WL ALFALFAS BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, a trademark application was filed for WL ALFALFAS BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WL ALFALFAS BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH trademark a serial number of 86053887. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This trademark is owned by Land O'Lakes, Inc.. The WL ALFALFAS BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products category with the following description:

Alfalfa seeds
wl alfalfas better seed through research

General Information


Serial Number86053887
Word MarkWL ALFALFAS BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH
Filing DateTuesday, September 3, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 17, 2025
Registration Number4795821
Registration DateTuesday, August 18, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 13, 2014

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of an oval enclosing the letters "W" "L" and, between the "W" and "L" is a test tube with roots, and three tear drop shaped leaves extending out of the test tube and over the top of the oval. Below the "W" "L" and test tube is the word "ALFALFAS" with a horizontal line above and below the word "ALFALFAS". The phrase "BETTER SEED THROUGH RESEARCH" is located below the bottom of the oval.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"ALFALFAS" AND "SEED"
Goods and ServicesAlfalfa 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 10, 2013
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 2, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 2, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFORAGE GENETICS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressArden Hills, MN 55126

Party NameLand O'Lakes, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArden Hills, MN 55126

Party NameLand O'Lakes, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArden Hills, MN 55126

Party NameLand O'Lakes, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArden Hills, MN 55126

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 6, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, September 10, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, September 11, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 1, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 1, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 1, 2013COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, October 1, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 12, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 12, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, March 18, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 28, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Friday, March 28, 2014COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Friday, March 28, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 28, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 23, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 25, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 1, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, April 7, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 2, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 2, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, December 2, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, June 8, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, July 4, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 13, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 13, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, December 4, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, June 8, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Sunday, July 12, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 13, 2015ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 14, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 2, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, May 2, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 7, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 13, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 3, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 7, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 13, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 18, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Sunday, August 18, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 17, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 17, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 17, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, July 23, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 23, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, July 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED