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: 86021949

Filing Date: 07/29/2013

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

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

The applicant, MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H., a private limited company legally organized under the laws of Austria, having an address of
      Fürstenweg 77a
      Innsbruck A-6020
      Austria


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 009:  Audio processors and microprocessors for hearing implants
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 010:  Hearing prostheses; surgical implants comprising artificial material; hearing implants comprising artificial material
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:
      Kerry L. Timbers and Bruce D. Sunstein; Robert L. Kann; Robert M. Asher; Edward J. Dailey; Joel R. Leeman; Steven G. Saunders; Lisa M. Tittemore; Kerry L. Timbers; Peter J. Karol; Meredith L. Ainbinder; Steven A. Abreu; Nancy C. Wilker of Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP
      125 Summer Street
      Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1618
      United States
The attorney docket/reference number is 1941/250.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Kerry L. Timbers

Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP

125 Summer Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1618

617-443-9292(phone)

617-443-0004(fax)

trademarks@sunsteinlaw.com (authorized)

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: /Wolfgang Fischler/   Date: 07/26/2013
Signatory's Name: Wolfgang Fischler
Signatory's Position: Management Services, Strategic Cooperations
RAM Sale Number: 86021949
RAM Accounting Date: 07/29/2013

Serial Number: 86021949
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Jul 29 09:21:31 EDT 2013
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