Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC (P) vs Lord of the Dings LLC (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Jan 31, 2024
Last Status Update
Feb 27, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
TASHIA A BUNCH
Parties
Plaintiff
Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC




1717 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Attorney / Correspondent:
Marks:
LORD OF THE RINGS
Registered
|Reg #: 2757847|S/N: 75982127
LORD OF THE RINGS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED

Record Details
Serial No.
75982127
Registration No.
2757847
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jul 25, 2000
Registered
Sep 2, 2003
First Use
Dec 1, 1988
Goods & Services
Class 028
toy action figures and accessories therefore; toy figures; card games; equipment sold as a unit for playing card games; jigsaw puzzles; chess sets; role-playing games and accessories; board games; equipment sold as a unit for playing board games; collectible toy figures; dolls and accessories therefor; fantasy character toys; positionable toy figures
LORD OF THE RINGS
Registered
|Reg #: 2944695|S/N: 76977096
LORD OF THE RINGS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
76977096
Registration No.
2944695
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jul 25, 2000
Registered
Apr 26, 2005
First Use
Aug 26, 2004
Goods & Services
Class 028
Nonelectronic plush toys, [toy boxes,] costume masks, role playing game equipment in the nature of game book manuals, soft sculpture toys, [ toy swords,] and talking toys
LORD OF THE RINGS
Registered
|Reg #: 2970997|S/N: 76096364
LORD OF THE RINGS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
76096364
Registration No.
2970997
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jul 25, 2000
Registered
Jul 19, 2005
First Use
Feb 8, 2005
Goods & Services
Class 028
Action skill games, electronic toys, namely electronic action toys, electronic , arcade games, equipment sold as a unit for playing a memory game, and Christmas tree ornaments, bows and arrows
LORD OF THE RINGS
Registered
|Reg #: 3375772|S/N: 77199026
LORD OF THE RINGS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
77199026
Registration No.
3375772
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 6, 2007
Registered
Jan 29, 2008
First Use
May 18, 2007
Goods & Services
Class 016
Bookends
LORD OF THE RINGS
Registered
|Reg #: 3539773|S/N: 77402089
LORD OF THE RINGS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: MIDDLE-EARTH ENTERPRISES, LLC
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
77402089
Registration No.
3539773
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Feb 20, 2008
Registered
Dec 2, 2008
First Use
Dec 11, 2001
Goods & Services
Class 016Class 021
Lithograph prints; Wigs; Halloween and masquerade costumes, cloak Halloween and masquerade costumes, children's Halloween and masquerade costumes, caps, hats; Porcelain collectible plates, pewter mugs and goblets
VS
Defendant
Lord of the Dings LLC
285 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, BOX 585
CALVERTON, NY 11933
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
LORD OF THE DINGS
Pending
S/N: 97676491
LORD OF THE DINGS
LIVE - PENDING
Service MarkWordOwner: Lord of the Dings LLC
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING

Record Details
Serial No.
97676491
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Nov 14, 2022
First Use
Jun 9, 2009
Goods & Services
Class 037
Auto body repair services; Auto body repair services in the nature of paintless dent repair
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PROCEEDINGS RESUMED | Feb 27, 2026 | 27 | Status | 179 | |
P APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY | Feb 17, 2026 | 26 | Parties | 624 | |
P REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Oct 22, 2025 | 25 | Motions | 335 | |
D OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Oct 2, 2025 | 24 | Motions | 405 | |
SUSP PEND DISP OF OUTSTNDNG MOT | Sep 27, 2025 | 23 | Status | 518 | |
P DECL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Sep 12, 2025 | 22 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P MEMO IN SUPPORT OF MOTION | Sep 12, 2025 | 21 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P MOT TO COMPEL DISCOVERY | Sep 12, 2025 | 20 | Motions | 338 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Jul 11, 2025 | 19 | Extensions | 513 | |
P MOT FOR EXT W/ CONSENT | Jul 11, 2025 | 18 | Motions | 650 | |
P CHANGE OF CORRESP ADDRESS | Jul 2, 2025 | 17 | Parties | 628 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Apr 28, 2025 | 16 | Extensions | 513 | |
P MOT FOR EXT W/ CONSENT | Apr 28, 2025 | 15 | Motions | 650 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Feb 3, 2025 | 14 | Extensions | 513 | |
P MOT FOR EXT W/ CONSENT | Feb 3, 2025 | 13 | Motions | 650 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Dec 4, 2024 | 12 | Extensions | 513 | |
P MOT FOR EXT W/ CONSENT | Dec 4, 2024 | 11 | Motions | 650 | |
EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED | Jun 7, 2024 | 10 | Extensions | 513 | |
P MOT FOR EXT W/ CONSENT | Jun 7, 2024 | 9 | Motions | 650 | |
SUSPENDED | Apr 11, 2024 | 8 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Apr 11, 2024 | 7 | Motions | 511 | |
P APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY | Apr 5, 2024 | 6 | Parties | 624 | |
ANSWER | Feb 12, 2024 | 5 | Pleadings | 107 | |
D APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY | Feb 12, 2024 | 4 | Parties | 623 | |
INSTITUTED | Jan 31, 2024 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Jan 31, 2024 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Jan 31, 2024 | 1 | Fees | 124 |