GEN-PROBE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 31, 1994, a trademark application was filed for GEN-PROBE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GEN-PROBE trademark a serial number of 74530784. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 10, 2020. This trademark is owned by GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED. The GEN-PROBE trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, and Medical Instrument Products categories with the following description:

kit consisting primarily of genetic material, oligonucleotides and analogs and derivatives thereof, polynucleotides, nucleotides, standards, chemical reagents, buffers and vials for biomedical and scientific research applications

kit consiting primarily of genetic material, oligonucleotides and analogs and derivatives thereof, polynucleotides, nucleotides, standards, chemical reagents, buffers and vials for clinical and medical applications

instruments to determine the results of assay procedures, namely photometers and luminometers; apparatuses to facilitate the handling of specimens and to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, namely pipetters, pipette tips, automated liquid handling systems, pipetting workstations, liquid dispensing bottles, vortexers, sonicators, incubators/dry heat baths, heat block inserts, tubes/reaction vials, tube sealing cards, tube caps, tube/specimen racks, magnetic separation system; kits consisting primarily of instruments to determine the results of assay procedures; kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the handling of specimens; and kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, for biomedical and scientific research applications

instruments to determine the results of assay procedures, namely photometers and luminometers; apparatuses to facilitate the handling of specimens and to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, namely pipetters, pipette tips, automated liquid handling systems, pipetting workstations, liquid dispensing bottles, vortexers, sonicators, incubators/dry heat baths, heat block inserts, tubes/reaction vials, tube sealing cards, tube caps, tube/specimen racks, magnetic separation system; kits consisting primarily of instruments to determine the results of assay procedures; kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the handling of specimens; and kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, for medical laboratory applications

General Information


Serial Number74530784
Word MarkGEN-PROBE
Filing DateTuesday, May 31, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Registration Number1990678
Registration DateTuesday, August 6, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 14, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceskit consisting primarily of genetic material, oligonucleotides and analogs and derivatives thereof, polynucleotides, nucleotides, standards, chemical reagents, buffers and vials for biomedical and scientific research applications
Goods and Serviceskit consiting primarily of genetic material, oligonucleotides and analogs and derivatives thereof, polynucleotides, nucleotides, standards, chemical reagents, buffers and vials for clinical and medical applications
Goods and Servicesinstruments to determine the results of assay procedures, namely photometers and luminometers; apparatuses to facilitate the handling of specimens and to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, namely pipetters, pipette tips, automated liquid handling systems, pipetting workstations, liquid dispensing bottles, vortexers, sonicators, incubators/dry heat baths, heat block inserts, tubes/reaction vials, tube sealing cards, tube caps, tube/specimen racks, magnetic separation system; kits consisting primarily of instruments to determine the results of assay procedures; kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the handling of specimens; and kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, for biomedical and scientific research applications
Goods and Servicesinstruments to determine the results of assay procedures, namely photometers and luminometers; apparatuses to facilitate the handling of specimens and to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, namely pipetters, pipette tips, automated liquid handling systems, pipetting workstations, liquid dispensing bottles, vortexers, sonicators, incubators/dry heat baths, heat block inserts, tubes/reaction vials, tube sealing cards, tube caps, tube/specimen racks, magnetic separation system; kits consisting primarily of instruments to determine the results of assay procedures; kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the handling of specimens; and kits consisting primarily of accessories to facilitate the execution of diagnostic assay procedures, for medical laboratory applications

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 8, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 8, 1985

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 8, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 8, 1985

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, April 10, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 8, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 8, 1985

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 10, 2020
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 8, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 8, 1985

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92121

Party NameGEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92122

Party NameGEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Diego, CA 92122

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 10, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, August 6, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 10, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, November 1, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, November 1, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 8, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, May 8, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 2, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, October 2, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 19, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 11, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, July 11, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 6, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, December 29, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 18, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 15, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, September 21, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 6, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 6, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 14, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 12, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 17, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 26, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 22, 1995FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, May 12, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 9, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, October 7, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER