Response to Office Action

PTO- 1957

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PTO- 1957

Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 79293436 MIDEA (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/7929343 6/large) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 007 for Disintegrators; wringing machines for laundry; industrial robots; automatic handling machines, automatic, namely, manipulators; starters for motors and engines; dynamos; generators of electricity; dynamo belts; motors, other than for land vehicles; engines, other than for land vehicles; compressors for machines; turbocompressors; compressors for refrigerators; compressed air machines; pumps for machines; faucets as parts of machines, engines or motors; vacuum cleaners; machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; electric sweepers; steam mops; cleaning appliances utilizing steam; dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; garbage disposal units; curtain drawing devices, electrically operated; agricultural machines; printing presses; machines for the textile industry; mixing machines; agitators; churns; mills for machines; butter machines; food preparation machines, electromechanical; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; dishwashers; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; blenders, electric, for household purposes; kitchen machines, electric; beaters, electric; food processors, electric; coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; washing machines for laundry; cigarette machines for industrial purposes; leather-working machines; ironing machines; rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics; bicycle assembling machines; engraving machines; cord making machines; wrapping machines, machines for processing plastics; glass-working machines; electromechanical machines for chemical industry; rinsing machines; rolling mills; drilling rigs, floating or non-floating; hoists; stamping machines; metalworking machines; steam engines; carburetters; hydraulic turbines; hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; pressure regulators as parts of machines; welding machines, electric
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Disintegrators; Power-operated flour mills; wringing machines for laundry; industrial robots; automatic handling machines, automatic, namely, manipulators; automatic handling machines, namely, manipulators for forging presses and for forging machines; starters for motors and engines; dynamos; generators of electricity; dynamo belts; motors, other than for land vehicles; engines, other than for land vehicles; compressors for machines; turbocompressors; compressors for refrigerators; compressed air machines; pumps for machines; faucets as parts of machines, engines or motors; vacuum cleaners; machines and apparatus for cleaning, electric; electric steam cleaning machines; electric sweepers; steam mops; cleaning appliances utilizing steam; dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; garbage disposal units; curtain drawing devices, electrically operated; agricultural machines; agricultural machines, namely, cultivators, harvestors, disk harrows; printing presses; machines for the textile industry; mixing machines; agitators; churns; mills for machines; butter machines; food preparation machines, electromechanical; electric food preparation apparatus, namely, tumblers for marinating food; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; dishwashers; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; blenders, electric, for household purposes; kitchen machines, electric; beaters, electric; electric food beaters; food processors, electric; coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; washing machines for laundry; cigarette machines for industrial purposes; leather-working machines; ironing machines; electric soldering irons; rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics; bicycle assembling machines; engraving machines; cord making machines; wrapping machines, machines for processing plastics; glass-working machines; electromechanical machines for chemical industry; rinsing machines; rinsing machines for clothes; rolling mills; drilling rigs, floating or non-floating; hoists; stamping machines; automatic stamping machines; metalworking machines; metalworking machine tools; steam engines; carburetters; hydraulic turbines; hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; pressure regulators as parts of machines; welding machines, electricClass 007 for Power-operated flour mills; wringing machines for laundry; industrial robots; automatic handling machines, namely, manipulators for forging presses and for forging machines; starters for motors and engines; dynamos; generators of electricity; dynamo belts; motors, other than for land vehicles; engines, other than for land vehicles; compressors for machines; turbocompressors; compressors for refrigerators; compressed air machines; pumps for machines; faucets as parts of machines, engines or motors; vacuum cleaners; electric steam cleaning machines; electric sweepers; steam mops; cleaning appliances utilizing steam; dust removing installations for cleaning purposes; garbage disposal units; curtain drawing devices, electrically operated; agricultural machines, namely, cultivators, harvestors, disk harrows; printing presses; machines for the textile industry; mixing machines; agitators; churns; mills for machines; butter machines; electric food preparation apparatus, namely, tumblers for marinating food; beverage preparation machines, electromechanical; dishwashers; fruit presses, electric, for household purposes; blenders, electric, for household purposes; kitchen machines, electric; electric food beaters; food processors, electric; coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; washing machines for laundry; cigarette machines for industrial purposes; leather-working machines; electric soldering irons; rotary steam presses, portable, for fabrics; bicycle assembling machines; engraving machines; cord making machines; wrapping machines, machines for processing plastics; glass-working machines; electromechanical machines for chemical industry; rinsing machines for clothes; rolling mills; drilling rigs, floating or non-floating; hoists; automatic stamping machines; metalworking machine tools; steam engines; carburetters; hydraulic turbines; hand-held tools, other than hand-operated; pressure regulators as parts of machines; welding machines, electric

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 009 for Application software for mobile phones; data processing apparatus; computer programs, recorded; couplers for data processing equipment; monitors in the nature of computer programs; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; personal digital assistants [PDAs]; USB flash drives; mouse pads; cases for smartphones; tablet computers; encoded key cards; sleeves for laptops; scales; weighing apparatus and instruments; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; transponders; smartphones; modems; virtual reality headsets; security surveillance robots; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; portable media players; video baby monitors; electronic book readers; cabinets for loudspeakers; surveying apparatus and instrument; air analysis apparatus; food analysis apparatus; detectors; temperature indicators; thermostats; materials for electricity mains [wires, cables]; semi-conductors; switches, electric; control panels for electricity; electric plugs; connectors for electricity; chips, namely, integrated circuits; integrated circuits; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; remote control apparatus; electronic numeric displays; computer software applications, downloadable; climate control digital thermostats; alarms; theft prevention installations, electric; locks, electric; electronic access control systems for interlocking doors; smoke detectors; eyeglasses; eyeglass cases; batteries, electric; battery chargers; time recording apparatus; apparatus to check stamping mail; counterfeit coin detectors; ticket dispensers; measures; electronic notice boards; cameras for photography; optical lenses; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; heat regulating apparatus; electrolysers; fire extinguishing apparatus; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes; protection devices for personal use against accidents; animated cartoons; electrified fences; decorative magnets
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Application software for mobile phones; Downloadable application software for mobile phones for online shopping; downloadable application software using artificial intelligence for home automation; computer programs, recorded; data processing apparatus; recorded computer programs for online shopping; recorded computer programs using artificial intelligence for home automoation; couplers for data processing equipment; monitors in the nature of computer programs; USB flash drives; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; personal digital assistants [PDAs]; blank USB flash drives; mouse pads; cases for smartphones; tablet computers; encoded key cards; sleeves for laptops; scales; weighing apparatus and instruments; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; transponders; smartphones; modems; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; virtual reality headsets; security surveillance robots; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes in the nature of cameras; portable media players; video baby monitors; surveying apparatus and instrument; electronic book readers; cabinets for loudspeakers; surveying instruments; detectors; air analysis apparatus; food analysis apparatus; smoke detectors; materials for electricity mains [wires, cables]; temperature indicators; thermostats; components for electrical mains in the nature of wires and cables; semi-conductors; switches, electric; control panels for electricity; electric plugs; connectors for electricity; chips, namely, integrated circuits; remote control apparatus; integrated circuits; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; computer software applications, downloadable; reomte control appartus, namely, remote controls for camera, radios, televisions, air-conditioner, stereos, light, humidifier and water-heater for household purposes; electronic numeric displays; downloadable computer software applications for online shopping; downloadable computer software applications for home automation; climate control digital thermostats; alarms; theft prevention installations, electric; locks, electric; electronic access control systems for interlocking doors; smoke detectors; eyeglasses; eyeglass cases; apparatus to check stamping mail; batteries, electric; battery chargers; ticket dispensers; time recording apparatus; measures; automatic check stamping machines for mail; counterfeit coin detectors; electronic parking lot ticket dispensers; instruments for measuring length; electronic notice boards; heat regulating apparatus; cameras for photography; optical lenses; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; heat regulating apparatus, namely, thermostats; protection devices for personal use against accidents; electrolysers; animated cartoons; fire extinguishing apparatus; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes; protection devices in the nature of helmets, insulated clothing, gloves, footwear, for personal use against accidents; video disks with recorded animated cartoons; electrified fences; decorative magnetsClass 009 for Downloadable application software for mobile phones for online shopping; downloadable application software using artificial intelligence for home automation; data processing apparatus; recorded computer programs for online shopping; recorded computer programs using artificial intelligence for home automoation; couplers for data processing equipment; monitors in the nature of computer programs; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; personal digital assistants [PDAs]; blank USB flash drives; mouse pads; cases for smartphones; tablet computers; encoded key cards; sleeves for laptops; scales; weighing apparatus and instruments; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; transponders; smartphones; modems; virtual reality headsets; security surveillance robots; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes in the nature of cameras; portable media players; video baby monitors; electronic book readers; cabinets for loudspeakers; surveying instruments; air analysis apparatus; food analysis apparatus; smoke detectors; temperature indicators; thermostats; components for electrical mains in the nature of wires and cables; semi-conductors; switches, electric; control panels for electricity; electric plugs; connectors for electricity; chips, namely, integrated circuits; integrated circuits; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; reomte control appartus, namely, remote controls for camera, radios, televisions, air-conditioner, stereos, light, humidifier and water-heater for household purposes; electronic numeric displays; downloadable computer software applications for online shopping; downloadable computer software applications for home automation; climate control digital thermostats; alarms; theft prevention installations, electric; locks, electric; electronic access control systems for interlocking doors; smoke detectors; eyeglasses; eyeglass cases; batteries, electric; battery chargers; time recording apparatus; automatic check stamping machines for mail; counterfeit coin detectors; electronic parking lot ticket dispensers; instruments for measuring length; electronic notice boards; cameras for photography; optical lenses; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; heat regulating apparatus, namely, thermostats; electrolysers; fire extinguishing apparatus; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes; protection devices in the nature of helmets, insulated clothing, gloves, footwear, for personal use against accidents; video disks with recorded animated cartoons; electrified fences; decorative magnets

