Response to Office Action

PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 07/31/2017)

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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. 86013594 SOFTBANK (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/86013594/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 014 for Keyrings (trinkets or fobs); Personal ornaments (jewellery, jewelry (Am.)); Clocks
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ Japan registration number 5419081 registered 06/17/2011 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Keyrings (trinkets or fobs); Keyrings, of precious metal; Personal ornaments (jewellery, jewelry (Am.)); Personal ornaments in the nature of jewelry; ClocksClass 014 for Keyrings, of precious metal; Personal ornaments in the nature of jewelry; Clocks
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ Japan registration number 5419081 registered 06/17/2011 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 016 for Handkerchiefs of paper; Stationery; Printed matter; Paintings and calligraphic works; Photographs (printed); Photograph stands
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ Japan registration number 5315237 registered 04/09/2010 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Handkerchiefs of paper; Stationery; Printed matter; Printed mater, namely, magazines, books and journals all in the field of mobile phones, smartphones and the telecom industry; Paintings and calligraphic works; Photographs (printed); Photograph standsClass 016 for Handkerchiefs of paper; Stationery; Printed mater, namely, magazines, books and journals all in the field of mobile phones, smartphones and the telecom industry; Paintings and calligraphic works; Photographs (printed); Photograph stands
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ Japan registration number 5315237 registered 04/09/2010 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 018 for Clothing for domestic pets; Bags and the like; Pouches and the like; Vanity cases, not fitted; Umbrellas
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Clothing for domestic pets; Bags and the like; Bags, namely, carry-all bags, athletic bags, shoulder bags, sport bags, travel bags, school bags, leather bags and imitation leather bags; Pouches and the like; Pouches, namely, pouches of leather, pouches of textile, jewelry pouches, pouches for holding keys and ticket pouches; Vanity cases, not fitted; UmbrellasClass 018 for Clothing for domestic pets; Bags, namely, carry-all bags, athletic bags, shoulder bags, sport bags, travel bags, school bags, leather bags and imitation leather bags; Pouches, namely, pouches of leather, pouches of textile, jewelry pouches, pouches for holding keys and ticket pouches; Vanity cases, not fitted; Umbrellas
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 021 for Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; Portable coldboxes (non-electric); Food preserving jars of glass; Drinking flasks (for travellers); Vacuum bottles; Ice pails; Egg cups; Napkin holders; Napkin rings; Cabarets (trays); Shakers; Japanese style cooked rice scoops (Shamoji); Hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; Bottle openers; Cooking graters; Chopsticks; Chopstick cases; Cleaning tools and washing utensils; Feeding vessels for pets; Brushes for pets; Chewing goods for pet dogs; Piggy banks, not of metal; Lucky charms (Omamori); Sacred lots (Omikuji); Cosmetic utensils
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons, namely, coffee services and tea services; Portable coldboxes (non-electric); Portable coldboxes, non-electric; Food preserving jars of glass; Drinking flasks (for travellers); Vacuum bottles; Ice pails; Egg cups; Napkin holders; Napkin rings; Cabarets (trays); Cabarets, namely, serving trays; Shakers; Salt and pepper shakers and cocktail shakers; Japanese style cooked rice scoops (Shamoji); Hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; Bottle openers; Cooking graters; Chopsticks; Chopstick cases; Cleaning tools and washing utensils; Cleaning tools, namely, cleaning sponges, cleaning cloths, brooms and floor brushes and washing utensils, namely, washing brushes, clothes pins and washing boards; Feeding vessels for pets; Brushes for pets; Chewing goods for pet dogs; Chewing rawhide for pet dogs; Piggy banks, not of metal; Lucky charms (Omamori); Lucky charms (Omamori) for attachment to glassware for identification purposes; Sacred lots (Omikuji); Cosmetic utensils, namely, bushes, cosmetic spatulas, hair combs and curry combs; Cosmetic utensilsClass 021 for Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons, namely, coffee services and tea services ; Portable coldboxes, non-electric; Food preserving jars of glass; Drinking flasks (for travellers); Vacuum bottles; Ice pails; Egg cups; Napkin holders; Napkin rings; Cabarets, namely, serving trays; Salt and pepper shakers and cocktail shakers; Japanese style cooked rice scoops (Shamoji); Hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; Bottle openers; Cooking graters; Chopsticks; Chopstick cases; Cleaning tools, namely, cleaning sponges, cleaning cloths, brooms and floor brushes and washing utensils, namely, washing brushes, clothes pins and washing boards; Feeding vessels for pets; Brushes for pets; Chewing rawhide for pet dogs; Piggy banks, not of metal; Lucky charms (Omamori) for attachment to glassware for identification purposes; Cosmetic utensils, namely, bushes, cosmetic spatulas, hair combs and curry combs
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 024 for Woven fabrics; Knitted fabrics; Woven textile goods for personal use; Bedsheets; Futon quilts; Futon and quilts cases (linen; Futon ticks (unstuffed futon); Pillowcases; Blankets; Table napkins of textile; Dish towels for drying; Banners and flags (not of paper); Seat cover of textile; Wall hangings of textile; Table cloths (not of paper); Draperies (thick drop curtains)
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Woven fabrics; Knitted fabrics; Woven textile goods for personal use; Woven textile goods, namely, towels, handkerchiefs and washcloths for personal use; Bedsheets; Futon quilts; Futon and quilts cases (linen; Futon and quilts cases, namely, linen; Futon ticks (unstuffed futon); Futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon; Pillowcases; Blankets; Bed blankets, baby blankets, pet blankets and travelling blankets; Table napkins of textile; Dish towels for drying; Banners and flags (not of paper); Banners and flags of textile; Seat cover of textile; Unfitted seat cover of textile; Wall hangings of textile; Table cloths (not of paper); Table cloths not of paper; Draperies (thick drop curtains); Draperies, namely, thick drop curtainsClass 024 for Woven fabrics; Knitted fabrics; Woven textile goods, namely, towels, handkerchiefs and washcloths for personal use; Bedsheets; Futon quilts; Futon and quilts cases, namely, linen; Futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon; Pillowcases; Bed blankets, baby blankets, pet blankets and travelling blankets; Table napkins of textile; Dish towels for drying; Banners and flags of textile; Unfitted seat cover of textile; Wall hangings of textile; Table cloths not of paper; Draperies, namely, thick drop curtains
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 025 for Clothing; Garters; Sock suspenders; Braces for clothing (suspenders); Waistbands; Belts (clothing); Footwear (other than special footwear for sports); Masquerade costumes; Clothes for sports; Boots for sports
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Clothing; Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, gloves, jackets, ties, mufflers, socks, men's underwear and ladies' underwear; Garters; Sock suspenders; Braces for clothing (suspenders); Braces for clothing, namely, suspenders; Waistbands; Belts (clothing); Belts for clothing; Footwear (other than special footwear for sports); Footwear other than special footwear for sports; Masquerade costumes; Clothes for sports; Clothes for sports, namely, baseball uniforms, baseball caps and hats, athletic shirts, athletic pants and athletic uniforms; Boots for sportsClass 025 for Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, gloves, jackets, ties, mufflers, socks, men's underwear and ladies' underwear; Garters; Sock suspenders; Braces for clothing, namely, suspenders; Waistbands; Belts for clothing; Footwear other than special footwear for sports; Masquerade costumes; Clothes for sports, namely, baseball uniforms, baseball caps and hats, athletic shirts, athletic pants and athletic uniforms; Boots for sports
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 028 for Amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks; Toys for domestic pets; Toys; Dolls; Go games; Japanese playing cards (Utagaruta); Japanese chess (Shogi games); Dice; Japanese dice games (Sugoroku); Cups for dice; Chinese checkers(games); Chess games; Checkers (games); Conjuring apparatus; Dominoes; Playing cards; Japanese playing cards (Hanafuda); Mah-jong; Game machines and apparatus; Billiard equipment; Sports equipment; Fishing tackle
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks; Amusement game machines and amusement park rides for use in amusement parks; Toys for domestic pets; Toys; Toys, namely, musical toys, electronic learning toys, infant toys, mechanical toys and ride-on toys; Dolls; Go games; Japanese playing cards (Utagaruta); Japanese chess (Shogi games); Dice; Japanese dice games (Sugoroku); Cups for dice; Chinese checkers(games); Chess games; Checkers (games); Conjuring apparatus; Conjuring apparatus, namely, playing cards and play balls; Dominoes; Playing cards; Japanese playing cards (Hanafuda); Mah-jong; Game machines and apparatus; Game machines, namely, arcade game machines, home video game machines, ride-on game machines and electronic educational game machines for children and apparatus namely, bases, bats and balls for playing indoor and outdoor games; Billiard equipment; Sports equipment; Sports equipment, namely, basketballs, soccer balls, sport balls, tennis rackets, baseball bats, baseball gloves and golf clubs; Fishing tackleClass 028 for Amusement game machines and amusement park rides for use in amusement parks; Toys for domestic pets; Toys, namely, musical toys, electronic learning toys, infant toys, mechanical toys and ride-on toys; Dolls; Go games; Japanese playing cards (Utagaruta); Japanese chess (Shogi games); Dice; Japanese dice games (Sugoroku); Cups for dice; Chinese checkers(games); Chess games; Checkers (games); Conjuring apparatus, namely, playing cards and play balls; Dominoes; Playing cards; Japanese playing cards (Hanafuda); Mah-jong; Game machines, namely, arcade game machines, home video game machines, ride-on game machines and electronic educational game machines for children and apparatus namely, bases, bats and balls for playing indoor and outdoor games; Billiard equipment; Sports equipment, namely, basketballs, soccer balls, sport balls, tennis rackets, baseball bats, baseball gloves and golf clubs; Fishing tackle
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 030 for Tea; Coffee and cocoa; Confectionery, bread and buns; Sandwiches; Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Streamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Niku-manjuh); Hamburgers (sandwiches); Pizza; Box lunches (prepared); Hot dogs (sandwiches); Meat pies
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Tea; Coffee and cocoa; Confectionery, bread and buns; Confectioner, namely, candy, cakes, ice creams, chocolate, chewing gums, bread and buns; Sandwiches; Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Streamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Niku-manjuh); Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Niku-manjuh); Hamburgers (sandwiches); Hamburger sandwiches; Pizza; Box lunches (prepared); Box lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish and vegetables; Hot dogs (sandwiches); Hot dog sandwiches; Meat piesClass 030 for Tea; Coffee and cocoa; Confectioner, namely, candy, cakes, ice creams, chocolate, chewing gums, bread and buns; Sandwiches; Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Niku-manjuh); Hamburger sandwiches; Pizza; Box lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish and vegetables; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 035 for Retail services or wholesale services for personal articles; Retail services or wholesale services for carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages) and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Retail services or wholesale services for tea, coffee and cocoa; Retail services or wholesale services for processed food; Retail services or wholesale services for foods and beverages; Retail services or wholesale services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; Retail services or wholesale services for bladed or pointed hand tools, Hand tools, hardware; Retail services or wholesale services for sports goods; Retail services or wholesale services for toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus; Retail services or wholesale services for photographic machines and apparatus and photographic supplies; Retail services or wholesale services for, recorded DVDs, videotapes, videodisks and CD-ROM
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Retail services or wholesale services for personal articles; Retail and wholesale store services for personal articles; Retail services or wholesale services for carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages) and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Retail and wholesale store services for carbonated drinks and refreshing beverages and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Retail services or wholesale services for tea, coffee and cocoa; Retail and wholesale store services for tea, coffee and cocoa; Retail services or wholesale services for processed food; Retail and wholesale store services for processed food; Retail services or wholesale services for foods and beverages; Retail and wholesale store services for foods and beverages; Retail services or wholesale services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; Retail and wholesale store services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; Retail services or wholesale services for bladed or pointed hand tools, Hand tools, hardware; Retail and wholesale store services for bladed or pointed hand tools, hand tools, and hardware; Retail services or wholesale services for sports goods; Retail and wholesale store services for sports goods; Retail services or wholesale services for toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus; Retail and wholesale store services for toys, dolls, game machines and game apparatus; Retail services or wholesale services for photographic machines and apparatus and photographic supplies; Retail and wholesale store services for photographic machines and apparatus and photographic supplies; Retail services or wholesale services for, recorded DVDs, videotapes, videodisks and CD-ROM; Retail and wholesale store services for, recorded DVDs, videotapes, videodisks and CD-ROMClass 035 for Retail and wholesale store services for personal articles; Retail and wholesale store services for carbonated drinks and refreshing beverages and non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Retail and wholesale store services for tea, coffee and cocoa; Retail and wholesale store services for processed food; Retail and wholesale store services for foods and beverages; Retail and wholesale store services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; Retail and wholesale store services for bladed or pointed hand tools, hand tools, and hardware; Retail and wholesale store services for sports goods; Retail and wholesale store services for toys, dolls, game machines and game apparatus; Retail and wholesale store services for photographic machines and apparatus and photographic supplies; Retail and wholesale store services for, recorded DVDs, videotapes, videodisks and CD-ROM
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(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [__________ registration number __________ registered __________ with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of __________ ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 1780195, 2542547, and 3757737.


Miscellaneous Statement
As suggested by the Examining Attorney, if the section 44 basis is sufficient to support this entire US application, then applicant hereby deletes the 1(b) basis and will proceed to registration only under section 44.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /KRO/     Date: 05/05/2014
Signatory's Name: Kaushal Odedra
Signatory's Position: Applicant's Attorney, DC bar

Signatory's Phone Number: 202-595-2270

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: 86013594
Internet Transmission Date: Mon May 05 14:59:05 EDT 2014
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.XX-20140505145905672
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