SPODE Trademark Information

SPODE Trademark Overview


The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) received an application to register the trademark SPODE on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. The USPTO has assigned this trademark, SPODE, the serial number 79109717. As of Tuesday, August 22, 2023, this trademark filing's federal status is designated as 706. The trademark SPODE falls under the Hand Tool Products category and is associated with the service description of:

"Cutlery; cutlery being tableware; serving utensils being tongs, serving spoons, serving forks, hand-operated serving slicers; parts and/or fittings for all the aforesaid goods in this class only||Tablemats not of paper; tea towels; table cloths not of paper; table napkins of textile; table linen, household linen; towels, table cloths, table napkins, placemats and handkerchiefs made of textile; placemats, not of paper; parts and/or fittings for all the aforesaid goods in this class only||Household or kitchen utensils, namely, coffee pots non-electric, tea pots non-electric and containers; household and domestic utensils, namely, [ wood chopping blocks, ] serving ladles, tea infusers, [ chopping boards for kitchen use, ] dessert plates, butter-dish and cheese-dish covers, serving trays, serving tongs, serving platters, serving dishes, jugs, pitchers, cake plates, cake stands, butter dishes, [ cruet stands for oil and vinegar, ] trays for domestic purposes and containers and holiday ornaments all made from china, porcelain or earthenware; articles of china, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, pottery and ceramics, namely, plates, cups, saucers, teapots, coffeepots, dinner services, tea...".

SPODE General Information


Serial Number 79109717
Word Mark SPODE
Filing Date Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Status 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status Date Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Registration Number 4287310
Registration Date Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Mark Drawing 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Published for Opposition Date Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services Cutlery; cutlery being tableware; serving utensils being tongs, serving spoons, serving forks, hand-operated serving slicers; parts and/or fittings for all the aforesaid goods in this class only
Goods and Services Tablemats not of paper; tea towels; table cloths not of paper; table napkins of textile; table linen, household linen; towels, table cloths, table napkins, placemats and handkerchiefs made of textile; placemats, not of paper; parts and/or fittings for all the aforesaid goods in this class only
Goods and Services Household or kitchen utensils, namely, coffee pots non-electric, tea pots non-electric and containers; household and domestic utensils, namely, [ wood chopping blocks, ] serving ladles, tea infusers, [ chopping boards for kitchen use, ] dessert plates, butter-dish and cheese-dish covers, serving trays, serving tongs, serving platters, serving dishes, jugs, pitchers, cake plates, cake stands, butter dishes, [ cruet stands for oil and vinegar, ] trays for domestic purposes and containers and holiday ornaments all made from china, porcelain or earthenware; articles of china, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, pottery and ceramics, namely, plates, cups, saucers, teapots, coffeepots, dinner services, tea services, coffee services, serving dishes, dinnerware, oven-to-table dinnerware, casseroles, bowls, soup tureens, souffle dishes, mugs, jugs, ornamental plates, jars, trays for domestic use, ramekins, fish dishes, storage jars, flan dishes, salt and pepper sets, [ egg cups, ] dishes, boxes, vases, pots, candlesticks, pitchers, hors d'oeuvre dishes, sauce boats and stands, butter dishes, tiered cake plates, trivet stands, tisanieres, canisters and jars for food, plates, serving ware, cups, mugs, [ children's place settings, namely, plates, cups, spoons and forks sold as a unit, ] [ toast racks,] ramekins, tureens, jugs, and pitchers, teapots, and baking dishes, dessert plates, butter-dish and cheese-dish covers, serving trays, serving platters, serving dishes, jugs, pitchers, cake plates, cake stands, butter dishes, [ cruet stands for oil and vinegar, ] trays for domestic purposes, sugar bowls; crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, serving bowls and trays; tableware, namely, place mats of plastic with cork backing, coasters, table mats, [ dinner bells, urns, ] crescent salad plates, [ soup tureen stands, ]soup tureens, triple dishes, roasters, [ pudding basins, ] napkin rings not made of precious metals, ginger jars, handled serving trays not made of precious metals, [ footed basins, ] platters, potpourri pots, canisters, tankards, cheese dishes, vegetable dishes, comports, fluted dishes, [ card boxes for recipes, ] sugar boxes, [ teakettles, ] candy dishes, tea services, cream and sugar set, tea sets, coffee cups, tea cups and mugs, vases, mugs, cups, plates, serving ware, bowls, cups, mugs, [ children's place settings, namely, plates, cups, spoons and forks sold as a unit, toast racks,] ramekins, tureens, saucers, jugs, and pitchers, teapots, and baking dishes, dessert plates, butter-dish and cheese-dish covers, serving trays, serving tongs, serving platters, serving dishes, jugs, pitchers, cake plates, cake stands, butter dishes, [ cruet stands for oil and vinegar, ] trays for domestic purposes, sugar bowls; beverage glassware; ovenware; non-electric cooking utensils, namely, cooking pans, pans, [ Dutch ovens; ] household containers for food and beverages; basins; bowls; jugs; non-metallic trays; coasters, not of paper and other than table linen; gloves and mitts for household use; bathroom utensils and containers, namely, soap dishes, soap dispensers, toothbrush holders [, toilet brush holders ] ; parts and/or fittings for all the aforesaid goods in this class only; containers for household use

Classification Information


International Class 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes 023, 028, 044
Class Status Code 6 - Active / Registered
Class Status Date Friday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code 008
First Use Anywhere Date NOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce Date NOT AVAILABLE

International Class 021 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code 6 - Active / Registered
Class Status Date Friday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code 021
First Use Anywhere Date NOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce Date NOT AVAILABLE

International Class 024 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes 042, 050
Class Status Code 6 - Active / Registered
Class Status Date Friday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code 024
First Use Anywhere Date NOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce Date NOT AVAILABLE

SPODE Trademark Owner History


Party Name PORTMEIRION GROUP UK LIMITED
Party Type 30 - Attorney / Correspondent
Legal Entity Type 99 - Other / Unknown

Party Name PORTMEIRION GROUP UK LIMITED
Party Type 20 - Subsequent Owner
Legal Entity Type 99 - Other / Unknown

Party Name PORTMEIRION GROUP UK LIMITED
Party Type 10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type 99 - Other / Unknown

Trademark Activity

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Event Date Event Description
Thursday, March 15, 2012 SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, March 16, 2012 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 16, 2012 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 22, 2012 NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, March 22, 2012 REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, March 22, 2012 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Monday, April 23, 2012 REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, September 14, 2012 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 14, 2012 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 20, 2012 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 4, 2012 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, October 4, 2012 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, October 4, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, October 4, 2012 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, October 4, 2012 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 18, 2012 ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, October 19, 2012 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2012 NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, May 12, 2013 FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Sunday, October 13, 2013 FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, July 12, 2014 NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, August 29, 2014 CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, August 29, 2014 CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Thursday, March 2, 2017 NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, July 10, 2017 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 10, 2017 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, February 12, 2018 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 9, 2018 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 27, 2018 REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, July 27, 2018 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, October 8, 2021 INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Saturday, February 12, 2022 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, November 11, 2022 NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2023 TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Monday, August 21, 2023 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, April 22, 2024 PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, May 23, 2024 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 24, 2024 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 REGISTERED - SEC. 7 REQUEST ABANDONED
Friday, November 29, 2024 PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB