SPARK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, a trademark application was filed for SPARK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPARK trademark a serial number of 86522752. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, May 25, 2021. This trademark is owned by SICPA Holding SA. The SPARK trademark is filed in the Paint Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Treatment of materials, namely, printing, digital printing and marking, namely, applying security marks, markings, coatings and compositions for reading and encoding used for fighting counterfeiting, forgery and fraud; technical consulting with regard to printing

Electronic equipment and equipment operated electronically for producing, reading and for recording layers, markings, and security marks created by printing or other means, namely, electronic, digital and electrically operated printers, electrically operated scanning and reading devices for use in detecting components or composition of the layers and markings or security marks; scanners; light absorption measurement apparatus for feeling surfaces and for displaying or reading markings with a frequency within or outside the visible color and/or light spectrum; apparatus for recording markings which can be traced electromagnetically or magnetically, namely, magnetic reading heads

Printing machines; printing matrices, namely, die sets; template forms, namely, steel die sets; high tensile cast iron precision die sets and high precision metal stamped die sets, namely, for use with printing presses, printing plates, printing equipment; machine parts, namely, roller bearings containing magnetic particles for use in producing designs; machine parts, namely, gradient magnets for use in printing

Printed matter, namely, blank or partially printed paper labels and/or bar code labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, paper, namely, acid resistant paper and/or adhesive note paper for bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, bank notes, printed tickets, printed paper labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, printed documents in the financial, fiduciary and fiscal fields, namely, stock certificates, identification cards not magnetically encoded and business forms, plastic films and sheets for packaging, not for commercial or industrial packaging, stationery, packaging materials, namely, plastic bags, plastic envelopes and plastic sleeves for packaging; all of the foregoing items in this class used for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security ...

Printing inks; security inks for application by printing, painting, spraying and foil transferring; copying inks; printing ink pastes; colorants for use in the manufacture of printing ink for graphic printing techniques, namely, relief, intaglio, stencil and piano printing; printing varnishes and lacquers for creating security marks or for visible and invisible markings

Security consulting for the protection of assets, namely, professional consulting regarding the use of security elements, namely, decorative markings as well as layers with colors which become visible depending on the viewing angle, for the purpose of authenticating and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials
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General Information


Serial Number86522752
Word MarkSPARK
Filing DateTuesday, February 3, 2015
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, May 25, 2021
Registration Number6364596
Registration DateTuesday, May 25, 2021
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 6, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesTreatment of materials, namely, printing, digital printing and marking, namely, applying security marks, markings, coatings and compositions for reading and encoding used for fighting counterfeiting, forgery and fraud; technical consulting with regard to printing
Goods and ServicesElectronic equipment and equipment operated electronically for producing, reading and for recording layers, markings, and security marks created by printing or other means, namely, electronic, digital and electrically operated printers, electrically operated scanning and reading devices for use in detecting components or composition of the layers and markings or security marks; scanners; light absorption measurement apparatus for feeling surfaces and for displaying or reading markings with a frequency within or outside the visible color and/or light spectrum; apparatus for recording markings which can be traced electromagnetically or magnetically, namely, magnetic reading heads
Goods and ServicesPrinting machines; printing matrices, namely, die sets; template forms, namely, steel die sets; high tensile cast iron precision die sets and high precision metal stamped die sets, namely, for use with printing presses, printing plates, printing equipment; machine parts, namely, roller bearings containing magnetic particles for use in producing designs; machine parts, namely, gradient magnets for use in printing
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, blank or partially printed paper labels and/or bar code labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, paper, namely, acid resistant paper and/or adhesive note paper for bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, bank notes, printed tickets, printed paper labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, printed documents in the financial, fiduciary and fiscal fields, namely, stock certificates, identification cards not magnetically encoded and business forms, plastic films and sheets for packaging, not for commercial or industrial packaging, stationery, packaging materials, namely, plastic bags, plastic envelopes and plastic sleeves for packaging; all of the foregoing items in this class used for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials
Goods and ServicesPrinting inks; security inks for application by printing, painting, spraying and foil transferring; copying inks; printing ink pastes; colorants for use in the manufacture of printing ink for graphic printing techniques, namely, relief, intaglio, stencil and piano printing; printing varnishes and lacquers for creating security marks or for visible and invisible markings
Goods and ServicesSecurity consulting for the protection of assets, namely, professional consulting regarding the use of security elements, namely, decorative markings as well as layers with colors which become visible depending on the viewing angle, for the purpose of authenticating and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials

Classification Information


International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 12, 2015
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 12, 2015
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 12, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 12, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 12, 2015
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

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 DateFriday, September 25, 2015
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSICPA Holding SA
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPrilly 1008
CH

Party NameSICPA Holding SA
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPrilly 1008
CH

Party NameSICPA Holding SA
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address1008 Prilly
CH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 23, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 23, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Friday, December 23, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 23, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 25, 2021REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, April 22, 2021ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 6, 2021STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, April 1, 2021USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, April 1, 2021TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 22, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, September 21, 2020SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Friday, September 11, 2020SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Monday, September 21, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, September 11, 2020TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, March 21, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, March 19, 2020SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, March 19, 2020SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, March 19, 2020TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 17, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, September 13, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, September 13, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, September 13, 2019TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, January 26, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, January 24, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, January 24, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, January 24, 2019TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, June 15, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, April 23, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 3, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 6, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 17, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 28, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 28, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 27, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 27, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 13, 2017PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 7, 2017SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Thursday, May 4, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, December 29, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 29, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 31, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, April 25, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, April 21, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, October 4, 2015NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Sunday, October 4, 2015LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Sunday, October 4, 2015SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Friday, September 25, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 24, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 24, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 24, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, March 16, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 12, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, February 6, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM