NP89
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
05/22/2026
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THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States
Risk and opportunity diagnosis
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
52
Latest update
06/16/2026
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
6, 16, 25, 30
Filing date
09/26/2014
Registration date
03/22/2016
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
05/22/2026
Last transaction
06/16/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
800
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use
First use anywhere
2014-03-00
First use in commerce
2014-03-00
Drawing code
3
Owner type
13
Owner location
San Diego, CA, US
Examiner
MARTIN, CHRISTINE C
Mark description
The mark consists of the words "THE GRINCH" and "DR. SEUSS" superimposed on a burst design with 16 points. A pair of eyes is next to the word "THE" and over the letters "NCH" in the word "GRINCH".
Holders and representatives
Holders
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
Representatives
Alberto Zacapa DLA PIPER LLP US
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 6Class 16Class 25Class 30
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 6
Metal key chains
Class 16
Printed greeting cards with electronic information stored thereingreeting cardsstickersgift wrapping paperpaper gift bagspaper gift tagspaper ribbons for gift wrappingpaper bows for gift wrappingpaperweightsdesk baskets for desk accessoriesdesk calendarsdesk file traysdesk mounted stationery cabinetsdesk padsdesk calendar padsdesk setsdesk stands and holders for penspencils and inkdesk top organizersdesk top plannersstationery kits comprised of letterhead and envelopes and a writing instrumentpens and pencilswall calendarsstudent daily plannerslocker calendarssticker bookspaper napkinspaper table coversnamely table cloths of paper and table linens of paperprinted paper invitationspaper treat bagsdecorative paper centerpiecespaper bannersprinted paper door signsnote paperparty sign-in sheetsnote cardsthank you notespaper cake decorationspaper boardsprinted cake decorating boardspaper bakery boxeslithographsmini printspaper wall hangingspaper wall scrollstrading cardstrading card binderschildren's booksarts and crafts paint kitsschool suppliespencilspensgluerulerspencil sharpenerserasers and desktop organizerspaper transparenciesnamely transparent cellophane paper with character artmemorandum boardsheat transfer paperpainting sets for childrenart activity desk setsbumper stickersdecorative papertissue paperstationery productsstationery boxesstationery foldersstationery writing paper and envelopesstationery-type portfoliosprinted blank journalsdiariesphotograph albumspencilspensdrawing paperposterswall decorationspaper party decorations for the wallchildren's activity bookssticker puzzle activity booksart doodle kits comprised of coloring bookscrayonscoloring pencilsblank paperrubber stamps and markersprinted guides for computer video games and other printed materials to supplement computer video gamesnamely computer game instruction manualsresusable sticker sets
Class 25
Clothingfootwearheadgearapparel sets and separates for menwomenchildreninfantstoddlersboys and girlsshirtst-shirtstopstank topsbottomssweatshirtssweatpantssweatershatscapsscarvesglovesmittensear muffsscarvestiesrobessleepwearpajamasboxer shortspantiesstockingshosierysockssneakersslippersslipper socksHalloween costumes
Class 30
Candy
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
52 publications found
RNL1
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
05/22/2026
9G8P
REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
05/22/2026
8PRT
REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
05/22/2026
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
05/22/2026
E89R
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
03/17/2026
EWAF
TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
05/01/2025
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
05/01/2025
ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
05/01/2025
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
05/01/2025
CHAN
APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
05/01/2025
COAR
TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
05/01/2025
REM2
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
03/22/2025
NA85
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
10/21/2022
C15A
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
10/21/2022
EROP
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
09/30/2022
PUMI
PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
09/22/2022
EROP
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
09/19/2022
PUM2
OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
03/24/2022
EROP
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
03/16/2022
PUM1
OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
09/17/2021
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
09/14/2021
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
09/09/2021
REM1
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
03/22/2021
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
03/22/2016
SUNA
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
02/13/2016
CNPR
ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
02/12/2016
SUPC
STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
02/11/2016
AITU
CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
01/28/2016
IUAF
USE AMENDMENT FILED
12/16/2015
EISU
TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
12/16/2015
NOAM
NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
10/20/2015
CHAN
APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
10/07/2015
COAR
TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
10/07/2015
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
08/25/2015
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
08/25/2015
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
08/05/2015
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
07/22/2015
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
07/22/2015
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
07/09/2015
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
07/09/2015
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
07/08/2015
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
07/08/2015
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
01/15/2015
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
01/15/2015
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
01/15/2015
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
01/13/2015
ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
12/01/2014
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
12/01/2014
MDSC
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
10/07/2014
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
10/06/2014
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
09/30/2014
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