THE BETTER INSTITUTE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 8, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE BETTER INSTITUTE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BETTER INSTITUTE trademark a serial number of 88146769. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, April 10, 2025. This trademark is owned by Jody Bechtold LCSW, LLC. The THE BETTER INSTITUTE trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Counseling services in the field of career management, namely, providing advice concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; Coaching services in the field of career management, life fulfillment, relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology; providing leadership workshops, team building workshops, and corporate workshops in the fields of career management, life fulfillment, relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology

Counseling services in the fields of mental health as it relates to relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology; Addiction treatment services in the fields of addictive behavior health including substance abuse, gambling addiction, sex addiction, alcohol abuse, and behavioral health
the better institute

General Information


Serial Number88146769
Word MarkTHE BETTER INSTITUTE
Filing DateMonday, October 8, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, April 10, 2025
Registration Number5773883
Registration DateTuesday, June 11, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 26, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCounseling services in the field of career management, namely, providing advice concerning education options to pursue career opportunities; Coaching services in the field of career management, life fulfillment, relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology; providing leadership workshops, team building workshops, and corporate workshops in the fields of career management, life fulfillment, relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology
Goods and ServicesCounseling services in the fields of mental health as it relates to relationship building, wellness, addiction, and sports psychology; Addiction treatment services in the fields of addictive behavior health including substance abuse, gambling addiction, sex addiction, alcohol abuse, and behavioral health
NOT AVAILABLE"INSTITUTE"

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 1, 2018

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 17, 2018
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 1, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameJody Bechtold LCSW, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsburgh, PA 15228

Party NameJody Bechtold LCSW, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsburgh, PA 15228

Party NameJody Bechtold LCSW, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsburgh, PA 15228

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, January 22, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 11, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, October 17, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 17, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 22, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, January 22, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 28, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 28, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 28, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 31, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 31, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 31, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 31, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 1, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 8, 2019ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, February 15, 2019ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 6, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 26, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 11, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, December 27, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 10, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 10, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, April 10, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED