THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 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 77401869. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, October 4, 2018. This trademark is owned by The Saul Zaentz Company. The THE LORD OF THE RINGS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Checker sets

Song books

Collectible buttons

Caps, hats, pullovers, t-shirts
the lord of the rings

General Information


Serial Number77401869
Word MarkTHE LORD OF THE RINGS
Filing DateWednesday, February 20, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, October 4, 2018
Registration Number3507966
Registration DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 15, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesChecker sets
Goods and ServicesSong books
Goods and ServicesCollectible buttons
Goods and ServicesCaps, hats, pullovers, t-shirts

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 DateTuesday, February 26, 2008
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 13, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 13, 2008

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 2008
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 20, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 20, 2007

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 2008
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 18, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 26, 2008

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 DateTuesday, February 26, 2008
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 11, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 13, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94710

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, September 18, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
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, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 4, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 4, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, October 4, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 4, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 27, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 30, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, August 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 29, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 20, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 28, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 28, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 30, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 15, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 25, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 10, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, June 10, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 10, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 30, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, May 30, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 30, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 30, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 27, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 26, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED