PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005) |
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 07/31/2017) |
Response to Office Action
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
|
Entered
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SERIAL NUMBER |
85570202 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 103 |
MARK SECTION |
MARK |
http://tess2.gov.uspto.report/ImageAgent/ImageAgentProxy?getImage=85570202 |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
VAPOR |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
YES |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
YES |
MARK STATEMENT |
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color. |
ARGUMENT(S) |
The following amendments and remarks are submitted in response to the Office Action dated June 22, 2012.
Applicant notes that a search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records did not reveal any pending or registered mark which would bar registration under Section 2(d)
of the Trademark Act.
Identification of Goods and Services
The Examining Attorney requested amendments to the identification of goods and services. As set forth above, Applicant
has amended the identification of goods and services as suggested by the Examining Attorney and in accordance with the Manual of Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services.
Filing basis
The Examining Attorney has inquired if Applicant intends to rely on its bona fide intent to use the mark in the United States, with the claim of priority from the
corresponding Community Trademark application and a Section 44(e). Applicant wishes to maintain both the Section 1(b) and Section 44(e) bases.
Foreign Registration Certificate
The Examining Attorney requested a copy of the foreign registration certificate. Accordingly, Applicant will submit a copy of the Community
Trademark registration certificate once available.
Should the Examining Attorney have any questions, the Examining Attorney is encouraged to contact the undersigned at Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, 2040 Main
Street, Fourteenth floor, Irvine, California 92614.
|
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
009 |
DESCRIPTION |
Computer hardware, software and firmware, magnetically, electronically and optically stored data; computer networks; apparatus for the
remote access of online information |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
010714178 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
European Community |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
03/09/2012 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
009 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Computer hardware, software and firmware, magnetically, electronically and optically stored data;
Computer hardware; computer networks; computer software for use in provision of business,
economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; computer firmware for use in provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and
statistical information; magnetically, electronically and optically stored data, namely, pre-recorded or recordable DVDs, downloadable audio and video
recordings and CDs consisting or containing data relating to use in the provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; computer networks hubs, computer network interface devices, computer network servers; computer network bridges; apparatus for
the remote access of online information |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Computer hardware; computer software for use in provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information;
computer firmware for use in provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; magnetically, electronically and optically stored data, namely, pre-recorded or
recordable DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings and CDs consisting or containing data relating to use in the provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical
information; computer networks hubs, computer network interface devices, computer network servers; computer network bridges; apparatus for the remote access of online information |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
010714178 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
European Community |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
03/09/2012 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (035)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
035 |
DESCRIPTION |
Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information; business research services; arranging and conducting
exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs; all included in class |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (035)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
035 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information; business research
services; arranging and conducting exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs; arranging and
conducting trade shows and commercial exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs; all included in class; providing facilities for business meetings including business meetings relating to politics, economics and social business issues and developments and events throughout the world;
provision of political, economic, social and business information and information relating to developments and events throughout the world, political, economic,
social and business analysis and advisory services all included in this class |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information; business research services; arranging and conducting trade
shows and commercial exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs; providing facilities for business meetings including business meetings relating to politics, economics and
social business issues and developments and events throughout the world; provision of political, economic, social and business information and information relating to developments and events
throughout the world, political, economic, social and business analysis and advisory services all included in this class |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (036)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
036 |
DESCRIPTION |
Compilation and provision of business and financial information; compilation and information relating to the assessment of risk;
banking, financial and insurance services; advisory and consultancy services relating to the banking, financial and insurance industries |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (036)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
036 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Compilation and provision of business and financial information; Providing financial risk management; compilation and information relating to the assessment of risk; financial risk
management consultation; banking, financial and insurance services; banking and insurance services; advisory and consultancy services relating to the banking, financial and insurance industries; financial services, namely, financial
research services, financial analysis services; providing advisory and consultancy services in connection therewith |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Providing financial risk management; financial risk management consultation; banking and insurance services; financial services,
namely, financial research services, financial analysis services; providing advisory and consultancy services in connection therewith |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
041 |
DESCRIPTION |
Provision of current affairs information; providing facilities for conferences, exhibitions and other meetings relating to political
and current affairs |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
041 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Provision of current affairs information; Providing news in the
nature of current event reporting; providing facilities for conferences, exhibitions and other meetings relating to political and current affairs |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Providing news in the nature of current event reporting |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (045)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
045 |
DESCRIPTION |
Provision of political information; political analysis and advisory services |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (045)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
045 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Provision of political information; Provision of conference,
exhibition and meeting facilities for general use, including for use relating to current events and current affairs, politics, economics, social and business issues, developments and events
throughout the world; political analysis and advisory services |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Provision of conference, exhibition and meeting facilities for general use, including for use relating to current events and current
affairs, politics, economics, social and business issues, developments and events throughout the world |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
SIGNATURE SECTION |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Andrew H. Simpson/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Andrew H. Simpson |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney for Applicant, California bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
949-760-0404 |
DATE SIGNED |
08/22/2012 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
SUBMIT DATE |
Thu Aug 23 13:20:25 EDT 2012 |
TEAS STAMP |
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20120823132025640117-8557
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0120822193355330816 |
PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005) |
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 07/31/2017) |
Response to Office Action
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
Application serial no.
85570202 VAPOR(Standard Characters, see http://tess2.gov.uspto.report/ImageAgent/ImageAgentProxy?getImage=85570202) has been amended as follows:
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
The following amendments and remarks are submitted in response to the Office Action dated June 22, 2012.
Applicant notes that a search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records did not reveal any pending or registered mark which would bar registration under Section 2(d)
of the Trademark Act.
Identification of Goods and Services
The Examining Attorney requested amendments to the identification of goods and services. As set forth above, Applicant
has amended the identification of goods and services as suggested by the Examining Attorney and in accordance with the Manual of Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services.
Filing basis
The Examining Attorney has inquired if Applicant intends to rely on its bona fide intent to use the mark in the United States, with the claim of priority from the
corresponding Community Trademark application and a Section 44(e). Applicant wishes to maintain both the Section 1(b) and Section 44(e) bases.
Foreign Registration Certificate
The Examining Attorney requested a copy of the foreign registration certificate. Accordingly, Applicant will submit a copy of the Community
Trademark registration certificate once available.
Should the Examining Attorney have any questions, the Examining Attorney is encouraged to contact the undersigned at Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP, 2040 Main
Street, Fourteenth floor, Irvine, California 92614.
CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 009 for Computer hardware, software and firmware, magnetically, electronically and optically stored data; computer networks; apparatus for the remote access of online
information
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide
intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application.
For a
collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to
exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization, and asserts a claim of priority
based upon a foreign application.
For a certification membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to
exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of
the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods or services that meet the certification standards of the
applicant, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on[ European Community application number 010714178 filed 03/09/2012]. 15
U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Computer hardware, software and firmware, magnetically, electronically and optically stored data;
Computer hardware;
computer networks;
computer software for use in provision of business, economic, commercial,
financial and statistical information;
computer firmware for use in provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information;
magnetically, electronically and optically stored data, namely, pre-recorded or recordable DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings and CDs consisting or
containing data relating to use in the provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information;
computer networks hubs, computer
network interface devices, computer network servers;
computer network bridges;
apparatus for the remote access of online
informationClass 009 for Computer hardware; computer software for use in provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; computer firmware for use in
provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; magnetically, electronically and optically stored data, namely, pre-recorded or recordable DVDs, downloadable audio
and video recordings and CDs consisting or containing data relating to use in the provision of business, economic, commercial, financial and statistical information; computer networks hubs, computer
network interface devices, computer network servers; computer network bridges; apparatus for the remote access of online information
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing:For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide
intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application.
For a
collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to
exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization, and asserts a claim of priority
based upon a foreign application.
For a certification membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to
exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of
the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods or services that meet the certification standards of the
applicant, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on [ European Community application number 010714178 filed 03/09/2012]. 15
U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 035 for Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information; business research services; arranging and conducting exhibitions relating to business, economic
and commercial affairs; all included in class
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information;
business research services;
arranging and conducting exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs;
arranging and conducting trade shows and
commercial exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs;
all included in class;
providing
facilities for business meetings including business meetings relating to politics, economics and social business issues and developments and events throughout the world;
provision of political, economic, social and business information and information relating to developments and events throughout the world, political, economic, social and business
analysis and advisory services all included in this classClass 035 for Provision of business, economic, commercial and statistical information; business research services; arranging and
conducting trade shows and commercial exhibitions relating to business, economic and commercial affairs; providing facilities for business meetings including business meetings relating to politics,
economics and social business issues and developments and events throughout the world; provision of political, economic, social and business information and information relating to developments and
events throughout the world, political, economic, social and business analysis and advisory services all included in this class
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 036 for Compilation and provision of business and financial information; compilation and information relating to the assessment of risk; banking, financial and insurance
services; advisory and consultancy services relating to the banking, financial and insurance industries
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Compilation and provision of business and financial information;
Providing financial risk
management;
compilation and information relating to the assessment of risk;
financial risk management consultation;
banking, financial and insurance services;
banking and insurance services;
advisory and
consultancy services relating to the banking, financial and insurance industries;
financial services, namely, financial research services, financial analysis
services;
providing advisory and consultancy services in connection therewithClass 036 for Providing financial risk management; financial risk management
consultation; banking and insurance services; financial services, namely, financial research services, financial analysis services; providing advisory and consultancy services in connection
therewith
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Provision of current affairs information; providing facilities for conferences, exhibitions and other meetings relating to political and current affairs
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Provision of current affairs information;
Providing news in the nature of current event
reporting;
providing facilities for conferences, exhibitions and other meetings relating to political and current affairsClass 041 for Providing news in
the nature of current event reporting
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 045 for Provision of political information; political analysis and advisory services
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Provision of political information;
Provision of conference, exhibition and meeting facilities
for general use, including for use relating to current events and current affairs, politics, economics, social and business issues, developments and events throughout the world;
political analysis and advisory servicesClass 045 for Provision of conference, exhibition and meeting facilities for general use, including for use relating to current
events and current affairs, politics, economics, social and business issues, developments and events throughout the world
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was
entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application.
For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership
mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members
on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization.
For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will
not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign
registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Andrew H. Simpson/ Date: 08/22/2012
Signatory's Name: Andrew H. Simpson
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, California bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 949-760-0404
The signatory has confirmed that he/she is an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, which includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and
other federal territories and possessions; and he/she is currently the applicant's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.
attorney or a Canadian attorney/agent not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the applicant in this matter: (1) the applicant has filed or is concurrently filing a
signed revocation of or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; (2) the USPTO has granted the request of the prior representative to withdraw; (3) the applicant has filed a power of attorney
appointing him/her in this matter; or (4) the applicant's appointed U.S. attorney or Canadian attorney/agent has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this
matter.
Serial Number: 85570202
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Aug 23 13:20:25 EDT 2012
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201208231320256
40117-85570202-49086ef329de7ef93628a45b9
2e927b217a-N/A-N/A-20120822193355330816