FOR THE BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 11, 2008, a trademark application was filed for FOR THE BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOR THE BETTER trademark a serial number of 77543788. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 27, 2020. This trademark is owned by PerkinElmer, Inc.. The FOR THE BETTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing foods, beverages and drinking water for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for testing fuels for the presence of contaminants and for correct composition of the fuels, electronic analyzers for testing consumer products for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for measuring, testing and detecting contaminants and environmental pollutants; Computer hardware; Computer software for use in the fields of biofuels, environmental science, foods and beverages, forensics, chemicals, hydrocarbon processing, materials characterization, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, namely, software for operating laboratory analyzers and for the collection, storage, management and reporting of laboratory testing and analysis data; Computer software for controlling and operating laboratory instruments; Computer software for image acquisition, analysis and reporting, for use in the life sciences; Comput...

Training services in the field of laboratory equipment and related software

Scientific research and development; Technical consultation services in the field of laboratory equipment and computer software; Laboratory research services, namely, providing molecular screening assays; Development of assays and cell lines for laboratory use; Laboratory services, namely, screening of compounds for others
for the better

General Information


Serial Number77543788
Word MarkFOR THE BETTER
Filing DateMonday, August 11, 2008
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 27, 2020
Registration Number3778908
Registration DateTuesday, April 20, 2010
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 6, 2009

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesScientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing foods, beverages and drinking water for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for testing fuels for the presence of contaminants and for correct composition of the fuels, electronic analyzers for testing consumer products for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for measuring, testing and detecting contaminants and environmental pollutants; Computer hardware; Computer software for use in the fields of biofuels, environmental science, foods and beverages, forensics, chemicals, hydrocarbon processing, materials characterization, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, namely, software for operating laboratory analyzers and for the collection, storage, management and reporting of laboratory testing and analysis data; Computer software for controlling and operating laboratory instruments; Computer software for image acquisition, analysis and reporting, for use in the life sciences; Computer software for managing and reporting laboratory data, namely, software for maintaining and managing a database of information pertaining to laboratory procedures, for planning, scheduling, tracking and evaluating laboratory events and procedures, for maintaining records of laboratory data, for the transfer of data to and from laboratory instruments, and for reporting and distributing information about the status and results of laboratory procedures; Automated sample processors for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research and clinical use in the preparation of liquid samples; Scientific apparatus for measuring cellular fluorescence; Liquid chromatographs; Gas chromatographs; Mass spectrometers; Microarray scanners; Frequency response detectors; Spectrometers; Electrophoresis apparatus not for medical purposes; Confocal microplate imaging readers; Laboratory equipment, namely, automated liquid handlers for use in assay procedures; Instruments for thermal analysis of materials, namely, differential scanning calorimeters; Laboratory instruments, namely, storage phosphor analyzers; Laboratory instruments for drug discovery and drug development, namely, meters for measuring luminescence absorbency, fluorescence and time-resolved fluorescence; Fluorimeters and plate readers for use in imaging materials which produce luminescent and fluorescent signals; Microscopes; Charge coupled device cameras; [ Light emitting diodes; Photoelectric controls; Optoelectric sensors; Optoelectric solid state relays; Photodiodes; Phototransistors ]
Goods and ServicesTraining services in the field of laboratory equipment and related software
Goods and ServicesScientific research and development; Technical consultation services in the field of laboratory equipment and computer software; Laboratory research services, namely, providing molecular screening assays; Development of assays and cell lines for laboratory use; Laboratory services, namely, screening of compounds for others

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 2009

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 27, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 2009

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, November 27, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePerkinElmer, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWaltham, MA 02451

Party NamePerkinElmer, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWaltham, MA 02451

Party NamePerkinElmer, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWaltham, MA 02451

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 27, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, October 21, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, October 21, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, April 20, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 10, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 27, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 27, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 20, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 17, 2010NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 16, 2010LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 12, 2010ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, February 26, 2010STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 27, 2010USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, February 26, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 27, 2010TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 30, 2009EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 30, 2009EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, September 30, 2009TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 6, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 2, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 17, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 2, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 2, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 26, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 25, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, November 25, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, November 25, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 20, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 20, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 20, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 19, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 14, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM