A BETTER WAY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 9, 2005, a trademark application was filed for A BETTER WAY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A BETTER WAY trademark a serial number of 78563320. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 19, 2013. This trademark is owned by Ferrellgas, L.P.. The A BETTER WAY trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Construction & Repair Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Propane gas; propane gas sold in cylinders

Barbecue grills; patio heaters; fireplaces

Propane cylinder exchange services, namely, refurbishment and exchange of propane gas cylinders; leasing of propane gas cylinders; providing information in the fields of grill maintenance and repair of grilling equipment; consultation and technical support services for the maintenance and repair of propane gas cylinders and grilling equipment

Providing recipes for outdoor grilling

Providing information in the fields of grilling safety, and propane gas cylinder safety
a better way

General Information


Serial Number78563320
Word MarkA BETTER WAY
Filing DateWednesday, February 9, 2005
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Registration Number3184665
Registration DateTuesday, December 12, 2006
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 27, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPropane gas; propane gas sold in cylinders
Goods and ServicesBarbecue grills; patio heaters; fireplaces
Goods and ServicesPropane cylinder exchange services, namely, refurbishment and exchange of propane gas cylinders; leasing of propane gas cylinders; providing information in the fields of grill maintenance and repair of grilling equipment; consultation and technical support services for the maintenance and repair of propane gas cylinders and grilling equipment
Goods and ServicesProviding recipes for outdoor grilling
Goods and ServicesProviding information in the fields of grilling safety, and propane gas cylinder safety

Classification Information


International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 28, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 28, 2005

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 2005

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 28, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 28, 2005

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 2005

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 19, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFerrellgas, L.P.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLiberty, MO 64068

Party NameFerrellgas, L.P.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLiberty, MO 64068

Party NameFerrellgas, L.P.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLiberty, MO 64068

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 19, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, December 12, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 1, 2006LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 1, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, October 21, 2006ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 18, 2006STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, September 21, 2006USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, September 21, 2006TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 21, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 27, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 7, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, November 2, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, October 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, October 18, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 18, 2005CORRESPONDENCE E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 18, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 13, 2005PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 13, 2005PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, September 12, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 12, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 17, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM