USPTO serial 76164943
BALROG
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 21, 2006
- Examiner
- LEE, DEBRA ANN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | figurines and figural products, namely, collectible figurines and figurines incorporated into settings, made of common metals and their alloys | ACTIVE | Oct 24, 2005 |
| 016 | bookmarks | ACTIVE | Oct 24, 2005 |
| 020 | figurines and figural products, namely, collectible figurines and figurines incorporated into settings, made of plastics | ACTIVE | Oct 24, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Apr 3, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 23, 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 | — |
| Feb 21, 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 | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 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. |
| May 17, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 28, 2011 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 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 | — |
| Feb 21, 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. |
| Jan 9, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 6, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 29, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 29, 2005 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 29, 2005 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 19, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 16, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 13, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 30, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 10, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 27, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2005 | 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. |
| May 5, 2005 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 5, 2005 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| May 5, 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. |
| Nov 8, 2004 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 29, 2004 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| May 6, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 3, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 23, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 23, 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. |
| Nov 25, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 27, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 10, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 22, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 15, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | 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. |
| Aug 20, 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. |
| Jul 31, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 8, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 22, 2002 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 25, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2001 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Mar 29, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 22, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |