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. 86131296 HYPER TOUGH (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tess2.gov.uspto.report/ImageAgent/ImageAgentProxy?getImage=86131296) has been amended as follows:

MARK
Applicant proposes to amend the mark as follows:
Current: HYPER TOUGH (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tess2.gov.uspto.report/ImageAgent/ImageAgentProxy?getImage=86131296)
Proposed: HYPER TOUGH (Stylized and/or with Design, see mark)
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark.
The mark consists of a stylized version of the literal element "HYPER TOUGH" with the word "HYPER" appearing on top of and to the left of "TOUGH".

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 006 for Metal tool boxes; secure metal storage sheds for tools; metal broom handles; general purpose metal storage bins and containers; metal storage sheds
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Metal tool boxes; secure metal storage sheds for tools; metal broom handles; general purpose metal storage bins and containers; metal storage sheds; Nails.Class 006 for Metal tool boxes; secure metal storage sheds for tools; metal broom handles; general purpose metal storage bins and containers; metal storage sheds; Nails.
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 007 for Power tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, and saws; blades for power tools; electric brooms; wet-dry vacuum cleaners and pumps; vacuum cleaner bags and hoses
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Power tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, and saws; blades for power tools; electric brooms; wet-dry vacuum cleaners and pumps; vacuum cleaner bags and hoses; vacuum cleaner bags and hoses.Class 007 for Power tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, and saws; blades for power tools; electric brooms; wet-dry vacuum cleaners and pumps; vacuum cleaner bags and hoses.
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 008 for hand tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, plans, files, clamps, dies, hand jacks, ice picks, pincers, scrapers, tongs, nut drivers, chalk line reels, ripping bars, putty knives; wire cutters, wire strippers, bolt cutters, shovels, hatchets, nails, pikes, pruners, paint scrapers, tile cutters, bar cutters, die chasers, die wrenches, pullers and splitters, hand operated pumps, sanding sponges, fruit pickers, grass hooks, grass whips, post hold diggers, rollers and brushes for applying adhesives, knee kickers, guides for knives and saws, box cutters, safety cutters, sharpening tools and instruments, chisels, wire crimpers, wrench sets, pliers sets, grooving tools, graving tools, sod lifters, spatulas (not household utensils), stamping-out tools, expanders, knives (hand tools), cultivators, riveters, levers, stamps (not for stationary use), screw extractors, wedges, weed cutters, weed diggers, paint trim guide, axes, picks, socket sets, and saws; blades for power tools; extensions for hand tools; edgers, floats and groovers for grout, mortar and cement; hand-operated automotive repair tools, namely, ball joint separators, brake cylinder hones, brake pad spreaders, brake spring removers, disc brake piston cubes, drum brake adjusting tools, engine cylinder hones, ring compressors, valve holders, valve spring compressors, valve spring depressors, and magnetic pick up tools; Manually operated shop tools for work on motorcycles, namely, chain breaker tool, chain riveting tool, chain press tool, chain alignment tool, carburetor tuning tool, carburetor tuning gauge set, tire irons, tappet adjustment tools, valve shim tools, tappet feeler gauge, carburetor jet wrenches, clutch holding tool, piston pin removing tool, spring removing tool, timing cover wrench, oil filter wrench, shock absorber wrench, axle wrench, fly wheel puller tool, clutch puller tool and magneto flywheel puller tool; multifunction hand tools comprised of screwdrivers, knives, can openers, file and pliers; roll-up fabric container for hand tools; tool aprons; tool belts; tool holders; tool pouches for attachment to tool belts
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: hand tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, plans, files, clamps, dies, hand jacks, ice picks, pincers, scrapers, tongs, nut drivers, chalk line reels, ripping bars, putty knives; Hand tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, planes, files, clamps, dies, hand jacks, ice picks, pincers, scrapers, tongs, nut drivers, chalk line reels, ripping bars, putty knives; wire cutters, wire strippers, bolt cutters, shovels, hatchets, nails, pikes, pruners, paint scrapers, tile cutters, bar cutters, die chasers, die wrenches, pullers and splitters, hand operated pumps, sanding sponges, fruit pickers, grass hooks, grass whips, post hold diggers, rollers and brushes for applying adhesives, knee kickers, guides for knives and saws, box cutters, safety cutters, sharpening tools and instruments, chisels, wire crimpers, wrench sets, pliers sets, grooving tools, graving tools, sod lifters, spatulas (not household utensils), stamping-out tools, expanders, knives (hand tools), cultivators, riveters, levers, stamps (not for stationary use), screw extractors, wedges, weed cutters, weed diggers, paint trim guide, axes, picks, socket sets, and saws; wire cutters, wire strippers, bolt cutters, shovels, hatchets, nails, pikes, pruners, paint scrapers, tile cutters, bar cutters, die chasers, die wrenches, pullers and splitters, hand operated pumps, sanding sponges, fruit pickers, grass hooks, grass whips, post hole diggers, rollers and brushes for applying adhesives, knee kickers, guides for knives and saws, box cutters, safety cutters, sharpening tools and instruments, chisels, wire crimpers, wrench sets, pliers sets, grooving tools, graving tools, sod lifters, spatulas (not household utensils), stamping-out tools, expanders, knives (hand tools), cultivators, riveters, levers, stamps (not for stationary use), screw extractors, wedges, weed cutters, weed diggers, paint trim guide, axes, picks, socket sets, and saws; blades for power tools; extensions for hand tools; edgers, floats and groovers for grout, mortar and cement; hand-operated automotive repair tools, namely, ball joint separators, brake cylinder hones, brake pad spreaders, brake spring removers, disc brake piston cubes, drum brake adjusting tools, engine cylinder hones, ring compressors, valve holders, valve spring compressors, valve spring depressors, and magnetic pick up tools; Manually operated shop tools for work on motorcycles, namely, chain breaker tool, chain riveting tool, chain press tool, chain alignment tool, carburetor tuning tool, carburetor tuning gauge set, tire irons, tappet adjustment tools, valve shim tools, tappet feeler gauge, carburetor jet wrenches, clutch holding tool, piston pin removing tool, spring removing tool, timing cover wrench, oil filter wrench, shock absorber wrench, axle wrench, fly wheel puller tool, clutch puller tool and magneto flywheel puller tool; multifunction hand tools comprised of screwdrivers, knives, can openers, file and pliers; roll-up fabric container for hand tools; tool aprons; tool belts; tool holders; tool pouches for attachment to tool beltsClass 008 for Hand tools, namely drills, routers, screwdrivers, rivet hammers, wrenches, sanders, buffers, grinders, drill hammers, planes, files, clamps, dies, hand jacks, ice picks, pincers, scrapers, tongs, nut drivers, chalk line reels, ripping bars, putty knives; wire cutters, wire strippers, bolt cutters, shovels, hatchets, nails, pikes, pruners, paint scrapers, tile cutters, bar cutters, die chasers, die wrenches, pullers and splitters, hand operated pumps, sanding sponges, fruit pickers, grass hooks, grass whips, post hole diggers, rollers and brushes for applying adhesives, knee kickers, guides for knives and saws, box cutters, safety cutters, sharpening tools and instruments, chisels, wire crimpers, wrench sets, pliers sets, grooving tools, graving tools, sod lifters, spatulas (not household utensils), stamping-out tools, expanders, knives (hand tools), cultivators, riveters, levers, stamps (not for stationary use), screw extractors, wedges, weed cutters, weed diggers, paint trim guide, axes, picks, socket sets, and saws; blades for power tools; extensions for hand tools; edgers, floats and groovers for grout, mortar and cement; hand-operated automotive repair tools, namely, ball joint separators, brake cylinder hones, brake pad spreaders, brake spring removers, disc brake piston cubes, drum brake adjusting tools, engine cylinder hones, ring compressors, valve holders, valve spring compressors, valve spring depressors, and magnetic pick up tools; Manually operated shop tools for work on motorcycles, namely, chain breaker tool, chain riveting tool, chain press tool, chain alignment tool, carburetor tuning tool, carburetor tuning gauge set, tire irons, tappet adjustment tools, valve shim tools, tappet feeler gauge, carburetor jet wrenches, clutch holding tool, piston pin removing tool, spring removing tool, timing cover wrench, oil filter wrench, shock absorber wrench, axle wrench, fly wheel puller tool, clutch puller tool and magneto flywheel puller tool; multifunction hand tools comprised of screwdrivers, knives, can openers, file and pliers; roll-up fabric container for hand tools; tool aprons; tool belts; tool holders; tool pouches for attachment to tool belts
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 019 for non metal storage sheds; non-metal storage racks
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: non metal storage sheds; non-metal storage racks; non-metal bicycle storage racks.Class 019 for non metal storage sheds; non-metal bicycle storage racks.
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 020 for free standing tool racks; metal tool cabinets; non-metal tool boxes and chests; plastic foam, wood and polymer materials in pre-shaped forms with silhouette layouts for tools and badges used for the transportation and storage of these goods; tool handles not of metal; wall-mounted tool racks; wood handles for brooms and tools; non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; metal storage cabinets
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: free standing tool racks; metal tool cabinets; non-metal tool boxes and chests; plastic foam, wood and polymer materials in pre-shaped forms with silhouette layouts for tools and badges used for the transportation and storage of these goods; tool handles not of metal; wall-mounted tool racks; wood handles for brooms and tools; non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; metal storage cabinets; Storage racks.Class 020 for free standing tool racks; metal tool cabinets; non-metal tool boxes and chests; plastic foam, wood and polymer materials in pre-shaped forms with silhouette layouts for tools and badges used for the transportation and storage of these goods; tool handles not of metal; wall-mounted tool racks; wood handles for brooms and tools; non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty; metal storage cabinets; Storage racks.
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.

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /danica acosta/     Date: 02/12/2014
Signatory's Name: Danica Acosta
Signatory's Position: Associate General Counsel

Signatory's Phone Number: 479-204-6256

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: 86131296
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Feb 12 17:35:40 EST 2014
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-20140212173540
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