DESIGNED TO BE BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 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 85607922. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, September 19, 2024. 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 electrical products for industrial, commercial and residential applications, namely, timers, circuit breakers, blown fuse detectors, fuses, control circuits, supply circuits, distribution circuits, ac toggle switches, isolating switches, lock switches and keys being structural parts therefor, combination switches and receptacles, mercury 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, electrical connectors, electrical outlets, and adapters; electrical sockets; surface electric wiring switches, electrical receptacles, junction boxes, fluorescent light starters, power interrupters; electrical plugs; ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI); low voltage electrical components, namely, transformers, rectifiers...
designed to be better

General Information


Serial Number85607922
Word MarkDESIGNED TO BE BETTER
Filing DateWednesday, April 25, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, September 19, 2024
Registration Number5428591
Registration DateTuesday, March 20, 2018
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 10, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesElectrical wiring devices and related electrical products for industrial, commercial and residential applications, namely, timers, circuit breakers, blown fuse detectors, fuses, control circuits, supply circuits, distribution circuits, ac toggle switches, isolating switches, lock switches and keys being structural parts therefor, combination switches and receptacles, mercury 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, electrical connectors, electrical outlets, and adapters; electrical sockets; surface electric wiring switches, electrical receptacles, junction boxes, fluorescent light starters, power interrupters; electrical plugs; ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI); low voltage electrical components, namely, transformers, rectifiers, master control switches and relays, magnetic relays, relay ganging boxes in the nature of junction boxes, and metal and plastic cabinets for being structural housing components for computer servers and computer networking equipment; electric switch wall plates; electrical cables; ceramic and plastic conduits for electrical use; prefabricated wiring systems comprised of preterminated electric wires, connecting blocks in the nature of electrical terminal blocks, and wiring blocks in the nature of electrical terminal blocks for voice and data communications systems; preterminated electrical cables; extension cords; electrical power and communication distribution apparatus, namely, electrical connectors and communications connectors, namely, electric connectors for voice and data communications wires, electrical fittings and conductor shields for electrical cables and wires, electric switches, electric receptacles, electrical outlets comprised of multioutlet assemblies, terminal boxes, electrical power taps, junction boxes, couplings, and sockets, all of the above being structural parts of the electrical outlets; overfloor, underfloor, wall, above the ceiling, and surface raceways for electrical power and communications distribution; thermostats, electrical controls for home or building heating, cooling, and lighting installations; power and data quality systems, namely, voltage surge suppressors for power and data lines, uninterruptable power supplies, power line conditioners, voltage regulators, and isolation transformers; and overfloor protective covers for electrical cables and wires; covers for electric outlets; electric light dimmers; electric light switches; electric outlet covers; electric switch plates; electric switches; boxes and consoles for electrical switches, electrical distribution boxes, power 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 onwall and vertical open space electrical raceways, cable trays in the nature of metal trays for supporting and routing power and data cables, poke-thru fittings, floor boxes, in-floor ducts, adapters, junction boxes, electrical receptacles, cable connectors, electrical splicers in the nature of splices for electrical transmission cable, 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, 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, and remote controls therefor, thermostat stations comprised of thermostats, relay stations comprised of electric relays, dimmer stations comprised of electric light dimmers, LCD control stations comprised of electrical controllers, electric relay modules, dimming modules comprised of electric light dimmers, remote infra-red receivers, radio frequency transceivers and modems for operating building environmental condition systems and water systems in the nature of swimming pools, water fountains, and saunas; computer programs for managing, operating and controlling building automation systems; mounting plates and decorative plates for electrical switches; electrical sockets; electronic lighting control apparatus, namely, lighting control panels, plug load controls, automatic light switches, software and computer hardware for control of lighting fixtures, ultrasonic ceiling mount sensors, passive infrared sensors, and power packs therefor; light level meters; electric door chimes; video cameras and video monitors, alarms and sirens for home security systems; home intercom systems comprised of intercoms, audio speakers, keypads and controls therefor; home theater speakers, electrical wires, and control panels and remote controls therefor; audio speakers, electrical wires, inputs being structural parts of audio speakers, radio and electronic transmitters and controls therefor; equipment for voice and data communications systems, namely, cabinets for housing voice and data communications systems, jacks in the nature of plug connectors, panels in the nature of electronic indicator panels, electronic control panels, electronic luminescent display panels, and touch panels, face plates in the nature of electrical switch plates and electrical outlet plates, electrical connectors, plug connectors, cable connectors, wire connectors, adapters, terminations in the nature of electrical terminal blocks, jumpers in the nature of cable jumpers, wiring blocks, electrical connecting blocks, baluns, and gender changers in the nature of electrical adapters; 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, electrical outlet boxes and face plates being structural parts of electrical outlets, and electrical receptacles; wireless transceivers and wireless network access points
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateWednesday, May 2, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLEGRAND HOLDING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801

Party NameLegrand North America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Hartford, CT 06110

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
Wednesday, February 27, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, April 28, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, May 2, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, August 13, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 27, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 1, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, April 5, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 5, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 5, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, October 7, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, October 13, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, October 13, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 1, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, November 1, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 21, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2014EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, May 1, 2014JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, May 1, 2014EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, May 1, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, May 5, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 5, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 5, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 5, 2014EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, May 6, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, August 20, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 10, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 10, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 5, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, February 5, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 5, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, February 5, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, February 7, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 5, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 5, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 26, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, February 17, 2016SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, February 18, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, August 4, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 4, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Saturday, August 13, 2016SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Saturday, August 19, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 3, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2017SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, February 13, 2017SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Tuesday, February 14, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, August 3, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 3, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, August 12, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, August 19, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 19, 2017SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, February 9, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 9, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, February 10, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 14, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, February 15, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 13, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 20, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 19, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 19, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 19, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED