Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2014)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2014)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 85723279

Filing Date: 09/07/2012

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: SHIMA (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of SHIMA.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., a limited company (ltd.) legally organized under the laws of Japan, having an address of
      85, Sakata, Wakayama-shi
      Wakayama 641-0003
      Japan


requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

       International Class 025:  CLOTHING, NAMELY, SHIRTS, PANTS, TROUSERS, DRESSES, CARDIGANS, PULLOVERS, SKIRTS, SWEATERS, SUITS, JACKETS, COATS, VESTS; HEADWEAR; FOOTWEAR; UNDERWEAR; SCARVES, HANDKERCHIEFS; GLOVES; SOCKS; TIES; BELTS
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 035:  RETAIL SALE OF CLOTHING, HEADGEAR, FOOTWEAR, UNDERWEAR, AND TEXTILE GOODS; ON-LINE RETAIL TRADE, PROVIDED BY A COMPUTER NETWORK, OFFERING CLOTHING, HEADGEAR, FOOTWEAR, UNDERWEAR, AND TEXTILE GOODS; ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, ON-LINE ADVERTISING ON A COMPUTER NETWORK; PROVIDING OF COMMERCIAL INFORMATION ON FASHION
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).


The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Robert B. Murray and Leo M. Loughlin of Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, pc

      Suite 800
      607 14th Street NW
      Washington, District of Columbia 20005
      United States
The attorney docket/reference number is 2946-223.

The applicant hereby appoints Robert B. Murray of Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, pc
      Suite 800
      607 14th Street NW
      Washington District of Columbia 20005
      United States
as applicant's representative upon whom notice or process in the proceedings affecting the mark may be served.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Robert B. Murray

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, pc

Suite 800       607 14th Street NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

(202) 783-6040(phone)

(202) 783-6031(fax)

A fee payment in the amount of $650 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 2 class(es).

Declaration

The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements, and the like, may jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this application on behalf of the applicant; he/she believes the applicant to be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or, if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person, firm, corporation, or association has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance thereto as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true; and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Robert B. Murray/   Date: 09/06/2012
Signatory's Name: Robert B. Murray
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, DC bar member
RAM Sale Number: 943
RAM Accounting Date: 09/10/2012

Serial Number: 85723279
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Sep 07 14:31:31 EDT 2012
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XX.XXX-2012090714313144
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