Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2008)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2008)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 77282152

Filing Date: 09/18/2007

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: MY MARATHON (stylized and/or with design, see mark)

The literal element of the mark consists of MY MARATHON.
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the words "MY" and "MARATHON", one above the other, with a line above and below the wording.
The applicant, Marathon Oil Company, a corporation of Ohio, having an address of
      539 South Main Street
      Findlay, Ohio 45840
      United States
requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended.

       International Class 035:  human resources management in the areas of employee retention, career growth, increased productivity for employees and employers, and benefits administration

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's predecessor in interest used the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended.

In International Class 035, the mark was first used at least as early as 09/17/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 09/17/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods and/or services, consisting of a(n) a banner which appears on a web page of Applicant.
Specimen File1


The applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 1619056, 2649554, and 3213550.

The applicant hereby appoints Mark C. Schaffer and Charles R. Schaub, James F. Porcello, Jr., Philip M. Rice and Patrick P. Pacella of Emch, Schaffer, Schaub & Porcello Co., L.P.A.
      One SeaGate, Suite 1980, P.O. Box 916
      Toledo, Ohio 43697-0916
      United States
to submit this application on behalf of the applicant. The attorney docket/reference number is 07077.

Correspondence Information:	Mark C. Schaffer
	One SeaGate, Suite 1980, P.O. Box 916
	Toledo, Ohio 43697-0916
	419 243-1294(phone)
	419 243-8502(fax)
	essp@essp-law.com (authorized)

A fee payment in the amount of $325 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).

Declaration

The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements, and the like, may jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this application on behalf of the applicant; he/she believes the applicant to be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or, if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person, firm, corporation, or association has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance thereto as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true; and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.


Signature: /Mark C. Schaffer/   Date Signed: 09/18/2007
Signatory's Name: Mark C. Schaffer
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record



RAM Sale Number: 6597
RAM Accounting Date: 09/18/2007

Serial Number: 77282152
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Sep 18 13:31:44 EDT 2007
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-200709181331444
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