CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 17, 2001, a trademark application was filed for CHANGES FOR THE BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CHANGES FOR THE BETTER trademark a serial number of 76286714. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Sunday, January 31, 2010. This trademark is owned by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. The CHANGES FOR THE BETTER trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Construction & Repair Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Metal working machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, electric discharge machines for use in cutting metals and forming holes in metal, and industrial robots for metal working; elevators; escalators; conveyors; plastic processing machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, plastic compression molding machines, plastic extrusion molding machines, and plastic injection molding machines; motive power machines, apparatus and equipment, excluding those for land vehicles, namely, engines not for land vehicles; parts and fittings for motive power machines for land vehicles, namely, spark plugs for land vehicle engines, igniting magnetos for land vehicle engines and ignition coils for land vehicle engines; pneumatic and hydraulic machines, apparatus and equipments, namely, pumps for use in motors and engines, vacuum pumps, compressors for air conditioners, machines and refrigerators, and blowers for use in air conditioning and ventilating; sewing machines; electric motors for machines; alter...

Measuring machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, manometers for automobiles and air flow meters for automobiles; electricity distribution and control machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, electric relays, circuit breakers, electric controllers, rectifiers, electric connectors, electric switches, resistors, switchboards, lighting arresters, transformers, electric distributors, and electric reactors; batteries; electric and magnetic measuring machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, watt hour meters, voltmeters and ammeters; electric wires and cables; fiber optic cables; electric communication machines, apparatus and equipment and their parts and fittings, namely, telephones, facsimile machines, carrier frequency repeaters, television sets, radios, radio communication transmitters and receivers, radar, telemeters, compact disc players, video cameras, video disc players, video tape recorders, antenna, and video disks and tapes; applied electronic machines, apparatus, equipment ...

Electric lamps and lighting fixtures; oil heaters; solar water heaters for domestic, commercial or industrial use; microwave ovens for cooking for commercial use; refrigerators and freezers; heat exchangers; air conditioning apparatus, namely, electric vaporizers, air conditioners, air purifying units for commercial, domestic or industrial use, electric fans, range hoods, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and electric air deodorizers; electric heating and cooking instruments for domestic use, namely, electric hot carpets, electric stoves, electric blankets not for medical purposes, bedclothes' dryers, hand held electric hair dryers, electric cooking pots, microwave ovens for cooking, electric toasters, electro magnetic ovens for cooking, and electric hot plates; water purifiers for domestic use

Alternating current motors and direct current motors, all for automobiles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles

Installation of telecommunication machines, apparatus and equipments; installation of electricity distribution or control machines, apparatus and equipment; repair and maintenance of elevators, air conditioners, radio receivers, and television receivers; repair of telephones

Communication by mobile telephones, computer terminals and telephones; cable television broadcasting; rental of telephones, facsimile machines and telecommunication machines, apparatus and equipment in general use

Educational services, namely, providing incentives to people, students, workers, or organizations to demonstrate excellence in the field of machinery, factory automation, computer and telecommunication and conducting seminars, conferences or workshops in the aforesaid field; planning, operation and management for presentation of movie showing and for presentation of performance of shows, plays and music concerts; production of radio and television programs; planning, management and promotion of golf tournaments; providing facilities for recreation activities

Collection, sorting and destruction of industrial waste; design for others in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipment and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments; providing technical information and operation knowledge in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipment and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments; design and updating of computer programs for others; researches and developments for others in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipments and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments
changes for the better

General Information


Serial Number76286714
Word MarkCHANGES FOR THE BETTER
Filing DateTuesday, July 17, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Registration Number2728646
Registration DateTuesday, June 24, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 1, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMetal working machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, electric discharge machines for use in cutting metals and forming holes in metal, and industrial robots for metal working; elevators; escalators; conveyors; plastic processing machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, plastic compression molding machines, plastic extrusion molding machines, and plastic injection molding machines; motive power machines, apparatus and equipment, excluding those for land vehicles, namely, engines not for land vehicles; parts and fittings for motive power machines for land vehicles, namely, spark plugs for land vehicle engines, igniting magnetos for land vehicle engines and ignition coils for land vehicle engines; pneumatic and hydraulic machines, apparatus and equipments, namely, pumps for use in motors and engines, vacuum pumps, compressors for air conditioners, machines and refrigerators, and blowers for use in air conditioning and ventilating; sewing machines; electric motors for machines; alternators for automobiles; starters for vehicle engines; electric generators; electrically operated brushes being parts of machines; mechanical power transmission machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, transmission gears for machines; brakes for machines
Goods and ServicesMeasuring machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, manometers for automobiles and air flow meters for automobiles; electricity distribution and control machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, electric relays, circuit breakers, electric controllers, rectifiers, electric connectors, electric switches, resistors, switchboards, lighting arresters, transformers, electric distributors, and electric reactors; batteries; electric and magnetic measuring machines, apparatus and equipment, namely, watt hour meters, voltmeters and ammeters; electric wires and cables; fiber optic cables; electric communication machines, apparatus and equipment and their parts and fittings, namely, telephones, facsimile machines, carrier frequency repeaters, television sets, radios, radio communication transmitters and receivers, radar, telemeters, compact disc players, video cameras, video disc players, video tape recorders, antenna, and video disks and tapes; applied electronic machines, apparatus, equipment and their parts and fittings, namely, magnetic object detectors, ultra-sonic sensors, computers, car navigation computers, computer peripherals, computer programs for use in data processing, managing, searching, warehousing, retrieving, editing, structuring, storing and viewing, for use in simulating, controlling and supervising factory automation, for use in simulating and controlling electricity distribution, for use in air conditioning, for use in controlling and supervising elevators, for use in controlling and supervising electric power plants, for use in transmitting video, audio and sound contents, for use in designing and developing machines and electronic devices, for use in securing information by means by cryptography, and for use in inventory tracking and ordering, word processors, electron tubes, semiconductors, transistors, electronic circuits, integrated circuits, programmable controllers for use in factory automation, electronic numerical controls for use in metal working, and electronic controls for use in controlling fuel injection, spark advance and idle speed for vehicles; ozonisers; electric irons; fire alarms; pre-recorded video disks and tapes featuring video, audio and sound contents
Goods and ServicesElectric lamps and lighting fixtures; oil heaters; solar water heaters for domestic, commercial or industrial use; microwave ovens for cooking for commercial use; refrigerators and freezers; heat exchangers; air conditioning apparatus, namely, electric vaporizers, air conditioners, air purifying units for commercial, domestic or industrial use, electric fans, range hoods, humidifiers, dehumidifiers and electric air deodorizers; electric heating and cooking instruments for domestic use, namely, electric hot carpets, electric stoves, electric blankets not for medical purposes, bedclothes' dryers, hand held electric hair dryers, electric cooking pots, microwave ovens for cooking, electric toasters, electro magnetic ovens for cooking, and electric hot plates; water purifiers for domestic use
Goods and ServicesAlternating current motors and direct current motors, all for automobiles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles
Goods and ServicesInstallation of telecommunication machines, apparatus and equipments; installation of electricity distribution or control machines, apparatus and equipment; repair and maintenance of elevators, air conditioners, radio receivers, and television receivers; repair of telephones
Goods and ServicesCommunication by mobile telephones, computer terminals and telephones; cable television broadcasting; rental of telephones, facsimile machines and telecommunication machines, apparatus and equipment in general use
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing incentives to people, students, workers, or organizations to demonstrate excellence in the field of machinery, factory automation, computer and telecommunication and conducting seminars, conferences or workshops in the aforesaid field; planning, operation and management for presentation of movie showing and for presentation of performance of shows, plays and music concerts; production of radio and television programs; planning, management and promotion of golf tournaments; providing facilities for recreation activities
Goods and ServicesCollection, sorting and destruction of industrial waste; design for others in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipment and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments; providing technical information and operation knowledge in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipment and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments; design and updating of computer programs for others; researches and developments for others in the field of computers, computer peripherals, telecommunication equipments and industrial machines, apparatus and equipments

Classification Information


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 Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateSunday, January 31, 2010
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMitsubishi Electric Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo
JP

Party NameMitsubishi Electric Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo
JP

Party NameMitsubishi Electric Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo
JP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, January 31, 2010CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Thursday, May 1, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, June 24, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 1, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 12, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, January 30, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 20, 2002Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Friday, December 20, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 20, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 11, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 9, 2002INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, June 24, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 12, 2001LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, September 11, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, September 6, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER