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| MARK | http://tess2.gov.uspto.report/ImageAgent/ImageAgentProxy?getImage=85468479 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LITERAL ELEMENT | ROCKETSYNC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BBY Solutions, Inc., the referenced applicant (“Applicant”), hereby files this Response to the Office Action dated January 4, 2012.
In the Office Action, the Examiner has initially refused registration of Applicant’s mark ROCKETSYNC (“Applicant’s Mark”) based on U.S. Registration Nos. 1690753, 3271565, and 3282428 for the mark ROCKET (the “Cited Mark”). The Examiner has also requested clarification and/or modification to the Applicant’s identification of goods. Applicant appreciates the Examiner’s telephone conference of June 28, 2012, and for the reasons discussed with the Examiner, respectfully disagrees and requests that the refusal be withdrawn and the application be approved for publication.
In this response, Applicant first responds to the Examiner’s likelihood of confusion refusal. Applicant then responds to the Examiner’s request for further clarification of the identification of goods.
There Is No Likelihood Of Confusion Between Applicant’s Mark And The Cited Mark
Applicant respectfully submits that Applicant’s Mark is not likely to cause confusion with the Cited Mark because: (A) the differing channels of trade under which the goods are offered will avoid a likelihood of confusion, (B) Applicant has multiple ROCKET-formative registrations, including several with coverage for similar software, and consumers will likely associate Applicant’s Mark with that family of marks, (C) the coexistence of several ROCKET-formative marks on the register for goods similar to those offered under the Cited Mark alleviates a likelihood of confusion, and (D) Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark are not identical and have different commercial impressions. Additionally, as shown in Section E in this Response, Applicant is willing to agree to remove the term "data" from the “Goods/Services” description in order to further specify Applicant’s goods.
A. The Differing Channels Of Trade Prevent Confusion
Initially, Applicant submits that Applicant’s Mark is not likely to cause confusion with the Cited Mark because the conditions under which the goods are offered, including the differing channels of trade, will avoid a likelihood of confusion.
It is proper when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion to consider the similarity or dissimilarity of established, likely-to-continue channels of trade. In re E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 177 U.S.P.Q., at 567. Applicant’s computer software will be offered to end user consumers of consumer electronics products, while the Cited Mark is used with business-focused software, namely enterprise infrastructure software, that is targeted to businesses rather than individual consumers. This difference in the goods themselves, as well as the marketplace in which they are offered, makes confusion between the goods offered under Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark unlikely. In re Shoe Works, Inc., 6 U.S.P.Q.2d 1890 (T.T.A.B. 1988) (no likely confusion between PALM BAY for women’s shoes and PALM BAY for women’s shorts and pants where applicant stated its goods were sold solely through applicant’s retail stores). Because the goods offered under the Cited Mark do not appear to be marketed to consumer electronics consumers, but are instead licensed by the registrant of the Cited Mark for business use, the goods offered under Applicant’s Mark and the services under the Cited Mark “are not … marketed in such a way that they would be encountered by the same persons in situations that would create the incorrect assumption that they originate from the same source.” TMEP § 1207.01(a)(i). Accordingly, Applicant submits that Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark do not travel in the same channels of trade and it is not likely that consumers will believe that Applicant’s goods and the registrant’s goods originate from the same source.
B. Applicant Has Multiple Registrations For Its ROCKET-Formative Family Of Marks, Including Several Registrations With Coverage for Similar Software
Applicant further submits that, as shown by the following table, Applicant has established a family of ROCKET-formative marks and registrations for consumer electronics products.
Applicant’s family of ROCKET-formative marks and registrations have co-existed both on the register and in the marketplace with the Cited Mark for several years. Such co-existence, along with consumers’ prior exposure to Applicant’s ROCKET-formative family of marks, evidence that there is no likelihood of confusion between Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark.
Attached as Exhibit A are the TESS records for these marks.
Moreover, as shown by Applicant’s Registration Nos. 4143054, 3861096, and 4136036 for ROCKETBOOST and ROCKETBOOST WIRELESS and Design, Applicant has already obtained ROCKET-formative registrations with coverage for software for use in the transmission of audio and multimedia content. Applicant’ respectfully submits that since these ROCKETBOOST registrations have been able to co-exist with the Cited Mark without confusion arising, it is clear that Applicant’s Mark can similarly co-exist.
C. There Is Co-Existence on the Register of ROCKET Marks for Business Software
Applicant notes, as shown by the following table, that there are currently at least 17 live applications and registrations featuring ROCKET or phonetic equivalents in connection with business-focused software products.
Attached as Exhibit B are the TESS records for these marks. This array of ROCKET marks for business software suggests that such marks can peacefully co-exist on the register and in the marketplace, and that Applicant’s non-identical mark for a software product targeted at purchasers of consumer electronics goods rather than businesses should be able to co-exist as well.
The apparent widespread third-party use of ROCKET for business software products militates against a finding of confusing similarity. In re Bed & Breakfast Registry, 791 F.2d 157, 159 (Fed. Cir. 1986). See also Armstrong Cork Co. v. World Carpets, Inc., 597 F.2d 496, 505 (5th Cir. 1979)(eighty-five carpet companies using the word “WORLD” in their businesses “militates against the finding of confusion”); Loctite Corp. v. Tubbs Cordage Co., 175 U.S.P.Q. 663, 665066 (T.T.A.B. 1972) (fifteen similar third-party registrations, some for hardware items, is evidence that can help narrow the scope of protection afforded a mark for specialty household and industrial goods); Pabst Brewing Co. v. Decatur Brewing Co., 284 F. 110, 112 (7th Cir. 1922) (over sixty different registrations for “BLUE RIBBON,” including registrations for whiskey and wine, “indicate that the Patent Office did not recognize a large measure of inclusiveness in the name.”).
D. Applicant’s Mark And The Cited Mark Are Not Identical And Have Different Commercial Impressions
In considering the question of likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d), the marks at issue must be considered in their entireties. A mark should not be dissected into its component parts and each part then compared with corresponding parts of the conflicting marks to assess the potential likelihood of confusion. 3 J. Thomas McCarthy, McCarthy on Trademarks & Unfair Competition § 23:41, at 23-123–23-124 (4th ed. 2002) (hereinafter “McCarthy”). “[I]n analyzing the similarities of sight, sound and meaning between two marks, a court must look to the overall impression created by the marks and not merely compare individual features.” General Mills, Inc. v. Kellogg Co., 3 U.S.P.Q.2d 1442, 1445 (8th Cir. 1987) (holding that OATMEAL RAISIN CRISP for breakfast cereal was not confusingly similar to APPLE RAISIN CRISP for breakfast cereal).
When properly compared in their entireties, the distinction between Applicant’s Mark, ROCKETSYNC, and the Cited Mark, ROCKET, becomes apparent. Applicant’s Mark combines two unrelated words into one fanciful word, in the same manner as Applicant’s related ROCKET-formative family of marks. The Cited Mark is merely one word.
Because Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark are not the same in appearance, the overall commercial impressions of the respective marks are sufficiently different to avoid a likelihood of confusion. See, e.g., Colgate-Palmolive Co. v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 167 U.S.P.Q. 529, 530-31 (C.C.P.A. 1970) (holding that PEAK and PEAK PERIOD for personal care products were not confusingly similar because the addition of “PERIOD” causes the marks to have different commercial impressions); Electronic Reality Assoc., Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp., 216 U.S.P.Q. 61, 64 (T.T.A.B. 1982) (holding that ERA and GOLDEN ERA, both for clothing, were not confusingly similar because the marks had different commercial impressions); Interstate Brands Corp. v. Celestial Seasonings, Inc., 198 U.S.P.Q. 151, 152-53 (C.C.P.A. 1978) (finding no likelihood of confusion between ZINGERS for snack food and RED ZINGER for herbal tea).
E. Applicant is Willing to Delete “Data” From its Goods/Services Description
As discussed during the Examiner’s June 28, 2012 telephone conference with Applicant’s counsel, in the interest of further addressing the Examiner’s concern regarding the possibility of confusion arising, Applicant is willing to amend its Goods/Services description so that the description would read as follows:
Computer software for mobile phones, smart phones, computers, tablet computers, handheld electronic devices, televisions, home and automotive
entertainment centers, namely, software for use in purchasing, downloading, transmitting, receiving, editing, playing, storing and organizing text,
Applicant respectfully submits that, in light of the foregoing arguments, Applicant’s deletion of “data” from the Goods/Services description more than addresses any lingering concerns regarding the possibility of confusion arising. Assuming that the Examiner agrees, Applicant would agree to an “Examiner’s Amendment” to the Application to make this change.
Applicant’s Identification of Goods
The Examiner requests further clarification relating to Applicant’s use of “playing” in the goods identification, stating that it is unclear what is being played. The Examiner also requests that applicant indicate what “other multimedia content” refers to.
In response, Applicant submits that it’s use of “playing” in the goods identification is to refer to the software’s ability to play the various types of files referenced in the identification (e.g., text, images, audio files, video files, applications, and electronic games). Applicant respectfully submits that this explanation, along with Applicant’s proposed deletion of “data” to address the 2(d) refusal noted above, should be sufficient to address the Examiner’s inquiry.
With respect to “other multimedia content,” Applicant submits that it is referring to multimedia files that may be purchased, downloaded, transmitted, received, edited, played, stored or organized by the software. In order to address any remaining concerns regarding this language, Applicant is willing to amend its Goods/Services description to delete the term “other,” so that the description would read as follows:
Computer software for mobile phones, smart phones, computers, tablet computers, handheld electronic devices, televisions, home and automotive
entertainment centers, namely, software for use in purchasing, downloading, transmitting, receiving, editing, playing, storing and organizing text,
Assuming that the Examiner agrees, Applicant would agree to an “Examiner’s Amendment” to the Application to make this change.
