USPTO serial 86786397
BETTEREARTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 13, 2016
- Examiner
- CHUO, EMILY M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Clarkston, GA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Joshua M. Gerben
Joshua M. Gerben Gerben Perrott, PLLC1050 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | Compostable and biodegradable cutlery, namely, knives, spoons, forks | ACTIVE | Jul 11, 2016 |
| 016 | Paper packaging and containers for food and beverages comprised of materials designed to lessen adverse effects on the environment; Garbage bags of paper | ACTIVE | Jul 11, 2016 |
| 021 | Cups; Paper plates; Paper bowls; Compostable and biodegradable plates, bowls, cups and trays; Insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups | ACTIVE | Jul 11, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Mar 8, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 1, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| May 17, 2016 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Mar 22, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 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 2, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |