BGA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 30, 2009, a trademark application was filed for BGA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BGA trademark a serial number of 77792976. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, September 14, 2021. This trademark is owned by Better Government Association, Inc.. The BGA trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Promoting public awareness of all manner of government waste, corruption, fraud and inefficiency; public policy research services in the field of improving government programs, policies, and legislation; providing information in the field of government affairs

Educational services, namely, providing seminars and workshops in the field of government openness and transparency

Analysis of data, policies and processes to ensure government compliance with laws and regulations related to waste, fraud, and corruption; Advisory and information services in the nature of preparation and provision of reports relating to government compliance with laws and regulations related to waste, fraud, and corruption; Providing news and information from investigative journalists focused on exposing government waste, fraud and corruption at the federal, state and local levels
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General Information


Serial Number77792976
Word MarkBGA
Filing DateThursday, July 30, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, September 14, 2021
Registration Number3964057
Registration DateTuesday, May 24, 2011
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 8, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPromoting public awareness of all manner of government waste, corruption, fraud and inefficiency; public policy research services in the field of improving government programs, policies, and legislation; providing information in the field of government affairs
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing seminars and workshops in the field of government openness and transparency
Goods and ServicesAnalysis of data, policies and processes to ensure government compliance with laws and regulations related to waste, fraud, and corruption; Advisory and information services in the nature of preparation and provision of reports relating to government compliance with laws and regulations related to waste, fraud, and corruption; Providing news and information from investigative journalists focused on exposing government waste, fraud and corruption at the federal, state and local levels
Pseudo MarkBETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 3, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1922
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1922

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 3, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1960

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 14, 2010
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1960

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBetter Government Association, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameBetter Government Association, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Party NameBetter Government Association, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 14, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 13, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, May 24, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 18, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 18, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 18, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 6, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 24, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 22, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 24, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 8, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 8, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 1, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, January 31, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 3, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 14, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, December 14, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 14, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 13, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 13, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, June 14, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 14, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 14, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 7, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 5, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 5, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 5, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, November 7, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 7, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 7, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 2, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 4, 2009NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Monday, August 3, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, August 3, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM