BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 28, 2003, 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 76494947. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, August 20, 2014. This trademark is owned by Meredith Corporation. The BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS trademark is filed in the Environmental Control Instrument Products, Rubber Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

[ Hoses for agricultural and horticultural purposes ]

Water gardening products, namely, fountains [, fountain pumps, fountain nozzles, and pond pumps ]

[ Lawn and garden sprinklers; sprinkler accessories, namely, spikes, nozzles, faucet connections and shower wands; plant and flower pots; lawn and garden hose nozzles and hose attachments ]
better homes and gardens

General Information


Serial Number76494947
Word MarkBETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Filing DateFriday, February 28, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, August 20, 2014
Registration Number2868633
Registration DateTuesday, August 3, 2004
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 11, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Hoses for agricultural and horticultural purposes ]
Goods and ServicesWater gardening products, namely, fountains [, fountain pumps, fountain nozzles, and pond pumps ]
Goods and Services[ Lawn and garden sprinklers; sprinkler accessories, namely, spikes, nozzles, faucet connections and shower wands; plant and flower pots; lawn and garden hose nozzles and hose attachments ]

Classification Information


International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 21, 2003
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

International Class017 - Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal.
US Class Codes001, 005, 012, 013, 035, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, February 17, 2011
Primary Code017
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 15, 1994

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, February 17, 2011
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 15, 1994

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 503093023

Party NameMeredith Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDes Moines, IA 503093023

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 3, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 12, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 13, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, September 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
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
Wednesday, August 20, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 20, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 20, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 20, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 1, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 1, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 17, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 3, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, February 17, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 3, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 11, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 21, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sunday, February 29, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 23, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 23, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 16, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 13, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 28, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, July 27, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER