Notation to File

NOTE TO THE FILE

SERIAL NUMBER:            87768356

DATE:                                05/07/2018

NAME:                               hsales

NOTE:         

Searched:                                                             
     Google                            
     Lexis/Nexis                       
     OneLook
     Wikipedia
     Acronym Finder                         Protest evidence reviewed
     Other:

Checked:                                                             
     Geographic significance          
     Surname                          
     Translation
     ID with ID/CLASS mailbox

     Checked list of approved Canadian attorneys and agents

Discussed file with
Attorney/Applicant via:
        phone                               Left message with
    X   email                               Attorney/Applicant

     Requested Law Library search       X   Issued Examiner’s Amendment
     for:                                   and entered changes in TRADEUPS

From: Ruth Khalsa [mailto:ruth@legalforcelaw.com]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 3:14 PM
To: Sales, Heather <Heather.Sales@USPTO.GOV>
Subject: Re: Trademark Application WANG GRILL, your docket no. 1077424

 

Yes, Supplemental Register is fine.  

Ruth K. Khalsa | Attorney

 

Silicon Valley - Tempe - London - Nagpur - Beijing

 

www.legalforcelaw.com

 

+1 650.390.6400

 

On May 7, 2018, at 12:06, Sales, Heather <Heather.Sales@USPTO.GOV> wrote:

Good afternoon, Ruth:

 

I have reviewed your client’s trademark application serial no. 87768356 and found no conflicting marks. However, my research has shown that the applied-for mark is primarily merely a surname.  The Office does not allow surname marks on the Principal Register without a showing of acquired distinctiveness. Thus, please advise if applicant is willing to amend to the supplemental register. If so, I can note the change via Examiner’s Amendment. Alternatively, please advise if applicant would prefer the Office Action.

 

 

Thanks!

 

Heather A. Sales

Trademark Examining Attorney

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office | Law Office 122

(571) 272-7835 | Heather.Sales@uspto.gov