THE BEST IN DFW Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 18, 2009, a trademark application was filed for THE BEST IN DFW with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BEST IN DFW trademark a serial number of 77897155. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, March 15, 2021. This trademark is owned by The Dallas Morning News, Inc.. The THE BEST IN DFW trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, specifically, reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on entertainment, recreation and night life

Providing information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, namely, providing reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on local dining and food

Advertising and promoting the goods and services of others, namely, distributing advertising materials in print and/or via the Internet and other electronic communications networks; providing information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, namely, reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on local business workplaces

Printed matter, namely, printed publications, specifically, a section of a newspaper which reviews, rates, profiles and recommends local dining, food, entertainment, recreation, night life and business workplaces
the best in dfw

General Information


Serial Number77897155
Word MarkTHE BEST IN DFW
Filing DateFriday, December 18, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, March 15, 2021
Registration Number3871703
Registration DateTuesday, November 2, 2010
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, specifically, reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on entertainment, recreation and night life
Goods and ServicesProviding information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, namely, providing reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on local dining and food
Goods and ServicesAdvertising and promoting the goods and services of others, namely, distributing advertising materials in print and/or via the Internet and other electronic communications networks; providing information of interest to specific geographical areas via the Internet and other electronic communications networks, namely, reviews, ratings, profiles and recommendations on local business workplaces
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, printed publications, specifically, a section of a newspaper which reviews, rates, profiles and recommends local dining, food, entertainment, recreation, night life and business workplaces

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 24, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 30, 2008

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 24, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 30, 2008

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 24, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 30, 2008

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 8, 2010
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 30, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Dallas Morning News, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDallas, TX 75201

Party NameThe Dallas Morning News, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDallas, TX 75202

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 22, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, December 24, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, March 9, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 9, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 9, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 9, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 8, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 8, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 8, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 9, 2010TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 22, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 22, 2010USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, September 22, 2010AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 22, 2010USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Wednesday, September 22, 2010APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 23, 2010NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED
Friday, September 24, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 2, 2010REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Monday, January 6, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 6, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 2, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 6, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 8, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, August 8, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, November 2, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 24, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 11, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, March 4, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 15, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 15, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 15, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 20, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 20, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, November 20, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 20, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, November 20, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED