USPTO serial 85006091
THE BETTER LIST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 24, 2011
- Examiner
- STIGLITZ, SUSAN R
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
WILMETTE, IL
Wilmette, IL
Wilmette, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Cameron Robinson
Cameron Robinson CROKE FAIRCHILD DUARTE & BERES180 N LaSalle StSuite 3400Chicago, IL 60601Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Providing a website featuring product ratings of the consumer products and services of others in the fields of antiques, collectibles, consignment shops, acting, dance musical instruments and lessons, singing and voice lessons, automobile dealerships and repair, financial issues, legal issues, infant child care, funeral services, parent resources, senior care and residential living, eco-friendly products, grocery and gourmet food, health and wellness, home building, home design, home carpentry, home decoration, plumbers, activities and entertainment, real estate, real estate brokerage, party and event planning and entertaining, not-for-profit organizations and giving, pet care, retail store services, sports, travel, and religious and worship institutions; providing a website where users can post items for sale through on-line classified advertisements; promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements in an electronic magazine accessed through a global computer network | ACTIVE | May 1, 2007 |
| 038 | online interactive bulletin board for transmission of classified ad listings for consumer products and services and posting of ratings related thereto | ACTIVE | May 1, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 3, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2021 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 21, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 24, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 15, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 24, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 24, 2011 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Mar 16, 2011 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Mar 10, 2011 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2011 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Mar 1, 2011 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Feb 25, 2011 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 2, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 2, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 4, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 10, 2010 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 9, 2010 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 9, 2010 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 8, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 8, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 8, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |