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PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011) |
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 07/31/2017) |
Response to Office Action
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
|
Entered
|
SERIAL NUMBER |
86876583 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 106 |
MARK SECTION |
MARK |
http://tmng-al.gov.uspto.report/resting2/api/img/86876583/large |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
LIQUID LMNTS |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
YES |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
YES |
MARK STATEMENT |
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color. |
ARGUMENT(S) |
Applicant’s mark was refused registration as allegedly likely to cause confusion with US Registration No. 4367742 for the mark LMNT in association with “tablet computer cases,
cases for laptops, cases for computers, cases for mobile devices, namely, carrying cases for mobile computers, protective cases for smartphones, headphones and earphones, portable speakers, USB
cables, stylus pens for computers, earphone accessories, namely, earphone cushions, earphone pads, cord management systems, earphone cases, and earphone extension cords.” Applicant has herein deleted overlapping goods from class 9, specifically, “Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and
other photographic equipment; Mobile phone covers; Headphones;. Accordingly, Applicant requests withdrawal of the refusal at the Examining Attorney’s earliest
convenience.
|
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
009 |
DESCRIPTION |
Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer game programs offered via social media Computer
peripheral devices; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and
artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games offered via social media; Downloadable music files; Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; Downloadable electronic publications in the
nature of e-books, online magazines, online newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games; Headphones; Musical juke boxes; Microphones; Baby
monitors; Mouse pads; Portable media players; Portable telephones; Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus; Spectacle cases; Spectacle frames; Sunglasses; Telephone apparatus; Blank
USB flash drives; Video game cartridges; Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and other photographic equipment; Downloadable electronic
game software for use on mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices; Video game software; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; Downloadable interactive
multimedia computer game programs offered via social media ; Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices in the field of social media for the
creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable software in the nature of
a mobile application for use in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also
for posting advertisements; Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld
computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and
other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social media; Mobile phone accessories and charms, namely, danglers for mobile phones; Eyewear; Eyeglasses;
Mobile phone accessory charms; Mobile phone covers; Radios incorporating alarm clocks |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
14496236 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
European Community - CTM |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
08/25/2015 |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(e) |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION NUMBER |
14496236 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
COUNTRY |
European Community - CTM |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
DATE |
12/09/2015 |
FOREIGN EXPIRATION DATE |
12/09/2025 |
DATE FOREIGN REGISTRATION
RENEWED
(if applicable) |
12/09/2025 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
009 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer
game programs offered via social media Computer peripheral devices; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and
computer games; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games offered via social media;
Downloadable music files; Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of
e-books, online magazines, online newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games; Headphones;
Musical juke boxes; Microphones; Baby monitors; Mouse pads; Portable
media players; Portable telephones; Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus; Spectacle cases;
Spectacle frames; Sunglasses; Telephone apparatus; Blank USB flash drives; Video game cartridges; Downloadable electronic game software for use on mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices; Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and other photographic equipment; Video game software;
Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs offered via social
media; Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of
user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable software in the nature
of a mobile application for use in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and
also for posting advertisements; Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games; Computer application software
for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games; Computer
application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social
media; Mobile phone accessories and charms, namely, danglers for mobile phones; Eyewear; Eyeglasses;
Mobile phone accessory charms; Radios incorporating alarm clocks; Mobile phone covers |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer game programs offered via social media Computer
peripheral devices; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and
artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games offered via social media; Downloadable music files; Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; Downloadable electronic publications in the
nature of e-books, online magazines, online newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games; Musical juke boxes; Microphones; Baby monitors; Mouse
pads; Portable media players; Portable telephones; Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus; Spectacle cases; Spectacle frames; Sunglasses; Telephone apparatus; Blank USB flash
drives; Video game cartridges; Downloadable electronic game software for use on mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices; Video game software; Downloadable interactive multimedia
computer game programs; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs offered via social media ; Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile
devices in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting
advertisements; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also
for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games; Computer application software for
mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones,
portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social media; Mobile phone accessories and charms,
namely, danglers for mobile phones; Eyewear; Eyeglasses; Mobile phone accessory charms; Radios incorporating alarm clocks |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
14496236 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
European Community - CTM |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
08/25/2015 |
INTENT TO
PERFECT 44(d)
|
At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section
44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained. |
DELETED FILING BASIS |
1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(e) |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION NUMBER |
14496236 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
COUNTRY |
European Community - CTM |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
DATE |
12/09/2015 |
FOREIGN EXPIRATION DATE |
12/09/2025 |
DATE FOREIGN REGISTRATION
RENEWED
(if applicable) |
12/09/2025 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(no change) |
SIGNATURE SECTION |
DECLARATION SIGNATURE |
/Dana P. Jozefczyk/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Dana P. Jozefczyk |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney, Merchant & Gould, Colorado bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
303.357.1645 |
DATE SIGNED |
05/04/2016 |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Dana P. Jozefczyk/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Dana P. Jozefczyk |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney, Merchant & Gould. Colorado bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
303.357.1645 |
DATE SIGNED |
05/04/2016 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
SUBMIT DATE |
Wed May 04 12:23:45 EDT 2016 |
TEAS STAMP |
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PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011) |
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 07/31/2017) |
Response to Office Action
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
Application serial no.
