BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 23, 1978, a trademark application was filed for BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS trademark a serial number of 73190269. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 3, 2021. This trademark is owned by Meredith Corporation. The BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Transportation & Storage Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Hobby Kits for the Construction of Dolls ]

[ Services-Namely, Making Travel Arrangements ]

Printed Construction Plans for Home and Family Crafts and Projects

Needle Work Kits Principally Composed of Thread, Yarn and Fabric Containing Needlepoint Patterns

[ Book Club Services; Direct Sales Services of Craft Items by the Home Party Plan; Catalogue Mail Order Services in the Field of Craft Items Useful in Home Decorating and Furnishing ]

General Information


Serial Number73190269
Word MarkBETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Filing DateMonday, October 23, 1978
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 3, 2021
Registration Number1155530
Registration DateTuesday, May 26, 1981
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 3, 1981

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Hobby Kits for the Construction of Dolls ]
Goods and Services[ Services-Namely, Making Travel Arrangements ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted Construction Plans for Home and Family Crafts and Projects
Goods and ServicesNeedle Work Kits Principally Composed of Thread, Yarn and Fabric Containing Needlepoint Patterns
Goods and Services[ Book Club Services; Direct Sales Services of Craft Items by the Home Party Plan; Catalogue Mail Order Services in the Field of Craft Items Useful in Home Decorating and Furnishing ]

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 3, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1962
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1962

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes040
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 3, 2021
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 20, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 20, 1976

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 3, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 20, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 20, 1976

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 3, 2021
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 18, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 18, 1974

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, December 3, 2021
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1964
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1964

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMEREDITH OPERATIONS CORPORATION
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50309

Party NameMEREDITH HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50309

Party NameMeredith Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDes Moines, IA 50309

Party NameMeredith Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDes Moines, IA 50336

Party NameMeredith Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDes Moines, IA 50336

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 12, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 30, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 9, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 12, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 5, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, December 3, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, May 26, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 5, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, July 5, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, July 5, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, May 26, 2011REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 26, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, February 29, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 11, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, May 12, 2001REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, May 12, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, May 12, 2001REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 26, 2000REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, September 1, 1987REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 13, 1987REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 26, 1981REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 3, 1981PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION