Response to Office Action

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OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

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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 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 87464990 YANGO(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/87464990/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

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

Applicant has removed its entire services under International Class 38.

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant hereby deletes the following class of goods/services from the application.
Class 038 for Telecommunication services; communication services for the electronic transmission of voices; transmission of data; electronic transmission of images, photographs, graphic images and illustrations over a global computer network; transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files; simulcasting broadcast television over global communication networks, the Internet and wireless networks; provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via an online video-on-demand service; satellite communication services; telecommunications gateway services

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 003 for Perfumery; essential oils; cosmetics; make-up; eye make-up; eyeliners; blushers; lipsticks; hair lotions; soaps
Original Filing Basis:
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[ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Perfumery; essential oils; Essential oils for personal use; cosmetics; Cosmetics and make-up; make-up; Eye make-up; Eyeliners; Blushers; Lipsticks; Hair lotions; Non-medicated soaps for hands, face and body; soapsClass 003 for Perfumery; Essential oils for personal use; Cosmetics and make-up; Eye make-up; Eyeliners; Blushers; Lipsticks; Hair lotions; Non-medicated soaps for hands, face and body
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 [ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 016 for Paper; cardboard; printed publications; printed matter; computer printers (Inking ribbons for -); bookbinding materials; books; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' paint brushes; music sheets; music scores; periodical magazines; photographs; stationery and educational supplies; typewriters; Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging; printing blocks
Original Filing Basis:
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[ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Paper; cardboard; printed publications; printed publications and printed matter, namely, printed certificates, booklets, coupons, lectures, leaflets, paper signs, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the fields of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; printed matter; Inking Ribbons for computer printers; computer printers (Inking ribbons for -); bookbinding materials; books in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; books; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' paint brushes; music sheets; printed music scores on sheets; music scores; periodical magazines in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; periodical magazines; photographs; stationery and educational supplies, namely, blank note books and school supply kits containing various combinations of selected school supplies, namely, writing instruments, pens, pencils, mechanical pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, highlighter pens, folders, notebooks, paper, protractors, paper clips, pencil sharpeners, writing grips, glue for stationery or household use and book marks; stationery and educational supplies; typewriters; printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, namely in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials, namely, bags, bubble packs and films for packaging; plastic materials for packaging; printing blocksClass 016 for Paper; cardboard; printed publications and printed matter, namely, printed certificates, booklets, coupons, lectures, leaflets, paper signs, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the fields of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; Inking Ribbons for computer printers; bookbinding materials; books in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' paint brushes; music sheets; printed music scores on sheets; periodical magazines in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; photographs; stationery and educational supplies, namely, blank note books and school supply kits containing various combinations of selected school supplies, namely, writing instruments, pens, pencils, mechanical pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, highlighter pens, folders, notebooks, paper, protractors, paper clips, pencil sharpeners, writing grips, glue for stationery or household use and book marks; typewriters; printed instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, namely in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; plastic materials, namely, bags, bubble packs and films for packaging; printing blocks
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 [ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 025 for Clothing; footwear; headgear; swimwear; sportswear; leisurewear
Original Filing Basis:
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[ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Clothing; Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, coats, dresses, tops and bottoms; footwear; headgear; headwear; swimwear; sportswear; sportswear, namely, athletic shorts, athletic pants, athletic shirts, athletic uniforms; leisurewear; leisurewear, namely, robes, night gowns, leisure suits, leisure shoes, loungewearClass 025 for Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, coats, dresses, tops and bottoms; footwear; headwear; swimwear; sportswear, namely, athletic shorts, athletic pants, athletic shirts, athletic uniforms; leisurewear, namely, robes, night gowns, leisure suits, leisure shoes, loungewear
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 [ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 026 for Lace; embroidery; ribbons; braid; buttons; hooks and eyes; pins; needles; artificial flowers
Original Filing Basis:
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[ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Lace; Embroidery; ribbons; braid; braids; buttons; hooks and eyes; pins; pins, namely, sewing pins, hat pins, curling pins, safety pins, bobby pins, marking pins, ornamental novelty pins; needles; artificial flowersClass 026 for Lace; Embroidery; ribbons; braids; buttons; hooks and eyes; pins, namely, sewing pins, hat pins, curling pins, safety pins, bobby pins, marking pins, ornamental novelty pins; needles; artificial flowers
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 [ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Production of radio and television shows and programmes; film production services; education, teaching and training; entertainment services; presentation of movies; film distribution; provision of non-downloadable films and television programs via a video-on-demand service; arranging and conducting of workshops and seminars; arranging and conducting of congresses; organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; publication of electronic books and journals online
Original Filing Basis:
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[ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Production of radio and television shows and programmes; film production services; education, teaching and training; education, teaching and training, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the fields of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; entertainment services; Entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services, organizing, arranging, and hosting social entertainment events, presenting live musical performances; presentation of movies; film distribution; provision of non-downloadable films and television programs via a video-on-demand service; arranging and conducting of workshops and seminars; educational services, namely arranging and conducting of workshops and seminars in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; arranging and conducting of congresses; arranging and conducting of educational congresses; organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; publication of electronic books and journals onlineClass 041 for Production of radio and television shows and programmes; film production services; education, teaching and training, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the fields of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; Entertainment services, namely, multimedia production services, organizing, arranging, and hosting social entertainment events, presenting live musical performances; presentation of movies; film distribution; provision of non-downloadable films and television programs via a video-on-demand service; educational services, namely arranging and conducting of workshops and seminars in the field of art, music and artistic performances, entertainment, fashion, sports, culture, general human interest, film production, languages, science and technology, law; arranging and conducting of educational congresses; organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; publication of electronic books and journals online
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 [ United Kingdom application number UK0000319951 filed 11/30/2016]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Miscellaneous Statement
Applicant's foreign application has not yet matured into a registration in the applicant's country of origin.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: / Jonathan G. Morton /     Date: 02/27/2018
Signatory's Name: Jonathan G. Morton
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, New York bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 212-666-5000

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: 87464990
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Feb 27 21:35:04 EST 2018
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XX-2018022721350480
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