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 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware).

What is the serial number for MIDDLE EARTH?

The USPTO serial number for MIDDLE EARTH is 86978764.

What is the registration number for MIDDLE EARTH?

MIDDLE EARTH is registered under USPTO registration number 4961698.

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MIDDLE EARTH

SN 86978764·Reg 4961698·Filed Jan 23, 2015

Owner MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC

Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.

MIDDLE EARTH (Serial No. 86978764), Registration No. 4961698, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 23, 2015 by MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC. This trademark covers Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware).

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MIDDLE EARTH (Reg. #4961698) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC, since 2015. The mark covers Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware). Goods and services include Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 23, 2015

SERIAL

86978764

REG#

4961698

REGISTERED

May 17, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 23, 2015

Serial Number86978764

Registration No.4961698

Registration DateMay 17, 2016

Status DateJun 25, 2026

Published for OppositionJun 09, 2015

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 021Household utensils, cookware & glassware

US codes: 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050

First use anywhere: Dec 14, 2015

First use in commerce: Dec 14, 2015

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

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Status History

45 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 25, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jun 25, 2026

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 25, 2026

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Jun 25, 2026

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 22, 2026

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 03, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

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

May 17, 2025

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 18, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 18, 2023

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Sep 18, 2023

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Dec 07, 2022

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Nov 22, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Nov 22, 2022

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

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Nov 22, 2022

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

May 16, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

May 17, 2021

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 17, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Apr 12, 2016

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN

Apr 11, 2016

SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 11, 2016

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 11, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Apr 11, 2016

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Apr 11, 2016

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

Apr 07, 2016

DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Apr 07, 2016

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Mar 18, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Feb 03, 2016

USE AMENDMENT FILED

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Feb 03, 2016

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED

Feb 03, 2016

TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

Feb 03, 2016

DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Aug 04, 2015

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 09, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Jun 09, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

May 20, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 28, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 28, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Feb 04, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jan 27, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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