| Serial Number | 79374928 |
| Word Mark | EP EFFECTIVE PEOPLE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, February 15, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7532547 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Business education and training services, namely, developing customized leadership and executive development programs; training services in the field of employee professional development; business training in the field of workplace and employee development; vocational skills training, namely, vocational training in the field of computers; educational services, namely, conducting seminars, conferences, and workshops in the fields of change management, leadership development, talent development, organizational development and professional development; training services in the fields of change management, leadership development, talent development, organizational development and professional development; provision of information and advice relating to all of the aforesaid services |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the letters "EP" in white font within a black circle design with the "P" stylized such that the vertical line extends to the bottom of the circle design. The wording "EFFECTIVE PEOPLE" is to the right of this with "EFFECTIVE" appearing in a blue stylized font above "PEOPLE" in a black stylized font. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue, black, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Human resource management for others and personnel recruitment services; administration of employee benefit plans concerning child care; business consulting services in the fields of leadership development, talent development, organizational development and professional development; business advisory services relating to company and employee performance; provision of information and advice relating to all of the aforesaid services |
| Goods and Services | Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring computer software for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining applications and software in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; Design and development of computer software for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; design and development of software in the nature of mobile applications in the field of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting problems with computer software and computer applications in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; custom computer software design and development for businesses; providing temporary use of non-downloadable business software for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, recruitment, employee development, education and training; provision of information and advice relating to all of the aforesaid services; advisory services relating to computer software and platforms in the fields of human resources, human capital management, and employee development and training; design, development, and implementation of software and platforms for database management, payroll, employee management, time management, recruiting, employee onboarding, employee performance management, and workforce analytics all in the fields of human resources, human capital management, and employee development and training; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting problems with computer software and computer platforms in the fields of human resources, human capital management, and employee development and training |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 20, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Monday, July 24, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 24, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, December 22, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Saturday, April 12, 2025 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |