THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 15, 2002, a trademark application was filed for THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD trademark a serial number of 76431291. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, October 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by Penguin Putnam Inc.. The THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

CHILDREN'S BOOKS, BABY BOOKS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY BOOKS, COLORING BOOKS, PICTURE BOOKS [ AND POSTERS ]
the little engine that could

General Information


Serial Number76431291
Word MarkTHE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
Filing DateMonday, July 15, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, October 18, 2025
Registration Number2941075
Registration DateTuesday, April 19, 2005
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 25, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCHILDREN'S BOOKS, BABY BOOKS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY BOOKS, COLORING BOOKS, PICTURE BOOKS [ AND POSTERS ]

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, August 12, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 1930
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 1930

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10019

Party NamePENGUIN GROUP (USA) LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NamePENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10014

Party NamePENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10014

Party NamePENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10014

Party NamePenguin Putnam Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 20, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 26, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, May 30, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 30, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 29, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 29, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, February 6, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, January 29, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 7, 2004FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, November 4, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, November 4, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, November 13, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, November 15, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 19, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 23, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 5, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 25, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 19, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 8, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 12, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 14, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, December 5, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 5, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, December 27, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, December 27, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, December 27, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, December 27, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, July 9, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, July 9, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, November 9, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 9, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, November 9, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 19, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 26, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 18, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, October 18, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 18, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED