Commissioner for Trademarks 2900 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA   22202-3514 www.uspto.gov

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE Jul 29, 2004

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ATTORNEY

Charles T.J. Weigell Bryan Cave LLP 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10104

REFERENCE NUMBER: 11662/075835

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SERIAL NUMBER: MARK: OWNER:

76/377816 NEW YORK CUT Nat Sherman, Inc.

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The Statement of Use (SOU) filed for the trademark application identified above has been accepted.  This acceptance means that the mark will register and the registration certificate will issue in due course barring any extraordinary circumstances. For further information please check the USPTO web site at www.uspto.gov or call the Trademark Assistance Center at 703-308-9000.