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. 86282571 CLOVER (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/86282571/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 008 for Needle threaders; Needle threader machines; Seam rippers; Tailor's awls; Tools for hiding or removing stray threads; Thread tweezers; Stuffing tools for handicraft; Scissors and shears; Thread clippers; Rotary cutters; Blades for rotary cutters; Cases for rotary cutters; Slash cutters; Yarn cutters; Buttonhole cutters; Electric, hand-held ironing/pressing apparatus for use in handicraft and parts and fittings therefor; Covers for electric flat irons
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Needle threaders; hand operated needle threaders; Needle threader machines; Seam rippers; Tailor's awls; Tools for hiding or removing stray threads; Thread tweezers; Stuffing tools for handicraft; Scissors and shears; Thread clippers; Rotary cutters; Blades for rotary cutters; Cases for rotary cutters; Slash cutters; Yarn cutters; Buttonhole cutters; Electric, hand-held ironing/pressing apparatus for use in handicraft and parts and fittings therefor; Electric irons in the nature of hand-held ironing and pressing irons for use in handicraft and parts and fittings therefor; Covers for electric flat irons; Iron shoes, namely, flatiron shields and removable sole plate covers for fabric pressing irons, with the aforementioned being in the nature of iron covers specially adapted for electric irons to protect materials from damage while ironingClass 008 for hand operated needle threaders; Needle threader machines; Seam rippers; Tailor's awls; Tools for hiding or removing stray threads; Thread tweezers; Stuffing tools for handicraft; Scissors and shears; Thread clippers; Rotary cutters; Blades for rotary cutters; Cases for rotary cutters; Slash cutters; Yarn cutters; Buttonhole cutters; Electric irons in the nature of hand-held ironing and pressing irons for use in handicraft and parts and fittings therefor; Covers for electric flat irons; Iron shoes, namely, flatiron shields and removable sole plate covers for fabric pressing irons, with the aforementioned being in the nature of iron covers specially adapted for electric irons to protect materials from damage while ironing
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 009 for Tape measures; Pre-recorded DVDs featuring handicraft
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Tape measures; Pre-recorded DVDs featuring handicraft; Rulers for pressing, namely, graduated rulers for using in measuring, marking, and pressing hemsClass 009 for Tape measures; Pre-recorded DVDs featuring handicraft; Rulers for pressing, namely, graduated rulers for using in measuring, marking, and pressing hems
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 016 for Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Stationery; Writing implements; Fabric folding pens and parts and fittings therefor; Tracer pens; Dressmakers' marking pencils and pens; Tailors' chalks; Chalks of wheels; Ink erasers; Rubber erasers; Pencil sharpeners; Mechanical pencil leads; Iron-on transfer pencil; Rulers for handicraft; Cutting mats; Tracing sheet made of mesh fabric; Tracing paper; Transfer papers for tailoring and dressmaking; Design layout sheet (Adhesive sheets to provisionally fix fabric pieces to preview the design and color arrangements); Heat-sensitive adhesive tape; Templates and patterns for handicraft; Printed matter, namely, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures in the fields of handicraft; Embroidery design patterns; Thumbtacks
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Stationery; Writing implements; Fabric folding pens and parts and fittings therefor; Tracer pens; Dressmakers' marking pencils and pens; Tailors' chalks; Chalks of wheels; Ink erasers; Rubber erasers; Pencil sharpeners; Mechanical pencil leads; Iron-on transfer pencil; Rulers for handicraft; Cutting mats; Tracing sheet made of mesh fabric; Tracing paper; Transfer papers for tailoring and dressmaking; Design layout sheet (Adhesive sheets to provisionally fix fabric pieces to preview the design and color arrangements); Design layout sheet; Adhesive sheets to provisionally fix fabric pieces to preview the design and color arrangements; Heat-sensitive adhesive tape; Templates and patterns for handicraft; Printed matter, namely, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures in the fields of handicraft; Embroidery design patterns; Thumbtacks; Transparent silicon treated paper used for ironing fusible motifs for sewing and appliquesClass 016 for Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Stationery; Writing implements; Fabric folding pens and parts and fittings therefor; Tracer pens; Dressmakers' marking pencils and pens; Tailors' chalks; Chalks of wheels; Ink erasers; Rubber erasers; Pencil sharpeners; Mechanical pencil leads; Iron-on transfer pencil; Rulers for handicraft; Cutting mats; Tracing sheet made of mesh fabric; Tracing paper; Transfer papers for tailoring and dressmaking; Design layout sheet; Adhesive sheets to provisionally fix fabric pieces to preview the design and color arrangements; Heat-sensitive adhesive tape; Templates and patterns for handicraft; Printed matter, namely, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures in the fields of handicraft; Embroidery design patterns; Thumbtacks; Transparent silicon treated paper used for ironing fusible motifs for sewing and appliques;
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 020 for Display racks; Embroidery hoop
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Display racks; Embroidery hoop; non-metal bag handles; Interlinings for making cases of textile, namely, plastic molds for use in making textile casesClass 020 for Display racks; Embroidery hoop; non-metal bag handles; Interlinings for making cases of textile, namely, plastic molds for use in making textile cases
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 021 for Ironing board and mats; Ironing board covers; Ironing implements; Rulers for use in pressing; Protective sheets used in pressing sensitive materials; Ironing mats in the form of mitt; Iron shoes
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Ironing board and mats; Ironing board covers; Ironing implements; Ironing implements, namely, hand-operated, heat-resistant apparatus for household use in the nature of finger presses used for holding, turning, rolling, and pointing fabric while ironing; Rulers for use in pressing; Protective ironing sheets used in pressing sensitive materials with heat; Protective sheets used in pressing sensitive materials; Ironing mats in the form of mitt; Iron shoesClass 021 for Ironing board and mats; Ironing board covers; Ironing implements, namely, hand-operated, heat-resistant apparatus for household use in the nature of finger presses used for holding, turning, rolling, and pointing fabric while ironing; Protective ironing sheets used in pressing sensitive materials with heat; Ironing mats in the form of mitt;
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 026 for Needles; Knitting needles; Sewing needles; Crochet hooks; Marking pins; Fork pins; Holders for knitting needle; Caps for knitting needle; Knitting implements; Stitch holders; Stitch markers; Yarn bobbins; Knitting counters; Knitting registers; Cases for needles and pins; Bead accessory makers; Weaving sticks; French knitting spools; Bead loom; Sewing thimbles; Pin and needle cushions; Magnet pin holders ; Tracing wheels; Bodkins; Loop turners; Loop pressing bars; Tracing spatulas; Stitch guide; Clips used for handicraft; Sewing implements; Sewing and knitting gauges; Bias tape making implements; Fabric tapes for sewing purpose; Parts of bags; Bag handles; Thread organizers; Fusible webs with cording for creating piping; Pom-pom making implements; Flower looms, a hand tools for making a flower-shaped knitting; Needle felting tools and parts and fittings therefor; Mats for needle felting; Molds for needle felting; Hairpin-lacing crochet looms; Tatting shuttles (a hand tool for making a knotted lace); Bead embroidery tools and parts and fittings therefor; Embroidery punch needles; Bead accessory making kits; Interlinings for making cases of textile; Basket frames; Transparent silicon treated paper used for ironing fusible motifs for sewing and appliques; Fusible interlinings for making fabric straps; Fusible tapes for making gathering
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Needles; Knitting needles; Sewing needles; Crochet hooks; Marking pins; Fork pins; Holders for knitting needle; Caps for knitting needle; Knitting implements; Stitch holders; Stitch markers; Yarn bobbins; Knitting counters; Knitting registers; Cases for needles and pins; Bead accessory makers; Weaving sticks; French knitting spools; Bead loom; Sewing thimbles; Pin and needle cushions; Magnet pin holders; Tracing wheels; Bodkins; Loop turners; Loop pressing bars; Tracing spatulas; Stitch guide; Clips used for handicraft; Sewing implements; Sewing and knitting gauges; Bias tape making implements, namely, bias tape makers in the nature of sewing aids for making bias tape; Bias tape making implements; Fabric tapes for sewing purpose; Parts of bags; a tower with spindles used to hold spools of thread and bobbins; Bag handles; Fusible webs with cording for creating piping; Thread organizers; Pom pom making implements, namely, support frame for making pom poms; Flower looms, a hand tools for making a flower-shaped knitting; Pom-pom making implements; Needle felting tools and parts and fittings therefor; Mats for needle felting; Molds for needle felting; Hairpin-lacing crochet looms; Tatting shuttles being a hand tool for making a knotted lace; Bead embroidery tools and parts and fittings therefor; Tatting shuttles (a hand tool for making a knotted lace); Embroidery punch needles; Bead accessory making kits consisting primarily of beads other than for making jewelry; Basket frames; Bead accessory making kits; Fusible interlinings for making fabric straps, namely, fusible fabric-binding tape of fiber for sewing purposes; Interlinings for making cases of textile; Fusible fabric-gathering tapes for use in sewing, namely, in making gatherings of fabric and ribbons for decoration; Transparent silicon treated paper used for ironing fusible motifs for sewing and appliques; Fusible interlinings for making fabric straps; Fusible tapes for making gatheringClass 026 for Needles; Knitting needles; Sewing needles; Crochet hooks; Marking pins; Fork pins; Holders for knitting needle; Caps for knitting needle; Knitting implements; Stitch holders; Stitch markers; Yarn bobbins; Knitting counters; Knitting registers; Cases for needles and pins; Bead accessory makers; Weaving sticks; French knitting spools; Bead loom; Sewing thimbles; Pin and needle cushions; Magnet pin holders ; Tracing wheels; Bodkins; Loop turners; Loop pressing bars; Tracing spatulas; Stitch guide; Clips used for handicraft; Sewing and knitting gauges; Bias tape making implements, namely, bias tape makers in the nature of sewing aids for making bias tape; Fabric tapes for sewing purpose; Parts of bags; a tower with spindles used to hold spools of thread and bobbins; Fusible webs with cording for creating piping; Pom pom making implements, namely, support frame for making pom poms; Flower looms, a hand tools for making a flower-shaped knitting; Needle felting tools and parts and fittings therefor; Mats for needle felting; Molds for needle felting; Hairpin-lacing crochet looms; Tatting shuttles being a hand tool for making a knotted lace; Bead embroidery tools and parts and fittings therefor; Embroidery punch needles; Bead accessory making kits consisting primarily of beads other than for making jewelry; Basket frames; Fusible interlinings for making fabric straps, namely, fusible fabric-binding tape of fiber for sewing purposes; Fusible fabric-gathering tapes for use in sewing, namely, in making gatherings of fabric and ribbons for decoration
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2001 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby adds the following class of goods/services to the application:
New: Class 006 for metal parts of bags sold separately, namely, D-Rings, O-Rings, Rectangle rings, Swivel latch, Swivel ring, Bag feet, and Magnet toto bag closures
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/31/2001 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/31/2008 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby submits a specimen for Class 006 . The specimen(s) submitted consists of Applicant's catalog showing the goods as well an image of the packing for the goods bearing the mark; Applicant's webpage showing both an image of the packaging for the goods bearing the mark, as well as the goods available for purchase .
"The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application"[for an application based on Section 1(a), Use in Commerce] OR "The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce prior either to the filing of the Amendment to Allege Use or expiration of the filing deadline for filing a Statement of Use" [for an application based on Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use]. OR "The attached specimen is a true copy of the specimen that was originally submitted with the application, amendment to allege use, or statement of use" [for an illegible specimen].
Original PDF file:
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Original PDF file:
SPN0-20825590221-20150302155204564751_._CLOVER_Bag_Feet_1-2-__Glossy_Nickel__-_Clover.pdf
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Specimen File2

FEE(S)
Fee(s) in the amount of $325 is being submitted.

SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

DECLARATION: The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like 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 submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that, if the applicant submitted the application or amendment to allege use (AAU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AAU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AAU and this submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AAU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a) or AAU under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(c), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce and has been using the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AAU on or in connection with the goods/services in the application or AAU, and such use by the applicant's related company or licensee inures to the benefit of the applicant; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AAU on or in connection with the goods/services in the application or AAU; and to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other person has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), Section 1126(d), and/or Section 1126(e), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention and has had a bona fide intention as of the application filing date to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other person has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

Signature: /Lauren J. Arnold/      Date: 03/02/2015
Signatory's Name: Lauren J. Arnold
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, MD bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 202-585-8210


Response Signature
Signature: /Lauren J. Arnold/     Date: 03/02/2015
Signatory's Name: Lauren J. Arnold
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, MD bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 202-585-8210

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.

        
RAM Sale Number: 86282571
RAM Accounting Date: 03/03/2015
        
Serial Number: 86282571
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Mar 02 16:57:09 EST 2015
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XXX-201503021657092
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