Who owns the TOLKIEN trademark?

The TOLKIEN trademark is owned by THE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED.

What is the serial number for TOLKIEN?

The USPTO serial number for TOLKIEN is 78308460.

What is the registration number for TOLKIEN?

TOLKIEN is registered under USPTO registration number 2941708.

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TOLKIEN

Q: What class is the TOLKIEN trademark registered in?

The TOLKIEN trademark is registered in Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 020 (Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers), Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

SN 78308460·Reg 2941708·Filed Oct 02, 2003

Owner THE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.; 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.; Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.; Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

TOLKIEN (Serial No. 78308460), Registration No. 2941708, is a registered US trademark filed on Oct 02, 2003 by THE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED. This trademark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 020 (Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers), Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: April 19, 2035

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TOLKIEN (Reg. #2941708) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, THE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED, since 2003. The mark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 020 (Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers), Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods) and Class 041 (Education & entertainment services) respectively. Goods and services include Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, s.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Oct 02, 2003

SERIAL

78308460

REG#

2941708

REGISTERED

Apr 19, 2005

Owner

Applicant

THE TOLKIEN ESTATE LIMITED

Entity

Not Provided

Address

PRAMA HOUSE, 267 BANBURY ROAD, OXFORD, OX2 7HT

Country

Attorney

NameRobert J. Driscoll

Law firm

Robert J. Driscoll Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Docket

62391-8

Address

1251 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10020, United States

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateOct 02, 2003

Serial Number78308460

Registration No.2941708

Registration DateApr 19, 2005

Status DateAug 27, 2025

Published for OppositionJan 25, 2005

Next RenewalApril 19, 2035

Mark TypeTypeset (words/letters/numbers)

Attorney Docket62391-8

Status DescriptionLive and registered, renewed

Filing Signals

FILED

2003

YEARS AGO

23y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

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Opposed 1× during prosecution

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 009Electronics, software & scientific instruments

US codes: 021, 023, 026, 036, 038

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

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

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 020Furniture, mirrors & non-metal containers

US codes: 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber.

Class 028Games, toys & sporting goods

US codes: 022, 023, 038, 050

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

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

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

Status History

30 events

REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED

Aug 27, 2025

REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

Aug 27, 2025

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 27, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED

Aug 27, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 25, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 18, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Apr 19, 2024

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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 27, 2016

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 04, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

May 04, 2015

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

May 04, 2015

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

May 04, 2015

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 20, 2015

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Jul 17, 2013

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

May 07, 2011

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

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

May 07, 2011

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 06, 2011

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Apr 19, 2011

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Oct 17, 2005

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 19, 2005

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jan 25, 2005

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jan 05, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Nov 23, 2004

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Nov 22, 2004

ASSIGNED TO LIE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Nov 08, 2004

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 08, 2004

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Apr 22, 2004

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 22, 2004

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 11, 2004

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Apr 11, 2004

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

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