Notation to File

NOTE TO THE FILE

SERIAL NUMBER:            87148812

DATE:                                12/06/2016

NAME:                               ckleinman

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Tue 12/6/2016 8:32 AM

Mark Thomann <mark@dormitus.com>

Re: Trademark Application SN 87148812 for the mark "SPUDS MACKENZIE"

To: Kleinman, Corinne <Corinne.Kleinman@USPTO.GOV>

Cc: thomann923@gmail.com

Corrine,

 

I would be happy to confirm that this application should be amended to include the following:

No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “SPUDS” apart from the mark as shown.

 

Thanks so much.

 

Mark

Mark Thomann | Chief Brand Reviver

Dormitus Brands |  435 N. LaSalle Drive  | Suite 201 | Chicago IL  |  60654

e: mark@riverwestbrands.com |  o: 312.962.0543  |  c: 312.834.0993 

www.riverwestbrands.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-thomann-0626815

 

On Dec 6, 2016, at 7:16 AM, Kleinman, Corinne <Corinne.Kleinman@USPTO.GOV> wrote:

Good morning:

 

I am the examining attorney for the above referenced trademark application.  There is one issue that requires resolution for the application to proceed. This issue may be resolved over the phone/email via an Examiner’s Amendment where, upon your authorization, I can make the changes on my end.  This method will help expedite the process.   

 

The following issue may be resolved by Examiner’s Amendment:

 

(1)    Disclaimer:  The applicant will need to disclaim the descriptive wording “SPUDS” because it is descriptive of a food item that will be served at the restaurant.  The mark will still appear the same, but the disclaimer means you do not have the exclusive right to use “spuds” on its own.  The following disclaimer statement should be added:

 

No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “SPUDS” apart from the mark as shown.

 

 

Upon your authorization, I will be happy to issue an Examiner’s Amendment to expedite processing of the application.  You may email me or call me with the authorization.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at my information below.  I look forward to your reply.

 

 

Regards,

 

/Corinne Kleinman/

Corinne Kleinman

Trademark Examining Attorney

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Law Office 122

(571) 272-7461

Corinne.Kleinman@uspto.gov