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
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
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Entered
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SERIAL NUMBER |
87930284 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 107 |
MARK SECTION (current) |
MARK FILE NAME |
http://uspto.report/TM/87930284/mark.png |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
TWIST |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
COLOR(S) CLAIMED
(If applicable) |
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of the letters TWIST with the letter I comprised of a cylinder design. |
MARK SECTION (proposed) |
MARK FILE NAME |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT 17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ ROA0002.JPG |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
TWIST |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
COLOR MARK |
NO |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of The stylized word TWIST with the stylized letter "I" comprised of a stylized cylinder design with a curve within a circle
at the top of the cylinder; two lines curving from each side to the center, and then continuing as parallel lines approximately 1/4 down the center of the design; angled curved lines at the lower
portion of the cylinder and a smaller base at the bottom of the design. |
PIXEL COUNT ACCEPTABLE |
NO |
PIXEL COUNT |
1281 x 532 |
ARGUMENT(S) |
Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section. |
EVIDENCE SECTION |
EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S) |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._Resp_to_OA_-_TWIST____Design.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(12 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0003.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0004.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0005.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0006.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0007.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0008.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0009.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0010.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0011.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0012.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0013.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0014.JPG |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._EXHIBIT_A_-_TWIST_ME_SILLY.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(3 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0015.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0016.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0017.JPG |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._EXHIBIT_B_-_Tess_Records.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(22 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0018.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0019.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0020.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0021.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0022.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0023.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0024.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0025.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0026.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0027.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0028.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0029.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0030.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0031.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0032.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0033.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0034.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0035.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0036.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0037.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0038.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\879\302\87930284\xml5\ROA0039.JPG |
DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE |
The written argument, Exhibit A pertaining to use of the cited TWIST ME SILLY mark, and Exhibit B Tess records for referenced third party
registrations. |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
028 |
DESCRIPTION |
BOWLING BALL INSERTS, NAMELY, INTERCHANGEABLE GRIPS |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
028 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
BOWLING BALL INSERTS, NAMELY, INTERCHANGEABLE GRIPS; Interchangeable thumb and finger grip inserts specially adapted for use with bowling ball thumb and finger holes. |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Interchangeable thumb and finger grip inserts specially adapted for use with bowling ball thumb and finger holes. |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
SIGNATURE SECTION |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/elizabeth f janda/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Elizabeth F. Janda |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney of Record, Michigan Bar Member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
248-358-4400 |
DATE SIGNED |
03/20/2019 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
SUBMIT DATE |
Wed Mar 20 17:28:07 EDT 2019 |
TEAS STAMP |
USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2
0190320172807815964-87930
284-6201f6b59cb83d7c0023e
357316e5e64e6b17ec8ceca22
111ff1cd12bdbb9b8e1b-N/A-
N/A-20190320170034061174 |
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.
87930284 TWIST (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/87930284/mark.png) has been amended as follows:
MARK
Applicant proposes to amend the mark as follows:
Current: TWIST (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/87930284/mark.png)
Proposed: TWIST (Stylized and/or with Design, see
mark)
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark.
The mark consists of The stylized word TWIST with the stylized letter "I" comprised of a stylized cylinder design with a curve within a circle at the top of the cylinder; two lines curving from each
side to the center, and then continuing as parallel lines approximately 1/4 down the center of the design; angled curved lines at the lower portion of the cylinder and a smaller base at the bottom of
the design.
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section.
EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of The written argument, Exhibit A pertaining to use of the cited TWIST ME SILLY mark, and Exhibit B Tess records for referenced third party registrations. has been
attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._Resp_to_OA_-_TWIST____Design.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 12 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Evidence-5
Evidence-6
Evidence-7
Evidence-8
Evidence-9
Evidence-10
Evidence-11
Evidence-12
Original PDF file:
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._EXHIBIT_A_-_TWIST_ME_SILLY.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 3 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Original PDF file:
evi_1252140226-20190320170034061174_._EXHIBIT_B_-_Tess_Records.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 22 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Evidence-5
Evidence-6
Evidence-7
Evidence-8
Evidence-9
Evidence-10
Evidence-11
Evidence-12
Evidence-13
Evidence-14
Evidence-15
Evidence-16
Evidence-17
Evidence-18
Evidence-19
Evidence-20
Evidence-21
Evidence-22
CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 028 for BOWLING BALL INSERTS, NAMELY, INTERCHANGEABLE GRIPS
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: BOWLING BALL INSERTS, NAMELY, INTERCHANGEABLE GRIPS;
Interchangeable thumb and finger grip inserts
specially adapted for use with bowling ball thumb and finger holes.Class 028 for Interchangeable thumb and finger grip inserts specially adapted for use with bowling ball thumb and finger
holes.
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: /elizabeth f janda/ Date: 03/20/2019
Signatory's Name: Elizabeth F. Janda
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Michigan Bar Member
Signatory's Phone Number: 248-358-4400
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: 87930284
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Mar 20 17:28:07 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2019032017280781
5964-87930284-6201f6b59cb83d7c0023e35731
6e5e64e6b17ec8ceca22111ff1cd12bdbb9b8e1b
-N/A-N/A-20190320170034061174