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 011 for Lamps; lamp casings; kettles, electric; microwave ovens cooking apparatus, namely, microwave ovens; food steamers, electric; autoclaves, electric, for cooking; pressure cookers, electric; coffee machines, electric; bread-making machines; multicookers; cooking apparatus and installations; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; cooking utensils, electric; electric rice cookers; ovens for kitchen use; cooking stoves; roasters; heated display cabinets; refrigerators; ice machines and apparatus; freezers; cooling appliances and installations; refrigerating display cabinets; wine cellars, electric; fans for air-conditioning use; air purifying apparatus and machines; air-conditioning installations; electric hair dryers; fabric steamers; laundry driers, electric; drying apparatus and installations; extractor hoods for kitchens; heat pumps; burners; fireplaces, domestic; dampers for heating use; heating installations; pipes as parts of sanitary installations; bath installations; heaters for baths; flushing apparatus; toilets, namely, water-closets; toilet seats; sanitary apparatus and installations; water purifying apparatus and machines; water filtering apparatus; disinfectant apparatus; water purification installations; water sterilisers; oil-scrubbing apparatus; radiators, electric; pocket warmers; heating apparatus, namely, stoves; gas lighters; electric lamps; lighting apparatus and installations
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Lamps; lamp casings; kettles, electric; microwave ovens cooking apparatus, namely, microwave ovens; food steamers, electric; autoclaves, electric, for cooking; pressure cookers, electric; coffee machines, electric; bread-making machines; multicookers; cooking apparatus and installations; cooking apparatus and installations in the nature of microwave ovens, pan, pot boiler, pressure cooker, gridiron and oven; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; cooking utensils, electric; electric cooking utensils, namely, pressure cooking saucepans, electric grill; electric rice cookers; ovens for kitchen use; cooking stoves; roasters; electric cookware roasters; heated display cabinets; refrigerators; ice machines and apparatus; freezers; cooling appliances and installations; cooling appliances and installations in the nature of electric coolers; refrigerating display cabinets; wine cellars, electric; fans for air-conditioning use; air purifying apparatus and machines; air-conditioning installations; electric hair dryers; fabric steamers; laundry driers, electric; drying apparatus and installations; extractor hoods for kitchens; heat pumps; burners; burners for lamps; oil and gas burners for domestic use; dampers for heating use; fireplaces, domestic; dampers, namely, control devices for regulating the flow of heat; heating installations; pipes as parts of sanitary installations; bath installations; flushing apparatus; heaters for baths; flushing apparatus, namely, flush levers; toilets, namely, water-closets; sanitary apparatus and installations; toilet seats; sanitary apparatus and installations in the nature of toilets; water purifying apparatus and machines; disinfectant apparatus; water filtering apparatus; disinfectant apparatus for medical purposes; apparatus for disinfecting water; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; water purification installations; pocket warmers; water sterilisers; oil-scrubbing apparatus; radiators, electric; electric pocket warmers for warming hands; lighting apparatus and installations; non-electric pocket warmers, namely, chemically-activated heating packets for warming hands, not for medical purposes; heating apparatus, namely, stoves; gas lighters; electric lamps; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installationsClass 011 for Lamps; lamp casings; kettles, electric; microwave ovens cooking apparatus, namely, microwave ovens; food steamers, electric; autoclaves, electric, for cooking; pressure cookers, electric; coffee machines, electric; bread-making machines; multicookers; cooking apparatus and installations in the nature of microwave ovens, pan, pot boiler, pressure cooker, gridiron and oven; heating and cooling apparatus for dispensing hot and cold beverages; electric cooking utensils, namely, pressure cooking saucepans, electric grill; electric rice cookers; ovens for kitchen use; cooking stoves; electric cookware roasters; heated display cabinets; refrigerators; ice machines and apparatus; freezers; cooling appliances and installations in the nature of electric coolers; refrigerating display cabinets; wine cellars, electric; fans for air-conditioning use; air purifying apparatus and machines; air-conditioning installations; electric hair dryers; fabric steamers; laundry driers, electric; drying apparatus and installations; extractor hoods for kitchens; heat pumps; burners for lamps; oil and gas burners for domestic use; fireplaces, domestic; dampers, namely, control devices for regulating the flow of heat; heating installations; pipes as parts of sanitary installations; bath installations; heaters for baths; flushing apparatus, namely, flush levers; toilets, namely, water-closets; toilet seats; sanitary apparatus and installations in the nature of toilets; water purifying apparatus and machines; water filtering apparatus; disinfectant apparatus for medical purposes; apparatus for disinfecting water; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; water purification installations; water sterilisers; oil-scrubbing apparatus; radiators, electric; electric pocket warmers for warming hands; non-electric pocket warmers, namely, chemically-activated heating packets for warming hands, not for medical purposes; heating apparatus, namely, stoves; gas lighters; electric lamps; lighting apparatus, namely, lighting installations

