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 76483902. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 5, 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 Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

Toys, namely, electronic action toys, toy action figures, toy swords
the lord of the rings the return of the king

General Information


Serial Number76483902
Word MarkTHE LORD OF THE RINGS THE RETURN OF THE KING
Filing DateFriday, January 17, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 5, 2017
Registration Number3340435
Registration DateTuesday, November 20, 2007
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 4, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesToys, namely, electronic action toys, toy action figures, toy swords

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, January 30, 2003
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 1, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 1, 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 NameSaul Zaentz Company, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94710

Party NameSaul Zaentz Company, The
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
Wednesday, June 11, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 13, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, August 13, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 18, 2005DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, September 30, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 31, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, February 20, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 14, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 4, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 27, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, December 27, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, December 27, 2004DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, December 27, 2004SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, July 26, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 18, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, January 20, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, January 20, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, January 20, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 26, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 26, 2006SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Tuesday, January 23, 2007SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 23, 2007SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Tuesday, January 23, 2007SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 20, 2007REGISTERED-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
Thursday, October 24, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 25, 2007TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 25, 2007USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, August 27, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, September 18, 2007ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 17, 2007LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, October 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, November 11, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, November 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, November 24, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 2, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 29, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 7, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 5, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, November 20, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 5, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 5, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)