BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 15, 2019, a trademark application was filed for BETTER HOMES & GARDENS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER HOMES & GARDENS trademark a serial number of 88303067. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, December 8, 2025. This trademark is owned by Meredith Corporation. The BETTER HOMES & GARDENS trademark is filed in the Environmental Control Instrument Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Fabrics & Textile Products categories with the following description:

Dinnerware; servingware; drinkware; pitchers; all-purpose food storage containers for household use; butler trays; accent trays for household use; bath accessories, namely, cup holders, toothbrush holders, toilet paper holders, soap dishes and soap dispensers, wastebaskets; laundry hampers for domestic or household use; placemats not of paper or textile

Tablecloths not of paper; textile placemats

Ceiling fans; lamp shades

Wall cabinets; non-metal and metal shelving; hutches; bookcases; television stands
better homes & gardens

General Information


Serial Number88303067
Word MarkBETTER HOMES & GARDENS
Filing DateFriday, February 15, 2019
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, December 8, 2025
Registration Number5834835
Registration DateTuesday, August 13, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDinnerware; servingware; drinkware; pitchers; all-purpose food storage containers for household use; butler trays; accent trays for household use; bath accessories, namely, cup holders, toothbrush holders, toilet paper holders, soap dishes and soap dispensers, wastebaskets; laundry hampers for domestic or household use; placemats not of paper or textile
Goods and ServicesTablecloths not of paper; textile placemats
Goods and ServicesCeiling fans; lamp shades
Pseudo MarkBETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Goods and ServicesWall cabinets; non-metal and metal shelving; hutches; bookcases; television stands

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 8, 2019
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 5, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 5, 2011

International Class020 - 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 Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2019
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 1, 2011

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2019
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2019
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 1, 2008

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 50309

Party NameMeredith Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDes Moines, IA 50309

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 19, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, March 8, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Sunday, March 31, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 1, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, April 1, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, April 1, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, April 1, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, April 1, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 19, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 8, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 28, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 29, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 13, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 11, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 5, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 12, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 30, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, September 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, June 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, June 5, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 5, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 5, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, June 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 25, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 13, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 15, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 15, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 15, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, November 29, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 8, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 8, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED