SPHR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, a trademark application was filed for SPHR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPHR trademark a serial number of 87590639. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, September 17, 2019. This trademark is owned by Human Resource Certification Institute, Inc.. The SPHR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of human resources to determine conformity with certification standards; providing online information on the topic of certification in the field of human resources relating to testing, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of human resource professionals to determine conformity with established certification standards

General Information


Serial Number87590639
Word MarkSPHR
Filing DateWednesday, August 30, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, September 17, 2019
Registration Number5863602
Registration DateTuesday, September 17, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 20, 2018

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the lettering "SPHR" in white in the center of a red circle, with a circle comprised of white dots and a single-line white circle appearing at the edge of the red circle, around the lettering.
Indication of Colors claimedThe colors red and white are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTesting, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of human resources to determine conformity with certification standards; providing online information on the topic of certification in the field of human resources relating to testing, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of human resource professionals to determine conformity with established certification standards

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, October 3, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 25, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 25, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHuman Resource Certification Institute, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Party NameHuman Resource Certification Institute, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Party NameHuman Resource Certification Institute, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 2, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 8, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 9, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, September 15, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 5, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 15, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, September 21, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 25, 2017PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Tuesday, December 12, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 12, 2017COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Friday, June 8, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 3, 2018FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 3, 2018FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 12, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 12, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 8, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, June 9, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 8, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 3, 2018NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 20, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 15, 2019NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 2, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 3, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 10, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 31, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 20, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, July 15, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 13, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 14, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 17, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 17, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 15, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, July 15, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE