USPTO serial 73615452
THE DARK KNIGHT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 1987
- Examiner
- REIHNER, DAVID
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
Burbank, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Department4000 Warner Blvd.Burbank, CA 91522United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | COMIC MAGAZINES | ACTIVE | Feb 25, 1986 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 11, 2017 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Oct 11, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 10, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 12, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 19, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 6, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 24, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 17, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 13, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 9, 2007 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Mar 29, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 13, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 25, 1993 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 24, 1993 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jun 3, 1993 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 22, 1987 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jun 30, 1987 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jun 2, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 29, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 14, 1987 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 27, 1987 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 29, 1986 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 21, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |