Who owns the BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING trademark?

The BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING trademark is owned by AFFINION PUBLISHING, LLC.

What class is the BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING trademark registered in?

The BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

What is the serial number for BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING?

The USPTO serial number for BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING is 74602665.

What is the registration number for BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING?

BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING is registered under USPTO registration number 1989276.

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BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING

SN 74602665·Reg 1989276·Filed Nov 23, 1994

Owner AFFINION PUBLISHING, LLC

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING (Serial No. 74602665), Registration No. 1989276, is a registered US trademark filed on Nov 23, 1994 by AFFINION PUBLISHING, LLC. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

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BETTER THAN FREE CHECKING (Reg. #1989276) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, AFFINION PUBLISHING, LLC, since 1994. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services). Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Nov 23, 1994

SERIAL

74602665

REG#

1989276

REGISTERED

Jul 23, 1996

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateNov 23, 1994

Serial Number74602665

Registration No.1989276

Registration DateJul 23, 1996

Status DateMar 04, 2017

Published for OppositionOct 03, 1995

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Jan 18, 1996

First use in commerce: Jan 18, 1996

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

35 events

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Jul 23, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Nov 12, 2024

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Nov 12, 2024

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Nov 12, 2024

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Nov 12, 2024

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 12, 2024

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jun 28, 2017

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

May 17, 2017

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 04, 2017

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 04, 2017

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Mar 04, 2017

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 04, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jan 09, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 09, 2017

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jan 02, 2013

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Apr 21, 2010

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 02, 2006

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 02, 2006

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jul 24, 2006

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jul 14, 2006

CASE FILE IN TICRS

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2006

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Apr 25, 2006

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Dec 15, 2001

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Nov 15, 2001

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 23, 1996

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

May 24, 1996

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

May 17, 1996

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Mar 07, 1996

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Dec 26, 1995

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 03, 1995

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Sep 01, 1995

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 19, 1995

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Jul 13, 1995

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Apr 14, 1995

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 04, 1995

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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