A BETTER DECISION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 8, 2003, a trademark application was filed for A BETTER DECISION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A BETTER DECISION trademark a serial number of 78338038. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, May 8, 2015. This trademark is owned by Health Net, Inc.. The A BETTER DECISION trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Magazines and newsletters in the fields of health care, health care insurance, health maintenance, and wellness and healthy living; printed materials, namely, stationery folders, stationery, brochures, pamphlets, magazines and newsletters concerning dental and vision care

Health care utilization, review and cost containment services; medical cost management for the health benefit plans of others; doctor referrals; cost management for the health care benefit plans of others; business consulting services for businesses in the field of employee health programs; billing services in the field of health care; cost management for the dental and vision benefit plans of others; referral services with respect to dental and vision care providers; promoting the goods and services of others by providing discounts for products and services in the field of health and wellness; online retail store services featuring health care products in the field of health maintenance and health care, namely, eyewear, health club memberships, hearing aids and vitamins and nutritional supplements, cosmetics, books and videos in the field of health and nutrition; Negotiation services for employers in the field of health care services

Brokerage of health insurance and health care plans via a global computer network; medical and hospitalization insurance underwriting; health care benefits underwriting; organizing pre-paid health plans, namely, health insurance plans, preferred provider plans and healthcare indemnity insurance plans; health care benefits administration; health care benefits administration for retirees of the united states military services and for the dependents of active members and retirees of the united states military services; health care insurance claims processing; administration and underwriting services in the field of health care; workers' compensation claims and benefits administration; insurance claims processing services; providing information regarding health care insurance via the internet; health care indemnity insurance plans; administration of pre-paid health care plans; administration of employee benefit plans; administration of preferred provider plans in the field of health care; ...

Providing an on-line forum for consumers of healthcare services over the internet to exchange medical and health related information with healthcare providers

Education services, namely, providing courses and classes in the fields of safety and accident prevention and return-to-work/vocational rehabilitation programs; education services, namely, development and dissemination of course materials of others in the fields of nutrition, safety, health, and fitness; health clubs, and health education classes, seminars and workshops

Health maintenance organization services, namely, health plans; health care services in the nature of health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations; providing information relating to health care, health maintenance, and related products via a web site on the Internet; managed chiropractic care services; medical services, namely, providing employee assistance programs for personal problem assessment and wellness promotion, namely, alcohol and drug abuse; health care services in the nature of dental and vision care management organizations; health care services in the nature of dental and vision care maintenance organizations; dental and vision care in the nature of a preferred provider organization; dental care services, in the nature of a program that provides resources to help with the continuing efforts to improve the dental health of members; providing information in the fields of preventative health and wellness via a global computer network; consulting in t...
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General Information


Serial Number78338038
Word MarkA BETTER DECISION
Filing DateMonday, December 8, 2003
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Registration Number3514033
Registration DateTuesday, October 7, 2008
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 13, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMagazines and newsletters in the fields of health care, health care insurance, health maintenance, and wellness and healthy living; printed materials, namely, stationery folders, stationery, brochures, pamphlets, magazines and newsletters concerning dental and vision care
Goods and ServicesHealth care utilization, review and cost containment services; medical cost management for the health benefit plans of others; doctor referrals; cost management for the health care benefit plans of others; business consulting services for businesses in the field of employee health programs; billing services in the field of health care; cost management for the dental and vision benefit plans of others; referral services with respect to dental and vision care providers; promoting the goods and services of others by providing discounts for products and services in the field of health and wellness; online retail store services featuring health care products in the field of health maintenance and health care, namely, eyewear, health club memberships, hearing aids and vitamins and nutritional supplements, cosmetics, books and videos in the field of health and nutrition; Negotiation services for employers in the field of health care services
Goods and ServicesBrokerage of health insurance and health care plans via a global computer network; medical and hospitalization insurance underwriting; health care benefits underwriting; organizing pre-paid health plans, namely, health insurance plans, preferred provider plans and healthcare indemnity insurance plans; health care benefits administration; health care benefits administration for retirees of the united states military services and for the dependents of active members and retirees of the united states military services; health care insurance claims processing; administration and underwriting services in the field of health care; workers' compensation claims and benefits administration; insurance claims processing services; providing information regarding health care insurance via the internet; health care indemnity insurance plans; administration of pre-paid health care plans; administration of employee benefit plans; administration of preferred provider plans in the field of health care; administration and organization of preferred provider plans in the field of health care; dental health insurance underwriting and administration; vision health insurance underwriting and administration; administration of pre-paid dental and vision care plans; organizing pre-paid dental and vision care plans; administration of employee benefit plans in the field of dental and vision care; dental and vision care insurance claims processing and administration services; dental and vision care indemnity insurance plans; dental and vision care services, namely, providing insurance benefit plans; administration of prescription drug benefit plans; underwriting travel medical insurance
Goods and ServicesProviding an on-line forum for consumers of healthcare services over the internet to exchange medical and health related information with healthcare providers
Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing courses and classes in the fields of safety and accident prevention and return-to-work/vocational rehabilitation programs; education services, namely, development and dissemination of course materials of others in the fields of nutrition, safety, health, and fitness; health clubs, and health education classes, seminars and workshops
Goods and ServicesHealth maintenance organization services, namely, health plans; health care services in the nature of health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations; providing information relating to health care, health maintenance, and related products via a web site on the Internet; managed chiropractic care services; medical services, namely, providing employee assistance programs for personal problem assessment and wellness promotion, namely, alcohol and drug abuse; health care services in the nature of dental and vision care management organizations; health care services in the nature of dental and vision care maintenance organizations; dental and vision care in the nature of a preferred provider organization; dental care services, in the nature of a program that provides resources to help with the continuing efforts to improve the dental health of members; providing information in the fields of preventative health and wellness via a global computer network; consulting in the field of employee dental and vision programs; nursing services, namely, providing assistance via telephone in the fields of health, health care, and wellness; health care management services in the field of dental and vision care; providing information regarding dental and vision care via a global computer network; providing eye exams and hearing exams; acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy services; providing information regarding dental and vision care; and weight management services

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 1, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHealth Net, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodland Hills, CA 91367

Party NameHealth Net, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodland Hills, CA 91367

Party NameHealth Net, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWoodland Hills, CA 91367

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 8, 2015CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, August 30, 2008LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 12, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, August 7, 2008ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, July 19, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 18, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 18, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 18, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 18, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 18, 2008SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 28, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 31, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 16, 2007USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 16, 2007TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, September 7, 2007EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, September 7, 2007EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, September 7, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 5, 2006EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 5, 2006EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, September 5, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 7, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 13, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 23, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, October 24, 2005WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, September 6, 2005WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, August 11, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 5, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 3, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 3, 2005EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 2, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 2, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 2, 2005PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, July 1, 2005WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION
Monday, May 16, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 13, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, May 12, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 12, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, May 12, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 11, 2005PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, April 22, 2005WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION
Monday, January 31, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 28, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, January 28, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 26, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 26, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 26, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, January 10, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 30, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 30, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 30, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 29, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 19, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 19, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, April 15, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 5, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM