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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION

NOTICE OF DIVISIONAL REQUEST COMPLETED

ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 12/6/2016

U.S. Serial Number  86029738

DIVISIONAL COMPLETED

The request to divide application serial no. 86029738 filed on November 16, 2016, has been processed as follows:

(1)    Parent (original) application serial no. 86/029,738 contains the following goods: 

Class 25:  Clothing, namely, shirts, T-shirts, under shirts, night shirts, rugby shirts, polo shirts, cardigans, jerseys, uniforms, scrubs not for medical purposes, smocks, dress shirts, pants, trousers, slacks, jeans, culottes, cargo pants, stretch pants, denim jeans, overalls, coveralls, jumpers, jump suits, shorts, boxer shorts, tops, stretch tops, tube tops, crop tops, tank tops, tankinis, halter tops, sweat shirts, hooded sweat shirts, sweat shorts, sweat pants, wraps, warm-up suits, jogging suits, track suits, play suits, blouses, skirts, dresses, sweaters, vests, fleece vests, pullovers, snow suits, parkas, capes, anoraks, ponchos, cloaks, shrugs, jackets, reversible jackets, wind-resistant jackets, shell jackets, sports jackets, golf and ski jackets, jean jackets, coats, heavy coats, over coats, blazers, suits, turtlenecks, cloth ski bibs, swimwear, beachwear, tennis wear, surf wear, ski wear, layettes, infantwear, infants sleepers, booties, baby bibs not of paper, caps, swim caps, berets, beanies, hats, visors, headbands, wrist bands, sweat bands, headwear, ear muffs, aprons, scarves, bandanas, belts, suspenders, neckwear, ties, neckerchiefs, pocket squares, ascots, underwear, thermal underwear, long underwear, briefs, swim and bathing trunks, bras, thongs, G-strings, singlets, socks, loungewear, robes, underclothes, pajamas, sleepwear, night gowns, nighties, lingerie, leg warmers, hosiery, pantyhose, body stockings, knee highs, leggings, tights, gloves, mittens, rain slickers, rainwear, boots, galoshes, sandals, flip-flops, and slippers

To avoid abandonment, applicant must continue to file requests for extension of time to file a statement of use (extension requests) or a statement of use within the six-month period after the issuance of the notice of allowance or before expiration of a previously granted extension period.  37 C.F.R. §§2.88(a), 2.89(a)-(b).

(2)    Child application serial no. 86/981,009 contains the following goods: 

Class 25:  Clothing, namely, footwear, shoes, sneakers

A statement of use filed on November 16, 2016, meets the minimum filing requirements and has been placed in the child application.  The statement of use will be routed to the examining attorney for examination and, if it does not meet all the statutory requirements, the examining attorney will notify the applicant.  37 C.F.R. §2.87; see TMEP §§1110 et seq. 

Please note that no response is required for this Office action.  However, if the applicant has any questions or concerns regarding the above-referenced matter, please telephone the undersigned paralegal specialist.

/Lynette Patterson/

Paralegal Specialist

Office of Trademark Services

ITU/Divisional Unit

Phone - (571) 272-9507

lynette.patterson@uspto.gov

NO RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED.

PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION:  To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) at http://tsdr.gov.uspto.report/. Please keep a copy of the complete status screen.  If TSDR shows no change for more than six months, call 1-800-786-9199.  For more information on checking status, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/process/status/.

TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:  Use the TEAS form at http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/correspondence.jsp.

FOR INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFICE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ASSIGNED ITU STAFF MEMBER IDENTIFIED ABOVE.