USPTO serial 88590454
MERLIN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 9, 2020
- Examiner
- LEE, JEANIE H
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited
London, GB
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Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited
Poole, Dorset, GB
Other trademarks owned by Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited
Poole, Dorset, GB
Other trademarks owned by Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Limited
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Charlene Minx
Charlene Minx Minx Law, PC401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1200Santa Monica, CA 90401United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing classes, lectures and seminars in the field of visitor attractions in the nature of theme parks, historical buildings, historical and heritage monuments, museums, zoos and aquariums; entertainment services, namely, entertainment event booking agencies, air shows, automobile races, ballet performances, circuses, beauty pageants, dance performances, and live visual and audio performances in the nature of musical, variety, news and comedy shows; cultural activities, namely, organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes, organization of cultural shows, and organization and hosting of events for cultural purposes; educational services, namely, arranging and conducting educational conferences, conventions, congresses and exhibitions in the field of visitor attractions in the nature of providing theme park services, museums, zoos and aquarium facilities to the public, conducting guided tours of historical buildings, historical and heritage monuments, all for cultural and entertainment purposes; museum services and guided tours of museums; educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences and programs and providing courses of instruction in the field of history; arranging and conducting of competitions, namely, arranging and conducting athletic competitions and musical competitions; entertainment in the nature of live performances by a musician, a musical group, and a theatrical production; entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; impresario services for performing artists, namely, organizing of dancing events, organization of exhibitions for musical entertainment; cinema services, namely, cinema studios, cinema theatres, and provision of cinema facilities; providing theme park services; amusement park services; providing leisure attractions, namely, providing golf facilities, providing tennis court facilities, and amusement arcades; funfair services, namely, providing amusement facilities, publication of texts, books, magazines and other printed matter; production of films and video tape films; party planning services; arranging for ticket reservations for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; providing information and consultation relating to all the aforementioned services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 2, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 27, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| May 27, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 25, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 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 25, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 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. |
| May 5, 2020 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Apr 21, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | D1BR | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 21, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 1, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 12, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Nov 23, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 7, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |