| Serial Number | 97593660 |
| Word Mark | THE LORD OF THE RINGS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, September 15, 2022 |
| Status | 730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" in a stylized font in the middle of a circle. |
| Goods and Services | Albums for trading cards; albums for stickers; arts and craft clay kits; arts and craft paint kits; loose-leaf binders; bookmarks; printed books in the field of film; printed calendars; children's arts and crafts paper kits; printed coffee table books featuring photographic prints; coin albums; printed commemorative stamp sheets; decals; figures made of paper; animation cels; letter openers; lithographic prints; paper cake decorations; pictures, namely, printed photographs; postage stamps; printed postcards; printed posters; printed holograms; role playing game equipment in the nature of printed game book manuals; stamp albums; stickers; sticker books; maps, namely, printed maps; printed song books; printed gift books consisting of a book in the field of games, films and fantasy, strategy guides for games; printed computer manuals in the field of computer games and interactive games; non-electronic personal printed planning books; printed wall charts in the field of myths; stationery; art prints; prints in the nature of printed photos and animation cels from fantasy games sold as a unit; writing paper; printed note books; printed notepads; printed note cards; folders, namely, paper folders; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of games, films and fantasy; Printed magazines in the fields of games, films and fantasy; book ends; paperweights; pencils; pens; erasers; pencil cases; collectable printed trading cards, other than for games; printed music sheets; printed publications, namely, brochures and catalogs in the field of theatrical performances, theatrical shows and artist interviews; Printed theater programs |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, June 23, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Berkeley, CA 94710 |
| Party Name | MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Berkeley, CA 94710 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 19, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, October 3, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Friday, September 22, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |