THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, January 17, 2003, a trademark application was filed for THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING trademark a serial number of 76483143. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 8, 2017. This trademark is owned by The Saul Zaentz Company. The THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

[ arts and craft paint and drawing kits comprised of arts and craft paint and markers; cardboard figures, composition books, poster books consisting of removable posters, sticker books, ] trading cards, and lithographic prints
the lord of the rings the return of the king

General Information


Serial Number76483143
Word MarkTHE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING
Filing DateFriday, January 17, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2017
Registration Number3335632
Registration DateTuesday, November 13, 2007
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 2, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ arts and craft paint and drawing kits comprised of arts and craft paint and markers; cardboard figures, composition books, poster books consisting of removable posters, sticker books, ] trading cards, and lithographic prints

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, January 27, 2003
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2003

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
Wednesday, August 20, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 20, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 16, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 3, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 2, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, August 2, 2004SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 1, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 1, 2005DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 1, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Saturday, September 27, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 24, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, August 2, 2004SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, August 30, 2004SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, February 18, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, February 18, 2005DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 27, 2007SU - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - WRITTEN
Thursday, October 4, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 4, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 23, 2007TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2007USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, June 2, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 27, 2007SU - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Friday, August 24, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 4, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 5, 2007ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
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
Thursday, October 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, October 5, 2007LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 13, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 24, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 11, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, November 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Sunday, November 24, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, November 13, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, October 12, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 8, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 8, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 8, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED