Extension of Time to File SOU

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 1581 (Rev 09/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp 12/31/2020)

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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 1581 (Rev 09/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp 12/31/2020)

SOU Extension Request
(15 U.S.C. Section 1051(d))

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: OPTIMA (stylized and/or with design, see http://uspto.report/TM/87444198/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 87444198

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
The owner proposes to amend the following:
Current: Optima Tax Relief, LLC, having an address of
      3100 S. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 250
      Santa Ana, California 92704
      United States
Proposed: Optima Tax Relief, LLC, having an address of
      3100 S. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 250
      Santa Ana, California 92704
      United States
      Phone:
      Fax:
      Email: XXXX

The owner requests a six-month extension of time to file the Statement of Use under 37 C.F.R. Section 2.89 in this application.    The Notice of Allowance mailing date was 12/05/2017.

For International Class 009:
Current identification: Downloadable computer software and mobile software application featuring interactive client portal for communicating with clients and exchanging forms, agreements and teaching materials in the field of tax preparation, planning, and compliance; Electronic downloadable publications, namely, brochures, booklets, forms, agreements, and teaching materials in the field of tax preparation, planning, and compliance; Downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by email in the field of tax preparation, planning, and compliance; Downloadable computer software and mobile application software for use in customer relationship management (CRM); Downloadable computer software and mobile application software featuring interactive client portal for monitoring client identity information in the field of identity theft; Electronic downloadable publications, namely, brochures, booklets, forms, agreements, and teaching materials in the field of identity theft; Downloadable electronic newsletters delivered by email in the field of identity theft

For a trademark/service mark: The applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services listed in the Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class; for a collective/certification mark: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the Notice of Allowance, or as subsequently modified for this specific class.


For International Class 016:
Current identification: Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of tax preparation, planning, and compliance; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of identity theft signs and prevention

For a trademark/service mark: The applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services listed in the Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class; for a collective/certification mark: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the Notice of Allowance, or as subsequently modified for this specific class.


For International Class 041:
Current identification: Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops offered in person and online in the field of tax preparation and tax consultancy and distribution of course materials in connection therewith in printed or electronic format; Providing online newsletters in the field of tax planning, preparation, and compliance

For a trademark/service mark: The applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services listed in the Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class; for a collective/certification mark: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the Notice of Allowance, or as subsequently modified for this specific class.


This is the fifth extension request. The applicant has made the following ongoing efforts to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with each of those goods/services covered by the extension request: product or service research or development

Correspondence Information (current):
      CATHERINE DOBROWITSKY
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@rivenoaklaw.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Catherine Dobrowitsky
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@rivenoaklaw.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED


Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).





A fee payment in the amount of $375 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 3 classes.


Declaration

STATEMENTS: The signatory believes that: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all the goods/services under Section 1(b) in the notice of allowance or as subsequently modified, or, if applicable, the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with all the goods/services/collective membership organization under Section 1(b) in the notice of allowance or as subsequently modified; and that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, members and 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.

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 resulting registration, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.


Signature: /Catherine T. Dobrowitsky/      Date Signed: 04/17/2020
Signatory's Name: Catherine T. Dobrowitsky
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Michigan Bar Member
Signatory's Phone: 248-677-1045

RAM Sale Number: 87444198
RAM Accounting Date: 04/17/2020

Serial Number: 87444198
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Apr 17 16:31:27 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ESU-XX.XX.XX.XXX-20200417163127675
650-87444198-71057bafb7a69c3897a8847cdc7
e5c7942d9ebf22b2c2f93af64f2c010266db09d-
CC-31267111-20200417162800031381