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. 87270661 BEYOND(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/87270661/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:

See attached amendment.

EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of an amendment with Exhibit A has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_1732271994-20170921174323387013_._BONTEL.016T.pdf
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CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 039 for Travel agency services; Arranging and coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and groups; Chauffeur driven car hire services; Chauffeur services; Limousine services; Organization of travel; Providing a web site featuring travel information
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: Travel agency services; Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation and tours; Arranging and coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and groups; Chauffeur driven car hire services; Chauffeur services; Limousine services; Organization of travel; Providing a web site featuring travel informationClass 039 for Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation and tours; Arranging and coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and groups; Chauffeur driven car hire services; Chauffeur services; Limousine services; Organization of travel; Providing a web site featuring travel information
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 Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; Booking of seats for shows and booking of theatre tickets; Admission ticket reservation and booking services for night clubs and night club events; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for events and attractions
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: Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; Booking of seats for shows and booking of theatre tickets; Admission ticket reservation and booking services for night clubs and night club events; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for events and attractions; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for amusement park attractionsClass 041 for Arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; Booking of seats for shows and booking of theatre tickets; Admission ticket reservation and booking services for night clubs and night club events; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for events and attractions; Entertainment services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for amusement park attractions
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 043 for Hotel accommodation services; Making hotel reservations for others; Making reservations and bookings for others for accommodations and meals at hotels and resorts; Providing a website featuring information in the field of hotels and temporary accommodations for travelers; Agency services for the reservation of temporary accommodation; Reservation of hotel rooms for travelers
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: Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for temporary lodging; Hotel accommodation services; Making hotel reservations for others; Making reservations and bookings for others for accommodations and meals at hotels and resorts; Providing a website featuring information in the field of hotels and temporary accommodations for travelers; Agency services for the reservation of temporary accommodation; Reservation of hotel rooms for travelersClass 043 for Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for temporary lodging; Hotel accommodation services; Making hotel reservations for others; Making reservations and bookings for others for accommodations and meals at hotels and resorts; Providing a website featuring information in the field of hotels and temporary accommodations for travelers; Agency services for the reservation of temporary accommodation; Reservation of hotel rooms for travelers
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.

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Vicki Y. Nee/     Date: 09/21/2017
Signatory's Name: Vicki Y. Nee
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, California bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 949-760-0404

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: 87270661
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Sep 21 18:35:38 EDT 2017
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XX-2017092118353890
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