Response to Office Action

REINVENTING RESOURCES

Taco, Inc.

Response to Office Action

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PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 07/31/2017)

Response to Office Action


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Input Field
Entered
SERIAL NUMBER 87113437
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED LAW OFFICE 101
MARK SECTION
MARK http://uspto.report/TM/87113437/mark.png
LITERAL ELEMENT REINVENTING RESOURCES
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.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (006)(current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 006
DESCRIPTION
Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (006)(proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 006
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels, not being machine parts, for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels, not being machine parts, for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (007)(current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 007
DESCRIPTION
circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (007)(proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 007
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems; Machine parts, namely, circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators, all for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Machine parts, namely, circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators, all for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(no change)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (011)(current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 011
DESCRIPTION
Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valves
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (011)(proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 011
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, Hot water tanks; Heat exchangers, not parts of machines, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valves
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, not parts of machines, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valves
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (037)(current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 037
DESCRIPTION
Maintenance services for heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (037)(proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 037
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Maintenance services for heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems; Maintenance of heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Maintenance of heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 041
DESCRIPTION
Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars and non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041)(proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 041
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars and non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, and non-downloadable webinars in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, and non-downloadable webinars in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (042)(no change)
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
DISCLAIMER No claim is made to the exclusive right to use RESOURCES apart from the mark as shown.
SIGNATURE SECTION
RESPONSE SIGNATURE /jeo/
SIGNATORY'S NAME John E. Ottaviani
SIGNATORY'S POSITION Attorney of record, RI bar member
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER 401-861-8253
DATE SIGNED 01/26/2017
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY YES
FILING INFORMATION SECTION
SUBMIT DATE Thu Jan 26 09:57:16 EST 2017
TEAS STAMP USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-
20170126095716876128-8711
3437-580f2acdf2b22afee46c
ce315fc0a7c2d7f7f7c88202f
e3acc22c5f8e2176-N/A-N/A-
20170126095208960606



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. 87113437 REINVENTING RESOURCES(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/87113437/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 006 for Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels, not being machine parts, for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systemsClass 006 for Metal castings; Metal Valves, namely, manually operated metal valves for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Vessels, namely, metal pressure vessels, not being machine parts, for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems; Metal Tanks, namely, metal fluid storage tanks for use in water circulation, zoning, air elimination and radiant heat systems
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 007 for circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems; Machine parts, namely, circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators, all for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systemsClass 007 for Machine parts, namely, circulators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, regulators, pressure vessels, compressors, condensers and evaporators, all for use in heating, cooling, humidity control, air elimination, radiant heating and air quality systems
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 011 for Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valves
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, Hot water tanks; Heat exchangers, not parts of machines, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valvesClass 011 for Heating, cooling and ventilation systems and components comprising water pumps, circulators, zone valves, mixing valves, pressure reducing valves, relief valves, air elimination valves, heat exchangers, water tanks, flow meters, and connectors, thermostats and metal castings for use therewith, and sold together as a unit; Heat exchangers, not parts of machines, Hot water tanks; Valves, namely, mixing valves, zone valves, and air elimination valves for use in heating systems; Pumps, namely, water pumps, heat pumps and circulator pumps for use in heating systems; Valves, namely, valves being parts of heating, cooling and ventilation machines; Valves, namely, thermostatically controlled valves
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 037 for Maintenance services for heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Maintenance services for heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems; Maintenance of heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systemsClass 037 for Maintenance of heating, cooling, humidity control, radiant heating and air quality systems
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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars and non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, webinars and non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, and non-downloadable webinars in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systemsClass 041 for Training services and education services, namely, providing classes, workshops, seminars, and non-downloadable webinars in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of mechanical design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
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.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Disclaimer
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use RESOURCES apart from the mark as shown.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /jeo/     Date: 01/26/2017
Signatory's Name: John E. Ottaviani
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, RI bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 401-861-8253

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: 87113437
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 26 09:57:16 EST 2017
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201701260957168
76128-87113437-580f2acdf2b22afee46cce315
fc0a7c2d7f7f7c88202fe3acc22c5f8e2176-N/A
-N/A-20170126095208960606



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