NOTE TO THE FILE
Sent to TICRS as Serial Number: 77756642SERIAL NUMBER: 77756624
DATE: 09/12/2009
NAME: gagosto
NOTE:
Searched internet using [insert search engine or web site]
Checked with Law Library re surname.
Checked geographic significance.
Checked with translations branch.
Checked ID with Senior Attorney/Managing Attorney
Telephoned attorney/applicant leaving message re:
Telephoned attorney/applicant, application was signed on
Personal interview conducted with attorney/applicant re
Attorney/applicant called to discuss
Bulky specimens with examiner.
Changed Tradeups to add Examiner's Amendment.
X OTHER Functionality issue
Where the evidence shows that the specific product or container configuration at issue provides no real utilitarian advantages to the user, but rather is simply one of many equally feasible, efficient and competitive designs, then the mark may be registrable. In re Morton-Norwich Products, Inc., 671 F.2d 1332, 213 USPQ 9 (C.C.P.A. 1982); TMEP §§1202.02(a)(v) et seq.