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: 85790589

Filing Date: 11/29/2012

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

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

The applicant, tesa SE, a corporation of Germany, having an address of
      Quickbornstrasse 24
      Hamburg 20253
      Germany


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 001:  Chemicals used in industry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; aqueous dispersions of polymers; gum arabic; adhesives used in industry.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

Priority based on foreign filing: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services and asserts a claim of priority based on Germany application number 30 2012 034 2221, filed 06/12/2012. 15 U.S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


       International Class 016:  Adhesive tapes, self-adhesive products, adhesive films, adhesive papers, adhesive foils and adhesives for paper and stationery or for handicraft work, office and household purposes; packaging material of plastic as far as included in class 16; office equipment, namely, adhesive and marking devices, correction aids and correction devices, correction tapes and correction tape dispensers; labels not of textile; packaging material and packaging of paper, cardboard and plastic, packaging material of plastic, not included in other classes.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

Priority based on foreign filing: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services and asserts a claim of priority based on Germany application number 30 2012 034 2221, filed 06/12/2012. 15 U.S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


       International Class 017:  Adhesive tapes, adhesive films, adhesive papers, adhesive foils, cushioning material for packaging, and packaging fillers made of plastic, all of the above goods not for medical purposes, for stationery or for household purposes; rubber, gutta-percha, plastic goods, gum, gum substitutes and goods made therefrom as far as included in Class 17; sealing and insulating material; semi-finished acrylic resins; foils made of plastic other than for packaging purposes.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

Priority based on foreign filing: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services and asserts a claim of priority based on Germany application number 30 2012 034 2221, filed 06/12/2012. 15 U.S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.



The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      V.T. GIORDANO and RONALD S. KADDEN and DIANE DONNELLY of VON MALTITZ DERENBERG KUNIN JANSSEN & GIORDANO
      60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2446
      New York, New York 10165
      United States
The attorney docket/reference number is 2036.

The applicant hereby appoints V.T. GIORDANO of VON MALTITZ DERENBERG KUNIN JANSSEN & GIORDANO
      60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2446
      New York New York 10165
      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:

V.T. GIORDANO

VON MALTITZ DERENBERG KUNIN JANSSEN & GIORDANO

60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2446

New York, New York 10165

212-661-1400(phone)

212-370-1819(fax)

vtgiordano@vonmaltitz.com (authorized)

A fee payment in the amount of $975 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 3 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: /V.T. GIORDANO/   Date: 11/29/2012
Signatory's Name: V.T. GIORDANO
Signatory's Position: ATTORNEY OF RECORD, NEW YORK BAR MEMBER
RAM Sale Number: 2089
RAM Accounting Date: 11/30/2012

Serial Number: 85790589
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Nov 29 15:26:39 EST 2012
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20121129152639926
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