86876583 LIQUID LMNTS(Standard Characters, see http://tmng-al.gov.uspto.report/resting2/api/img/86876583/large) has been amended as follows:
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Applicant’s mark was refused registration as allegedly likely to cause confusion with US Registration No. 4367742 for the mark LMNT in association with “tablet computer cases,
cases for laptops, cases for computers, cases for mobile devices, namely, carrying cases for mobile computers, protective cases for smartphones, headphones and earphones, portable speakers, USB
cables, stylus pens for computers, earphone accessories, namely, earphone cushions, earphone pads, cord management systems, earphone cases, and earphone extension cords.” Applicant has herein deleted overlapping goods from class 9, specifically, “Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and
other photographic equipment; Mobile phone covers; Headphones;. Accordingly, Applicant requests withdrawal of the refusal at the Examining Attorney’s earliest
convenience.
CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 009 for Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer game programs offered via social media Computer peripheral devices; Downloadable
image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field
of video and computer games offered via social media; Downloadable music files; Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of e-books, online
magazines, online newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games; Headphones; Musical juke boxes; Microphones; Baby monitors; Mouse pads; Portable
media players; Portable telephones; Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus; Spectacle cases; Spectacle frames; Sunglasses; Telephone apparatus; Blank USB flash drives; Video game
cartridges; Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and other photographic equipment; Downloadable electronic game software for use on mobile
phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices; Video game software; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs
offered via social media ; Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated
content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in the
field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements;
Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other
electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic
mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social media; Mobile phone accessories and charms, namely, danglers for mobile phones; Eyewear; Eyeglasses; Mobile phone
accessory charms; Mobile phone covers; Radios incorporating alarm clocks
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 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[ European Community - CTM application number 14496236 filed 08/25/2015]. 15 U.S.C.Section
1126(d), as amended.
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Community - CTM registration number 14496236
registered 12/09/2015 with a renewal date of 12/09/2025 and an expiration date of 12/09/2025 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate.
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.
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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games;
Downloadable computer game programs offered via social
media Computer peripheral devices;
Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games;
Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games offered via social media;
Downloadable music files;
Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones;
Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of e-books,
online magazines, online newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games;
Headphones;
Musical juke boxes;
Microphones;
Baby monitors;
Mouse pads;
Portable media
players;
Portable telephones;
Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus;
Spectacle cases;
Spectacle frames;
Sunglasses;
Telephone apparatus;
Blank USB flash drives;
Video game cartridges;
Downloadable electronic game software for use on mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices;
Cases for mobile phones, tablets, laptop computers and netbooks, portable media players, cameras and other photographic equipment;
Video game software;
Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs;
Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs offered via social
media;
Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of
user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements;
Downloadable software in the nature
of a mobile application for use in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and
also for posting advertisements;
Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games;
Computer application software
for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games;
Computer
application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social
media;
Mobile phone accessories and charms, namely, danglers for mobile phones;
Eyewear;
Eyeglasses;
Mobile phone accessory charms;
Radios incorporating alarm clocks;
Mobile phone coversClass 009 for
Downloadable computer game software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer game programs offered via social media Computer peripheral devices; Downloadable image files containing
photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer games; Downloadable image files containing photographic images and artwork, and text in the field of video and computer
games offered via social media; Downloadable music files; Downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of e-books, online magazines, online
newspapers, electronic journals, and podcast transcripts in the field of computer and video games; Musical juke boxes; Microphones; Baby monitors; Mouse pads; Portable media players; Portable
telephones; Sound recording, transmitting and reproduction apparatus; Spectacle cases; Spectacle frames; Sunglasses; Telephone apparatus; Blank USB flash drives; Video game cartridges; Downloadable
electronic game software for use on mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices; Video game software; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; Downloadable
interactive multimedia computer game programs offered via social media ; Downloadable computer software for mobile phones, tablets and other electronic mobile devices in the field of social media for
the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable software in the
nature of a mobile application for use in the field of social media for the creation and exchange of user-generated content, marketing research, and also for transmission of electronic communications
and also for posting advertisements; Downloadable computer application software featuring video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets,
handheld computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games; Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, handheld
computers and other electronic mobile devices namely, software for video and computer games offered via social media; Mobile phone accessories and charms, namely, danglers for mobile phones; Eyewear;
Eyeglasses; Mobile phone accessory charms; Radios incorporating alarm clocks
Deleted Filing Basis: 1(b)
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 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 [ European Community - CTM application number 14496236 filed 08/25/2015]. 15
U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for
registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Community - CTM registration number 14496236
registered 12/09/2015 with a renewal date of 12/09/2025 and an expiration date of 12/09/2025 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration.
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.
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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.
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. § 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
allegation of use (AOU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AOU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AOU and this
submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.
STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AOU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §1051(a) or AOU under 15 U.S.C. §1051(c), the signatory additionally
believes that: the applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered; the mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in
connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of
the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective
membership mark application, or certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over
the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU; for a certification mark application, the applicant is not engaged 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.
To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion
or mistake, or to deceive.
STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION AND FOR SECTION 66(a) COLLECTIVE/CERTIFICATION MARK APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C.
§§ 1051(b), 1126(d), and/or 1126(e), or filed a collective/certification mark application under 15 U.S.C. §1141f(a), the signatory additionally believes that: for a trademark or service mark
application, the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services specified in the application; the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the
mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or
certification mark application, the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention,
and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; the signatory is properly authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of
the applicant; for a certification mark application, 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. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other
persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
Signature: /Dana P. Jozefczyk/ Date: 05/04/2016
Signatory's Name: Dana P. Jozefczyk
Signatory's Position: Attorney, Merchant & Gould, Colorado bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 303.357.1645
Response Signature
Signature: /Dana P. Jozefczyk/ Date: 05/04/2016
Signatory's Name: Dana P. Jozefczyk
Signatory's Position: Attorney, Merchant & Gould. Colorado bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 303.357.1645
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: 86876583
Internet Transmission Date: Wed May 04 12:23:45 EDT 2016
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