WE BUY UGLY HOUSES AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 30, 2002, a trademark application was filed for WE BUY UGLY HOUSES AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WE BUY UGLY HOUSES AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN trademark a serial number of 76453775. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 11, 2024. This trademark is owned by HomeVestors of America, Inc.. The WE BUY UGLY HOUSES AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Franchising services, namely, offering technical assistance in establishing, operating, marketing and developing franchised businesses that purchase, finance and sell residential real estate

General Information


Serial Number76453775
Word MarkWE BUY UGLY HOUSES AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN
Filing DateMonday, September 30, 2002
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 11, 2024
Registration Number2827136
Registration DateTuesday, March 30, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2003

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "WE BUY UGLY HOUSES" in stylized black letters followed by the words "AND MAKE THEM NICE AGAIN" in stylized red letters, all situated on a yellow background, and such colors are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesFranchising services, namely, offering technical assistance in establishing, operating, marketing and developing franchised businesses that purchase, finance and sell residential real estate

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 11, 2024
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHomeVestors of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDallas, TX 75206

Party NameHomeVestors of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDallas, TX 75243

Party NameHomeVestors of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDallas, TX 75243

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 11, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, December 22, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 27, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 19, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 17, 2003EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 30, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 5, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, April 13, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 26, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 4, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - NO ACTION TAKEN
Tuesday, July 17, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, March 17, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 2, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 4, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 4, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 10, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, December 17, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, March 16, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 16, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 21, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, May 3, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, May 3, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 20, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 20, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 26, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, October 4, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, October 4, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 5, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 5, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, October 11, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 12, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, January 24, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, January 25, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, January 28, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, January 28, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 4, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, February 5, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 30, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, July 9, 2019NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, January 27, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, February 14, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, April 7, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, April 8, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, May 25, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 25, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 25, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, May 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 18, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, February 4, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 8, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, February 25, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, March 16, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 5, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 9, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 3, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 30, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 28, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, July 28, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, July 28, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, July 28, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 28, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, July 28, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, October 11, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9