BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, a trademark application was filed for BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS trademark a serial number of 85109554. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, April 23, 2021. This trademark is owned by Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.. The BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Personal and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Business investigations and business information services relative to business and trade practices for protecting responsible business and the public against abusive practices in the marketplace; Business investigations and business information services provided online relative to business and trade practices for protecting responsible business and the public against abusive practices in the marketplace; Complaint assistance, namely, providing an interactive web site for persons to file complaints against companies and/or services of all types

Legal mediation and arbitration of disputes between businesses and their consumers
bbb accredited business

General Information


Serial Number85109554
Word MarkBBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS
Filing DateTuesday, August 17, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, April 23, 2021
Registration Number4008587
Registration DateTuesday, August 9, 2011
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 24, 2011

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized design of a torch with the wording "BBB" directly below the torch with the wording "ACCREDITED BUSINESS" appears directly below the wording "BBB". The wording "ACCREDITED BUSINESS" appears on a shaded rectangle with two curved edges. The torch, the wording "BBB" and "ACCREDITED BUSINESS" and the shaded rectangle with two curved edges all appear within a rectangle with curved edges.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBusiness investigations and business information services relative to business and trade practices for protecting responsible business and the public against abusive practices in the marketplace; Business investigations and business information services provided online relative to business and trade practices for protecting responsible business and the public against abusive practices in the marketplace; Complaint assistance, namely, providing an interactive web site for persons to file complaints against companies and/or services of all types
Goods and ServicesLegal mediation and arbitration of disputes between businesses and their consumers
NOT AVAILABLE"ACCREDITED BUSINESS"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 23, 2010
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 1, 2007

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 23, 2010
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 1, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressARLINGTON, VA 22203

Party NameCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22201

Party NameCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22203

Party NameCouncil of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArlington, VA 22203

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 20, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, August 23, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 24, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, December 2, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 6, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 6, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 6, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 30, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 30, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 30, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 4, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 18, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, April 18, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 24, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 24, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 9, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 27, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 27, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2013APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 19, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 19, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 9, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 2, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 2, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 8, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 8, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 8, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Sunday, August 9, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, January 11, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, April 23, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 23, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, April 23, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 13, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, June 13, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 13, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED