USPTO serial 87899864
TOLKIEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 1, 2019
- Examiner
- CHAFFIN, ALEXANDRA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 705 means a Madrid-based U.S. registration has accepted Section 71 maintenance and Section 15 incontestability. The U.S. extension is active with strengthened rights. Track next renewal deadlines in TSDR and WIPO records.
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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 | [ Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; blank magnetic data carriers, recording discs; blank recordable compact discs, namely, CDs and DVDs; MP3s and other digital recording media, namely, musical sound recordings, spoken word sound recordings, and audio books in the fields of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, England, Oxford, and famous universities in Oxford; computers; downloadable computer software for recording audio, video and text; ] audio books in the nature of novels, works of fiction and non-fiction, reference works, poetry, lectures and essays, downloadable, electronic books and magazines, journals and newsletters, in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, [ England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; downloadable sound recordings featuring music, audio books, podcasts, lectures, poetry and the spoken word in the fields of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, [ England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; [ downloadable audio-visual recordings, featuring music, films, podcasts, television programs and series, lectures, documentaries and poetry in the fields of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; downloadable content, namely, [ ringtones and ] graphics, images and text in the field of fantasy, [ posters, computer wallpaper images, widgets in the nature of software for use as a calendar, images for use as icons, ] photographs, [ and banners being wide-format images in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, England, Oxford, and famous universities in Oxford, and podcasts in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, England, Oxford, and famous universities in Oxford; downloadable video, computer game programs; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phone; computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for use in database management and electronic storage of data; protective covers and cases for mobile phones, laptops, portable music players, MP3 players, personal data assistants (PDAs), tablet computers, portable computers and satellite navigation devices; computer mouse pads; eyewear, namely, sunglasses; ] eye glasses cases; [ eyewear accessories, namely, straps, neck cords and head straps for eyewear, and eyeglasses; computer hardware and peripherals; ] magnets; [ mobile phones, telephones; safety helmets; bicycle helmets; cameras; motion picture films about fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, England, Oxford, and famous universities in Oxford; equipment and accessories for mobile telephones, personal data assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, tablet computers, portable computers, satellite navigation devices, portable music players, MP3 players and cameras, namely, belt clips, headphones, earbuds and cases; measuring cups; measuring spoons; tape measures; measuring rulers; slide rules; protractors; metronomes; graduated rulers; abacuses; calculators; ] fridge magnets [ ; video game software; downloadable video game software ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 014 | Jewelry; [ horological and chronometric instruments; ] key chains for use as jewelry; key rings comprised of split rings with decorative trinkets or fobs as jewelry; key rings; metal key chains; decorative metal key fobs; earrings, including ceramic earrings; costume jewelry; [ precious stones; ] pendants, including ceramic pendants; [ brooches, including ceramic brooches; ] necklaces; [ brass necklaces; necklace charms; lapel pins; pins being jewelry; tie pins and clips; cufflinks, including ceramic cufflinks; badges of precious metal; ] jewelry chains [ ; jewelry pins for use on hats; hat ornaments and pins of precious metal, in the nature of jewelry; jewelry boxes and cases; clocks; watches; stop watches; watch straps and bands; watch chains and fobs; watch cases being parts of watches; alarm clocks; busts, sculptures, figures, figurines, statues and statuettes of precious metal; bracelets; bracelets made of leather ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, [ newspapers, ] photographs, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; photographs; stationery and office requisites, namely, [ staplers, erasers, ] notebooks [ , pens, pencils, markers, drafting rulers ] and pencil cases; [ adhesives for stationery or household purposes; art and drawing materials, namely, pencils, pens, ] sketchbooks, notebooks, [ paint boxes, paint brushes, easels, canvases for painting, canvas panels for artists, and canvas for printing, inks for writing instruments, ] paintings, watercolor paintings, [ sealing wax; paintbrushes; ] printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; [ plastic sheets, plastic films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks; ] printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, magazines and teaching materials in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; magazines featuring content relating to fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; printed periodicals in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, [ England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; books in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford ; school supplies, namely, [ staplers, erasers, ] notebooks, [ pens, pencils, markers, drawing rulers, compasses for drawing and drafting ] and pencil cases; [ writing instruments; pencil cases; erasers; file folders; stationery; pencils and pencil sharpeners; ] pen and pencil cases; [ stickers; ] posters; [ stationery seals; ] postcards; writing and drawing paper including notebooks and sketchpads; calendars; [ diaries; ] greeting cards; [ address books; ] photograph albums; picture cards; [ collectible trading cards; decalcomanias; ] printed music sheets; printed musical scores books; instruction guides and manuals in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; bookmarks; [ bookmarks made of leather; bookends; coasters of paper; money clips; letter openers; passport holders; bibs, handkerchiefs, napkins and table linen of paper; ] art prints; [ writing sets comprised of pencils, pens, paper, markers, envelopes, book covers and pen and pencil cases; ] blank journals; [ leather-bound blank journals, ] notebooks [ , stationery and pen and pencil stands and holders; document portfolios; decorative boxes made of cardboard ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 018 | Luggage, carrying cases and travelling bags; [ umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; collars, leashes and clothing for animals; change pouches; coin purses; key cases; ] textile shopping bags; [ all-purpose sports and athletic bags; bum bags; backpacks; knapsacks; sports packs; waist packs; gym bags; duffel bags; book bags; hand bags; purses; clutch purses; shoulder bags; carry-on bags; garment bags for travel; beach bags; ] tote bags; mini-tote bags [ ; satchels; luggage tags; travelling trunks; suitcases; cosmetic and toiletry cases sold empty; attache cases; briefcases; briefcase-type portfolios; men's clutches; business card cases; credit card cases; wallets; leather wallets; billfolds ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 020 | [ Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; hand mirrors; pocket mirrors; containers, not of metal or paper, for storage or transport; cushions; figurines made of wood, wax, plaster, cork, reed, cane, wicker, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum, or of plastics; decorative boxes made of wood and plastic ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 021 | Household or kitchen utensils, namely, [ wooden and plastic chopping boards, wooden spoons, spatulas, whisks and containers; figurines made of china, crystal, glass, ceramic, earthenware, porcelain and terracotta; china ornaments; lunch boxes; insulated lunch bags; ] mugs; cups; drinking vessels; [ flasks; ] [ heat-insulated flasks for food or drinks; glassware, namely, wine glasses, champagne glasses, tumblers; plates; tableware, namely, plates, jugs and serving platters; plastic place mats; pot holders; bottle openers; corkscrews; coasters, not of paper or textile; sleeve holders and insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans; cookie jars; candle holders, candle rings and candlesticks not of precious metal; candle snuffers; household containers in the nature of nonmetal boxes; vases; non-metal piggy banks; souvenir and decorative plates; shoe horns; toothpick holders; ] polishing cloths, including polishing cloths for eyeglasses | ACTIVE | — |
| 024 | [ Textiles and textile goods, namely, vinyl and cloth textiles for use in the manufacture of clothing and home furnishings; bed covers; bedding sheets, bed spread, bed spreads; plastic table covers; ] pillow and cushion cases; towels; household linen; [ table linen; table mats of textile; table napkins of textile; coasters of table linen or of textile; unfitted fabric furniture coverings; throws; quilts and quilt covers; blankets, namely, bed blankets, baby blankets, throw blankets; wall hangings of textile; handkerchiefs of textile; ] tea towels | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | [ Clothing, namely, footwear, headwear, shirts, tops, bottoms, tank-tops, t-shirts, polo shirts, hooded sweat shirts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, jackets, coats, articles of underclothing, shorts, gloves, belts, socks, trousers, leggings, ties as clothing, pajamas, wrist bands; masquerade and Halloween costumes; scarves, including silk scarves ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 026 | [ Belt buckles; ornamental novelty badges, buttons and pins; appliques; embroidered patches for clothing; ornamental cloth patches; embroidered emblems; brooches for clothing ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ Toys, namely, stuffed toys, plush toys, talking toys, construction toys, mechanical toys, fantasy character toys, wind-up toys, toy weapons, toy vehicles, toy music boxes, toy jewelry, toy stuffed animals, toy action figures, snow globes; games and playthings, namely, puzzles, playing cards, card games, board games, arcade games, target games, party games, manipulative games, amusement park rides; jigsaw puzzles; mini jigsaw puzzles; handheld computer games, namely, handheld game consoles; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, gymnastic horizontal bars, training stools, and benches; paper party hats; balloons; decorations for Christmas trees ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | Providing information about education; providing of training in the fields of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education, [ England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; entertainment services, namely, the production of live theatrical works, [ live plays, ] musicals, [ theme parks, films, musical sound recordings and ] live music performances, podcasts, [ television programs and series, ] audio books, poetry readings and speeches providing information relating to organizing [ community sporting and ] cultural activities, concerts and games; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of text and graphic works of others on CD, [ DVD ] and on-line featuring text, images, music, films, podcasts, poetry, the spoken word, maps [ , television programs and series ] and audio books; provision of information in the field of leisure services, namely, tours, exhibitions, lectures, seminars and courses; conducting guided tours of historical or cultural sites or sites associated with authors, artists and others working in the creative industries; providing on-line non-downloadable electronic books in the field of fantasy, adventure, history, literature, children's literature, literary criticism, philology, poetry, art, mapmaking, map reading, illustrating, writing, letter writing, education [ , England, Oxford, ] and famous universities in Oxford; production of online non-downloadable sound recordings featuring music, audio books, podcasts, lectures, poetry and the spoken word | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 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 30, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2019 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Oct 9, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 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 17, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 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. |
| Jun 26, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 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. |
| Jan 2, 2019 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 11, 2018 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 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 21, 2018 | 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 21, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 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. |
| Jul 30, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 8, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 3, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |