DROPLET DIGITAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 18, 2010, a trademark application was filed for DROPLET DIGITAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DROPLET DIGITAL trademark a serial number of 85154873. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL as of Wednesday, July 31, 2013. This trademark is owned by QuantaLife, Inc.. The DROPLET DIGITAL trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

reagents, and kits consisting primarily of reagents or of reagents and sample preparation cartridges, for use in scientific and medical research, and reagents for preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids for non-medical use in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, and horticulture, all in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids

reagents, and kits consisting primarily of reagents or of reagents and sample preparation cartridges, for medical use, specifically used in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology, in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples, such as blood or other bodily fluids, containing nucleic acids

apparatus, namely, laboratory instruments, portable laboratory instruments, and handheld laboratory instruments for use in scientific and medical research and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology, all in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids; software for preparing, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids, for use in scientific and medical research and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology; electronic databases recorded on computer media in the fields of the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology; accessories in the na...

apparatus, namely, medical measurement instruments that identify, characterize, and measure concentration of nucleic-acid-containing materials, medical diagnostic instruments that diagnose characteristics and conditions associated with patients, and medical monitoring instruments that monitor patients' blood and other bodily fluids, all involving the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples, such as blood or other bodily fluids, containing nucleic acids

sample analysis, namely, conducting analysis of samples containing nucleic acids
droplet digital

General Information


Serial Number85154873
Word MarkDROPLET DIGITAL
Filing DateMonday, October 18, 2010
Status603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Status DateWednesday, July 31, 2013
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"DIGITAL"
Goods and Servicesreagents, and kits consisting primarily of reagents or of reagents and sample preparation cartridges, for use in scientific and medical research, and reagents for preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids for non-medical use in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, and horticulture, all in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids
Goods and Servicesreagents, and kits consisting primarily of reagents or of reagents and sample preparation cartridges, for medical use, specifically used in medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology, in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples, such as blood or other bodily fluids, containing nucleic acids
Goods and Servicesapparatus, namely, laboratory instruments, portable laboratory instruments, and handheld laboratory instruments for use in scientific and medical research and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology, all in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids; software for preparing, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids, for use in scientific and medical research and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology; electronic databases recorded on computer media in the fields of the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids and used in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology; accessories in the nature of laboratory apparatus, namely, sample preparation cartridges and kits consisting primarily of sample preparation cartridges and reagents, and instruction manuals sold as a unit therewith, used to prepare laboratory samples for use in scientific and medical research, and in the industries of agriculture, biodefense, food science, forensics, horticulture, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and toxicology, all in connection with the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples containing nucleic acids
Goods and Servicesapparatus, namely, medical measurement instruments that identify, characterize, and measure concentration of nucleic-acid-containing materials, medical diagnostic instruments that diagnose characteristics and conditions associated with patients, and medical monitoring instruments that monitor patients' blood and other bodily fluids, all involving the preparation, handling, amplification, and analysis of samples, such as blood or other bodily fluids, containing nucleic acids
Goods and Servicessample analysis, namely, conducting analysis of samples containing nucleic acids

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 28, 2011
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 28, 2011
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 21, 2010
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 28, 2011
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 28, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBIO-RAD QL, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPLEASANTON, CA 94566

Party NameQuantaLife, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPleasanton, CA 94566

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 1, 2013ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Wednesday, July 31, 2013ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Wednesday, July 31, 2013EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Friday, May 17, 2013EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL AFFIRMED
Monday, December 10, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2012EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2012EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 28, 2012JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, September 26, 2012NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Monday, September 24, 2012TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, September 24, 2012EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, September 24, 2012JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Monday, September 24, 2012EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, March 22, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, March 8, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 8, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 28, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 15, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, February 10, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 10, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 28, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 27, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 27, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 27, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 27, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 27, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 27, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 27, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 21, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM