OPEN SOURCE SEED INITIATIVE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 19, 2014, a trademark application was filed for OPEN SOURCE SEED INITIATIVE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OPEN SOURCE SEED INITIATIVE trademark a serial number of 86486502. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, August 5, 2022. This trademark is owned by Open Source Seed Initiative, Inc.. The OPEN SOURCE SEED INITIATIVE trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting lectures, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry, and distribution of course material in connection

Promoting awareness of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry; public advocacy to promote awareness of plant genetic resources

plant seeds
open source seed initiative

General Information


Serial Number86486502
Word MarkOPEN SOURCE SEED INITIATIVE
Filing DateFriday, December 19, 2014
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, August 5, 2022
Registration Number4893791
Registration DateTuesday, January 26, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting lectures, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry, and distribution of course material in connection
Goods and ServicesPromoting awareness of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry; public advocacy to promote awareness of plant genetic resources
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SEED INITIATIVE"
Goods and Servicesplant seeds

Classification Information


International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 5, 2022
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 17, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 17, 2014

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 5, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 4, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 4, 2013

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, August 5, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 4, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 4, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameOpen Source Seed Initiative, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53705

Party NameOpen Source Seed Initiative, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMadison, WI 53705

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 5, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, January 26, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 26, 2016REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Monday, December 21, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, December 12, 2015APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Saturday, December 12, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 11, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 11, 2015TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 29, 2015NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, October 29, 2015FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, October 29, 2015FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 1, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 1, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 9, 2015COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Thursday, April 9, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, April 8, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 8, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 8, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Monday, March 30, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, December 27, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, December 23, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM