USPTO serial 76976861
MIDDLE EARTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 26, 2004
- Examiner
- BAIRD, MICHAEL
- 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
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA
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 | jigsaw puzzles, role-playing games [ and accessories] [ and toy swords ] | ACTIVE | Apr 19, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Jan 12, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 23, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 | — |
| Oct 31, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 31, 2014 | 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 31, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 16, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 30, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 12, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 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 | — |
| Oct 26, 2004 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 18, 2004 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 13, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 9, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 9, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 16, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 16, 2004 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 17, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 17, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 13, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 27, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 22, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 22, 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 | — |
| May 17, 2003 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 5, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 19, 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. |
| Oct 10, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Aug 7, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 8, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 31, 2002 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 28, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 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 | — |