Who owns the HOBBIT trademark?

The HOBBIT trademark is owned by MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC.

What class is the HOBBIT trademark registered in?

The HOBBIT trademark is registered in Class 006 (Common metals, their alloys & metal goods), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear).

What is the serial number for HOBBIT?

The USPTO serial number for HOBBIT is 76164934.

What is the registration number for HOBBIT?

HOBBIT is registered under USPTO registration number 2976573.

HOBBIT - Owned by MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC - (Class 006, Class 016, Class 025)

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How Section 9 renewal works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 006Common metals, their alloys & metal goods

US codes: 002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050

First use anywhere: Mar 02, 2005

First use in commerce: Mar 02, 2005

Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes.

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Mar 02, 2005

First use in commerce: Mar 02, 2005

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 025Clothing, footwear & headgear

US codes: 022, 039

First use anywhere: Mar 02, 2005

First use in commerce: Mar 02, 2005

Clothing, footwear, headwear.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Status History

64 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 31, 2025

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Oct 31, 2025

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 31, 2025

Code RNL2

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Oct 31, 2025

Code NA89

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 03, 2025

Code CHAN

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 03, 2025

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

Code TCCA

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 11, 2025

Code E89R

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jul 26, 2024

Code REM2

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 18, 2023

Code CHAN

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 18, 2023

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

Code TCCA

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Sep 18, 2023

Code EWAF

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Dec 07, 2022

Code ASGN

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 20, 2015

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 20, 2015

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 20, 2015

Code RNL1

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 20, 2015

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 27, 2015

Code E89R

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 06, 2013

Code TCCA

NOTICE OF SUIT

Dec 17, 2012

Code NOSU

NOTICE OF SUIT

Dec 17, 2012

Code NOSU

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Sep 01, 2011

Code C15A

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED

Sep 01, 2011

Code NA85

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 31, 2011

Code APRE

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jul 20, 2011

Code E815

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Aug 28, 2009

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 28, 2009

Code ARAA

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 26, 2005

Code R.PR

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

May 03, 2005

Code REGV

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Apr 29, 2005

Code ALIE

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Apr 26, 2005

Code CNPR

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 11, 2005

Code DOCK

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Mar 31, 2005

Code SUPC

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Mar 09, 2005

Code EISU

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Mar 09, 2005

Code IUAF

SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED

Sep 20, 2004

Code EX5G

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Sep 07, 2004

Code EEXT

SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED

Sep 07, 2004

Code EXT5

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jul 22, 2004

Code CFIT

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

Feb 24, 2004

Code EX4G

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Feb 10, 2004

Code EEXT

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

Feb 10, 2004

Code EXT4

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

Sep 16, 2003

Code EX3G

PAPER RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2003

Code MAIL

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Aug 26, 2003

Code EXT3

PAPER RECEIVED

Mar 04, 2003

Code MAIL

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Mar 04, 2003

Code EXT2

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Mar 04, 2003

Code EX2G

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Oct 03, 2002

Code EX1G

PAPER RECEIVED

Sep 04, 2002

Code MAIL

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Aug 19, 2002

Code EXT1

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Mar 19, 2002

Code NOAM

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Dec 25, 2001

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Dec 05, 2001

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 24, 2001

Code CNSA

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Sep 04, 2001

Code CNEA

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Apr 13, 2001

Code CNRT

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 30, 2001

Code DOCK

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 22, 2001

Code DOCK

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