In view of the foregoing, Applicant respectfully submits that Applicant’s Mark is in condition for publication, however, the Examining Attorney is requested to contact the undersigned by telephone if a telephone conversation would expedite publication. Accordingly, Applicant respectfully requests that the mark be published in the Official Gazette pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1062(a). |
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| DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE | Exhibit A - TESS records for Applicant's marks; Exhibit B - TESS records for co-exhixting ROCKET marks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NEW ATTORNEY SECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAME | Michael S. Metteauer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIRM NAME | Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
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| STREET | 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 1100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CITY | Austin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STATE | Texas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ZIP/POSTAL CODE | 78701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COUNTRY | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHONE | 512.474.5201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FAX | 512.536.4598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| aotrademark@fulbright.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUTHORIZED EMAIL COMMUNICATION | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CORRESPONDENCE SECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ORIGINAL ADDRESS | EMMA J. NICKOLSON, SENIOR PARALEGAL BBY SOLUTIONS, INC. CORP. LEGAL DEPT, B6-142 7601 PENN AVENUE SOUTH RICHFIELD Minnesota (MN) US 55423 |
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| NEW CORRESPONDENCE SECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAME | Michael S. Metteauer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIRM NAME | Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER | BBUY.T0473US.AP1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STREET | 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 1100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CITY | Austin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STATE | Texas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ZIP/POSTAL CODE | 78701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COUNTRY | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHONE | 512.474.5201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FAX | 512.536.4598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AUTHORIZED EMAIL COMMUNICATION | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| RESPONSE SIGNATURE | /Christopher M. Kindel/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S NAME | Christopher M. Kindel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S POSITION | Attorney for Applicant, Texas Bar Member | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER | 512.536.5652 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DATE SIGNED | 07/05/2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY | YES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUBMIT DATE | Thu Jul 05 12:21:45 EDT 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TEAS STAMP | USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX -20120705122145071133-854 68479-4902f7ae89fa4ae66cf 1fe4657f0d1adea-N/A-N/A-2 0120705120127761860 |
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| PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005) |
| OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 07/31/2017) |
BBY Solutions, Inc., the referenced applicant (“Applicant”), hereby files this Response to the Office Action dated January 4, 2012.
In the Office Action, the Examiner has initially refused registration of Applicant’s mark ROCKETSYNC (“Applicant’s Mark”) based on U.S. Registration Nos. 1690753, 3271565, and 3282428 for the mark ROCKET (the “Cited Mark”). The Examiner has also requested clarification and/or modification to the Applicant’s identification of goods. Applicant appreciates the Examiner’s telephone conference of June 28, 2012, and for the reasons discussed with the Examiner, respectfully disagrees and requests that the refusal be withdrawn and the application be approved for publication.
In this response, Applicant first responds to the Examiner’s likelihood of confusion refusal. Applicant then responds to the Examiner’s request for further clarification of the identification of goods.
There Is No Likelihood Of Confusion Between Applicant’s Mark And The Cited Mark
Applicant respectfully submits that Applicant’s Mark is not likely to cause confusion with the Cited Mark because: (A) the differing channels of trade under which the goods are offered will avoid a likelihood of confusion, (B) Applicant has multiple ROCKET-formative registrations, including several with coverage for similar software, and consumers will likely associate Applicant’s Mark with that family of marks, (C) the coexistence of several ROCKET-formative marks on the register for goods similar to those offered under the Cited Mark alleviates a likelihood of confusion, and (D) Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark are not identical and have different commercial impressions. Additionally, as shown in Section E in this Response, Applicant is willing to agree to remove the term "data" from the “Goods/Services” description in order to further specify Applicant’s goods.
A. The Differing Channels Of Trade Prevent Confusion
Initially, Applicant submits that Applicant’s Mark is not likely to cause confusion with the Cited Mark because the conditions under which the goods are offered, including the differing channels of trade, will avoid a likelihood of confusion.
It is proper when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion to consider the similarity or dissimilarity of established, likely-to-continue channels of trade. In re E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 177 U.S.P.Q., at 567. Applicant’s computer software will be offered to end user consumers of consumer electronics products, while the Cited Mark is used with business-focused software, namely enterprise infrastructure software, that is targeted to businesses rather than individual consumers. This difference in the goods themselves, as well as the marketplace in which they are offered, makes confusion between the goods offered under Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark unlikely. In re Shoe Works, Inc., 6 U.S.P.Q.2d 1890 (T.T.A.B. 1988) (no likely confusion between PALM BAY for women’s shoes and PALM BAY for women’s shorts and pants where applicant stated its goods were sold solely through applicant’s retail stores). Because the goods offered under the Cited Mark do not appear to be marketed to consumer electronics consumers, but are instead licensed by the registrant of the Cited Mark for business use, the goods offered under Applicant’s Mark and the services under the Cited Mark “are not … marketed in such a way that they would be encountered by the same persons in situations that would create the incorrect assumption that they originate from the same source.” TMEP § 1207.01(a)(i). Accordingly, Applicant submits that Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark do not travel in the same channels of trade and it is not likely that consumers will believe that Applicant’s goods and the registrant’s goods originate from the same source.
B. Applicant Has Multiple Registrations For Its ROCKET-Formative Family Of Marks, Including Several Registrations With Coverage for Similar Software
Applicant further submits that, as shown by the following table, Applicant has established a family of ROCKET-formative marks and registrations for consumer electronics products.
Applicant’s family of ROCKET-formative marks and registrations have co-existed both on the register and in the marketplace with the Cited Mark for several years. Such co-existence, along with consumers’ prior exposure to Applicant’s ROCKET-formative family of marks, evidence that there is no likelihood of confusion between Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark.
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TM/Disclaimer |
Ser./Reg./App. No.
Status/Key Dates |
Full Goods/Services |
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ROCKETFISH |
SN: 77046555 RN: 3680164
Registered September 8, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 09) Audio-visual cables; accessories for consumer video game machines adapted for use with television, hand-held video game machines and stand-alone video game machines, namely, audio-visual cables, USB cables, electric cables, cable connectors, car adapters, adapter plugs and power adapters |
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ROCKETFISH |
SN: 77739240 RN: 3805658
Registered June 22, 2010
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(Int’l Class: 09) Mobile phone accessories, namely, electric charging cables, cell phone battery chargers, audio cables, protective sleeves for mobile phones, carrying cases for mobile phones, display protectors to provide shade and privacy for mobile phones, wireless cellular phone headsets; headset adapters for mobile phones, batteries; Computer accessories, namely, microphones, mouse pads, laptop stands, power supplies and protective cases for external hard drives; Video game machine accessories, namely, multi-unit battery charger for controllers, computer network adapters to interface between game machines and modems or network routers, writing instruments for use with computer/video game machine touch screen displays, namely, computer stylus |
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ROCKETBOOST |
SN: 77978974 RN: 3788696
Registered May 11, 2010 |
(Int’l Class: 09) Wireless home theater components, namely, audio and video receivers; and wireless speakers |
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ROCKETBOOST |
SN: 77845159 RN: 4143054
Registered May 15, 2012
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(Int’l Class: 09) Wireless content distribution systems comprising computer chipsets, hardware, and software for wirelessly transmitting or receiving audio, or multimedia content |
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ROCKET BOOST W I R E L E S S and Design
Disclaimer: "WIRELESS" |
SN:85-023412 RN:3,861,096
Registered October 12, 2010
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(Int'l Class: 9) Wireless content distribution systems for use in consumer electronics comprising computer chipsets, hardware, and software for wirelessly transmitting or receiving audio content |
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ROCKET BOOST WIRELESS and Design
Disclaimer: "WIRELESS" |
SN:85-023278 RN:4,136,036
Registered May 1, 2012
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(Int'l Class: 9) Wireless content distribution systems for use in consumer electronics, personal computers and computer peripherals comprising computer chipsets, hardware, and software for wirelessly transmitting or receiving audio or multimedia content and controlling playback of that content |
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ROCKETFISH |
SN:78-795577 RN:3,684,531
Registered September 15, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Accessories for mp3 players, namely, wired and wireless earphones, wired headphones; computer peripherals and accessories, namely, wired headphones and surge protectors |
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ROCKETFISH |
SN:78-981013 RN:3,614,034
Registered April 28, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Accessories for mp3 players, namely, wireless headphones, wireless speakers, and cables; computer peripherals and accessories, namely, wireless usb dongles, wireless headphones, mice, keyboards and web cameras |
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ROCKETFISH (Stylized) |
SN:78-902205 RN:3,659,473
Registered July 21, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Audio and video accessories, namely, stereo cables, electric cables and connectors; accessories for mp3 players, namely, headsets and ear phones, auxiliary input and output cables and connectors; analog/digital computer and video game controllers; computer peripherals and accessories, namely, computer mouse and computer keyboard |
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ROCKETFISH and Design |
SN:78-902152 RN:3,659,472
Registered July 21, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Audio and video accessories, namely, stereo cables, electric cables and connectors; accessories for mp3 players, namely, headsets and ear phones, auxiliary input and output cables and connectors; analog/digital computer and video game controllers; computer peripherals and accessories, namely, computer mouse and computer keyboard |
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ROCKETFISH FLEXBOOK |
SN:85-354665
Allowed - Intent to Use Notice of Allowance Issued January 24, 2012
Filed: June 23, 2011 Published: November 29, 2011 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Notebook computers for use with tablet computers, mobile phones and smartphones |
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ROCKETFISH FLEXCRADLE |
SN:85-353554
Allowed - Intent to Use Notice of Allowance Issued January 24, 2012
Filed: June 22, 2011 Published: November 29, 2011 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Docking stations for use with tablet computers and smartphones |
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ROCKETFISH FLEXTAB |
SN:85-354713
Allowed - Intent to Use Notice of Allowance Issued January 24, 2012
Filed: June 23, 2011 Published: November 29, 2011 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Displays for use with tablet computers, mobile phones, smartphones, laptop computers and portable handheld electronic devices |
Attached as Exhibit A are the TESS records for these marks.
Moreover, as shown by Applicant’s Registration Nos. 4143054, 3861096, and 4136036 for ROCKETBOOST and ROCKETBOOST WIRELESS and Design, Applicant has already obtained ROCKET-formative registrations with coverage for software for use in the transmission of audio and multimedia content. Applicant’ respectfully submits that since these ROCKETBOOST registrations have been able to co-exist with the Cited Mark without confusion arising, it is clear that Applicant’s Mark can similarly co-exist.
C. There Is Co-Existence on the Register of ROCKET Marks for Business Software
Applicant notes, as shown by the following table, that there are currently at least 17 live applications and registrations featuring ROCKET or phonetic equivalents in connection with business-focused software products.
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Ser./Reg./App. No.
Status/Key Dates |
Full Goods/Services |
Owner |
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PITCH ROCKET and Design |
SN:76-696404 RN:3,759,651
Registered March 16, 2010
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for managing messages (Int'l Class: 35) Advertising and marketing services, namely, promotion relating to the sale of articles and services for third parties by the transmission of advertising material and the dissemination of advertising messages on computer networks, ad lead qualification, ad campaign management, and providing customized ads |
Ad Giants, LLC (Delaware Llc) 8117 Preston Rd., Suite 260 Dallas, Texas 75225 |
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PITCHROCKET |
SN:76-696403 RN:3,741,453
Registered January 26, 2010
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for managing messages (Int'l Class: 35) Advertising and marketing services, namely, promotion relating to the sale of articles and services for third parties by the transmission of advertising material and the dissemination of advertising messages on computer networks, ad lead qualification, ad campaign management, and providing customized ads |
Ad Giants, LLC (Delaware Llc) 8117 Preston Rd., Suite 260 Dallas, Texas 75225 |
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RAMROCKET |
SN:77-625345 RN:3,646,763
Registered June 30, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Downloadable computer software for increasing and improving computer memory and allocating computer memory more efficiently |
Ascentive LLC (Delaware Limited Liability Company) Suite 400 201 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 |
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WINROCKET |
SN:77-625523 RN:3,646,783
Registered June 30, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Downloadable computer software for improving the speed and performance of computers |
Ascentive LLC (Delaware Limited Liability Company) Suite 400 201 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 |
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ROCKIT |
SN:77-954335 RN:3,853,566
Registered September 28, 2010
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for directional steering control |
Canrig Drilling Technology LTD. (Delaware Corp.) 14703 Fm 1488 Magnolia, Texas 77354 |
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ROCKIT and Design |
SN:77-954352 RN:3,853,567
Registered September 28, 2010
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for directional steering control |
Canrig Drilling Technology LTD. (Delaware Corp.) 14703 Fm 1488 Magnolia, Texas 77354 |
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ROCKETMODEM |
SN:75-282119 RN:2,239,540
Renewed April 13, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer hardware, namely, communication circuit boards for use in wide area computer networks and local area networks comprised of computer data communication controllers and modems, and computer software programs, namely, computer operating system programs and communication networks data management programs, and manuals for use therewith sold together as a unit |
Comtrol Corporation (Minnesota Corp.) 100 Fifth Avenue Nw New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 |
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ROCKIT! |
SN:77-156686 RN:3,625,152
Registered May 26, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Portable and handheld digital electronic devices for viewing video files, recording, organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and reviewing text, data, and audio files; computer software for use in organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and reviewing text, data, and audio files on portable and handheld digital electronic devices |
Gaffney, Thomas (United States Citizen) #103 1273 Highway A1a Satellite Beach, Florida 32937 |
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ROCKETDRIVE |
SN:78-941882 RN:3,376,603
Registered January 29, 2008
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer accelerator board; computer firmware for integrated circuit design simulations; computer memory hardware; computer programs for integrated circuit design simulations; computer software for computer system and application development, deployment and management in the field of integrated circuit design |
Gaterocket, Inc. (Delaware Corp.) 19 Crosby Drive, Suite 100 Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 |
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ROCKETVISION |
SN:77-069604 RN:3,524,756
Registered October 28, 2008
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer based apparatus for designing the layout of electronic circuits; computer software development tools for use in the field of integrated circuit design |
Gaterocket, Inc. (Delaware Corp.) Suite 100 19 Crosby Drive Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 |
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ROCKET GAMING NETWORK
Disclaimer: "GAMING NETWORK" |
SN:85-450639
Allowed - Intent to Use Notice of Allowance Issued February 28, 2012
Filed: October 19, 2011 Published: January 3, 2012 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Gaming machines, namely, bingo-related games and slot machines and structural parts thereof, namely, top box features, and software that runs on the gaming machines |
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Business Development Authority, a Tribal Enterprise of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma (United States Federally-Recognized Indian Tribe) 3410 P Street Nw Miami, Oklahoma 74355 |
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SALESROCKET and Design |
SN:79-084598 RN:3,980,258
Registered June 21, 2011
