Response to Office Action

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OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 07/31/2017)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. 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. 87073052 FIREBASE(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/87073052/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 042 for Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; computer data processing, namely, storing, saving, updating, and syncing data for online and offline use by order of third parties; online electronic data storage services; computer software design and consulting services; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others; application programming interface (API) software; platform as a service (PAAS); software as a service (SAAS); Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools
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 05/18/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/18/2016 , and is now in use in such commerce.

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[ Trinidad and Tobago application number 50858 filed 12/22/2015]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; computer data processing, namely, storing, saving, updating, and syncing data for online and offline use by order of third parties; online electronic data storage services; computer software design and consulting services; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others; application programming interface (API) software; application programming interface (API) software for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; platform as a service (PAAS); platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; software as a service (SAAS); software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development toolsClass 042 for Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; computer data processing, namely, storing, saving, updating, and syncing data for online and offline use by order of third parties; online electronic data storage services; computer software design and consulting services; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others; application programming interface (API) software for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for the creation of mobile internet applications and client interfaces, for syncing data, data storage, data control, data transmission, push notifications, user management, application performance reporting, mobile messaging, social media platforms, mobile payment services; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools
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 05/18/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/18/2016 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby submits one(or more) specimen(s) for Class 042 . The specimen(s) submitted consists of screenshot of the Applicant's website showing use of the mark in connection with the services .
"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:
SPU1-7518913482-20170228150229327938_._Class_42_Specimen.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 1 page)
Specimen File1

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 [ Trinidad and Tobago application number 50858 filed 12/22/2015]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, but wishes only to assert a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.

ATTORNEY ADDRESS
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Proposed:
Matthew J. Snider of Dickinson Wright PLLC, having an address of
International Square 1825 Eye Street N.W., Suite 900 Washington, District of Columbia 20006
United States
dwtrademarks@dickinson-wright.com
734-623-1909
844-670-6009
The attorney docket/reference number is 28155-9816 .
The Other Appointed Attorney(s): John C. Nishi, John C. Blattner, Samuel D. Littlepage, Barth X. deRosa, Fred W. Hathaway, Nicole M. Meyer, Frank G. Long, Steven Lustig, Melissa Alcantara, Jenny Slocum, Jonathan Batchelor.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS CHANGE
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current:
GOOGLE INC.
1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW
California
US
94043

Proposed:
Matthew J. Snider of Dickinson Wright PLLC, having an address of
International Square 1825 Eye Street N.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20006
United States
dwtrademarks@dickinson-wright.com
734-623-1909
844-670-6009
The docket/reference number is 28155-9816 .



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: /Andrew Abrams/      Date: 03/01/2017
Signatory's Name: Andrew Abrams
Signatory's Position: Google Senior Trademark Counsel, California bar member

Response Signature
Signature: /Matthew J. Snider/     Date: 03/01/2017
Signatory's Name: Matthew J. Snider
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Michigan Bar Member

Signatory's Phone Number: 734-623-1909

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.

Mailing Address:    Matthew J. Snider
   Dickinson Wright PLLC
   International Square
   1825 Eye Street N.W.
   Washington, District of Columbia 20006
        
Serial Number: 87073052
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Mar 01 13:31:34 EST 2017
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XX-2017030113313497
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