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: 77622240

Filing Date: 11/26/2008

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: DFW (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of DFW.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, WASHI KOSAN CO., LTD., a corporation of Japan, having an address of
      15-21, Takanawa 2-chome, Minato-ku
      Tokyo 108-0074
      Japan
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 012:  Automobiles and automobile fittings, namely wheels and tires
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

Priority based on foreign filing: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services and asserts a claim of priority based on Japan application number 2008-73623, filed 09/08/2008. 15 U.S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.



The applicant hereby appoints Mark L. Maki and David G. Boutell, Terryence F. Chapman, Liane L. Churney, John A. Waters, Brian R. Tumm, Donald J. Wallace, Heon Jekal, Dale H. Thiel, Sidney B. Williams, Jr. of FLYNN, THIEL, BOUTELL & TANIS, P.C.
      2026 Rambling Road
      Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-1631
      United States
to submit this application on behalf of the applicant. The attorney docket/reference number is 4800.T0006US.

Correspondence Information:	Mark L. Maki
	2026 Rambling Road
	Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-1631
	(269) 381-1156(phone)
	(269) 381-5465(fax)
	docket@flynnthiel.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 L. Maki/   Date Signed: 11/26/2008
Signatory's Name: Mark L. Maki
Signatory's Position: Attorney at Law with Power of Attorney from Applicant



RAM Sale Number: 8157
RAM Accounting Date: 11/26/2008

Serial Number: 77622240
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Nov 26 11:15:20 EST 2008
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XX.XXX-2008112611152021
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