Who owns the MIDDLE EARTH trademark?

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

What class is the MIDDLE EARTH trademark registered in?

The MIDDLE EARTH trademark is registered in Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

What is the serial number for MIDDLE EARTH?

The USPTO serial number for MIDDLE EARTH is 76976861.

What is the registration number for MIDDLE EARTH?

MIDDLE EARTH is registered under USPTO registration number 2897943.

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REGISTERED

MIDDLE EARTH

SN 76976861·Reg 2897943·Filed Jul 25, 2000

Owner MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

MIDDLE EARTH (Serial No. 76976861), Registration No. 2897943, is a registered US trademark filed on Jul 25, 2000 by MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC. This trademark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

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MIDDLE EARTH (Reg. #2897943) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC, since 2000. The mark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods). Goods and services include Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jul 25, 2000

SERIAL

76976861

REG#

2897943

REGISTERED

Oct 26, 2004

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJul 25, 2000

Serial Number76976861

Registration No.2897943

Registration DateOct 26, 2004

Status DateJan 12, 2025

Published for OppositionAug 27, 2002

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 028Games, toys & sporting goods

US codes: 022, 023, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Apr 19, 2004

First use in commerce: Apr 19, 2004

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

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

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Status History

64 events

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 03, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

Sep 03, 2025

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 03, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jan 12, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jan 12, 2025

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jan 12, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Jan 12, 2025

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 23, 2024

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Oct 26, 2023

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

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Sep 18, 2023

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

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

Sep 18, 2023

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 18, 2023

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 18, 2023

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Dec 07, 2022

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

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

Oct 31, 2014

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

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

Oct 31, 2014

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 31, 2014

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 31, 2014

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Oct 16, 2014

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 06, 2013

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 30, 2010

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jul 30, 2010

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jul 12, 2010

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Aug 28, 2009

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 28, 2009

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 26, 2004

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Aug 31, 2004

CASE FILE IN TICRS

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Aug 18, 2004

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Aug 13, 2004

ASSIGNED TO LIE

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 09, 2004

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Aug 09, 2004

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jun 16, 2004

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jun 16, 2004

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

USE AMENDMENT FILED

May 17, 2004

USE AMENDMENT FILED

PAPER RECEIVED

May 17, 2004

PAPER RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

May 13, 2004

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Apr 27, 2004

CASE FILE IN TICRS

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Apr 22, 2004

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Apr 22, 2004

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Nov 25, 2003

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

PAPER RECEIVED

Oct 27, 2003

PAPER RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Oct 27, 2003

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Jun 10, 2003

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

May 17, 2003

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

PAPER RECEIVED

Apr 22, 2003

PAPER RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Apr 05, 2003

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Nov 19, 2002

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PAPER RECEIVED

Oct 10, 2002

PAPER RECEIVED

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 27, 2002

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Aug 07, 2002

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 08, 2002

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jan 31, 2002

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Sep 28, 2001

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

Sep 04, 2001

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

Aug 09, 2001

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Mar 28, 2001

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Feb 26, 2001

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 13, 2001

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 08, 2001

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jan 29, 2001

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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