THE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 3, 2003, a trademark application was filed for THE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER trademark a serial number of 76494127. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, January 9, 2017. This trademark is owned by AARP. The THE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

[Charitable fundraising services; providing information and consulting in the fields of finance, insurance and real estate; money management and investment advisory services; administration of automobile, group health and homeowner's insurance programs; and credit card services]

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of mature individuals[; promoting the sale of goods and services of others through incentive award programs; referrals in the fields of adoptions, camps, caregiving, childcare, education, medical services, eldercare, employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, health products and services and elder assistance; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards and the participation of membership programs; promoting public awareness of the need for advocacy for mature individuals, retirees and those caring for mature individuals and retirees; and online ordering services in the fields of books, educational material, and health and medical products]

[Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software used to access, sort, display and manage databases in the fields of mature individuals, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance, health, insurance, medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; and consultation services in the field of law]

[Clothing, namely, shirts, sweatshirts]

Printed materials, namely, [books,] newsletters, [bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, employment guides and magazines] promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships[; and posters]

Providing online magazines and newsletters promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; Education and training services, namely, arranging and conducting classes[, online classes, seminars, conferences, workshops and community volunteer programs] in the fields of [caregiving, childcare, education, medical services,] eldercare, [employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, elder assistance, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance,] health, aging, family relationships, consumer issues, economic security, [work,] and independent living; the distribution of course materials in connection therewith

[Health counseling services provided via telephone; providing medical information by means of telephone prerecorded messages; and providing medical information via websites on computer networks]
the power to make it better

General Information


Serial Number76494127
Word MarkTHE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER
Filing DateMonday, March 3, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, January 9, 2017
Registration Number3165578
Registration DateTuesday, October 31, 2006
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 21, 2004

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[Charitable fundraising services; providing information and consulting in the fields of finance, insurance and real estate; money management and investment advisory services; administration of automobile, group health and homeowner's insurance programs; and credit card services]
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of mature individuals[; promoting the sale of goods and services of others through incentive award programs; referrals in the fields of adoptions, camps, caregiving, childcare, education, medical services, eldercare, employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, health products and services and elder assistance; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards and the participation of membership programs; promoting public awareness of the need for advocacy for mature individuals, retirees and those caring for mature individuals and retirees; and online ordering services in the fields of books, educational material, and health and medical products]
Goods and Services[Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software used to access, sort, display and manage databases in the fields of mature individuals, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance, health, insurance, medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; and consultation services in the field of law]
Goods and Services[Clothing, namely, shirts, sweatshirts]
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, [books,] newsletters, [bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, employment guides and magazines] promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships[; and posters]
Goods and ServicesProviding online magazines and newsletters promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; Education and training services, namely, arranging and conducting classes[, online classes, seminars, conferences, workshops and community volunteer programs] in the fields of [caregiving, childcare, education, medical services,] eldercare, [employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, elder assistance, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance,] health, aging, family relationships, consumer issues, economic security, [work,] and independent living; the distribution of course materials in connection therewith
Goods and Services[Health counseling services provided via telephone; providing medical information by means of telephone prerecorded messages; and providing medical information via websites on computer networks]

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 DateMonday, January 9, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 7, 2013
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 19, 2003
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 7, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 19, 2003
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 7, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 7, 2013
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAARP
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20049

Party NameAARP
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20049

Party NameAARP
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20049

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 9, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 12, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 10, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 26, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, April 5, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, April 8, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 14, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, July 26, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, July 26, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 26, 2004EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, July 30, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 30, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 6, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 6, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, September 1, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 21, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 14, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 14, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 14, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 14, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 14, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, December 14, 2005SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 13, 2006SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2006SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, September 7, 2006STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, September 18, 2006ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, September 22, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 25, 2006LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 31, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 16, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 16, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 20, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 18, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Sunday, May 19, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, May 19, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Sunday, May 19, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, April 30, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, June 7, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, June 7, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 27, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 31, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, October 31, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 9, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 9, 2017REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, January 9, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, January 9, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 9, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 31, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED