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 76483901. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, December 4, 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 Clothing & Apparel Products category with the following description:

Clothing, namely, t-shirts
the lord of the rings the return of the king

General Information


Serial Number76483901
Word MarkTHE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING
Filing DateFriday, January 17, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, December 4, 2017
Registration Number3340434
Registration DateTuesday, November 20, 2007
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 1, 2004

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, lines 6-16, "athletic shoes, bathrobes, belts, boxer shorts, caps, children's footwear, coats, costumes for use in role playing games, dresses, fitness tops, footwear, gloves, Halloween costumes, hats, head wear, headbands, hosiery, jackets, jogging suits, jumpsuits, long underwear, masquerade costumes, accessories, and masks sold in connection therewith, mittens, overalls, pajamas, pants, parkas, rainwear" should be deleted, And, In the statement, Column 2, lines 1-6, "scarves, shirts, shorts, skirts, sleepwear, slippers, socks, special sporting and gymnastic footwear, special sporting and gymnastic wear, suspenders, sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, swim wear, tank tops, ties, tights" should be deleted, And, In the statement, Column 2, lines 6-8, "underwear, visors, warm-up suits, wind-resistant jackets, and wristbands" should be deleted.
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, t-shirts

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 30, 2003
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 14, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 14, 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, March 29, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 27, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 27, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, August 20, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, February 20, 2004ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, March 10, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Friday, March 26, 2004REINSTATED
Tuesday, June 1, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, August 24, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, February 8, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 12, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 24, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, January 21, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, January 21, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, January 21, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, August 23, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Monday, February 12, 2007SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, February 12, 2007SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Monday, February 12, 2007SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Friday, August 24, 2007TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, August 24, 2007USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, September 10, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 16, 2007LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 14, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, March 3, 2008CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
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
Monday, September 17, 2007ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, October 16, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 20, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 26, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 26, 2007SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Thursday, November 2, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 29, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 24, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 5, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 4, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 5, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, November 20, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP 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, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 4, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 4, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, December 4, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)