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. 86643636 PILOT(Standard Characters, see http://tmng-al.gov.uspto.report/resting2/api/img/86643636/large) 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 009 for Measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts; software and controls for operating lifts
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(d), Priority based on foreign filing: 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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign 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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a certification 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 authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, 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, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on[ Germany application number 302015101301 filed 04/02/2015]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts; software and controls for operating lifts; computer software and electronic controls for operating liftsClass 009 for Measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts; computer software and electronic controls for operating lifts
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(d), Priority based on foreign filing: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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign 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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a certification 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 authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, 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, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on [ Germany application number 302015101301 filed 04/02/2015]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 037 for Installation, maintenance and repair of measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts thereof for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts; software and controls for operating lifts
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.

Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Installation, maintenance and repair of measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts thereof for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts; software and controls for operating liftsClass 037 for Installation, maintenance and repair of measuring instruments, supervision instruments and regulating instruments and parts thereof for use in lifts, in particular operating terminals for lifts
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.

Based on Foreign Application: Applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services, and will submit a copy of a foreign registration, and translation thereof, if appropriate. 15 U. S.C. Section 1126(d), as amended.

APPLICANT AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG legally organized under the laws of Germany, having an address of
      ThyssenKrupp Allee 1
      Essen, 45143
      Germany

Proposed: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, aktiengesellschaft legally organized under the laws of Germany, having an address of
      ThyssenKrupp Allee 1
      Essen, 45143
      Germany

Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG having an address of
      ThyssenKrupp Allee 1
      Essen, 45143
      Germany

Proposed: ThyssenKrupp AG, aktiengesellschaft legally organized under the laws of Germany, having an address of
      ThyssenKrupp Allee 1
      Essen, 45143
      Germany

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
PILOT appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the application, or any geographical significance.


Miscellaneous Statement
The applicant wishes to rely on Section 44(e), however, the application which this claim will be based on, German Trademark Application No. 302015101301, is still pending. At this time we request that the U.S. application be suspended until a copy of the foreign registration is available.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /gjc/     Date: 08/25/2015
Signatory's Name: Gregory J. Chinlund
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Illinois bar member

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 owner's/holder'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 owner/holder in this matter: (1) the owner/holder 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 owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or (4) the owner's/holder'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: 86643636
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Aug 26 10:01:20 EDT 2015
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.X-201508261001204344
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