BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, a trademark application was filed for BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER trademark a serial number of 85514181. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 23, 2022. This trademark is owned by Intrexon Corporation. The BETTER trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Custom manufacturing of genetically engineered DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens and special purpose cells to the specifications of others for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use

Technology transfer services, namely, licensing and transfer of intellectual property

Medical services; Medical services, namely, gene therapy services

Development of new technology for others in the field of genetics, therapeutics and biotechnology; Development of products being genetic therapies; Development of tools in the nature of software and biotechnological processes to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Research and development services for others in the fields of biotechnology and genetics, namely, genetically engineering DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens, and special purpose cells for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use; Scientific research and product development services for others in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical and agriculture fields
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General Information


Serial Number85514181
Word MarkBETTER
Filing DateWednesday, January 11, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Registration Number4913920
Registration DateTuesday, March 8, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 23, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCustom manufacturing of genetically engineered DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens and special purpose cells to the specifications of others for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use
Goods and ServicesTechnology transfer services, namely, licensing and transfer of intellectual property
Goods and ServicesMedical services; Medical services, namely, gene therapy services
Goods and ServicesDevelopment of new technology for others in the field of genetics, therapeutics and biotechnology; Development of products being genetic therapies; Development of tools in the nature of software and biotechnological processes to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Research and development services for others in the fields of biotechnology and genetics, namely, genetically engineering DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens, and special purpose cells for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use; Scientific research and product development services for others in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical and agriculture fields

Classification Information


International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

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, September 23, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 23, 2022
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

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, September 23, 2022
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePRECIGEN, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Party NameIntrexon Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24060

Party NameIntrexon Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24060

Party NameIntrexon Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBlacksburg, VA 24060

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 7, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 7, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, September 23, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, March 8, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 9, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Thursday, April 16, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, April 16, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 16, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, April 16, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 16, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 16, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 26, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 8, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 5, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, February 4, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, January 22, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, December 17, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, December 17, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 17, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 16, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, December 19, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, December 18, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, December 11, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, December 11, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 10, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, June 9, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 28, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, May 28, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 16, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 15, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 17, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, December 17, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013ITU LETTER MAILED, NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Thursday, August 29, 2013CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 21, 2013DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 15, 2013REQUEST TO DIVIDE UNTIMELY, REFUSED, OR WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, August 14, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, July 26, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 20, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 18, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 23, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 23, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, September 14, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 13, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 5, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 28, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 28, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, March 12, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, January 14, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED