USPTO serial 76977090
MIDDLE-EARTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 18, 2005
- Examiner
- THOMPSON, LAVERNE
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | printed matter, namely, posters, [ wall charts, photographs, bookmarks, postcards and series of fantasy books ] | ACTIVE | Aug 26, 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 | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 17, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 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 | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 3, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 20, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 29, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | 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 | — |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 2004 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 17, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 27, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 7, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 27, 2004 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 10, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 10, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2004 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 20, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 24, 2004 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 10, 2004 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Sep 16, 2003 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 26, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 20, 2003 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 19, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 3, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 28, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 26, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 19, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 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. |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 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. |
| Nov 28, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 24, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 4, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 9, 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 | — |