THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, a trademark application was filed for THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE trademark a serial number of 98794247. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This trademark is owned by MaineLove, LLC. The THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Staple Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Ice being frozen water
Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the field of water and water rights; educational services, namely, educational programming in the nature of providing podcasts and conducting informal on-line programs in the fields of healthy and active lifestyles, outdoor activities, camping and canoeing, water and water rights, and printable materials distributed therewith
Printed materials, namely, magazines and newsletters featuring healthy and active lifestyles, outdoor activities, camping and canoeing, and water and water rights; Bumper stickers
Clothing, namely, hats, caps, t-shirts, collared shirts, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, socks, ties, and aprons
Housewares, namely, cups, mugs, shot glasses, drinking glasses, drinkware, and beverage containers in the nature of insulated beverage containers
Beverages, namely, bottled water, sparkling water, natural spring water, flavored water, and canned water
General Information
| Serial Number | 98794247 |
| Word Mark | THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Ice being frozen water |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting conferences, educational programs, and seminars in the field of water and water rights; educational services, namely, educational programming in the nature of providing podcasts and conducting informal on-line programs in the fields of healthy and active lifestyles, outdoor activities, camping and canoeing, water and water rights, and printable materials distributed therewith |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "THE WAY WATER SHOULD BE" with an outline of the state of Maine below "THE WAY WATER" and above "SHOULD BE". |
| Goods and Services | Printed materials, namely, magazines and newsletters featuring healthy and active lifestyles, outdoor activities, camping and canoeing, and water and water rights; Bumper stickers |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, hats, caps, t-shirts, collared shirts, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, socks, ties, and aprons |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | the design of the state of Maine |
| Goods and Services | Housewares, namely, cups, mugs, shot glasses, drinking glasses, drinkware, and beverage containers in the nature of insulated beverage containers |
| Goods and Services | Beverages, namely, bottled water, sparkling water, natural spring water, flavored water, and canned water |
Classification Information
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | MaineLove, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Yarmouth, ME 04096 |
| Party Name | MaineLove, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Yarmouth, ME 04096 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 10, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 10, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, April 11, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
