BENSON HILL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 8, 2016, a trademark application was filed for BENSON HILL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BENSON HILL trademark a serial number of 87097938. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.. The BENSON HILL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Licensing of intellectual property in the field of plant genetics

Research and development services relating to plant genetics; consulting services in the area of plant genetics for purposes of scientific research and product development; research and product development for others in the field of genetically engineered plants and plant seeds
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General Information


Serial Number87097938
Word MarkBENSON HILL
Filing DateFriday, July 8, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 18, 2025
Registration Number5576353
Registration DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 27, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "BENSON HILL" in a stylized font in black with a yellow dot centered between "BENSON" and "HILL".
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, line 1, "NORTH CAROLINA" should be deleted, and "DELAWARE" should be inserted.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesLicensing of intellectual property in the field of plant genetics
Goods and ServicesResearch and development services relating to plant genetics; consulting services in the area of plant genetics for purposes of scientific research and product development; research and product development for others in the field of genetically engineered plants and plant seeds

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 18, 2025
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 28, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 27, 2016

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 18, 2025
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 31, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 31, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBENSON HILL HOLDINGS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressST. LOUIS, MO 63132

Party NameBENSON HILL, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressST. LOUIS, MO 63132

Party NameBenson Hill Biosystems, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDurham, NC 27713

Party NameBenson Hill Biosystems, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDurham, NC 27713

Party NameBenson Hill Biosystems, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDurham, NC 27713

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 15, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, July 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 17, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 17, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 18, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 21, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, October 21, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 21, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 21, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 15, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 23, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 22, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 9, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 19, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 19, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 19, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, February 19, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, February 19, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2018SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Thursday, March 22, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 22, 2018TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, August 22, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 23, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 23, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 28, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 29, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 20, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 27, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 27, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, February 19, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, February 26, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 27, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, November 19, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 19, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, December 18, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 6, 2019CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, August 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 20, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 20, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 20, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, August 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 29, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 29, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 29, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 2, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, April 18, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, February 16, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, May 2, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 2, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 2, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED