BETTER DNA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 13, 2010, a trademark application was filed for BETTER DNA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER DNA trademark a serial number of 85979086. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 1, 2023. This trademark is owned by Intrexon Corporation. The BETTER DNA trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

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

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 Number85979086
Word MarkBETTER DNA
Filing DateMonday, September 13, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 1, 2023
Registration Number4340104
Registration DateTuesday, May 21, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 9, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCustom manufacturing and custom synthesis of genetically engineered DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, and special purpose cells to the specifications of others for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use
Goods and ServicesResearch 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, December 1, 2023
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2010

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, December 1, 2023
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 26, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 26, 2011

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, December 1, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, May 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 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
Monday, June 17, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 17, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, June 17, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 8, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 21, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 26, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 21, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 19, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, April 18, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, April 18, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, April 10, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, March 21, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, March 21, 2013DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, March 21, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, March 21, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 4, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 26, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 26, 2013ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Thursday, March 21, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 6, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, October 5, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 3, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, October 4, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 3, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 3, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, March 30, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, March 30, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, March 30, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 4, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 9, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 9, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 1, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, July 1, 2011AMENDMENT/PETITION AFTER APPROVAL FOR PUB ENTERED
Friday, July 1, 2011PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Friday, July 1, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, June 20, 2011TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, June 20, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 20, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, June 20, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 1, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 31, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 31, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 29, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 29, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 29, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, November 26, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 17, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, September 16, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED