Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2011)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2011)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 85190765

Filing Date: 12/04/2010

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: SALONPAS (stylized and/or with design, see mark)

The literal element of the mark consists of SALONPAS.
The color(s) white, blue, gray and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the word SALONPAS in white stylized lettering carried on a blue banner featuring a light blue starburst; the blue banner having a gray top edge and a green bottom edge.
The applicant, HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC., a corporation of Japan, having an address of
      408, Tashirodaikan-machi
      Tosu-shi Saga 841-0017
      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, for the following:

       International Class 005:  Medicated transdermal patches, plasters, cataplasms, gels and sprays for the relief of aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backaches, strains, bruises and sprains; anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents
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 2010-088305, filed 11/12/2010. 15 U.S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.



The applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 2992606, 2849160, 1721353, and others.

The wording SALONPAS has no meaning in a foreign language.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
Scott S. Havlick and Donald A. Degnan; Wendy J. Pifher; Matthew D. Abell; Andrea L. Anderson, Ester Martín Maillaro; Larry H Tronco; Andrew A. Roppel; Jessie A. Neville; Annie C. Haselfeld; Alex Garcia; Nadya Bosch of Holland & Hart LLP
      P.O. Box 8749
      Denver, Colorado 80201
      United States
The attorney docket/reference number is 41961.0144 and FT10-5366-00US-HM.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Scott S. Havlick

Holland & Hart LLP

P.O. Box 8749

Denver, Colorado 80201

303 473-2710(phone)

303 473-2710(fax)

docket@hollandhart.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: /Scott Havlick/   Date Signed: 12/04/2010
Signatory's Name: Scott S. Havlick
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, Colorado Bar member



RAM Sale Number: 8240
RAM Accounting Date: 12/06/2010

Serial Number: 85190765
Internet Transmission Date: Sat Dec 04 14:25:11 EST 2010
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XXX.XX.XX-2010120414251142
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