BETTER PACKAGES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 11, 1980, a trademark application was filed for BETTER PACKAGES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER PACKAGES trademark a serial number of 73249797. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 14, 2024. This trademark is owned by Better Packages, Inc.. The BETTER PACKAGES trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Construction & Repair Services categories with the following description:

[ Color Coordinated Tape Measuring Scale for Use in Coordinating the Length of a Carton to the Length of the Sealing Tape which Is Fed by a Tape Dispensing Machine ]

Adhesive Tape Dispensing Machines; Machines for Dispensing Sealing Tapes in Lengths Determined by Dimensions of an Article Placed Thereon; Bag Sealing Machines; and Label Gluing Machines

Stationery Items-Namely, Tape Dispensers for Serving Tape, Sold Empty;[ Small Stapling Machines and Paper Punches for Hand and Desk Use; and Envelope,] Label and Gummed Tape Moisteners and Tape Serving Units

Maintenance and Repair Services of Tape Dispensing Machines and Apparatus

[ Chemical Preparations for Use in Gummed Tape Moisteners for Accelerating the Softening of the Gum, and Adhesive Glue for Labels ]
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General Information


Serial Number73249797
Word MarkBETTER PACKAGES
Filing DateMonday, February 11, 1980
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 14, 2024
Registration Number1251364
Registration DateTuesday, September 20, 1983
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 28, 1983

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Color Coordinated Tape Measuring Scale for Use in Coordinating the Length of a Carton to the Length of the Sealing Tape which Is Fed by a Tape Dispensing Machine ]
Goods and ServicesAdhesive Tape Dispensing Machines; Machines for Dispensing Sealing Tapes in Lengths Determined by Dimensions of an Article Placed Thereon; Bag Sealing Machines; and Label Gluing Machines
Goods and ServicesStationery Items-Namely, Tape Dispensers for Serving Tape, Sold Empty;[ Small Stapling Machines and Paper Punches for Hand and Desk Use; and Envelope,] Label and Gummed Tape Moisteners and Tape Serving Units
Goods and ServicesMaintenance and Repair Services of Tape Dispensing Machines and Apparatus
Goods and Services[ Chemical Preparations for Use in Gummed Tape Moisteners for Accelerating the Softening of the Gum, and Adhesive Glue for Labels ]

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSunday, August 4, 2013
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 31, 1946
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 31, 1946

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes023
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 20, 1983
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1922

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, March 14, 2024
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 1963

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 20, 1983
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 21, 1921
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 21, 1921

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes103
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 20, 1983
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1919
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1919

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINTERTAPE POLYMER CORP.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSARASOTA, FL 34232

Party NameBETTER PACKAGES INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSHELTON, CT 06484

Party NameINTERNATIONAL MAILING SYSTEMS, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSHELTON, CT 06484

Party NameBetter Packages, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressShelton, CT 06484

Party NameBetter Packages, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressShelton, CT 06484

Party NameBetter Packages, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressShelton, CT 06484

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 14, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 14, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, March 14, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 13, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 29, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, October 5, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 20, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 27, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 23, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 10, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 20, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 11, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Sunday, August 4, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Sunday, August 4, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, August 4, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Sunday, August 4, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 1, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, August 1, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 6, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Monday, January 5, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, December 12, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 12, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 25, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, July 24, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, April 19, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, September 20, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 28, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 20, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 28, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 7, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, June 2, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, June 1, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 21, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 15, 1983APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 20, 1980NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 20, 1980ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER