BBB ACCREDITED CHARITY BBB.ORG/CHARITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 28, 2008, a trademark application was filed for BBB ACCREDITED CHARITY BBB.ORG/CHARITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BBB ACCREDITED CHARITY BBB.ORG/CHARITY trademark a serial number of 77434214. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, July 8, 2019. This trademark is owned by Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.. The BBB ACCREDITED CHARITY BBB.ORG/CHARITY trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Charitable fund raising services
bbb accredited charity bbb.org/charity

General Information


Serial Number77434214
Word MarkBBB ACCREDITED CHARITY BBB.ORG/CHARITY
Filing DateFriday, March 28, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, July 8, 2019
Registration Number3629636
Registration DateTuesday, June 2, 2009
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 17, 2009

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe certification mark, as used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies that the services provided have adhered to the certifier's charity standards that seek to engage fair and honest solicitation practices, to promote ethical conduct by charitable organizations and to advance support of philanthropy.
Goods and ServicesCharitable fund raising services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized design of a torch with the wording "BBB" directly below the torch; the wording "ACCREDITED CHARITY" appears directly below the wording "BBB". The wording "ACCREDITED CHARITY" appears on a shaded rectangle with two curved edges. The torch, the wording "BBB" and "ACCREDITED CHARITY" and the shaded rectangle with two curved edges all appear on a rectangle with curved edges. The wording "BBB.ORG/Charity" appears below the rectangle with curved edges.
Pseudo MarkBETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS ACCREDITED CHARITY BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS
NOT AVAILABLE"ACCREDITED CHARITY"

Classification Information


International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 1, 2008
Primary CodeB
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
US

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

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

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 1, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, April 2, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, April 14, 2008TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, April 14, 2008TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, July 3, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 10, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 10, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 10, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 25, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 25, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 5, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 13, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 13, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 13, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 3, 2009FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 3, 2009FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 3, 2009NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 10, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 10, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 12, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 25, 2009NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 17, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 2, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 19, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 19, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, June 8, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 8, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, June 8, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 2, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 29, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 29, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 1, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 5, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, June 19, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, July 2, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, July 8, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 8, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 8, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 9, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 9, 2026APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 9, 2026TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 9, 2026ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 9, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED