USPTO serial 76096362
GANDALF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 16, 2006
- Examiner
- LAWRENCE, SUSAN KASTRINER
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Livermore, CA, US
Berkeley, CA, US
Berkeley, CA, US
Berkeley, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Megan Martin
Megan Martin Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC3142 Constitution DriveLivermore, CA 94551United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Christmas tree ornaments | ACTIVE | Jan 6, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Sep 3, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 18, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 18, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 18, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Dec 10, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 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. |
| Aug 28, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2006 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 24, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 22, 2006 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 21, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 21, 2006 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2006 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 14, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 26, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2006 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jul 28, 2005 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 17, 2004 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 8, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2004 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 31, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 12, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2003 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 8, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 17, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 28, 2003 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Nov 5, 2002 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 21, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 28, 2001 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2001 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 13, 2001 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2001 | 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. |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 8, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 29, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |