USPTO serial 77860736
M-E MIDDLE-EARTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 3, 2012
- Examiner
- CASE, LEIGH CAROLINE
- 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
Berkeley, CA
Livermore, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | compact discs featuring fantasy games, fantasy films and music; computer game discs; computer game programs; computer game software; video game software; video game programs; video game discs; downloadable online interactive computer game programs having single and multi-player capability; interactive computer game software and instructional materials sold as a unit; interactive computer video games and instructional materials sold as a unit; interactive multimedia computer game programs; interactive video game software and instructional materials sold as a unit; pre-recorded computer game discs featuring fantasy games, fantasy films, and music; pre-recorded DVD discs featuring fantasy games, fantasy films, and music | ACTIVE | Nov 2, 2011 |
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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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Nov 1, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 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, 2022 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2022 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 27, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 27, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 3, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 8, 2019 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 3, 2012 | 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 29, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 25, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 9, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | 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 12, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 11, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 6, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 6, 2011 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 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 18, 2010 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Feb 3, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 16, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 16, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 28, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 26, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 26, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 26, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 24, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 3, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |