DESIGNED TO BE BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 30, 2008, a trademark application was filed for DESIGNED TO BE BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DESIGNED TO BE BETTER trademark a serial number of 77511694. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, April 18, 2011. This trademark is owned by Legrand North America, Inc.. The DESIGNED TO BE BETTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products category with the following description:

electrical wiring devices and related products for industrial, commercial and residential applications, namely, timers, circuit breakers, circuit breaking bars, blown fuse detectors, fuses, control circuits, supply circuits, distribution circuits, ac toggle switches, isolating switches, lock switches and keys therefor, combination switches and receptacles, mercury switches, pressure sensitive door and cord switches, remote-control switches, maintained and momentary contact manual controllers, on-off manual controllers for ac motors and resistance heater loads, explosion-proof single and three phase motor and lighting circuit controllers, incandescent dimmers, ac rocker switches, electric plug receptacles, electric plugs, connectors, inlets, outlets, and adapters, lampholders, namely, electrical fixtures for outdoor, in-wall, and underwater use, surface wiring switches, receptacles, junction boxes, fluorescent starters, power interrupters; electrical plugs, connectors, inlets and outlet...
designed to be better

General Information


Serial Number77511694
Word MarkDESIGNED TO BE BETTER
Filing DateMonday, June 30, 2008
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, April 18, 2011
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 23, 2009

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceselectrical wiring devices and related products for industrial, commercial and residential applications, namely, timers, circuit breakers, circuit breaking bars, blown fuse detectors, fuses, control circuits, supply circuits, distribution circuits, ac toggle switches, isolating switches, lock switches and keys therefor, combination switches and receptacles, mercury switches, pressure sensitive door and cord switches, remote-control switches, maintained and momentary contact manual controllers, on-off manual controllers for ac motors and resistance heater loads, explosion-proof single and three phase motor and lighting circuit controllers, incandescent dimmers, ac rocker switches, electric plug receptacles, electric plugs, connectors, inlets, outlets, and adapters, lampholders, namely, electrical fixtures for outdoor, in-wall, and underwater use, surface wiring switches, receptacles, junction boxes, fluorescent starters, power interrupters; electrical plugs, connectors, inlets and outlets; protective boots for electrical plugs, connectors, inlets and outlets for marine use; ground fault circuit interrupters; low voltage electrical components, namely, transformers, rectifiers, master control switches and relays, magnetic relays, relay ganging boxes, and component metal and plastic cabinets; pilot lights, pilot light jewels and pilot light lamps; and electric wall plates and electrical component mounting straps; electrical cables, metal, ceramic, and plastic conduits, and conductors; prefabricated wiring systems comprised of preterminated wires, connecting blocks, and wiring blocks for voice and data communications systems; preterminated electrical cables; extension cords, and electrical connectors; electrical power and communication distribution apparatus, namely, electrical connectors and communications connectors, namely, connectors for voice and data communications wires, fittings, conductor shields, switches, receptacles, electrical outlets, namely, multioutlet assemblies, terminal boxes, insulating/conducting endcaps, electrical taps, fixture hangers, junction boxes, couplings, and sockets; overfloor, underfloor, wall, above the ceiling, and surface raceways for electrical power and communications distribution; electrical power, communication and data distribution apparatus, namely, pedestals for electrical power and communications wiring, and installation tools therefor; thermostats, electrical controls for home or building heating, cooling, and lighting installations; power and data quality systems, namely, surge and noise suppressors for power and data lines, uninterruptable power supplies, line conditioners, voltage regulators, and isolation transformers; and overfloor protective covers for electrical cables and wires covers for electric outlets; electric connectors; electric light dimmers; electric light switches; electric outlet covers; electric switch plates; electric switches; electrical outlets; electrical plugs; electrical receptacles; boxes and consoles for electrical switches, distribution boxes, distribution panels, enclosures for illuminated signs; Wire and cable management systems for electrical power cables, data cables, communication cables and fiber optic cables for use on walls, under and on floors, overhead and in in-wall installations, namely, electrical raceways and electrical carrier duct conduits with associated fittings, metal, nonmetallic and aluminum horizontal on-wall and vertical open space electrical raceways, cable trays, in-wall thru-floor, in-floor, on-floor and overhead wire management systems comprised of end fittings, couplers, wire clips and protective bushings for electrical wire, elbow assemblies for wire management, adapters, junction boxes, electrical receptacles, electrical connectors, cable connectors, offsets, outlet covers, electrical splicers, fiber optic cable storage devices in the nature of protective sheaths, wireless access point enclosures; voltage surge protectors and electronic indicator panels, power supply strips, electrical outlets, racks and modules for housing such surge protectors and outlet plugs; electrical and electronic devices in the field of building automation systems, namely, occupancy sensors, motion sensors, vacancy sensors, light sensors, building automation controllers, keypads, remote controls, RS-232 stations, power enclosure hubs, thermostat stations, relay stations, input stations, output stations, infra-red emitter stations, dimmer stations, LCD control stations, relay modules, dimming modules, remote infra-red receivers, DMX communication stations, radio frequency transceivers, and modems for operating building environmental condition systems, water systems, namely, pools, fountains, saunas, and jacuzis, audio/video entertainment devices, and building amenities, namely, indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, windows, and window treatments; Computer programs for building automation systems; Mounting Plates and Decorative Plates for Electrical Switches; Electrical Outlets and Sockets; electronic lighting control apparatus, namely, lighting control panels, plug load controls, automatic light switches, software and hardware for control of lighting fixtures, ultrasonic ceiling mount sensors, passive infrared sensors, and power packs therefor; light level meters; electric door chimes; cameras and monitors, alarms and sirens for home security systems; home intercom systems; home theater speakers, wires, and controls; audio speakers, wires, inputs, transmitters and controls; equipment for voice and data communications systems, namely, cabinets, jacks, racks, panels, face plates, connectors, adapters, terminations, jumpers, wiring blocks, connecting blocks, baluns, media filters, and gender changers, fiber optic and metallic communications cables; computer programs for designing wire management, cable layout and labeling systems for use in telecommunication systems; computer workstation products, namely, outlet boxes and face plates, modules, receptacles and bezels; wireless transceivers and wireless network access points

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 3, 2008
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLegrand North America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Hartford, CT 06110

Party NameLegrand North America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Hartford, CT 06110

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 18, 2011ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, April 18, 2011ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, October 6, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 5, 2010EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 15, 2010EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, October 5, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 15, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 17, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, March 15, 2010EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, March 15, 2010EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, March 15, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 15, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 23, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 3, 2009NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, May 15, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 13, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 22, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 21, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 22, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 22, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 22, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 21, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, October 2, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 3, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM