SPUR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, a trademark application was filed for SPUR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPUR trademark a serial number of 87523857. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, May 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Appleton Learning Corporation. The SPUR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and conferences in the fields of career development and counseling, personnel hiring and placement, job performance, and technical skills evaluation and improvements; Providing training services in the field of finding and obtaining employment opportunities; Developing training systems and learning methodologies for others; Development and dissemination of educational materials of others in the field of job search advice and finding jobs; Educational services, namely, developing and conducting training courses for subject matters as requested by customers in the field of career development, and distribution of training materials in connection therewith [ ; Educational services, namely, developing curriculum for others in the field of job-seeking and recruitment ]

Computer software for use in human resources management, namely, for staffing, training and managing workforces; Computer software for desktop computers and mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, namely, for providing access to an internet search engine for obtaining job listings and resume postings, and for facilitating the recruitment and hiring of personnel; Downloadable mobile applications for facilitating employment placements with employers used to streamline and manage the hiring and recruiting process; Downloadable software for use by employers and employees to curate, match and facilitate financial transactions between employers and employees; Downloadable mobile applications for matching and disseminating candidate resumes and profiles to potential employers

Financial services in the nature of providing electronic processing services of electronic payment of employees for businesses, namely, processing the electronic payment of electronically presented invoices; [ Financial services, namely, providing electronic transfer of a virtual currency for use by members of an on-line community via a global computer network; ] Electronic fund transfer services

Providing an interactive computer database featuring recruitment and employment information and job postings; Employment placement services, namely, filling the temporary and permanent staffing needs of businesses; Providing online personnel recruitment and job search services, namely, matching and disseminating candidate resumes and profiles to potential employers via a global computer network; [ Providing a web site featuring the ratings, reviews and recommendations on employers and employees and places of employment for use by employees, employers, business owners, and consumers; ] Providing an online website and computer database featuring information relating to employers and employees and places of employment in the field of online staffing, monitoring workers, namely, tracking status of work performed and billed and fulfillment of projects by workers, and financial compensation and methods for retaining workers; Business services, namely, providing an online searchable databa...

Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to collect, edit, organize, transmit, store, and share employment information related to applicant screening, assessment, matching, and employment placement, connecting open jobs to potential candidates, managing and monitoring performance, contract administration, financial transactions and feedback in the field of employment; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to manage, track, and search for employment candidates, employee referrals, candidate interviews, job promotion activities and metrics, and recruitment analytics; [ Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for engaging and sourcing independent professionals and freelance workers, and for collecting, organizing, transmitting, storing and sharing data and information in the fields of business networking, recruiting, sourcing independent professionals and freelance workers, and contract management; Providing a website featurin...
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General Information


Serial Number87523857
Word MarkSPUR
Filing DateTuesday, July 11, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, May 16, 2025
Registration Number5692622
Registration DateTuesday, March 5, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 22, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and conferences in the fields of career development and counseling, personnel hiring and placement, job performance, and technical skills evaluation and improvements; Providing training services in the field of finding and obtaining employment opportunities; Developing training systems and learning methodologies for others; Development and dissemination of educational materials of others in the field of job search advice and finding jobs; Educational services, namely, developing and conducting training courses for subject matters as requested by customers in the field of career development, and distribution of training materials in connection therewith [ ; Educational services, namely, developing curriculum for others in the field of job-seeking and recruitment ]
Goods and ServicesComputer software for use in human resources management, namely, for staffing, training and managing workforces; Computer software for desktop computers and mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, namely, for providing access to an internet search engine for obtaining job listings and resume postings, and for facilitating the recruitment and hiring of personnel; Downloadable mobile applications for facilitating employment placements with employers used to streamline and manage the hiring and recruiting process; Downloadable software for use by employers and employees to curate, match and facilitate financial transactions between employers and employees; Downloadable mobile applications for matching and disseminating candidate resumes and profiles to potential employers
Goods and ServicesFinancial services in the nature of providing electronic processing services of electronic payment of employees for businesses, namely, processing the electronic payment of electronically presented invoices; [ Financial services, namely, providing electronic transfer of a virtual currency for use by members of an on-line community via a global computer network; ] Electronic fund transfer services
Goods and ServicesProviding an interactive computer database featuring recruitment and employment information and job postings; Employment placement services, namely, filling the temporary and permanent staffing needs of businesses; Providing online personnel recruitment and job search services, namely, matching and disseminating candidate resumes and profiles to potential employers via a global computer network; [ Providing a web site featuring the ratings, reviews and recommendations on employers and employees and places of employment for use by employees, employers, business owners, and consumers; ] Providing an online website and computer database featuring information relating to employers and employees and places of employment in the field of online staffing, monitoring workers, namely, tracking status of work performed and billed and fulfillment of projects by workers, and financial compensation and methods for retaining workers; Business services, namely, providing an online searchable database featuring employment opportunities for workers seeking work and individuals and companies seeking the services of workers, and performing career placement analysis to match the background, skills and capabilities of workers with the needs of those seeking the services of such workers
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring technology that enables users to collect, edit, organize, transmit, store, and share employment information related to applicant screening, assessment, matching, and employment placement, connecting open jobs to potential candidates, managing and monitoring performance, contract administration, financial transactions and feedback in the field of employment; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to manage, track, and search for employment candidates, employee referrals, candidate interviews, job promotion activities and metrics, and recruitment analytics; [ Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for engaging and sourcing independent professionals and freelance workers, and for collecting, organizing, transmitting, storing and sharing data and information in the fields of business networking, recruiting, sourcing independent professionals and freelance workers, and contract management; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to exchange information related to employee services and to access information related to labor markets, financial services for employees, and training opportunities; Providing a website that gives users the ability to create customized web pages featuring user-defined profiles; ] Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications

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, July 18, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 5, 2017

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 18, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 5, 2017

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 18, 2017
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 5, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 18, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 5, 2017

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, July 18, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 5, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSPUR JOBS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL 35804

Party NameSPUR, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Party NameSPUR, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Party NameSPUR, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Party NameAppleton Learning Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHuntsville, AL 35801

Party NameAppleton Learning Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHuntsville, AL 35801

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 6, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 14, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, July 18, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, April 11, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 13, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, October 13, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 11, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 12, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 13, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, April 13, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, April 13, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, April 13, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, April 13, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 2, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 22, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 22, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 17, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, December 14, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, December 14, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, December 19, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 15, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 15, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 16, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 31, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, February 1, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 25, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, March 5, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 28, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 7, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 5, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, January 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 16, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 16, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED