UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION

 

 

 

PRIORITY ACTION

 

STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER

TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.  A RESPONSE TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE TRADEMARK ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SYSTEM (TEAS) MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME OF THE LAST DAY OF THE RESPONSE PERIOD.

 

 

ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 9/29/2017

 

 

 

DATABASE SEARCH:  The trademark examining attorney has searched the USPTO’s database of registered and pending marks and has found no conflicting marks that would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d).  TMEP §704.02; see 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).

 

ISSUES APPLICANT MUST ADDRESS:  On September 29, 2017, the trademark examining attorney and Mr. Brian Darville discussed the issues below.  Applicant must timely respond to these issues.  See 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §2.62(a); TMEP §§708, 711.

 

SUMMARY OF ISSUES applicant must address:

 

• Identification of Goods
• Multiple-Class Application Requirements
• Request for Information

 

IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS

 

Substantial portions of applicant’s identification of goods are indefinite and/or overbroad, and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  The USPTO has the discretion to determine the degree of particularity needed to clearly identify goods and services covered by a mark.  In re Fiat Grp. Mktg. & Corp. Commc’ns S.p.A, 109 USPQ2d 1593, 1597 (TTAB 2014) (citing In re Omega SA, 494 F.3d 1362, 1365, 83 USPQ2d 1541, 1543-44 (Fed. Cir. 2007)).  Accordingly, the USPTO requires the description of goods and services in a U.S. application to be specific, definite, clear, accurate, and concise.  TMEP §1402.01; see In re Fiat Grp. Mktg. & Corp. Commc’ns S.p.A, 109 USPQ2d at 1597-98; Cal. Spray-Chem. Corp. v. Osmose Wood Pres. Co. of Am., 102 USPQ 321, 322 (Comm’r Pats. 1954).  Explanations and suggested acceptable wording are found below.

 

In International Class 12:

 

The wording (i) “structural parts of vehicles” and (ii) “structural parts of automobiles” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the particular structural parts.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording (i) “coverings for vehicle seats and vehicle components” and (ii) “coverings for automobile seats and automobile components” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass fitted vehicle seat covers in International Class 12, or unfitted fabric seat covers in International Class 24.

 

The wording (i) “vehicle linings and coverings”, (ii) “bioleather vehicle linings and coverings” and (iii) “linings and bioleather linings for automobiles” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

In International Class 18:

 

The wording (i) “leather goods”, (ii) “biofabricated leather goods”, and (iii) “bioleather goods” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the particular goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01.  There is no single marketplace definition of the term “bioleather.”  It is unclear if this material is imitation leather or sustainably sourced animal leather.  Thus, the trademark examining attorney suggests amending to “bioleather being imitation leather” or “bioleather being leather substitute.”

 

 

 

Applicant has classified the following goods in International Class 14; however, the proper classification for each item is as follows: 

 

• leather and bioleather watch bands and straps – Class 14
• bioleather tech accessories, namely, phone cases, mobile phone cases, tablet and computer cases

 

Additionally, applicant has provided the application fees for only 9 international classes.  Thus, not all international classes in the application are covered by the application fees.  Because of this disparity, applicant must clarify the number of classes for which registration is sought.  See 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(d), 2.86.

 

Applicant may respond by (1) adding one or more international class(es) to the application, and reclassifying the above goods accordingly; or (2) deleting from the application the goods for all but the number of international class for which the application fee was submitted.  See 37 C.F.R. §§2.86(a), 6.1; TMEP §§1403.02 et seq.  If applicant adds one or more international classes to the application, applicant must comply with the multiple-class application requirements specified in this Office action.

 

In International Class 22:

 

The wording “fibers” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass “dietary fibers as nutritional supplements” in Class 5.  Moreover, the wording “fibers” in the identification of goods is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the material composition of the fibers.  See TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant should also note that “bioleather fibers”, as discussed below, is likewise indefinite.

 

The wording “biofabricated fibers” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather stuffing fibers” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather fibers” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass raw cellulose material in Class 1, or imitation leather for further manufacture in Class 18.  Moreover, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather fibers for textile use” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather fibers for non-textile use” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass raw cellulose material in Class 1, or imitation leather for further manufacture in Class 18.  Moreover, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording “bioleather fibers for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, yarns, carpets, clothing and apparel” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass raw cellulose material in Class 1, or imitation leather for further manufacture in Class 18.  Moreover, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

The wording (i) “nets”, and (ii) “bioleather nets” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01.  

 

The wording “bioleather materials” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass “cellulose for use in manufacturing imitation leather” in Class 1, or “imitation leather” in Class 18.  Moreover, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01.   

 

In International Class 23:

 

The wording “bioleather threads” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  In particular, this wording could encompass “leather thread” in International Class 18.  Moreover, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the generic or common commercial name of the goods.  See TMEP §1402.01.   

 

The wording (i) “bioleather yarns for non-textile use” and (ii) “bioleather yarns for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, yarns, carpets, clothing and apparel” in the identification of goods must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods in other international classes.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  Yarns not for textile use are generally classified based on material composition.  However, there is no single marketplace definition of the term “bioleather.”  It is unclear if this material is imitation leather or sustainably sourced animal leather.  Thus, this wording is also indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  The trademark examining attorney suggests amending to “bioleather yarns in the nature of imitation leather, not for textile use” or “bioleather yarns in the nature of leather substitute, not for textile use”, both in International Class 18.

 

In International Class 24:

 

The wording (i) “Textiles”, (ii) “bioleather textiles”, (iii) “products made from textiles”, and (iv) “products made from bioleather textiles” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the precise nature of the goods is unclear.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §1402.01.  Applicant must amend this wording to specify the common commercial or generic name of the particular goods.  See TMEP §1402.01. 

 

In International Class 25:

 

The wording “clothing” and “apparel” in the identification of goods is indefinite and too broad and must be clarified because the word does not make clear the nature of the goods and could identify goods in more than one international class.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(6); TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.  The following are examples of acceptable identifications:  “clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire” in International Class 9; “surgical gowns” in International Class 10; “pet clothing” in International Class 18; and “shirts,” “shorts,” and “pants” in International Class 25.  Therefore, applicant must amend the identification to specify the type of clothing.

 

If applicant’s “clothing” or “apparel” is in International Class 25, applicant may amend the identification to insert the word “namely,” after “clothing”/“apparel” and then list the specific types of clothing items in that class (e.g., shirts, pants, coats, dresses). 

 

The following identification of goods is suggested, if accurate (changes in bold, deletions in strikethrough):

 

• Class 1:  Bioleather materials, namely, cellulose for use in the manufacturing of imitation leather

 

• Class 9:  Bioleather tech accessories, namely, phone cases, mobile phone cases, tablet and computer cases

 

• Class 12:  Structural parts of vehicles, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., hood shields, bug shields, gun shields, mud flap brackets}; coverings for vehicle seats and vehicle components, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., fitted vehicle seat covers}; vehicle seats; structural parts of automobiles, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., hood shields, bug shields, gun shields, mud flap brackets}; automobile seats; coverings for automobile seats and automobile components, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., fitted automotive seat covers}; vehicle linings and coverings, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., fitted covers for vehicles, fitted covers for vehicle steering wheels, fitted dashboard covers for vehicles}; bioleather vehicle linings and coverings, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., fitted covers for vehicles, fitted covers for vehicle steering wheels, fitted dashboard covers for vehicles}; linings and bioleather linings for automobiles, namely, {specify Class 12 goods, e.g., fitted vehicle covers for automobiles, steering wheel covers for automobiles}; airplanes, boats and trains

 

• Class 14:  Leather and bioleather watch bands and straps

 

• Class 18:  leather; leather goods, namely, {specify Class 18 goods, e.g., all-purpose carrying bags, athletic bags, backpacks, carry-on bags, change purses, duffel bags, luggage}; biofabricated leather; biofabricated leather goods, namely, {specify Class 18 goods, e.g., all-purpose carrying bags, athletic bags, backpacks, carry-on bags, change purses, duffel bags, luggage}; bioleather being {specify either “imitation leather” or “leather substitute”} ; bioleather goods, namely, {specify Class 18 goods, e.g., all-purpose carrying bags, athletic bags, backpacks, carry-on bags, change purses, duffel bags, luggage}; leather and bioleather watch bands and straps; bioleather handbags; handbags, purses and wallets; bioleather handbag, purses and wallets; backpacks, book bags, sports bags, bum bags; bioleather backpacks, book bags, sports bags, bum bags; suitcases; bioleather suitcases; bags; weekend bags; bioleather bags and weekend bags; bioleather tech accessories, namely, phone cases, mobile phone cases, tablet and computer cases; bioleather fibers in the nature of imitation leather for further manufacture; bioleather materials, namely, imitation leather; bioleather yarns in the nature of {specify “imitation leather” or “leather substitute”}, not for textile use

 

• Class 20:  furniture; biofabricated furniture; bioleather furniture; furniture made from bioleather

 

• Class 22:  Fibers, namely, {specify Class 22 goods, e.g., textile fibers, synthetic fibers, semi-synthetic fibers}; biofabricated fibers in the nature of textile fibers; bioleather fibers; textile fibers; bioleather stuffing fibers; bioleather fibers for textile use; bioleather fibers for non-textile use; bioleather fibers for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, yarns, carpets, clothing and apparel; ropes and strings; bioleather ropes and strings; nets, namely, {specify Class 22 goods, e.g., camouflage nets, commercial nets, garden nets, nets for hay, snare nets}; bioleather nets, namely, {specify Class 22 goods, e.g., camouflage nets, commercial nets, garden nets, nets for hay, snare nets}; tents; bioleather tents; tarpaulins; bioleather tarpaulins; bioleather materials; sails; bioleather sails; sacks, namely, {specify Class 22 goods, e.g., bivouac sacks, sacks for the transportation or storage of materials in bulk}; bioleather sacks, namely, {specify Class 22 goods, e.g., bivouac sacks, sacks for the transportation or storage of materials in bulk}; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, not of rubber, plastics or paper; bioleather padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, not of rubber, plastics or paper

 

• Class 23:  Yarns; bioleather yarns; bioleather threads; bioleather threads and yarns; bioleather yarns for textile use; bioleather yarns for non-textile use; bioleather yarns for use in the manufacture of fabrics, textiles, yarns, carpets, clothing and apparel

 

• Class 24:  Textiles, namely, {specify Class 24 goods, e.g., fabric of imitation animal skin, fabrics for textile use, knitted fabrics}; bioleather textiles in the nature of {specify Class 24 goods, e.g., bioleather fabrics}; products made from textiles, namely, {specify Class 24 goods, e.g., place mats of textile, quilts of textile, table cloths of textile, textile fabric of animal skin imitations, textile wall hangings, towels of textile}; products made from bioleather textiles, namely, {specify Class 24 goods, e.g., place mats of textile, quilts of textile, table cloths of textile, textile fabric of animal skin imitations, textile wall hangings, towels of textile}

 

• Class 25:  Clothing, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; apparel, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and apparel, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; bioleather clothing, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; bioleather apparel, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; bioleather men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and apparel, namely, {specify Class 25 goods, e.g., shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, hats}; footwear; leather footwear; bioleather footwear; athletic shoes and footwear; bioleather athletic shoes and footwear

 

• Class 26: Lace and embroidery; ribbons and braid; bioleather lace and embroidery; bioleather ribbons and braid

 

• Class 27:  floor coverings; bioleather floor coverings; floor coverings made of bioleather

 

Applicant may amend the identification to clarify or limit the goods, but not to broaden or expand the goods beyond those in the original application or as acceptably amended.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.71(a); TMEP §1402.06.  Generally, any deleted goods and/or services may not later be reinserted.  See TMEP §1402.07(e).

 

For assistance with identifying and classifying goods and services in trademark applications, please see the USPTO’s online searchable U.S. Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual.  See TMEP §1402.04.

 

MULTIPLE-CLASS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

The application identifies goods in more than one international class; therefore, applicant must satisfy all the requirements below for each international class based on Trademark Act Section 1(b):

 

(1)        List the goods by their international class number in consecutive numerical order, starting with the lowest numbered class.

 

(2)        Submit a filing fee for each international class not covered by the fees already paid (view the USPTO’s current fee schedule at http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/tm_fee_info.jsp).  The application identifies goods that are classified in at least 12 classes; however, applicant submitted fees sufficient for only 9 classes.  Applicant must either submit the filing fees for the classes not covered by the submitted fees or restrict the application to the number of classes covered by the fees already paid.

 

See 15 U.S.C. §§1051(b), 1112, 1126(e); 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(a)(6)-(7), 2.34(a)(2)-(3), 2.86(a); TMEP §§1403.01, 1403.02(c).

 

For an overview of the requirements for a Section 1(b) multiple-class application and how to satisfy the requirements online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/law/multiclass.jsp.

 

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

 

To permit proper examination of the application, applicant must submit additional product information about applicant’s goods because the nature of such goods is not clear from the present record.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.61(b); In re AOP LLC, 107 USPQ2d 1644, 1650-51 (TTAB 2013); In re Cheezwhse.com, Inc., 85 USPQ2d 1917, 1919 (TTAB 2008); TMEP §814.  The requested product information should include fact sheets, instruction manuals, advertisements and promotional materials, and/or a photograph of the identified goods.  If these materials are unavailable, applicant should submit similar documentation for goods of the same type, explaining how its own product will differ.  Applicant must also describe in detail the nature, purpose, and channels of trade of the goods.

 

Factual information about the goods must clearly indicate how they operate, their salient features, and their prospective customers and channels of trade. 

 

Applicant must also address the following:

 

• 1) Provide sufficient information about what is meant by the wording “bioleather fibers” in Class 22 and “bioleather threads” in Class 23.  Provide photographs of these goods if available, and describe in detail (i) what the goods are, (ii) who are the intended consumers, and (iii) the intended uses of these goods.

 

Applicant must also specify whether the wording “ZOA” has any significance as applied to the goods described in the application, or if such wording is a “term of art” within applicant’s industry.  See 37 C.F.R. §2.61(b); TMEP §814.

 

Additionally, applicant must respond to the following questions:

 

• 1) Is “ZOA” an abbreviation?
• 2) What does “ZOA” stand for?

 

Failure to respond to a request for information is an additional ground for refusing registration.  See In re Cheezwhse.com, Inc., 85 USPQ2d 1917, 1919 (TTAB 2008); In re DTI P’ship LLP, 67 USPQ2d 1699, 1701 (TTAB 2003); TMEP §814.

 

RESPONSE GUIDELINES

 

If applicant has questions regarding this Office action, please telephone or e-mail the assigned trademark examining attorney.  All relevant e-mail communications will be placed in the official application record; however, an e-mail communication will not be accepted as a response to this Office action and will not extend the deadline for filing a proper response.  See 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(c), 2.191; TMEP §§304.01-.02, 709.04-.05.  Further, although the trademark examining attorney may provide additional explanation pertaining to the refusal(s) and/or requirement(s) in this Office action, the trademark examining attorney may not provide legal advice or statements about applicant’s rights.  See TMEP §§705.02, 709.06.

 

 

TEAS PLUS OR TEAS REDUCED FEE (TEAS RF) APPLICANTS – TO MAINTAIN LOWER FEE, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, INCLUDING SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ONLINE:  Applicants who filed their application online using the lower-fee TEAS Plus or TEAS RF application form must (1) file certain documents online using TEAS, including responses to Office actions (see TMEP §§819.02(b), 820.02(b) for a complete list of these documents); (2) maintain a valid e-mail correspondence address; and (3) agree to receive correspondence from the USPTO by e-mail throughout the prosecution of the application.  See 37 C.F.R. §§2.22(b), 2.23(b); TMEP §§819, 820.  TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit an additional processing fee of $125 per class of goods and/or services.  37 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(1)(v), 2.22(c), 2.23(c); TMEP §§819.04, 820.04.  However, in certain situations, TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants may respond to an Office action by authorizing an examiner’s amendment by telephone or e-mail without incurring this additional fee.  

 

 

 

/Eric Sable/

Law Office 117

571-272-4653

Eric.Sable@uspto.gov

 

TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:  Go to http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp.  Please wait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing date before using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), to allow for necessary system updates of the application.  For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail TEAS@uspto.gov.  For questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney.  E-mail communications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to this Office action by e-mail.

 

All informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the official application record.

 

WHO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE:  It must be personally signed by an individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind an applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants).  If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the response. 

 

PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION:  To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system at http://tsdr.gov.uspto.report/.  Please keep a copy of the TSDR status screen.  If the status shows no change for more than six months, contact the Trademark Assistance Center by e-mail at TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov or call 1-800-786-9199.  For more information on checking status, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/process/status/.

 

TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:  Use the TEAS form at http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/correspondence.jsp.

 

 

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR

U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION

 

USPTO OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) HAS ISSUED

ON 9/29/2017 FOR U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 87513328

 

Please follow the instructions below:

 

(1)  TO READ THE LETTER:  Click on this link or go to http://tsdr.uspto.gov,enter the U.S. application serial number, and click on “Documents.”

 

The Office action may not be immediately viewable, to allow for necessary system updates of the application, but will be available within 24 hours of this e-mail notification.

 

(2)  TIMELY RESPONSE IS REQUIRED:  Please carefully review the Office action to determine (1) how to respond, and (2) the applicable response time period.  Your response deadline will be calculated from 9/29/2017 (or sooner if specified in the Office action).  A response transmitted through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) must be received before midnight Eastern Time of the last day of the response period.  For information regarding response time periods, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/process/status/responsetime.jsp.

 

Do NOT hit “Reply” to this e-mail notification, or otherwise e-mail your response because the USPTO does NOT accept e-mails as responses to Office actions.  Instead, the USPTO recommends that you respond online using the TEAS response form located at http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp.

 

(3)  QUESTIONS:  For questions about the contents of the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney.  For technical assistance in accessing or viewing the Office action in the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system, please e-mail TSDR@uspto.gov.

 

WARNING

 

Failure to file the required response by the applicable response deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT of your application.  For more information regarding abandonment, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/basics/abandon.jsp.

 

PRIVATE COMPANY SOLICITATIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION:  Private companies not associated with the USPTO are using information provided in trademark applications to mail or e-mail trademark-related solicitations.  These companies often use names that closely resemble the USPTO and their solicitations may look like an official government document.  Many solicitations require that you pay “fees.” 

 

Please carefully review all correspondence you receive regarding this application to make sure that you are responding to an official document from the USPTO rather than a private company solicitation.  All official USPTO correspondence will be mailed only from the “United States Patent and Trademark Office” in Alexandria, VA; or sent by e-mail from the domain “@uspto.gov.”  For more information on how to handle private company solicitations, see http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/solicitation_warnings.jsp.