| To: | KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI (tm@sughrue.com) |
| Subject: | U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85224354 - INGRAM - S15120 |
| Sent: | 4/19/2011 5:12:07 PM |
| Sent As: | ECOM110@USPTO.GOV |
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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 85224354
MARK: INGRAM
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CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp
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APPLICANT: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI
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CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO: CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
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TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 4/19/2011
The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney. Applicant must respond timely and completely to the issue(s) below. 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62, 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
Registration is refused because the applied-for mark, INGRAM, is primarily merely a surname. Trademark Act Section 2(e)(4), 15 U.S.C. §1052(e)(4); see TMEP §1211. The primary significance of the mark to the purchasing public determines whether a term is primarily merely a surname. In re Etablissements Darty et Fils, 759 F.2d 15, 17-18, 225 USPQ 652, 653 (Fed. Cir. 1985); In re Kahan & Weisz Jewelry Mfg. Corp., 508 F.2d 831, 832, 184 USPQ 421, 422 (C.C.P.A. 1975); see TMEP §§1211, 1211.01.
Please see the evidence below from LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved., establishing the surname significance of the surname INGRAM. This evidence shows the applied-for mark appearing 22617 times as a surname in a nationwide telephone directory of names.
The following five factors are used to determine whether a mark is primarily merelya surname:
(1) Whether the surname is rare; (which, in this case, it is not rare)
(2) Whether anyone connected with applicant uses the term as a surname;
(3) Whether the term has any recognized meaning other than as a surname;
(4) Whether the term has the structure and pronunciation of a surname; and
(5) Whether the term is sufficiently stylized to remove its primary significance from that of a surname. (the applied-for mark is in standard characters)
In re Benthin Mgmt. GmbH, 37 USPQ2d 1332, 1333-34 (TTAB 1995); TMEP §1211.01.
(1) Submit a claim of ownership of one or more prior registrations on the Principal Register for a mark that is the same as the mark in the application and for the same or related goods and/or services. 37 C.F.R. §2.41(b); TMEP §§1212, 1212.04. The following wording is suggested: “The mark has become distinctive under Section 2(f) of the goods or services as evidenced by ownership of U.S. Registration No(s). ____________ on the Principal Register for the same mark for the same or related goods and/or services.” TMEP §1212.04(e).;
(2) Submit the following statement, verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20: “The mark has become distinctive of the goods through applicant’s substantially exclusive and continuous use in commerce for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement.” 37 C.F.R. §2.41(b); TMEP §1212.05(d); see 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(1).; or
(3) Submit actual evidence of acquired distinctiveness. 37 C.F.R. §2.41(a); TMEP §1212.06. Such evidence may include the following: examples of advertising and promotional materials that specifically promote the applied-for mark as a trademark and/or service mark in the United States; dollar figures for advertising devoted to such promotion; dealer and consumer statements of recognition of the applied-for mark as a trademark and/or service mark; and any other evidence that establishes recognition of the applied-for mark as a source-identifier for the goods and/or services. See In re Ideal Indus., Inc., 508 F.2d 1336, 184 USPQ 487 (C.C.P.A. 1975); In re Instant Transactions Corp. of Am., 201 USPQ 957 (TTAB 1979); TMEP §§1212.06 et seq.
Trademark Act Section 2(f), 15 U.S.C. §1052(f); see 37 C.F.R. §2.41; TMEP §§1211, 1212.
If applicant cannot satisfy one of the above, applicant can amend the application to seek registration on the Supplemental Register. Trademark Act Section 23, 15 U.S.C. §1091; see 37 C.F.R. §§2.47, 2.75(a).
Although the examining attorney has refused registration, the applicant may respond to the refusal to register by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration. If the applicant chooses to respond to the refusal to register, the applicant must also respond to the following.
IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS
Applicant has submitted the following identification of goods for International Class 007
metalworking machines and tools; chemical processing machines and apparatus; textile machines and apparatus; food processing and beverage processing machines and apparatus; lumbering, woodworking, or veneer or plywood making machines and apparatus; pulp making, papermaking or paper-working machines and apparatus; printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus; painting machines and apparatus; packaging or wrapping machines and apparatus; plastic processing machines and apparatus; semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems; machines and apparatus for manufacturing rubber goods; non-electric prime movers, not for land vehicles (other than water mills and wind mills); AC motors and DC motors (not including those for land vehicles but including parts for any AC motors and DC motors); welding robots; painting robots; transfer robots; machine assembly robots; electronic component assembly robots; resin processing robots; metal processing robots
The wording “metalworking machines and tools” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the type(s) of metalworking machines.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “chemical processing machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name of the goods. For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “textile machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name of the goods.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “food processing and beverage processing machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name of the goods. For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “lumbering, woodworking, or veneer or plywood making machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name of the goods. For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “pulp making, papermaking or paper-working machines and apparatus;” and “printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus; packaging or wrapping machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. The use of the term “or” in this instance in indefinite. An application must specify, in an explicit manner, the particular goods or services on or in connection with which the applicant uses, or has a bona fide intention to use, the mark in commerce. See 15 U.S.C. §1051(a)(2), (b)(2); 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01. Generally, the terminology “and/or” and “or” is not sufficiently explicit language in identifications because it is not clear whether applicant is using the mark, or intends to use the mark, on all the identified goods or services. See TMEP §1402.03(a). For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “plastic processing machines and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must provide more specificity as to the nature of the goods. For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “and systems” in the phrase “semiconductor manufacturing machines and systems;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “machines and apparatus for manufacturing rubber goods; ” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “non-electric prime movers, not for land vehicles (other than water mills and wind mills);” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “AC motors and DC motors (not including those for land vehicles but including parts for any AC motors and DC motors);” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite.
For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
Applicant has submitted the following identification of goods for International Class 009:
measuring or testing devices and instruments; power distribution or control devices and apparatus; rotary converters; phase modifiers; batteries and cells; telecommunication devices and apparatus; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts
The wording “measuring or testing devices and instruments” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name for each measuring and testing device and instrument.
The wording “power distribution or control devices and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name for each power distribution and control device and apparatus.
The wording “telecommunication devices and apparatus;” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name(s) of the telecommunication devices and apparatus. For example, if accurate, the applicant may amend this wording to:
The wording “electronic machines, apparatus and their parts” in the identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. Applicant must specify the common commercial name(s) of the electronic machines, electronic apparatus and their parts.
Filing Basis
Alternatively, inasmuch as applicant has not yet submitted the foreign registration or otherwise perfected the Section 44(e) basis, applicant can amend the application to rely solely on the Section 1 basis and request deletion of the Section 44(e) basis.
Unless applicant indicates otherwise, this Office will presume that applicant is relying on both Sections 1(b) and 44(e). Thus, although the mark may be approved for publication, it will not register until an acceptable allegation of use has been filed for the goods and/or services based on Section 1(b).
Search TMEP §704.02 The trademark examining attorney has searched the Office records and has found no similar registered or pending mark which would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(d).
/Linda E. Blohm/
Trademark Examining Attorney
Law Office 110
571.272.9129; fax 571.272.9110
linda.blohm@uspto.gov
TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: Go to http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. Please wait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing date before using TEAS, to allow for necessary system updates of the application. For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail TEAS@uspto.gov. For questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney. E-mail communications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to this Office action by e-mail.
All informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the official application record.
WHO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE: It must be personally signed by an individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind an applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants). If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the response.
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.
EVIDENCE
Research Information:
Surname
last-name(ingram)
Search: Public Records : Surname. 100 printed.
