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 85981670. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 17, 2021. This trademark is owned by Intrexon Corporation. The BETTER DNA trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Custom manufacturing and custom synthesis of pathogens to the specifications of others for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use

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 and effectors to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Development of tools in the nature of software and biotechnological processes to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Scientific research and product development services for others in biosensors, bioelectronics fields; Gene therapy services for others for product development and scientific research purposes, namely, genetically engineering DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens, and special purpose cells for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use
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General Information


Serial Number85981670
Word MarkBETTER DNA
Filing DateMonday, September 13, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 17, 2021
Registration Number4756539
Registration DateTuesday, June 16, 2015
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 pathogens to the specifications of others for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use
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 and effectors to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Development of tools in the nature of software and biotechnological processes to regulate, modulate, and characterize disease states; Scientific research and product development services for others in biosensors, bioelectronics fields; Gene therapy services for others for product development and scientific research purposes, namely, genetically engineering DNA, biological organisms, cells, viruses, pathogens, and special purpose cells for scientific, research, medical and laboratory use

Classification Information


International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 17, 2021
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 20, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 20, 2013

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 17, 2021
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 20, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 20, 2013

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, December 17, 2021
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 20, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 20, 2013

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 17, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, June 16, 2020COURTESY 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, June 16, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, June 16, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 14, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN
Friday, May 8, 2015NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Friday, May 8, 2015ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Friday, May 8, 2015SU - ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 22, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 22, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 17, 2015TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, April 17, 2015EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, April 17, 2015JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, April 17, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Monday, November 10, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, November 10, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, November 10, 2014SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN
Friday, October 24, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 24, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 17, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 17, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 17, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 17, 2014SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 9, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, April 3, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, April 9, 2014DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, April 3, 2014DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, April 3, 2014TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 3, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 5, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, October 4, 2013SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 2, 2013SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, October 2, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 10, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 10, 2013CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
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
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