S.P.I.R.E. Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, a trademark application was filed for S.P.I.R.E. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the S.P.I.R.E. trademark a serial number of 88336338. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, May 4, 2026. This trademark is owned by School Specialty, Inc.. The S.P.I.R.E. trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:
children's educational and instructional books, teachers guides, newsletters and manuals all featuring information on reading skills; flash cards, writing paper and printed charts
General Information
| Serial Number | 88336338 |
| Word Mark | S.P.I.R.E. |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2019 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 5834925 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 13, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | children's educational and instructional books, teachers guides, newsletters and manuals all featuring information on reading skills; flash cards, writing paper and printed charts |
| Pseudo Mark | SPIRE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a swirl design with the letters "S.P.I.R.E.". |
Classification Information
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 29, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, April 30, 2011 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | EPS Operations, LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Los Angeles 90067
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| Party Name | SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Nashua, NH 030613000
US |
| Party Name | School Specialty, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Appleton, WI 54912
US |
| Party Name | School Specialty, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Appleton, WI 54912
US |
| Party Name | School Specialty, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Appleton, WI 54912
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, March 15, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, March 29, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 30, 2019 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 13, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, April 13, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
