Statement of Use

PTO Form 1553 (Rev 9/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp. 09/30/2011)

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PTO Form 1553 (Rev 9/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp. 09/30/2011)

Trademark/Service Mark Statement of Use
(15 U.S.C. Section 1051(d))

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: WATERSENSE
SERIAL NUMBER: 78889128

This Allegation of Use is being filed after a Notice of Allowance has issued.

The applicant, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, having an address of MC 2377A 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia United States 20460, is using or is using through a related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or services as follows:

For International Class 016:
Current identification: Printed matter, namely brochures, fact sheets, instructional materials, newsletters, posters, folders, stickers and paper labels in the field of water efficient goods and services

The applicant, or the applicant's related company or licensee, is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with all goods and/or services listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/00/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/00/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) The specimen consists of a printed fact sheet for the public describing the WaterSense program and displaying the mark..
Specimen File1

For International Class 035:
Current identification: Promoting public awareness of the benefits of choosing water efficient goods and services; Providing information about the goods and services of others, namely, plumbing fittings and irrigation equipment, in the field of the benefits of choosing water efficient goods and services

The applicant, or the applicant's related company or licensee, is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with all goods and/or services listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 02/00/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/00/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) The first specimens consist of a Question and Answer sheet displaying the mark that describes the WaterSense programs and the benefits of choosing water efficient products and services and a journal article displaying the mark that provides the public with information on how to identify water efficient goods and services..
Specimen File1
Specimen File2

For International Class 041:
Current identification: Educational services, namely, providing training sessions in the field of the benefits of choosing water efficient goods and services and distribution of course materials in connection therewith

The applicant, or the applicant's related company or licensee, is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with all goods and/or services listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 09/07/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 09/07/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) The specimen consists of presentation materials displaying the mark that are used in training others on promoting the benefits of choosing water efficient goods and services..
Specimen File1

The applicant hereby appoints Geoff Cooper of  1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW MC # 2377A, U.S. EPA, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia United States 20460-0001 to submit this Trademark/Service Mark Statement of Use on behalf of the applicant.

A fee payment in the amount of $300 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 3 classes.


Declaration

Applicant requests registration of the above-identified trademark/service mark 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). Applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered, and is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services identified above, as evidenced by the attached specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce.

The undersigned being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like 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 this document, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this document on behalf of the Owner; and 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: /Geoff Cooper/      Date Signed: 09/13/2007
Signatory's Name: Geoff Cooper
Signatory's Position: Assistant General Counsel

Mailing Address:
   1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW MC # 2377A
   
   U.S. EPA, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
   WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20460-0001

Mailing Address:
   1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW MC # 2377A
   
   U.S. EPA, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
   WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20460-0001

RAM Sale Number: 1086
RAM Accounting Date: 09/14/2007

Serial Number: 78889128
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Sep 13 16:58:57 EDT 2007
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/SOU-XXX.XX.X.XX-200709131658574102
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