OPTIMAL SELECTION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 8, 2011, a trademark application was filed for OPTIMAL SELECTION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OPTIMAL SELECTION trademark a serial number of 85290284. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, March 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by Mars, Incorporated. The OPTIMAL SELECTION trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Genetic testing of DNA for medical purposes [ ; Veterinary services ]

Veterinary and medical diagnostic testing apparatus and instruments for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics; in-vitro diagnostic testing apparatus for medical and veterinary use for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics; veterinary and medical diagnostic testing kits consisting of tubes and vials, sold empty, veterinary and medical diagnostic testing kits consisting of collection sleeves, for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics

Veterinary and medical laboratory services; DNA analysis services
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General Information


Serial Number85290284
Word MarkOPTIMAL SELECTION
Filing DateFriday, April 8, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, March 8, 2023
Registration Number4195510
Registration DateTuesday, August 21, 2012
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 22, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesGenetic testing of DNA for medical purposes [ ; Veterinary services ]
Goods and ServicesVeterinary and medical diagnostic testing apparatus and instruments for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics; in-vitro diagnostic testing apparatus for medical and veterinary use for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics; veterinary and medical diagnostic testing kits consisting of tubes and vials, sold empty, veterinary and medical diagnostic testing kits consisting of collection sleeves, for the testing and analysis of DNA and genetics
Goods and ServicesVeterinary and medical laboratory services; DNA analysis services

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, April 12, 2011
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 15, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 15, 2011

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 DateTuesday, April 12, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 15, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 15, 2011

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 12, 2011
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 15, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 15, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameANTECH DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLOVELAND, CO 80538

Party NameKINSHIP PARTNERS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10016

Party NameMars, Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMcLean, VA 221013883

Party NameMars, Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMcLean, VA 221013883

Party NameMars, Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMcLean, VA 221013883

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 12, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, May 27, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 30, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 12, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 2, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 2, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 2, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 14, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 15, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, September 22, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 22, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 30, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Sunday, June 17, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 8, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 17, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 2, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 22, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 22, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, January 21, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 21, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 21, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Sunday, June 17, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, July 12, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, July 12, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 12, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, July 14, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 17, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, August 21, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, August 16, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 21, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 21, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 21, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 24, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 17, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 8, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP