DIRECT TOOLS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 2, 2002, a trademark application was filed for DIRECT TOOLS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DIRECT TOOLS trademark a serial number of 78190196. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, December 31, 2007. This trademark is owned by Manpower Inc.. The DIRECT TOOLS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Employment agency services in the field of temporary and permanent placement; employment agency services provided via a global computer network; employment hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services; providing career information via global computer network; and providing temporary employment agency services via a global computer network; pre-employment evaluation services, namely, testing to determine employment skills

Providing on-line information and news in the field of employment training via a global computer network; education and training services, namely, providing on-line courses, classes and seminars in the fields of computer skills, computer programming, business management, personal communication, technical support, customer service and interaction, telecommunications and business skills, marketing, and job search and interviewing skills

Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software that is used for employment and staffing planning by employers, ordering of temporary employee services, hiring of permanent employees from an employment agency, and tracking and analyzing labor and staffing allocations

Pre-employment background screening and investigation
direct tools

General Information


Serial Number78190196
Word MarkDIRECT TOOLS
Filing DateMonday, December 2, 2002
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, December 31, 2007
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 5, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEmployment agency services in the field of temporary and permanent placement; employment agency services provided via a global computer network; employment hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services; providing career information via global computer network; and providing temporary employment agency services via a global computer network; pre-employment evaluation services, namely, testing to determine employment skills
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line information and news in the field of employment training via a global computer network; education and training services, namely, providing on-line courses, classes and seminars in the fields of computer skills, computer programming, business management, personal communication, technical support, customer service and interaction, telecommunications and business skills, marketing, and job search and interviewing skills
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software that is used for employment and staffing planning by employers, ordering of temporary employee services, hiring of permanent employees from an employment agency, and tracking and analyzing labor and staffing allocations
Goods and ServicesPre-employment background screening and investigation

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, December 20, 2002
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, December 20, 2002
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 14, 2004
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 11, 2004
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameManpower Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilwaukee, WI 53201

Party NameManpower Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilwaukee, WI 53201

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 6, 2008ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, March 6, 2008ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, June 22, 2007EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, June 22, 2007EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, June 22, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 27, 2006EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 27, 2006EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, December 27, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 27, 2006EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 27, 2006EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, June 27, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 22, 2005EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, December 22, 2005EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, December 22, 2005TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 6, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 6, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 6, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 6, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 28, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 5, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 16, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, March 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 7, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 30, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 14, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 10, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 14, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 13, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 1, 2004FAX SENT
Monday, February 23, 2004FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, December 11, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 11, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 10, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 9, 2003TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED