The Fight to Save the Conjuring House Name: Trademark, LLCs, and What's Really at Stake
“This isn't just about a trademark application — it's about history, public recognition, and a coordinated effort to take away a name that has always belonged to that property and the community that supports it. The records are public. Look at them yourself.”
— Jason Hawes
When I first heard that someone was attempting to trademark the name 'Conjuring House,' I had to take a step back and look at the full picture before saying anything publicly. This isn't just a legal filing — it's a coordinated effort that, if successful, could strip away the identity of one of the most recognized paranormal locations in the world and cut off the very lifelines that keep the Arnold Estate operating. After reviewing the documents, the business registries, and the timeline of events, I believe the public deserves to know exactly what's happening here.
Let me be clear from the start: I approach everything — paranormal claims, personal disputes, legal matters — the same way. I look at the evidence, I follow the documented record, and I let the facts lead me to a conclusion. That's exactly what I did here, and what I found is deeply concerning for anyone who cares about the history and future of the Arnold Estate.
At the center of this issue are two LLCs — Haunted Homes LLC, registered in Connecticut, and Summit & Stone LLC, registered in Rhode Island. A trademark application has been filed under Serial Number 99449309, which you can look up yourself at tsdr.uspto.gov. The application seeks to claim ownership of the name 'Conjuring House.' Now, on the surface, a trademark filing might seem like a routine legal matter. But when you dig into the timeline and cross-reference the claimed first-use dates with what the historical record actually shows, the story gets a lot more complicated. The property known as the Arnold Estate has been referred to as 'The Conjuring House' by the public, by the media, and by the paranormal community for years — long before any of these filings came into play. Those dates matter enormously in a trademark dispute, and I walk through exactly why in the video.
What concerns me most isn't just the trademark application itself — it's the broader pattern of actions surrounding it. We're talking about efforts that appear designed to shut down the property's GoFundMe, interfere with merchandise sales, redirect web traffic away from the official site, and ultimately undermine the location's ability to financially sustain itself. When you look at these actions together rather than in isolation, a clear picture begins to emerge. The people behind these LLCs are not acting independently of one another — the records suggest a coordinated effort, and I encourage everyone to pull up the Connecticut and Rhode Island business registries and review the filings themselves. I've provided the direct links so you can do exactly that. Don't take my word for it — look at the documents.
The good news is that we have formally filed an opposition through the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and that opposition has now been instituted — meaning the case is officially moving forward for review. This is a significant development. It means the TTAB recognized that there is a legitimate basis to challenge this application, and the process will now play out through the proper legal channels. I want to be straightforward: this is going to take time, and there will be more updates to come. But the fight to protect the name 'Conjuring House' — a name that belongs to the history of that property and to the community that has supported it for years — is very much alive. History, public recognition, and the documented record are on the side of the Arnold Estate, and I believe that will matter when all the evidence is laid out before the board.
My job has always been to cut through the noise and get to the truth, whether I'm walking through a dark basement at three in the morning or reviewing a stack of legal documents. The facts in this case are publicly available, and I urge every member of this community to review them for yourself. The Conjuring House name belongs to the history of that location and the people who have supported it — and we are going to fight to keep it that way.