Total number found: 22617
No. Name Address Phone
1. INGRAM, A 305 E 153RD ST, BRONX, NY 10451-4922
2. INGRAM, A 3006 N 75TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53210-1026 414-442-2077
3. INGRAM, A J 436 BANFIL ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-2902 651-224-8229
4. INGRAM, A 2427 BERRY ST., JOLIET, IL 60435-1406
5. INGRAM, A 4182 E CALLE GLN, KINGMAN, AZ 86409 928-692-8764
6. INGRAM, A 3400 COMMODORE JOSHUA BARNEY DR NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018-4402 202-636-3574
7. INGRAM, A 3544 DOYLE ST., TOLEDO, OH 43608-1436 419-727-1537
8. INGRAM, A 2603 DUNN AVE., MEMPHIS, TN 38114-4932 901-743-6740
9. INGRAM, A 1520 EVERETT AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94602-1738, 510-482-4930
10. INGRAM, A 419 W FAIRCHILD DR., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73110-2906 405-737-5077
11. INGRAM, A L M 1017 FEAGIN MILL RD., WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088-2001 478-953-6255
12. INGRAM, A A 4 FREE FERRY CIR., FORT SMITH, AR 72903-2211, 479-452-0257
13. INGRAM, A 4643 GALLUP AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44127-1162
14. INGRAM, A R. 2855 GODWIN LN., PENSACOLA, FL 32526-9050 850-944-3868
15. INGRAM, A 16 HERITAGE DR., VIDOR, TX 77662-6050 409-769-9286
16. INGRAM, A S. 8225 JESSEN ST., ALVARADO, TX 76009 817-790-5800
17. INGRAM, A 128 LAKE SAINT ELLEN DR., FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208-3949 618-624-1822
18. INGRAM, A 7638 LINDEMANN TRL., MADISON, WI 53719-2482 608-848-7676
19. INGRAM, A 7560 LONE PINE RD., EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521-9201 715-272-1711
20. INGRAM, A BURT 365 MERRILLS COVE RD., ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-8527 828-684-8261
21. INGRAM, A M 26 NUNNAWAUK MDWS UNIT D., NEWTOWN, CT 06470-2383
203-426-9054
22. INGRAM, A 140 OLD BRIDGEWATER RD., MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA 22841-3000 540-828-2683
23. INGRAM, A P 8331 RAILROAD AVE., LEEDS, AL 35094-2140 205-699-2425
24. INGRAM, A M 1708 ROLLINS PL., CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743-5553 301-967-1487
25. INGRAM, A 30 E ROSEWOOD AVE., AKRON, OH 44301-2445 330-724-0798
26. INGRAM, A SPRING MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043
27. INGRAM, A 17595 STEEL ST., DETROIT, MI 48235-1447 313-864-8318
28. INGRAM, A 8720 TRINITY VISTA TRL., HURST, TX 76053-7520 817-595-9152
29. INGRAM, A 300 TWINRIDGE LN., RICHMOND, VA 23235-5282 804-267-3445
30. INGRAM, A 3500 UNIVERSITY BLVD N., JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277-2302
31. INGRAM, A 4412 VINE ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45217-1643 513-242-1187
32. INGRAM, A BEAVERTON, OR 97005 503-646-4373
33. INGRAM, A BEAVERTON, OR 97006 503-646-4373
34. INGRAM, A CATONSVILLE, MD 21228 410-747-1308
35. INGRAM, A H FAIRFAX, VA 22031 703-279-2652
36. INGRAM, A FAIRFAX, SC 29827 803-632-1896
37. INGRAM, A GREENSBORO, NC 27407 336-292-2098
38. INGRAM, A LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 253-584-0275
39. INGRAM, A PAHRUMP, NV 89048 775-751-3618
40. INGRAM, A PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 267-531-2736
41. INGRAM, A SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
42. INGRAM, A SURPRISE, AZ 85374 623-322-8220
43. INGRAM, A WHEATLAND, OK 73097 405-261-0105
44. INGRAM, A WHEATLAND, OK 73097 405-261-0105
45. INGRAM, A WHITTIER, CA 90601 562-696-3142
46. INGRAM, A WINSTON SALEM, NC 27107 336-771-0248
47. INGRAM, AARON 5105 BRIDLE PL., COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918-3660 719-465- 3148
48. INGRAM, AARON 113 CANNONBALL LN., NEWARK, DE 19702-5907 302-444-4294
49. INGRAM, AARON 286 CLINTON ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11201-6170 718-935-0130
50. INGRAM, ADA H MRS 457 CHARLES ST., MOBILE, AL 36604-3111 251-432-5254
51. INGRAM, ADA 23261 US HIGHWAY 80 OPELIKA, AL 36804-7962 334-749-4153
52. INGRAM, ADAM 1396 GOLDVILLE CUTOFF RD., ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010-7950 256-234-3383
53. INGRAM, ADRIAN 5580 PHILLIPSBURG UNION RD
ENGLEWOOD, OH 45322-9732 937-832-7018
54. INGRAM, ADRIAN GREENVILLE, SC 29601 864-263-7505
55. INGRAM, AGNES 15418 ENSENADA DR., HOUSTON, TX 77083-5027 281-933-3252
56. INGRAM, AILEEN 117 AVENUE B., SEAGOVILLE, TX 75159-2903 972-287-1146
57. INGRAM, AILEEN 3434 BAKER ST NE., WASHINGTON, DC 20019-1325 202-399-8831
58. INGRAM, AKARA 341 MARSHALL DR N., BROOKLYN, NY 11209-8530 347-497-5567
59. INGRAM, ALAN 777 S EISENHOWER AVE., MASON CITY, IA 50401-7325 641-421-0071
60. INGRAM, ALAN 2180 HUNTER AVE., MEMPHIS, TN 38108-2224 901-729-2776
61. INGRAM, ALAN T 9441 NEWBURG CT., TECUMSEH, MI 49286-9755 517-423-9431
62. INGRAM, ALAN WILLIAMS ST., IRON CITY, GA 39859 229-774-2580
63. INGRAM, ALASTAIR 9234 CHAMPS DE ELYSEES., FORESTVILLE, CA 95436-9516 707-887-9270
64. INGRAM, ALBERT 5000 13TH ST., MENOMINEE, MI 49858-1046 906-863-3574
65. INGRAM, ALBERT 6649 E 32ND ST., YUMA, AZ 85365-7621 928-344-1795
66. INGRAM JR, ALBERT 1804 BROADWAY BLVD., FLORENCE, AL 35630-1145 256-767-0589
67. INGRAM, ALBERT D 223 BROWNS RD., JOHNSON CITY, TN 37615-3807 423-282-0085
68. INGRAM, ALBERT 1224 CAUTHEN DR., ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379-4869 910-817-9246
69. INGRAM, ALBERT A 5839 S HONEY CREEK DR., MILWAUKEE, WI 53221-4017 414-421-2288
70. INGRAM, ALBERT L. 148 JACKSON LAKE RD., HAMLET, NC 28345
71. INGRAM, ALBERT 800 KIMBERTON RD., PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460-4161
72. INGRAM, ALBERT 153 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR., ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103-3015 770-877-3363
73. INGRAM, ALBERT 2364 MCKNIGHT RD., SEGUIN, TX 78155-8280 830-303-1353
74. INGRAM, ALBERT 49 STEWART ST., MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041-1132 304-845-3090
75. INGRAM, ALBERT L. VISTA ENCANTADA DR., SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350
76. INGRAM, ALBERT KEARNEY, NE 68847 308-236-8577
77. INGRAM, ALEDA 5170 BANKSIDE WAY NORCROSS, GA 30092-2675 770-559-8072
78. INGRAM JR, ALEX L. LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022 650-941-3624
79. INGRAM, ALEXA 42 OTTO RD., PATEROS, WA 98846-9618 509-923-2431
80. INGRAM, ALEXANDER MRS. 119 TREXLER DR., WADESBORO, NC 28170-2627 704-694-4505
81. INGRAM, ALEXIS 257 S BELVIDERE AVE., YORK, PA 17401-3667 717-747-3624
82. INGRAM, ALFRED 1208 W 97 CHICAGO, IL 60643 773-233-4502
83. INGRAM, ALFRED L. 12572 CRICKET LN., WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192-5237 703-491-0288
84. INGRAM, ALFRED 8237 MENDOTA ST., DETROIT, MI 48204-3028 313-397-9349
85. INGRAM, ALFRED E. 3111 PASS A GRILLE WAY ST PETE BEACH, FL 33706-4012 727-360-1266
86. INGRAM JR, ALFRED T 180 PL., TORRANCE, CA 90504
87. INGRAM, ALGERNON L W BEACH AVE., INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
88. INGRAM, ALICE 1111 S LONG DR., ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379-4935 910-997-3191
89. INGRAM, ALICE 3015 WISCONSIN AVE., JOPLIN, MO 64804-2872 417-781-0888
90. INGRAM, ALICE HOT SPRINGS, VA 24445
91. INGRAM, ALICIA HAWKINSVILLE, GA 31036
92. INGRAM, ALISHA 2019 BAIRSFORD DR., COLUMBUS, OH 43232-7003 614-604-7497
93. INGRAM, ALISON 4502 SW 83RD DR., GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-7168 352-672-6435
94. INGRAM, ALISSA 930 N DOHENY DR., WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069-3172 310-550-1795
95. INGRAM, ALLAN 6 JOHN ST., COXSACKIE, NY 12051-9744 518-731-6763
96. INGRAM, ALLAN 11595 SW SETTLER WAY BEAVERTON, OR 97008-7928 503-524-6621
97. INGRAM, ALLAN HERMISTON, OR 97838 541-564-1195
98. INGRAM, ALLEN 16588 E 2820 NORTH RD., ALVIN, IL 61811-3059 217-765-2223
99. INGRAM, ALLEN 140 APPLE KNOLL DR., BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-8739 831-338-9094
100. INGRAM, ALLEN 1805 LASEA RD., SPRING HILL, TN 37174-2569 931-388-6330
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