BBB TRUSTED BUSINESS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, a trademark application was filed for BBB TRUSTED BUSINESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BBB TRUSTED BUSINESS trademark a serial number of 98631501. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by International Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.. The BBB TRUSTED 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.
General Information
| Serial Number | 98631501 |
| Word Mark | BBB TRUSTED BUSINESS |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized design of a torch with flames above the wording "BBB"; all above the wording "TRUSTED BUSINESS" appearing on a shaded rectangle. All contained in a rectangle with curved edges. |
| Pseudo Mark | BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TRUSTED BUSINESS |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | 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. |
| Goods and Services | Legal Mediation and Arbitration of disputes between businesses and their consumers. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | BUSINESS |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | International Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, VA 22203 |
| Party Name | International Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, VA 22203 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 12, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
