FINISH BEFORE YOU START Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, a trademark application was filed for FINISH BEFORE YOU START with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FINISH BEFORE YOU START trademark a serial number of 88432373. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Thursday, May 29, 2025. This trademark is owned by Elswood Investment Corporation. The FINISH BEFORE YOU START trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Non-Metallic Building Material Products, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the field of finishing mouldings and trims
Non-metal decorative mouldings for cornices and plastic, PVC, vinyl and wood decorative trim for interior and exterior use in building construction; non-metal architectural mouldings for cornices and plastic, PVC, vinyl and wood finish trim for interior and exterior use in building construction; mouldings, namely, casings, crown mouldings, rake mouldings, panel mouldings, baseboard, base moulding, shoe moulding, ornamental wall mouldings, trim mouldings, astragal mouldings, corner mouldings, corner moulding blocks, architrave mouldings, wainscotting, chair rail mouldings, quarter round mouldings, half round mouldings, full round mouldings, square mouldings, cove moulding, brickmould moulding, batten moulding, screen moulding, and handrail moulding, all the foregoing of non-metal materials in the nature of wood, PVC, plastic and vinyl; cellular vinyl PVC and polystyrene products, namely, interior trim mouldings, base mouldings, casing mouldings, crown moulding, chair rail mouldings, cor...
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) hand tool kits for building construction and repair comprised of rasp hand tools, hand saws, miter saws, panel saws, tenon saws, saw blades for hand saws, chalk line reels, magnetic stud finders, marking gauge, hand-operated chisel, mallets, planes, trimming knife, non-electric screwdrivers, screws, nails, bolts, tape measure, hand staplers in the nature of hand-powered staple guns, gauge guns, glue guns, glue for industrial purposes, pouring spouts, ladders, and safety goggles
Decorative mouldings of metal for cornices and decorative trim of metal for interior and exterior use in building construction; architectural mouldings and finish trim of metal for interior and exterior use; decorative mouldings of metal for cornices and architectural mouldings of metal; mouldings, namely, casings, crown mouldings, rake mouldings, panel mouldings, baseboard, base moulding, shoe moulding, ornamental wall mouldings, trim mouldings, astragal mouldings, corner mouldings, corner moulding blocks, architrave moulding, wainscoting of metal, chair rail mouldings, quarter round mouldings, half round mouldings, full round mouldings, square mouldings, cove moulding, brickmould moulding, door stop moulding, batten moulding, screen moulding, and handrail moulding, all the foregoing of metal; metal door hardware, namely, hinges, handles, jambs, metal door stops, door locks, door latches, latch strikes, door keys, handle cylinders, handle mounting plates, and deadbolts; metal hinges; ...
providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the field of building construction
Providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the fields of home decoration, and interior and exterior design trends; creating, operating, and maintaining of a blog in the fields of moulding, home decoration, building, construction, interior and exterior design trends for others
General Information
| Serial Number | 88432373 |
| Word Mark | FINISH BEFORE YOU START |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 29, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the field of finishing mouldings and trims |
| Goods and Services | Non-metal decorative mouldings for cornices and plastic, PVC, vinyl and wood decorative trim for interior and exterior use in building construction; non-metal architectural mouldings for cornices and plastic, PVC, vinyl and wood finish trim for interior and exterior use in building construction; mouldings, namely, casings, crown mouldings, rake mouldings, panel mouldings, baseboard, base moulding, shoe moulding, ornamental wall mouldings, trim mouldings, astragal mouldings, corner mouldings, corner moulding blocks, architrave mouldings, wainscotting, chair rail mouldings, quarter round mouldings, half round mouldings, full round mouldings, square mouldings, cove moulding, brickmould moulding, batten moulding, screen moulding, and handrail moulding, all the foregoing of non-metal materials in the nature of wood, PVC, plastic and vinyl; cellular vinyl PVC and polystyrene products, namely, interior trim mouldings, base mouldings, casing mouldings, crown moulding, chair rail mouldings, corner mouldings, and component parts therefor; non-metal interior doors and frames made of wood, fiberglass, fibreboard and plastic, non-metal interior doors made of wood, plastic, fibreboard, and fiberglass with glass, non-metal interior doors made of wood, plastic, fibreboard and fibreglass with inserts of non-metal and composite materials; interior doors, frames and jambs made of wood composites; non-metal door hardware, namely, jambs; Non-metal building materials, namely, panels of melamine; non-metal goods, namely, non-metal stairs and staircases, non-metal stair parts, namely, balusters for decking, railing and fencing, newel posts and caps; non-metal stair parts, namely, risers, landing treads, handrails, guard rails and stair rails; non-metal stairway systems and parts comprised of stair stringers, stair treads, stair trim moulding, handrails, newels, balusters, and stair fittings in the nature of non-metal brackets for building |
| Goods and Services | Do-It-Yourself (DIY) hand tool kits for building construction and repair comprised of rasp hand tools, hand saws, miter saws, panel saws, tenon saws, saw blades for hand saws, chalk line reels, magnetic stud finders, marking gauge, hand-operated chisel, mallets, planes, trimming knife, non-electric screwdrivers, screws, nails, bolts, tape measure, hand staplers in the nature of hand-powered staple guns, gauge guns, glue guns, glue for industrial purposes, pouring spouts, ladders, and safety goggles |
| Goods and Services | Decorative mouldings of metal for cornices and decorative trim of metal for interior and exterior use in building construction; architectural mouldings and finish trim of metal for interior and exterior use; decorative mouldings of metal for cornices and architectural mouldings of metal; mouldings, namely, casings, crown mouldings, rake mouldings, panel mouldings, baseboard, base moulding, shoe moulding, ornamental wall mouldings, trim mouldings, astragal mouldings, corner mouldings, corner moulding blocks, architrave moulding, wainscoting of metal, chair rail mouldings, quarter round mouldings, half round mouldings, full round mouldings, square mouldings, cove moulding, brickmould moulding, door stop moulding, batten moulding, screen moulding, and handrail moulding, all the foregoing of metal; metal door hardware, namely, hinges, handles, jambs, metal door stops, door locks, door latches, latch strikes, door keys, handle cylinders, handle mounting plates, and deadbolts; metal hinges; goods of metal, namely, staircases of metal, metal stairs, balusters for stairs, decking, railing and fencing, newel posts and caps; metal stair parts, namely, risers, landing treads, handrails, guard rails, stair rails; metal stairway systems and parts comprised of stair stringers, stair treads, stair trim moulding, handrails, newels, balusters, and stair fittings in the nature of brackets of metal for building, anchor bolts of metal |
| Goods and Services | providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the field of building construction |
| Goods and Services | Providing product information, including via the Internet and online social networks, in the fields of home decoration, and interior and exterior design trends; creating, operating, and maintaining of a blog in the fields of moulding, home decoration, building, construction, interior and exterior design trends for others |
Classification Information
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 29, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 1, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 006 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 028, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 1, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 019 - Building materials (non-metallic); nonmetallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; nonmetallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 012, 033, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 1, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 019 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 29, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 1, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Elswood Investment Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Vancouver, B.C. V7X1H3
CA |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, May 18, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, June 1, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, August 2, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, August 2, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 2, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 29, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 29, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 25, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, April 28, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, April 28, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 12, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 29, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 5, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 5, 2024 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Sunday, December 8, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, December 8, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
