USPTO serial 85943607
M-E MIDDLE-EARTH
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Reg. 4606576Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 16, 2014
- Examiner
- MICHOS, LESLIE BISHOP
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 107
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Berkeley, 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.
Elizabeth H. Cohen
Elizabeth H. Cohen ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20006United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | instruction manuals for role playing games; instruction manuals for table top games; instruction manuals for table top games; instructional manuals and printed strategy guides for games | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Sep 16, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 17, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 10, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2014 | 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 14, 2014 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 4, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 2, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 5, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 5, 2014 | 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. |
| Nov 5, 2013 | NOAM | NOA E-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 10, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 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 21, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 26, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 8, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 2, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 24, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 6, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 31, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |