THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 26, 2014, a trademark application was filed for THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS trademark a serial number of 86407919. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, October 21, 2022. This trademark is owned by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.. The THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Candy

Metal key chains

[ Printed greeting cards with electronic information stored therein, ] greeting cards, stickers, gift wrapping paper, paper gift bags, [ paper gift tags, paper ribbons for gift wrapping, paper bows for gift wrapping, paperweights, desk baskets for desk accessories, desk calendars, desk file trays, desk mounted stationery cabinets, desk pads, desk calendar pads, desk sets, desk stands and holders for pens, pencils and ink, desk top organizers, desk top planners, stationery kits comprised of letterhead and envelopes and a writing instrument, namely, pens and pencils, wall calendars, student daily planners, locker calendars, sticker books, paper napkins, paper table covers, namely table cloths of paper and table linens of paper, printed paper invitations, paper treat bags, decorative paper centerpieces, paper banners, printed paper door signs, note paper, namely, party sign-in sheets, note cards, namely, thank you notes, paper cake decorations, paper boards, namely, printed cake decoratin...

Clothing, footwear, headgear, apparel sets and separates for men, women, children, infants, toddlers, boys and girls, namely, shirts, t-shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] bottoms, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweaters, hats, caps, scarves, [ gloves, ] mittens, [ ear muffs, ] scarves, [ ties, robes, ] sleepwear, pajamas, [ boxer shorts, panties, stockings, hosiery, ] socks, sneakers, slippers, slipper socks, and Halloween costumes
the grinch dr. seuss

General Information


Serial Number86407919
Word MarkTHE GRINCH DR. SEUSS
Filing DateFriday, September 26, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Registration Number4923699
Registration DateTuesday, March 22, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 25, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCandy
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "THE GRINCH" and "DR. SEUSS" superimposed on a burst design with 16 points. A pair of eyes is next to the word "THE" and over the letters "NCH" in the word "GRINCH".
Goods and ServicesMetal key chains
Goods and Services[ Printed greeting cards with electronic information stored therein, ] greeting cards, stickers, gift wrapping paper, paper gift bags, [ paper gift tags, paper ribbons for gift wrapping, paper bows for gift wrapping, paperweights, desk baskets for desk accessories, desk calendars, desk file trays, desk mounted stationery cabinets, desk pads, desk calendar pads, desk sets, desk stands and holders for pens, pencils and ink, desk top organizers, desk top planners, stationery kits comprised of letterhead and envelopes and a writing instrument, namely, pens and pencils, wall calendars, student daily planners, locker calendars, sticker books, paper napkins, paper table covers, namely table cloths of paper and table linens of paper, printed paper invitations, paper treat bags, decorative paper centerpieces, paper banners, printed paper door signs, note paper, namely, party sign-in sheets, note cards, namely, thank you notes, paper cake decorations, paper boards, namely, printed cake decorating boards, paper bakery boxes, lithographs, ] mini prints, [ paper wall hangings, namely, paper wall scrolls, trading cards, trading card binders, children's books, arts and crafts paint kits, school supplies, namely, pencils, pens, glue, rulers, pencil sharpeners, erasers and desktop organizers, paper transparencies, namely transparent cellophane paper with character art, memorandum boards, heat transfer paper, painting sets for children, namely, art activity desk sets, ] bumper stickers, [ decorative paper, namely, tissue paper, stationery products, namely, stationery boxes, stationery folders, stationery writing paper and envelopes, stationery-type portfolios, ] printed blank journals, namely, diaries, [ photograph albums, pencils, pens, drawing paper, posters, wall decorations, namely, paper party decorations for the wall, ] children's activity books, namely, sticker puzzle activity books, [ art doodle kits comprised of coloring books, crayons, coloring pencils, blank paper, rubber stamps and markers, printed guides for computer video games and other printed materials to supplement computer video games, namely computer game instruction manuals, ] and resusable sticker sets
Goods and ServicesClothing, footwear, headgear, apparel sets and separates for men, women, children, infants, toddlers, boys and girls, namely, shirts, t-shirts, tops, [ tank tops, ] bottoms, sweatshirts, sweatpants, sweaters, hats, caps, scarves, [ gloves, ] mittens, [ ear muffs, ] scarves, [ ties, robes, ] sleepwear, pajamas, [ boxer shorts, panties, stockings, hosiery, ] socks, sneakers, slippers, slipper socks, and Halloween costumes
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2014
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 28, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 28, 2014

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 DateThursday, September 22, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 31, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 22, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 1, 2010

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2014
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 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
AddressSan Diego, CA 92121

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, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 8, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 30, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, October 6, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, October 7, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, December 1, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
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
Wednesday, July 22, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 22, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 5, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 25, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, October 20, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, July 8, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 9, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 9, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, February 13, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 9, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 16, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 16, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, February 11, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 28, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, February 12, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 22, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 16, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, September 19, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, September 30, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, October 21, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 17, 2021OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Thursday, March 24, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Thursday, September 22, 2022PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
Friday, October 21, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, March 22, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 1, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED