SPRINGER NATURE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, a trademark application was filed for SPRINGER NATURE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPRINGER NATURE trademark a serial number of 79194907. The federal status of this trademark filing is Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by Macmillan Publishers Limited. The SPRINGER NATURE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing online classes, tutorial sessions, colloquiums, training, workshops, congresses, conferences, seminars, symposiums, coaching, correspondence courses, distance learning courses, vocational guidance, examination and educational assessment services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; providing of training in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ organizing community sporting and cultural events; ] online electronic publishing of books and periodicals; arranging and conducting of educational colloquiums in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of training workshops in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of educational congresses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, bus...

[ Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; pre-recorded magnetic data carriers, recording discs, compact discs, DVDs and high definition digital discs, all featuring music, images, texts, videos, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; data processing equipment, computers; ] computer software for use in database management, use in electronic storage of data and featuring instruction in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ bags adapted for laptops; compact disc players; computer game software; software for playing games on mobile phones, PC tablets or portable computers...

Paper, cardboard; printed matter, namely, images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educations worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; bookbinding material; [ photographs; ] stationery; printed instructional and teaching material except apparatus in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; [ plastic materials for packaging, namely, bags for packaging; printers' type; ] printing blocks; [ almanacs; announcement cards; printed arithmetical tables; atlases; binding strips; blackboards; blotters; bookbindings; bookends; ] booklets in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; bookmarke...

Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific, medical and technological research in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport and new product design relating thereto; scientific and technological services, namely, compiling data for research purposes in the fields of science, technology and medicine; scientific and technological services, namely, providing online database information indexing and abstracting software tools, and online database search software tools; industrial analysis and research services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; design and development of computer hardware and software; hosting of websites; hosting of digital content on the internet; hosting of digital content, namely, hosting of on-line journals and blogs on the Internet; design, creation, hosting and maintenance of internet sites for third parties; application service pro...
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General Information


Serial Number79194907
Word MarkSPRINGER NATURE
Filing DateWednesday, March 30, 2016
Status739 - Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, February 18, 2025
Registration Number5477555
Registration DateTuesday, May 29, 2018
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 13, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing online classes, tutorial sessions, colloquiums, training, workshops, congresses, conferences, seminars, symposiums, coaching, correspondence courses, distance learning courses, vocational guidance, examination and educational assessment services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; providing of training in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ organizing community sporting and cultural events; ] online electronic publishing of books and periodicals; arranging and conducting of educational colloquiums in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of training workshops in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of educational congresses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of educational conferences in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of seminars in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; arranging and conducting of educational symposiums in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; coaching in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; correspondence courses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; distance learning courses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; providing information about education; educational examination services; electronic desktop publishing; [ electronic game services provided on-line from a computer network; ] book and journal publishing consultancy services; advisory services relating to book and journal publishing; publishing services, namely, publishing of images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine and transport; electronic publishing services, namely, online electronic publishing of images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; publication of printed matter and printed publications; language interpreter services; lending library services; mobile library services; [ organisation of competitions in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport for educational or entertainment purposes; ] organisation of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; physical education; practical training in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ production of radio and television programmes; ] publication of texts, other than publicity texts; publication of books; publication of reference books; publication of directories; publication of manuals; publication of reports; publication of magazines; publication of journals; publication of periodicals; publication of dictionaries; publication of exam papers; publication of lecture notes; publication of worksheets; publication of quizzes; [ publication of puzzles; ] publication of pamphlets; publication of booklets; publication of flashcards; publication of vocabulary lists; publication of educational material in the nature of workbooks, lecture books, lecture notes, exam papers, and course materials; publication of electronic books online; publication of electronic journals online; publication of electronic reference books online; publication of directories online; publication of manuals online; publication of reports online; publication of magazines online; publication of periodicals online; publication of dictionaries online; publication of exam papers online; publication of lecture notes online; publication of educational worksheets online; publication of quizzes online; [ publication of puzzles online; ] publication of pamphlets online; publication of booklets online; publication of flashcards online; publication of vocabulary lists online; publication of educational materials online in the nature of workbooks, lecture books, lecture notes, exam papers, and course materials; teaching services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; translation; vocational guidance; vocational retraining in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; academic examination services; adult education services in the nature of courses at the adult level in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ analysing educational test scores and data for others; ] arrangement of training courses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; business educational services, namely, providing courses in the field of business; business training; computer assisted educational examination services; development of printed educational material for others in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; educational assessment services; educational examination services; research in the field of education; [ provision of educational examination facilities; ] university education services in the nature of courses at the university level; university services in the nature of educating at university; provision of training and teaching for others in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport and educational examination and assessment services also being provided via computer assisted and computer mediated means and via on-line means; provision of distance learning instruction programmes at the primary, secondary, college, and university and at the adult level in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; providing educational or entertainment information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "SPRINGER" in blue followed by the wording "NATURE" in red.
Goods and Services[ Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; pre-recorded magnetic data carriers, recording discs, compact discs, DVDs and high definition digital discs, all featuring music, images, texts, videos, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; data processing equipment, computers; ] computer software for use in database management, use in electronic storage of data and featuring instruction in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ bags adapted for laptops; compact disc players; computer game software; software for playing games on mobile phones, PC tablets or portable computers; ] software for mobile phones, PC tablets and portable computers for use in electronic storage of data and featuring instruction in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ computer keyboards; computer peripheral devices; ] computer memory devices; downloadable music files; downloadable image files in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable text files in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable video files featuring medical or scientific content; downloadable exam papers in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; [ downloadable quizzes in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable assessment criteria worksheets; ] downloadable educational materials, namely, course materials in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable periodical publications in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable journals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable electronic dictionaries; downloadable reference books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable lecture notes in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable educational worksheets in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable slide presentations in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable flashcards in the fields of science, technology, medicine, language learning, business and transport; downloadable vocabulary lists; electronic publications, downloadable, in the nature of images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educational worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; [ electronic pocket translators; mouse pads; pocket calculators; portable computers for teaching and learning; portable computers for examination and assessment; sleeves for laptops; sleeves for tablet computers; sleeves for portable computers; cases for mobile phones, tablets or portable computers; ] downloadable databases in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; downloadable podcasts in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; talking books, namely, audio books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; educational software featuring instruction in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; computer programmes featuring interactive games or quizzes; computer software for communicating with users of hand-held computers; computer software for electronic desktop publishing [ ; pocket computers for note-taking; structural replacement parts and fittings for all the aforesaid apparatus ]
Goods and ServicesPaper, cardboard; printed matter, namely, images, texts, exam papers, quizzes, assessment criteria worksheets, educational materials, handbooks, manuals, dictionaries, lecture notes, educations worksheets, slide presentations, flashcards, vocabulary lists, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, journals and books in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; bookbinding material; [ photographs; ] stationery; printed instructional and teaching material except apparatus in the fields of science, technology, medicine education, language learning, business and transport; [ plastic materials for packaging, namely, bags for packaging; printers' type; ] printing blocks; [ almanacs; announcement cards; printed arithmetical tables; atlases; binding strips; blackboards; blotters; bookbindings; bookends; ] booklets in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; bookmarkers; books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; calendars; blank cards; printed charts; catalogues in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; [ bookbinding cloth; comic books; copying paper; cords for bookbinding; ] printed forms; geographical maps; magazines in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; manuals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; handbooks in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; newsletters in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; [ newspapers; ] note books; pamphlets in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; paper; printed periodicals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; [ pictures; ] postcards; posters; [ printing type; ] prospectuses in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; song books; [ stickers; terrestrial globes; ] writing instruments; writing pads; [ writing or drawing books; writing paper; ] exercise books; [ bibles; printed awards; ] printed certificates; reference books in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; dictionaries; printed reports in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; journals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; [ printed exam papers in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; ] printed lecture notes in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; printed worksheets in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; [ printed quizzes in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; ] printed puzzles in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; flashcards; [ printed vocabulary lists; ] printed publications in the nature of books, booklets, documents, forms, brochures, informational cards and printed instructional and teaching materials in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport used for educational training, testing, examination and assessment [ ; structural replacement parts and fittings for the aforesaid apparatus ]
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "NATURE"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesScientific and technological services, namely, scientific, medical and technological research in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport and new product design relating thereto; scientific and technological services, namely, compiling data for research purposes in the fields of science, technology and medicine; scientific and technological services, namely, providing online database information indexing and abstracting software tools, and online database search software tools; industrial analysis and research services in the fields of science, technology, medicine, education, language learning, business and transport; design and development of computer hardware and software; hosting of websites; hosting of digital content on the internet; hosting of digital content, namely, hosting of on-line journals and blogs on the Internet; design, creation, hosting and maintenance of internet sites for third parties; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others; hosting the web sites of others on a computer server for a global computer network; creation and maintenance of web sites for others and hosting the web sites of others; design and development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents; providing electronic verification of online orders of digital content and generating electronic permission codes which then allow users to access said digital content; development of software and hardware for data and multimedia content conversion from and to different protocols; design of software and hardware for data and multimedia content conversion from and to different protocols; design of customized books and periodicals; computer programming in the fields of multi-media and electronic publishing; hosting website platforms on the Internet for educational purposes; hosting web portals for educational purposes; providing information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, November 1, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, November 1, 2016
Primary Code016
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 DateTuesday, November 1, 2016
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, November 1, 2016
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSpringer Nature Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon N1 9XW
GB

Party NameMacmillan Publishers Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameMacmillan Publishers Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, October 27, 2016SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Tuesday, November 1, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 1, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, November 5, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, November 7, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 8, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, November 15, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, November 15, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, December 2, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, April 21, 2017CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, April 24, 2017CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Monday, May 15, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 15, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 7, 2017TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, May 15, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 7, 2017FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, December 7, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, December 7, 2017JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, December 7, 2017EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, December 7, 2017CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, December 15, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 26, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 28, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 28, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 17, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 17, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, January 18, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, February 7, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 21, 2018NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, February 21, 2018NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, March 9, 2018NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, March 13, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 29, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 11, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, September 18, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 28, 2018CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Wednesday, February 21, 2018NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, August 29, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, September 11, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, October 6, 2018FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, February 1, 2019NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, May 29, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, May 17, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 16, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 19, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15
Tuesday, February 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 19, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Tuesday, February 18, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED