THE GRINCH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, a trademark application was filed for THE GRINCH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GRINCH trademark a serial number of 86412045. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 20, 2025. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The THE GRINCH trademark is filed in the Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Tote bags, [ reusable shopping bags, diaper bags; ] back packs; waist packs; purses; [ umbrellas; ] luggage; straps for luggage

Pet toys; plush toys; and Christmas stockings

Halloween costumes for adults and children

Lunch pail; lunch boxes; cups and mugs, drinking glasses; lunch bags not of paper
the grinch

General Information


Serial Number86412045
Word MarkTHE GRINCH
Filing DateWednesday, October 1, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 20, 2025
Registration Number4743191
Registration DateTuesday, May 26, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 10, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesTote bags, [ reusable shopping bags, diaper bags; ] back packs; waist packs; purses; [ umbrellas; ] luggage; straps for luggage
Goods and ServicesPet toys; plush toys; and Christmas stockings
Goods and ServicesHalloween costumes for adults and children
Goods and ServicesLunch pail; lunch boxes; cups and mugs, drinking glasses; lunch bags not of paper

Classification Information


International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 8, 2014
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 31, 2013

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 8, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 31, 2011

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, October 8, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 31, 2013

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 8, 2014
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 31, 2013

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
Monday, December 1, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 1, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 15, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, October 4, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, October 8, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 15, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 15, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 15, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, January 15, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 10, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 3, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 4, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, May 13, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, May 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 7, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, May 26, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 22, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 13, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 13, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 19, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
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, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Saturday, May 24, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 20, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 20, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 20, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED