TEAS RF New Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 86779425

Filing Date: 10/06/2015

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: STAR (stylized and/or with design, see mark)

The literal element of the mark consists of STAR.
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the word "STAR" and a design consisting of (1) two stars that are (a) rotated clockwise by approximately 15-45 degrees and (b) aligned vertically such that the top point of the bottom star touches the bottom of the 2nd clockwise point of the top star; (2) the State of Ohio superimposed over the middle portion of the two stars and (3) the word "STAR" superimposed over the left portion of the State of Ohio.
The applicant, Ohio Treasurer of State, a state agency organized under the laws of North Dakota, having an address of
      30 East Broad Street, 9th Floor
      Columbus, Ohio 43215
      United States


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 036:  Financial, investment and cash management services for Ohio public entities including cities, towns, villages, libraries, school districts, higher education authorities and joint and regional authorities.

In International Class 036, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 09/30/2011, and first used in commerce at least as early as 09/30/2011, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Two specimens are attached. The first is a fact sheet describing the Star Ohio program. The mark is featured prominently at the top of the sheet. The second is a factsheet for the Star Plus program. The mark is featured prominently at the top of the sheet. Both documents, as well as other information concerning the programs, are available on-line at http://www.tos.ohio.gov/starohio#S-Ohio.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-641284850-20150929091439085346_._STAR_Ohio_Fact_Sheet_July_2015.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Original PDF file:
SPE0-641284850-20150929091439085346_._STAR_Plus_Fact_Sheet_9.1.2015.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2



The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Isaac Molnar of Ohio Attorney General
      30 E. Broad Street
      Columbus, Ohio 43215
      United States

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Isaac Molnar

Ohio Attorney General

30 E. Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

6144664066(phone)

isaac.molnar@ohioattorneygeneral.gov (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or applicant's attorney at the e-mail address provided above. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in an additional processing fee of $50 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $275 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).

Declaration

The signatory believes that: if the applicant is filing the application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a), the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; the specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and/or if the applicant filed an application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e), the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application. The signatory believes that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have 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 persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive. The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Seth Metcalf/   Date: 10/05/2015
Signatory's Name: Seth Metcalf
Signatory's Position: Deputy Treasurer & Executive Counsel
RAM Sale Number: 86779425
RAM Accounting Date: 10/07/2015

Serial Number: 86779425
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Oct 06 14:04:37 EDT 2015
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XX.XX-20151006140437934
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