PR-Section 8

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1563 (Rev 05/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0055 (Exp 07/31/2018)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1563 (Rev 05/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0055 (Exp 07/31/2018)

Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse of Mark in Commerce under Section 8

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

REGISTRATION NUMBER: 3773826
REGISTRATION DATE: 04/13/2010

MARK: (ABSOLUT)

The owner, THE ABSOLUT COMPANY AKTIEBOLAG, a corporation of Sweden, having an address of
      117 97
      STOCKHOLM,
      Sweden
is filing a Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse of Mark in Commerce under Section 8.

For International Class 006, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 008, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 009, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  (Based on Use in Commerce) Calculators; musical sound recordings; pre-recorded audio and video disks in the fields of Sweden, music, arts, movies, beverages and sales and marketing of beverages;

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Neon signs; electric signs; and illuminated signs

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark on the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 014, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 016, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  desktop business card holders; folders; paper coat hanger tags; and paper tablecloths

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Publications and printed matter, namely, books, magazines and brochures in the fields of beverages and sales and marketing of beverages; recipe brochures and booklets; writing instruments; paper napkins; posters; paper coasters; paper banners; paper gift bags and boxes; paper menu holders; stickers; decals; postcards

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark on decals.
Specimen File1

For International Class 018, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  handbags; purses; luggage; duffle bags; sports bags; travel bags; and business card cases

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Bags, namely, backpacks; tote bags; umbrellas

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark affixed to the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 020, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  footstools; bar stools; furniture, namely, chairs and bars; mirrors for use as signs; picture frames; racks for displaying barware and glassware; plastic coat hanger tags; menu display cases

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Furniture; point of purchase displays; display racks and shelves

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photographs of the mark affixed to point of purchase displays.
Specimen File1

For International Class 021, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  spice shakers; combs and hair brushes; ice scoops; barware and glassware drying racks; tip jars; candle holders not of precious metal; cocktail strainers; bottles sold empty; household drip stoppers for the necks of bottles and jars

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Household and kitchen utensils, namely, non-electric barware for mixing and serving beverages; glass beverageware; serving ware; beverage trays; non-electric beverage stirrers, mixers and shakers; beverage coolers; ice buckets; drink pourers; napkin holders; bowls; plastic and glass coasters; garnish picks; household containers; serving trays not of precious metal; racks for storing barware and glassware; and corkscrews

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photographs of the mark affixed to the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 024, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  textile wall hangings; bed blankets; and blanket throws

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Towels; textile tablecloths

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark affixed to the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 025, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  ties, slacks, shorts, jeans, coats, footwear, socks, sport jackets, jackets, belts, dresses, skirts, hosiery, beachwear, swimwear, ski suits, ski wear and underwear; and scarves

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, scarves, sweaters, aprons, headgear, namely, hats and caps; bandanas

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark affixed to the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 026, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 027, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  area rugs

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Floor mats; rubber bar mats

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark affixed to rubber bar mats.
Specimen File1

For International Class 028, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 030, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 033, this filing does NOT cover the following goods or services for this specific class listed in the registration, and these goods or services are to be permanently deleted from the registration:  liqueurs, cordials, distilled liquor, flavored brewed malt beverages, prepared alcoholic and wine cocktails, and alcoholic malt coolers

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the following goods or services listed in the existing registration for this specific class; or, the owner is making the listed excusable nonuse claim: Alcoholic beverages, namely, distilled spirits

The owner is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) photograph of the mark affixed to the goods.
Specimen File1

For International Class 034, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.

For International Class 043, this filing does not cover this specific class. This entire class is to be permanently deleted from the registration.
The registrant's current Attorney Information: Richard Y. Kim of  MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
      600 13TH STREET, NW
      WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20005-3096
      United States
The docket/reference number is 25718-419.

The registrant's proposed Attorney Information: Richard Y. Kim of  MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
      500 North Capitol Street, N.W.
      WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20001
      United States
The docket/reference number is 25718-419.
The Other Appointed Attorney(s): all others.

The phone number is 202.756.8000.

The fax number is 202.756.8087.

The email address is washington_ip_docket@mwe.com.
The registrant's current Correspondence Information: RICHARD Y. KIM of  MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
      600 13TH STREET, NW
      WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20005-3096
      United States
The docket/reference number is 25718-419.

The registrant's proposed Correspondence Information: RICHARD Y. KIM of  MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
      500 North Capitol Street, N.W.
      WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20001
      United States
The docket/reference number is 25718-419.


The phone number is 202.756.8000.

The fax number is 202.756.8087.

The email address is washington_ip_docket@mwe.com;rkim@mwe.com.

A fee payment in the amount of $1800 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 9 class(es), plus any additional grace period fee, if necessary.

Declaration


Unless the owner has specifically claimed excusable nonuse, the mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services, or to indicate membership in the collective membership organization, identified above, as evidenced by the attached specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce.

The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of this submission, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.


Signature: /Richard Y. Kim/      Date: 10/13/2016
Signatory's Name: Richard Y. Kim
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, DC Bar Member
Signatory's Phone Number: 202.756.8000

Mailing Address (current):
   MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
   600 13TH STREET, NW
   WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20005-3096

Mailing Address (proposed):
   MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP
   500 North Capitol Street, N.W.
   WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20001

Serial Number: 76625990
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Oct 13 10:23:29 EDT 2016
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