BELIEVE IN BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, a trademark application was filed for BELIEVE IN BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BELIEVE IN BETTER trademark a serial number of 86566391. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, May 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by TDS Telecommunications Corporation. The BELIEVE IN BETTER trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Construction & Repair Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, the provision of personalized, interactive, continuing television programs featuring news, comedy, drama, action, adventure and/or animation, delivered via a telecommunications network using broadband devices and wireless devices

Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of data, messages and information via ethernet circuits and/or the internet; Local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and messages by means of telephone, cable, and satellite transmissions; Communications via fiber-optic networks; Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services; Providing telephonic communication facilities in the nature of co-location data centers; Consulting services related to telephonic communication to others; Subscription television broadcasting services; Television transmission services; Broadcasting services, namely, transmission of audio, video, and multimedia content by means of wireless communication, the Internet, electronic communications networks, and computer networks; Wireless broadband communication services; ISDN services; Providing multiple user access to a global computer network; Providing co-location services for voice, video and data communications applications; Wireless internet...

Computer installation, repair and troubleshooting services in the nature of repair of computer hardware; Installation of computer network cabling hardware systems for others

Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; Computer consultation in the field of computer security; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in call control, call management and telecommunication software application integration; Providing a web-based system and online portal featuring on-line non-downloadable software for third parties to remotely manage, administer, and modify telecommunication account services and applications
believe in better

General Information


Serial Number86566391
Word MarkBELIEVE IN BETTER
Filing DateTuesday, March 17, 2015
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Registration Number5330099
Registration DateTuesday, November 7, 2017
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 19, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, the provision of personalized, interactive, continuing television programs featuring news, comedy, drama, action, adventure and/or animation, delivered via a telecommunications network using broadband devices and wireless devices
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications services, namely, transmission of data, messages and information via ethernet circuits and/or the internet; Local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and messages by means of telephone, cable, and satellite transmissions; Communications via fiber-optic networks; Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services; Providing telephonic communication facilities in the nature of co-location data centers; Consulting services related to telephonic communication to others; Subscription television broadcasting services; Television transmission services; Broadcasting services, namely, transmission of audio, video, and multimedia content by means of wireless communication, the Internet, electronic communications networks, and computer networks; Wireless broadband communication services; ISDN services; Providing multiple user access to a global computer network; Providing co-location services for voice, video and data communications applications; Wireless internet services, namely, providing wireless public internet access; Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Goods and ServicesComputer installation, repair and troubleshooting services in the nature of repair of computer hardware; Installation of computer network cabling hardware systems for others
Goods and ServicesTechnical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; Computer consultation in the field of computer security; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in call control, call management and telecommunication software application integration; Providing a web-based system and online portal featuring on-line non-downloadable software for third parties to remotely manage, administer, and modify telecommunication account services and applications

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2015

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2015

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMADISON, WI 53717

Party NameTDS Telecommunications Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53717

Party NameTDS Telecommunications Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53717

Party NameTDS Telecommunications Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53717

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, June 22, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 20, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, March 26, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 20, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 22, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 22, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 14, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 14, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 14, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 12, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 12, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 12, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 15, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, June 9, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 19, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, September 2, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, March 13, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, March 13, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, March 13, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, November 7, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, May 17, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, August 28, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, August 28, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, September 14, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 14, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, October 4, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 5, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER