MAKE IT BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 19, 2014, a trademark application was filed for MAKE IT BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MAKE IT BETTER trademark a serial number of 86486858. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, September 23, 2022. This trademark is owned by Make It Better LLC. The MAKE IT BETTER trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of general feature magazines and newsletters for women in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, charitable giving, and volunteerism; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line reviews of community events in the nature of sporting events, wine tastings, music concerts, movies, theatre, fairs and festivals, dance performances, crafts markets, art and architecture; providing a web site where users can post ratings, reviews and recommendations on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; providing advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events for children; educational and...

[ Printed matter, namely, general feature magazines, newsletters in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, personal finance, charitable giving, and volunteerism ]

[ Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content and videos ]

[ Providing a website featuring product ratings of the consumer products and services of others in the fields of antiques, collectibles, consignment shops, acting, dance musical instruments and lessons, singing and voice lessons, automobile dealerships and repair, financial issues, legal issues, infant child care, funeral services, parent resources, senior care and residential living, eco-friendly products, grocery and gourmet food, health and wellness, home building, home design, home carpentry, home decoration, plumbers, activities and entertainment, real estate, real estate brokerage, party and event planning and entertaining, not-for-profit organizations and giving, pet care, retail store services, sports, travel, and religious and worship institutions; providing a website where users can post items for sale through on-line classified advertisements; promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements in an electronic magazine accessed through a globa...
make it better

General Information


Serial Number86486858
Word MarkMAKE IT BETTER
Filing DateFriday, December 19, 2014
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Registration Number4920613
Registration DateTuesday, March 22, 2016
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 5, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNon-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of general feature magazines and newsletters for women in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, charitable giving, and volunteerism; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line reviews of community events in the nature of sporting events, wine tastings, music concerts, movies, theatre, fairs and festivals, dance performances, crafts markets, art and architecture; providing a web site where users can post ratings, reviews and recommendations on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; providing advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events for children; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a website in the fields of fitness, exercise, art, entertainment, party planning, craft instructions, parenting concerning education and entertainment of children; organizing community, sporting and cultural events; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing online interviews and motivational speakers in the field of philanthropy, personal improvement, celebrations and awards, namely, providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of philanthropic services to underserved communities via a global computer network and mobile electronic networks; blog posts, namely, online journals featuring commentary on advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events, and on philanthropy
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "MAKE IT BETTER" in lower case font with a stylized "t" that forms an arc over the "i" providing dot of the "i" all in the color orange.
Goods and Services[ Printed matter, namely, general feature magazines, newsletters in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, personal finance, charitable giving, and volunteerism ]
Goods and Services[ Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content and videos ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) orange is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Providing a website featuring product ratings of the consumer products and services of others in the fields of antiques, collectibles, consignment shops, acting, dance musical instruments and lessons, singing and voice lessons, automobile dealerships and repair, financial issues, legal issues, infant child care, funeral services, parent resources, senior care and residential living, eco-friendly products, grocery and gourmet food, health and wellness, home building, home design, home carpentry, home decoration, plumbers, activities and entertainment, real estate, real estate brokerage, party and event planning and entertaining, not-for-profit organizations and giving, pet care, retail store services, sports, travel, and religious and worship institutions; providing a website where users can post items for sale through on-line classified advertisements; promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements in an electronic magazine accessed through a global computer network; Promoting visual and performing arts events by means of providing an online events calendar, original articles, interviews, information about art, artists and art events via an internet web site, all for promotional purposes; providing consumer information services and making referrals in the field of entertainment and retail services for products, services, events, activities, attractions, facilities and locations; providing marketing and promotion of special events; providing online reviews of retail stores; Providing consumer information services and making referrals in the field of entertainment services for products, services, events, activities, facilities and locations; online retail store services, namely, online shopping mall featuring products for which a percentage of sales is given to non-profit charities; providing information in the fields of charitable giving and volunteerism via the internet ]

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 2009

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 1, 2007

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 1, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 27, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 1, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMAKE IT BETTER FOUNDATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressWILMETTE, IL 60091

Party NameMake It Better LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601

Party NameMake It Better LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWinnetka, IL 60093

Party NameMake It Better LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWinnetka, IL 60093

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 24, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 3, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 3, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 3, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 3, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, November 3, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, September 23, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 23, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 23, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 29, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 22, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 5, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 16, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 30, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, November 30, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 30, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, October 19, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, October 19, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, September 26, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 25, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 25, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, April 6, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, March 30, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, December 27, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, December 24, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED