THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 6, 2007, a trademark application was filed for THE LORD OF THE RINGS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LORD OF THE RINGS trademark a serial number of 77199153. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 3, 2019. This trademark is owned by The Saul Zaentz Company. The THE LORD OF THE RINGS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Jewelry Products, and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

Figurines of common metal; Sculptures made of non-precious metal; Figurines of common metal incorporated into settings of non-precious metal

Letter openers; Bookends; Pens

Collectible coins; Commemorative coins; [ Collectible coin sets; ] Jewelry; Earrings; Rings being jewelry; Brooches; [ Cufflinks; ] Bracelets; [ Key chains of precious metal; ] Necklaces; Charm bracelets; Charms
the lord of the rings

General Information


Serial Number77199153
Word MarkTHE LORD OF THE RINGS
Filing DateWednesday, June 6, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 3, 2019
Registration Number3378135
Registration DateTuesday, February 5, 2008
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 20, 2007

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of stylized letters.
Goods and ServicesFigurines of common metal; Sculptures made of non-precious metal; Figurines of common metal incorporated into settings of non-precious metal
Goods and ServicesLetter openers; Bookends; Pens
Goods and ServicesCollectible coins; Commemorative coins; [ Collectible coin sets; ] Jewelry; Earrings; Rings being jewelry; Brooches; [ Cufflinks; ] Bracelets; [ Key chains of precious metal; ] Necklaces; Charm bracelets; Charms
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, June 11, 2007
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 16, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 16, 2007

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 11, 2007
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 16, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 16, 2007

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, June 11, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 10, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 10, 2007

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, June 11, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, August 24, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 17, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 12, 2007NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, September 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 4, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 5, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 5, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 5, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 17, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 5, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 28, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 28, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 17, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 31, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 20, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 5, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 5, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 22, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 9, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 28, 2018POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Wednesday, April 3, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 3, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 3, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Sunday, February 5, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, February 1, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 24, 2018POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, February 26, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED