ALWAYS BE SMILING Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 12, 2018, a trademark application was filed for ALWAYS BE SMILING with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ALWAYS BE SMILING trademark a serial number of 88035300. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 19, 2025. This trademark is owned by Michael R. DeFee, DMD PhD, PLLC. The ALWAYS BE SMILING trademark is filed in the Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services category with the following description:

Dentistry services in the field of general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, urgent and emergency dentistry services, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental pediatrics, dental radiology, performing dental diagnostic exams, preventive dental care, dental implants, performing radiographs, and treatment for snoring and sleep apnea disorders
always be smiling

General Information


Serial Number88035300
Word MarkALWAYS BE SMILING
Filing DateThursday, July 12, 2018
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 19, 2025
Registration Number5690127
Registration DateTuesday, March 5, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 18, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDentistry services in the field of general dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, urgent and emergency dentistry services, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, dental pediatrics, dental radiology, performing dental diagnostic exams, preventive dental care, dental implants, performing radiographs, and treatment for snoring and sleep apnea disorders

Classification Information


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, September 19, 2025
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 1, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMichael R. DeFee, DMD PhD, PLLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWilmington, NC 28403

Party NameMichael R. DeFee, DMD PhD, PLLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWilmington, NC 28403

Party NameMichael R. DeFee, DMD PhD, PLLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWilmington, NC 28403

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 16, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, November 5, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 28, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 18, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 18, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 5, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, September 19, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, October 31, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 17, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED