UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION

 

 

 

EXAMINER’S AMENDMENT

 

 

ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 6/21/2011

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NO. 1039128

 

DATABASE SEARCH:  The trademark examining attorney has searched the USPTO’s database of registered and pending marks and has found no conflicting marks that would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d).  TMEP §704.02; see 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).

 

APPLICATION HAS BEEN AMENDED:  In accordance with the authorization granted by Curt Krechevsky on June 21, 2011, the trademark examining attorney has amended the application as indicated below.  Please advise the undersigned immediately of any objections.  Otherwise, no response is necessary.  TMEP §707.  Any amendments to the identification of goods and/or services may clarify or limit the goods and/or services, but may not add to or broaden the scope of the goods and/or services.  37 C.F.R. §2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq.

 

IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS

The identification of goods is amended to read as follows: 

 

In International Class 9;  spectacles, sunglasses, anti-glare glasses, goggles for sports, swimming goggles, spectacle cases, rims for spectacle lenses, spectacle lenses, spectacle frames, spectacle chains, spectacle cords, pince-nez, pince-nez cases, pince-nez chains, pince-nez cords, pince-nez mountings, eyeglasses, anti-glare visors in the nature of protective shields for electronic products; anti-dazzle shades in the nature of protective shields for electronic products; protective eyeglasses; safety eyeglasses, opera glasses, replacement eyeglasses, eyeglass and sunglass cases, eyeglass and sunglass lenses, eyeglass and sunglass frames, eyeglass and sunglass cords, eyeglass and sunglass chains, eyeglass and sunglass ear-stems and nose pieces, contact lenses, containers for contact lenses, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes; amusement apparatus and games adapted for use with television receivers and with an external display screen or monitor; apparatus for games adapted for use with television receivers and with an external display screen or monitor; video output game machines for use with television and with an external display screen or monitor; computer game equipment in the nature of steering wheels for PCs with double gear-shifting systems; video games software for use with automatic or token-operated machines; controllers, joysticks, consoles, memory cards, volume controllers and mice for consumer video game machines adapted for use with television receivers and with an external display screen or monitor; media-recorded programs for hand-held video games with liquid crystal displays; programs for arcade video game machines; computer game cartridges; video game cartridges; cartridges for electronic games; computer game cassettes; cassettes for electronic games; computer game equipment containing memory discs; computer game programs; recorded programs for electronic games; recorded computer software for video games to be used in connection with automatic and coin operated machines; exclusive earphones, connected and used for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; joystick chargers; safety helmets for motorists, motorcyclists and cyclists; protective helmets for children; protective helmets for sports; fireproof automobile racing suits for safety purposes; protective suits for aviators; jackets, vests, suits, bibs, shields, trousers, gloves, socks, balaclava helmets, shoes, boots all for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; riding helmets; protection devices for personal use against accidents, namely, face protection shields, protection masks; downloadable images and character data of magazines, books, newspapers, maps, pictures and drawings via the internet and wireless devices; downloadable music via internet and wireless devices; downloadable video images via the internet and wireless devices; downloadable electronic publications via the internet and wireless devices; blank audio-video compact discs; audio-video pre-recorded video cassettes, CD-ROMs and DVD featuring car races and the history of automobile manufacturers; audio-video pre-recorded video cassettes, CD-ROMs and DVD featuring high-performance cars and automobiles; CD players; DVD players; MP3 players; electronic handheld units and accessories comprised of batteries, chargers, headsets, stands, cases, covers, holsters and docking stations for the wireless receipt, transmission, and storage of data, voice transmissions and e-mail messages; battery chargers; hi-fi stereo systems comprised of stereos, CD players, loudspeakers, audio speakers, liquid crystal display and headphones; television apparatus; liquid crystal display television apparatus; liquid crystal display screens; home theater systems comprised of speaker, cube subwoofers, DVD chargers and audio-video home theater receivers; television cameras; radios; walkie-talkies; microphones; bags and cases adapted for CD players, MP3 players, DVD players; personal computers; portable computers; palm top computers; laptop computers; computer screen savers software; mouse pads; computer mouse being data processing equipment; wrist rests for use with computer; desktop computers; notebook computers; computer keyboards; computer memories; tablet PCs; computer monitors; liquid crystal display computer monitors; recorded computer software for use in operating computer games and video games; recorded computer operating programs; LAN magnetic and encoded cards for connecting portable computers to computer networks; memory, fax and modem cards for portable computers; printers for use with computers; modems; scanners, being data processing equipment; bags and cases adapted for computer batteries for notebook computers; bags and cases adapted for computers; disk drives for computers; photographic cameras; one use cameras; digital cameras; digital video cameras; zoom camera lenses; cases especially made for photographic apparatus; digital movie projectors; movie projectors; video projectors; digital video projectors; slide digital projectors; digital photo projectors; photo printers; cordless telephones; telephones; telephone apparatus; telephone receivers; cellular phones; cellular phone covers; bags and cases adapted for cellular phones; cellular phone hands-free kits comprised of mobile phone accessories in the nature of hands-free holders, hands-free microphones, headsets, microphones and speakers for mobile phone car-kits for the adaptation of mobile phones for vehicular use; decorative charms for cellular phones; bands, lanyards, slings and straps for carrying cellular phones and MP3 players, cameras and video cameras; barometers; barometers with projection devices incorporated therein; remote temperature sensors; temperature indicators; thermometers not for medical use; humidity and atmospheric pressure monitors with liquid crystal displays; wireless weather stations with weather forecasting, with barometric, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity functions for domestic use; calculating machines; pocket calculators; chronographs and time clocks, being time recording apparatus; directional compasses; magnetic compasses; hygrometers; precision balances being weighing equipment; scales being weighing equipment; fire extinguishers for automobiles; electronic keys for automobiles; electric door openers and closers; electric locks; electronic control units for navigation systems for vehicles; electronic control units of central locking systems for vehicles; navigation apparatus for vehicles being on-board computers; satellite navigational apparatus; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices; computer hardware and software system for tracking people and objects using GPS data on a device on the tracked people and objects; electric accumulators for vehicles; electric batteries for vehicles; cigar lighters for vehicles; electronic kilometer recorders for vehicles; vehicle radios; remote control apparatus, namely, remote control for radios, television, stereos, remote control starters for vehicles; speed checking apparatus for vehicles being odometers; starter cables for motors being jump start cables and cable jump leads; automatic steering electronic apparatus for vehicles; thermostats for vehicles; automatic electronic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires; vehicle breakdown warning triangles; voltage regulators for vehicles; acoustic sound alarms; antennas; electronic simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; fire engines; electronic personal organizers; electronic agendas; electronic calendars; downloadable electronic photo albums via the Internet and wireless devices; electronic diaries; digital voice recorders; electronic language translators; electronic time and date recording apparatus; electronic notice boards; electronic pens being visual display units; magnets; decorative magnets; 3D magnets; fiber optics light up frames; fiber optics glowing necklaces; fiber optics glowing rings; fiber optics glowing bracelets; fiber optics glowing sticks for fans; fiber optics glowing flags; measuring instruments for measuring the length of babies; protective divers' masks; protective diving suits; protective gloves for divers; ear plugs not for medical purposes; floats for bathing and swimming being for safety purposes; lasers not for medical purposes; kitchen timers.

 

  See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.01(e).

 

CONCLUSION

If applicant has any questions regarding this Office action, please do not hesitate to contact the examining attorney.

 

 

 

 

 

/Nicholas K. D. Altree/

Trademark Examining Attorney

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

(571) 272-9336

nick.altree@uspto.gov

 

 

PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION:  To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) at http://tarr.gov.uspto.report/.  Please keep a copy of the complete TARR screen.  If TARR shows no change for more than six months, call 1-800-786-9199.  For more information on checking status, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/process/status/.

 

TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:  Use the TEAS form at http://www.gov.uspto.report/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR

U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION

 

USPTO LETTER (AN OFFICE ACTION) HAS ISSUED ON 6/21/2011 FOR

SERIAL NO. 79082708

 

Please follow the instructions below:

 

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