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for use in database management; computer software for use in database management in relation to internet marketing and promotion; computer software for use in database management in relation to inventory management and order processing (Int'l Class: 35) Advertising, marketing and promotion services provided via a computer database and the internet; business administration services for the processing of product and service orders made via the internet; compilation of advertisements for use as web-pages on the internet; customer relationship management provided via a computer database and the internet; inventory control provided via a computer database and the internet; business management consultancy (Int'l Class: 42) Computer software design |
More Sales Technology Limited (United Kingdom Limited Company) Office 404, Fourth Floor Albany House 324-326 Regent Street London W1b 3Hh United Kingdom |
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JROCKIT |
SN:75-857640 RN:2,689,664
Registered 8 Accepted March 14, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for translating and interpreting compatible computer programs and data (Int'l Class: 42) Development and maintenance of computer programs for translating and interpreting compatible computer programs and data |
Oracle International Corporation (California Corp.) 500 Oracle Parkway Redwood Shores, California 94065 |
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PHOTOROCKET |
SN:77-610264 RN:3,978,546
Registered June 14, 2011
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(Int'l Class: 9) Downloadable computer software that enables the storing, archiving, retrieval, acquisition, transferring, receiving, uploading, downloading, viewing, sharing, enhancing, modifying, personalizing, organizing, managing, searching, distributing, annotating, ordering, processing, manipulating and printing of digital content, documents, photographs, images; downloadable computer software for imaging, image file management, database management and the creation of documents incorporating images; downloadable computer software for linking metadata tags with photographic and other media files to create links which users can maintain for themselves and share with on-line groups and website tagging (Int'l Class: 40) Photographic enlarging; electronic imaging, enhancing, alteration and/or retouching of photographic images via a global computer network; printing via a global computer network; digital image printing; digital photo finishing; network-based or wireless-based image printing; digital on-demand printing services of books and other documents, digital printing; variable printing, namely, printing material personalized for the customer (Int'l Class: 42) Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software, that enables the storing, archiving, retrieval, acquisition, transferring, receiving, uploading, downloading, viewing, sharing, personalizing, organizing, managing, searching, distributing, annotating, ordering, processing, and printing of digital content, documents, photographs, images; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for imaging, image file management, database management and the creation of documents incorporating images; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for linking metadata tags with photographic and other media files to create links which users can maintain for themselves and share with on-line groups and website tagging |
Photorocket, Inc. (Delaware Corp.) Suite 107 83 South King Street Seattle, Washington 98104 |
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ROCKETINFO |
SN:75-895239 RN:3,118,582
Registered July 25, 2006
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for providing users with predefined, personalized, and timely information, on a periodic basis, from a variety of information content sources in a wide variety of fields, including public and private networks, all via the internet (Int'l Class: 42) Providing a wide variety of information on user-selected topics derived from multiple content sources via the internet |
Rocket Technologies Inc. (Canada Corp.) 350 Sparks Street, Suite 711 Ottawa, Ontario K1r 7S8 Canada |
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ROCKETALK |
SN:77-230943 RN:4,022,981
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(Int'l Class: 9) Downloadable computer software used to prepare, send and receive voice mail and email and other multimedia messages, delivered via storage media, the internet or an application service provider (Int'l Class: 42) Technical support services, namely, design and troubleshooting of preparing, sending and receiving voice mails and emails and other multimedia messages over the internet and other communications lines; application service provider (asp) featuring software for use in preparing, sending and receiving voice mail and e-mail and other multimedia messages |
Rocketalk, Inc. (Delaware Corp.) 4653 Carmel Mountain Road, Pmb# 219 San Diego, California 92130 |
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ROCKETSEED |
SN:77-516603 RN:3,719,494 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Downloadable scalable electronic mail computer software for use in extending the functionality of electronic mail systems, namely, to integrate corporate brands, target electronic mail messages, provide formats for electronic mail messages, provide automated reporting and detailed analysis of receipt and response, add electronic signatures, add disclaimers, facilitate the monitoring of electronic mail messages and systems, redirect, redeliver or otherwise modify the sender and recipients of electronic mail, block, respond to or otherwise react to an electronic mail messages, scan the sender, recipient, subject, headers or content with a view to triggering further action, including any of the above, and block or mark electronic mail as spam, unsolicited commercial electronic mail or unsolicited bulk electronic mail |
Rocketseed (Guernsey) Limited (Guernsey Corp.) Les Trachieries The Meadow St. Sampsons Gy24sp Guernsey |
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SKYFIRE ROCKET |
SN:77-961423
Allowed - Intent to Use 2nd Extension of Time Granted May 23, 2012
Filed: March 17, 2010 Published: August 17, 2010 Allowed: April 12, 2011 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for use in operating mobile computers and mobile communications devices; downloadable computer and mobile device software for use in operating computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; computer software applications for mobile phones to enhance access to the internet, to enhance uploading and downloading capabilities, and to enhance the use of application launchers, widgets, and online mobile device applications stores; computer software development tools for creating mobile applications; web browser software to enhance access to the internet, to enhance uploading and downloading capabilities, and to enhance the use of application launchers, widgets, and online mobile device applications stores; web browser software for mobile communications devices to enhance access to the internet, to enhance uploading and downloading capabilities, and to enhance the use of application launchers, widgets, and online mobile device applications stores; downloadable digital media and mobile device content, namely, audio, video, film, music, maps, photos, pictures, images, and text in the field of general interest; computer and mobile device software for enhancing, uploading and downloading capabilities on computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; computer software to enhance mobile access to the internet via computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; computer and mobile device software used to enhance mobile access to web and internet applications via computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; computer and mobile device software used to enhance the use of application launchers, widgets, and online mobile device applications stores (Int'l Class: 35) Advertising and marketing services; dissemination of advertising for others via the internet (Int'l Class: 38) Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of digital entertainment media content via global computer networks, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices (Int'l Class: 42) Mobile computer and mobile communications device hardware and software consultation and design; mobile computer and mobile communications device software design for others; providing temporary use of non-downloadable mobile communications device software for enhancing mobile access to the internet via computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices |
Skyfire Labs, Inc. (Delaware Corp.) |
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ROCKET UI and Design
Disclaimer: "UI" |
SN:85-536553
Pending - Publication Review Complete July 17, 2012
Filed: February 7, 2012 Published: July 17, 2012 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software, namely, software development tools for the creation of mobile internet applications; computer software development tools for the creation of graphical user interface, interactive navigation, prototypes, and content; downloadable software via the internet and wireless devices; downloadable computer software for the creation of graphical user interface, interactive navigation, prototypes, and content; downloadable graphics for desktops, mobile devices, websites and kiosks; and downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for the creation of applications for desktops, mobile devices, websites, and kiosks (Int'l Class: 42) Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and web sites, in the fields of personal productivity, wireless communication, mobile information access, and remote data management for wireless delivery of content to handheld computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices; and user interface design, interactive navigation design, and prototype design for computers, mobile devices, electronic hardware, software, and internet websites for others |
Sung Park (United States Citizen) #304 303 E Pike Street Seattle, Washington 98122 |
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ROCKET UI and Design
Disclaimer: "UI" |
SN:85-536557
Pending - Publication Review Complete July 17, 2012
Filed: February 7, 2012 Published: July 17, 2012 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software, namely, software development tools for the creation of mobile internet applications; computer software development tools for the creation of graphical user interface, interactive navigation, prototypes, and content; downloadable software via the internet and wireless devices; downloadable computer software for the creation of graphical user interface, interactive navigation, prototypes, and content; downloadable graphics for desktops, mobile devices, websites and kiosks; and downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for the creation of applications for desktops, mobile devices, websites, and kiosks (Int'l Class: 42) Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and web sites, in the fields of personal productivity, wireless communication, mobile information access, and remote data management for wireless delivery of content to handheld computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices; and user interface design, interactive navigation design, and prototype design for computers, mobile devices, electronic hardware, software, and internet websites for others |
Sung Park (United States Citizen) #304 303 E Pike Street Seattle, Washington 98122 |
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ROCKETSTREAM |
SN:77-559115 RN:3,602,142
Registered April 7, 2009 |
(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for enhancing transmission speeds |
Voyant International Corporation (Corp.) |
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ROCKETSTREAM and Design |
SN:77-559170 RN:3,714,023
Registered November 24, 2009
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software for enhancing transmission speeds |
Voyant International Corporation (Nevada Corp.) Suite 318 444 Castro Street Mountain View, California 94041 |
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ROCKET DVD PROFESSIONAL and Design
Disclaimer: "DVD" AND "PROFESSIONAL" |
SN:78-387138 RN:3,040,196
Registered January 10, 2006
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(Int'l Class: 9) Computer software featuring an automated dvd authoring and production pc based system that combines industry standard pc hardware with proprietary software |
Vtodvd Systems, LLC (Washington Limited Liability Corporation) 2100 196th St. Sw, Ste. 119 Lynnwood, Washington 98036 |
Attached as Exhibit B are the TESS records for these marks. This array of ROCKET marks for business software suggests that such marks can peacefully co-exist on the register and in the marketplace, and that Applicant’s non-identical mark for a software product targeted at purchasers of consumer electronics goods rather than businesses should be able to co-exist as well.
The apparent widespread third-party use of ROCKET for business software products militates against a finding of confusing similarity. In re Bed & Breakfast Registry, 791 F.2d 157, 159 (Fed. Cir. 1986). See also Armstrong Cork Co. v. World Carpets, Inc., 597 F.2d 496, 505 (5th Cir. 1979)(eighty-five carpet companies using the word “WORLD” in their businesses “militates against the finding of confusion”); Loctite Corp. v. Tubbs Cordage Co., 175 U.S.P.Q. 663, 665066 (T.T.A.B. 1972) (fifteen similar third-party registrations, some for hardware items, is evidence that can help narrow the scope of protection afforded a mark for specialty household and industrial goods); Pabst Brewing Co. v. Decatur Brewing Co., 284 F. 110, 112 (7th Cir. 1922) (over sixty different registrations for “BLUE RIBBON,” including registrations for whiskey and wine, “indicate that the Patent Office did not recognize a large measure of inclusiveness in the name.”).
D. Applicant’s Mark And The Cited Mark Are Not Identical And Have Different Commercial Impressions
In considering the question of likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d), the marks at issue must be considered in their entireties. A mark should not be dissected into its component parts and each part then compared with corresponding parts of the conflicting marks to assess the potential likelihood of confusion. 3 J. Thomas McCarthy, McCarthy on Trademarks & Unfair Competition § 23:41, at 23-123–23-124 (4th ed. 2002) (hereinafter “McCarthy”). “[I]n analyzing the similarities of sight, sound and meaning between two marks, a court must look to the overall impression created by the marks and not merely compare individual features.” General Mills, Inc. v. Kellogg Co., 3 U.S.P.Q.2d 1442, 1445 (8th Cir. 1987) (holding that OATMEAL RAISIN CRISP for breakfast cereal was not confusingly similar to APPLE RAISIN CRISP for breakfast cereal).
When properly compared in their entireties, the distinction between Applicant’s Mark, ROCKETSYNC, and the Cited Mark, ROCKET, becomes apparent. Applicant’s Mark combines two unrelated words into one fanciful word, in the same manner as Applicant’s related ROCKET-formative family of marks. The Cited Mark is merely one word.
Because Applicant’s Mark and the Cited Mark are not the same in appearance, the overall commercial impressions of the respective marks are sufficiently different to avoid a likelihood of confusion. See, e.g., Colgate-Palmolive Co. v. Carter-Wallace, Inc., 167 U.S.P.Q. 529, 530-31 (C.C.P.A. 1970) (holding that PEAK and PEAK PERIOD for personal care products were not confusingly similar because the addition of “PERIOD” causes the marks to have different commercial impressions); Electronic Reality Assoc., Inc. v. Kayser-Roth Corp., 216 U.S.P.Q. 61, 64 (T.T.A.B. 1982) (holding that ERA and GOLDEN ERA, both for clothing, were not confusingly similar because the marks had different commercial impressions); Interstate Brands Corp. v. Celestial Seasonings, Inc., 198 U.S.P.Q. 151, 152-53 (C.C.P.A. 1978) (finding no likelihood of confusion between ZINGERS for snack food and RED ZINGER for herbal tea).
E. Applicant is Willing to Delete “Data” From its Goods/Services Description
As discussed during the Examiner’s June 28, 2012 telephone conference with Applicant’s counsel, in the interest of further addressing the Examiner’s concern regarding the possibility of confusion arising, Applicant is willing to amend its Goods/Services description so that the description would read as follows:
Computer software for mobile phones, smart phones, computers, tablet computers, handheld electronic devices, televisions, home and automotive
entertainment centers, namely, software for use in purchasing, downloading, transmitting, receiving, editing, playing, storing and organizing text, data, images, audio files, video files,
applications, electronic games and other multimedia content via wired and wireless communications networks, including home and peer-to-peer computer networks, and via the Internet.
Applicant respectfully submits that, in light of the foregoing arguments, Applicant’s deletion of “data” from the Goods/Services description more than addresses any lingering concerns regarding the possibility of confusion arising. Assuming that the Examiner agrees, Applicant would agree to an “Examiner’s Amendment” to the Application to make this change.
Applicant’s Identification of Goods
The Examiner requests further clarification relating to Applicant’s use of “playing” in the goods identification, stating that it is unclear what is being played. The Examiner also requests that applicant indicate what “other multimedia content” refers to.
In response, Applicant submits that it’s use of “playing” in the goods identification is to refer to the software’s ability to play the various types of files referenced in the identification (e.g., text, images, audio files, video files, applications, and electronic games). Applicant respectfully submits that this explanation, along with Applicant’s proposed deletion of “data” to address the 2(d) refusal noted above, should be sufficient to address the Examiner’s inquiry.
With respect to “other multimedia content,” Applicant submits that it is referring to multimedia files that may be purchased, downloaded, transmitted, received, edited, played, stored or organized by the software. In order to address any remaining concerns regarding this language, Applicant is willing to amend its Goods/Services description to delete the term “other,” so that the description would read as follows:
Computer software for mobile phones, smart phones, computers, tablet computers, handheld electronic devices, televisions, home and automotive
entertainment centers, namely, software for use in purchasing, downloading, transmitting, receiving, editing, playing, storing and organizing text, data, images, audio files, video files,
applications, electronic games and other multimedia content via wired and wireless communications networks, including home and peer-to-peer computer networks, and via the Internet.
Assuming that the Examiner agrees, Applicant would agree to an “Examiner’s Amendment” to the Application to make this change.
In view of the foregoing, Applicant respectfully submits that Applicant’s Mark is in condition for publication, however, the Examining Attorney is requested to contact the undersigned by telephone if a telephone conversation would expedite publication. Accordingly, Applicant respectfully requests that the mark be published in the Official Gazette pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1062(a).