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 042 for Technological research; mechanical research; research and development of new products for others; industrial design; computer software design; updating of computer software; installation of computer software; conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion; providing search engines for the internet; software as a service [SaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS]; off-site data backup; cloud computing; information technology services provided on an outsourcing basis; computer system analysis; computer software consultancy
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Technological research; Technological research in the field of electric applicance and home automation; mechanical research; research and development of new products for others; industrial design; computer software design; updating of computer software; installation of computer software; conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion; providing search engines for the internet; software as a service [SaaS]; software as a service [SaaS] for use in database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; platform as a service [PaaS]; platform as a service [PaaS] for use in database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; off-site data backup; cloud computing; cloud computing featuring software for database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; information technology services provided on an outsourcing basis; computer system analysis; computer software consultancyClass 042 for Technological research in the field of electric applicance and home automation; mechanical research; research and development of new products for others; industrial design; computer software design; updating of computer software; installation of computer software; conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion; providing search engines for the internet; software as a service [SaaS] for use in database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; platform as a service [PaaS] for use in database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; off-site data backup; cloud computing featuring software for database management, online shopping and remote controlling home automation; information technology services provided on an outsourcing basis; computer system analysis; computer software consultancy

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: Midea Group Co., Ltd. a(n) Limited Company legally organized under the laws of China
Proposed: Midea Group Co., Ltd., Limited Company legally organized under the laws of China
      Email Address: XXXX

The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Jon A. Schiffrin. Jon A. Schiffrin of Schiffrin & Longo, P.C., is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900
      McLean, Virginia 22102
      United States
is appointed to submit this Response to Office Action Form on behalf of the applicant.
      The phone number is 7032885248.
      The email address is jon@schiffrinlaw.com

Jon A. Schiffrin submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.Correspondence Information (current):
      Beyond Attorneys at Law
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Jon A. Schiffrin
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: jon@schiffrinlaw.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /jonaschiffrin/     Date: 04/16/2021
Signatory's Name: Jon A. Schiffrin
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Virginia bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 7032885248 Signature method: Signed directly within the form

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    Beyond Attorneys at Law
   
   39 Lianhuachi East Rd.,
   Rm. 606, F6, Xijin Centre,
   100036 Beijing,
Mailing Address:    Jon A. Schiffrin
   Schiffrin & Longo, P.C.
   8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900
   McLean, Virginia 22102
        
Serial Number: 79293436
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Apr 16 20:33:06 ET 2021
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XX.XXX-20210416203306623
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