USPTO serial 77198494
MIDDLE-EARTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 23, 2013
- Examiner
- DUONG, ANGELA GAW
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | jewelry [, watches ] | ACTIVE | — |
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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 22, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 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. |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 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 22, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| 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 | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2019 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 3, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 19, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 12, 2013 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 12, 2013 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 24, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 1, 2013 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 1, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Oct 24, 2012 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 23, 2012 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 26, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 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 1, 2011 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2011 | NEWN | NEW NOA TO ISSUE | — |
| Sep 20, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 20, 2011 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Sep 20, 2011 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2011 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Sep 5, 2011 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Aug 1, 2011 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 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 7, 2010 | 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 17, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| May 3, 2010 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| 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 1, 2009 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 1, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 1, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 1, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2007 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 10, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Sep 10, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Sep 10, 2007 | CNRT | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |