| Serial Number | 79186793 |
| Word Mark | BCI BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE |
| Filing Date | Friday, October 30, 2015 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 2, 2018 |
| Registration Number | 5572517 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 2, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 17, 2018 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "BETTER COTTON" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the letters "BCI" to the right of the wording "BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE" within a rectangle. |
| Goods and Services | "Furniture made wholly or substantially in part of cotton; mattresses and pillows made wholly or substantially in part of cotton |
| Goods and Services | Yarns and threads for textile use made wholly or substantially in part of cotton; threads made wholly or substantially in part of cotton; sewing thread and yarn, cotton thread and yarn made wholly or substantially in part of cotton |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, trousers, t-shirts, underwear, jackets, hoodies, suits, ties, dresses, blouses, skirts, tank tops, coats, jeans, jumper pullovers, cardigans, gloves, swimming trunks, bikinis, bathing costumes, nightdresses, pyjamas, dressing gowns made wholly or substantially in part of cotton; footwear, headwear made wholly or substantially in part of cotton |
| Goods and Services | Carpets, floor mats and cotton floor mats and floor coverings all made wholly or substantially in part of cotton |
| Goods and Services | Agricultural, horticultural and forestry unprocessed products and grains, not included in other classes, namely, cotton and seeds of cotton |
| Goods and Services | Education and training, namely, conducting workshops and seminars in the field of farming and agriculture and distribution of training materials in connection therewith |
| Goods and Services | Testing analysis, and evaluation of knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of production of seed cotton to determine conformity with certification standards; provision of information and advice to participants regarding certification standards in the field of production of seed cotton; services provided by consultants relating to quality control and services provided by consultants in connection with quality control management |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 023 - Yarns and threads, for textile use. |
| US Class Codes | 043 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 023 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Better Cotton Initiative |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Better Cotton Initiative |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Genève 1202 CH |
| Party Name | Better Cotton Initiative |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Genève 1202 CH |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, November 1, 2021 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Saturday, October 9, 2021 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 1, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, January 14, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, January 14, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, October 6, 2018 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, October 2, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2018 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Thursday, June 14, 2018 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 12, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, June 11, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 11, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, June 8, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Friday, June 8, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 24, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, November 10, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, August 28, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Monday, August 28, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, August 28, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 28, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Sunday, July 23, 2017 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, June 19, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, May 12, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, May 11, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 11, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, May 11, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 14, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Thursday, April 13, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 6, 2017 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2017 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Friday, March 10, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Friday, December 23, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE MAILED |
| Friday, December 23, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 22, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 22, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 22, 2016 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 5, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Friday, August 5, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 17, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Sunday, May 29, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Saturday, May 28, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2016 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, May 20, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, May 20, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, May 19, 2016 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |