USPTO serial 78492406
J.R.R. TOLKIEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 2005
- Examiner
- KIM, YONG OH
- 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
The J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Oxford OX1 2PZ, GB
The J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Oxford, GB
The J.R.R. Tolkien Estate Limited
Oxford OX1 2HN, GB
OXFORD, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alexandra Nicholson
Alexandra Nicholson Davis Wright Tremaine LLP1251 Avenue of the Americas, 21st FloorNew York, NY 10020United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [Computer, electronic and video game programs; pre-recorded entertainment products, namely, audio recordings featuring music and spoken word embodied on compact discs, vinyl records,CD-ROM, DVD, laser disc, mini disc, and cassette tapes; downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; downloadable video recordings featuring music, theater, and drama] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, books,[ magazines, newspapers and newsletters] in the field of literature[; photographs, ]art prints,[ art illustrations,] posters[ and maps; postcards; cardboard gift boxes; photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums and scrapbook albums; almanacs; artists' materials, namely, canvas for painting, paint brushes, pens, pencils, drawing pads, and painting sets; educational, instructional and teaching materials, namely, books and printed instructional materials in the field of literature] | ACTIVE | — |
| 020 | [Plastic and plaster figurines] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [Toys, games and playthings;, namely, board games, playing cards, plush toys, and accessories therefor, puppets, toy action figures, manipulative puzzles and jigsaw puzzles; electronic toys, namely, hand held units for playing electronic games; Christmas tree decorations] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | [ Entertainment services, namely, production of ] [ television programs, radio programs] [ and motion pictures; ] [entertainment in the nature of theater productions; ] publication of books [ , magazines, newsletters and journals; ]entertainment services, namely, providing entertainment information in the fields of music and literature by means of a global computer network [ ; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable musical and spoken word sound recordings; [entertainment services, namely, providing online games; ] [ computer services, namely, providing non-downloadable online books, magazinesnewsletters, and journals in the field of literature; amusement parks] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Mar 13, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 2016 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 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. |
| May 13, 2016 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| May 13, 2016 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| May 11, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Oct 17, 2005 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2005 | 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. |
| Sep 7, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 18, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 12, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 5, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | 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. |
| May 14, 2005 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2005 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| May 2, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 8, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |