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 1, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, March 27, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, March 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, March 29, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 23, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 29, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, September 29, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, April 17, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, April 18, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, October 1, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 1, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Tuesday, October 13, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 14, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, April 1, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, April 1, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, October 3, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, October 3, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, November 4, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, November 4, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, November 5, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 13, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, June 13, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, December 11, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 11, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 11, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, December 13, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED