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: AVANOS (stylized and/or with design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88027704/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 88027704

The applicant, Avent, Inc., having an address of
      5405 WINDWARD PARKWAY
      ALPHARETTA, Georgia 30004
      United States
      404-228-7439
      XXXX (not authorized)
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 06/11/2019.

For International Class 005:
Current identification: Adhesive strip wound closures; wound dressings; preparations for sealing skin for protection from bacteria into an opening in the skin, namely, liquid film-forming sealants; diagnostic preparations for medical purposes for detection of gastro-intestinal disease; non-invasive breath tests for stomach wall infections

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 010:
Current identification: Medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgery; Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments, namely, paracentesis trays and structural components therefor; paracentesis trays containing iodine swab sticks, all sold as a unit; medical instruments and cables for use in radiofrequency ablation; surgical instruments for use in the musculoskeletal system, namely, cannulae, probes, and sheaths, and water-cooled components, namely, probes, introducers, burettes, measuring and positioning devices; cooled radio frequency probes for denervation in treatment of chronic joint pain; endoscopic equipment, namely, brushes, handles, snares, and sponges, retrieval baskets, and retrieval hoods; probes and needles for medical use; medical syringes; sutures; scalpels; guide wires for positioning medical equipment; Medical and surgical infusion apparatus, namely, infusion pumps; Medical apparatus for intravenous administration of fluids or drugs, namely, infusion pumps, valves, and infusion sets; medical apparatus, namely, medical pumps for controlled infusion of medication and liquid; Intravenous apparatus wrist supports and straps; medical devices, namely, infusion pumps for delivering measured amounts of solutions into the bloodstream over time; infusion sets; Medical and surgical catheters, and parts and fittings therefor; Medical and therapeutic ice packs; Tracheal ventilating and aspirating apparatus and kits comprised thereof; Endotracheal tubes; Medical instruments for percutaneous tracheostomy and structural components therefor; Humidification devices for medical purposes; Medical ventilators, and tubing and tubing connectors therefor; Introducers, guide wires and locking mechanisms for tracheal ventilating apparatus; Nasal dilators; Kits containing all of the above medical devices for use in medical and surgical procedures; Medical devices for administering nutritional supplements and medication, namely, medical tubing, adapters, caps and/or accessories therefor, namely, replacement caps, injection caps and pressure cuffs; Enteral feeding pumps and tubes and placement kits therefor; Medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring the nutrition levels of patients; Gastric lavage kits containing lavage devices, tubes and bags for pumping stomachs; Pain management systems, namely, electronic stimulator for use within the musculoskeletal system; high frequency electromagnetic therapy apparatus; kits comprised of water-cooled components, namely, probes, introducers, burettes, measuring and positioning devices, for medical use within the musculoskeletal system; Probes and patient monitoring sensors utilizing water cooled radio frequency for pain management relating to disc treatment; Nerve stimulator apparatus for use in stimulating nerve function for medical purpose and/or surgical treatment, and parts and fittings therefor; Nerve locator apparatus for use in locating and identifying nerve function for medical purpose and/or surgical treatment, and parts and fittings therefor; Pain management kits comprising needles for injections and catheter placement, medical syringes for injections, catheters, medical utility drapes, namely, ultrasound drapes, medical gauze, trays for medical use, and ultrasound imaging accessories, namely, ultrasound probe for medical use and ultrasound gel

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 044:
Current identification: Providing information in the fields of health and medical care

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 first extension request.


The applicant's current attorney information: Andrea E. Bates. Andrea E. Bates of BATES & BATES, LLC, is located at

      1890 MARIETTA BOULEVARD. NW
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30318
      United States
The docket/reference number is 64988636.

The phone number is 404-228-7439.

The email address is abates@bates-bates.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Andrea E. Bates. Other appointed attorneys are Johnathan Bates, Kathryn Cox, Jason Cox, Kevin Dawson, Laura Deines, Kurt Schuettinger. Andrea E. Bates of BATES & BATES, LLC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at

      1890 MARIETTA BOULEVARD. NW
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30318
      United States
The docket/reference number is 64988636.

The phone number is 404-228-7439.

The email address is abates@bates-bates.com

Andrea E. Bates submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.
The applicant's current correspondence information: ANDREA E. BATES. ANDREA E. BATES of BATES & BATES, LLC, is located at

      1890 MARIETTA BOULEVARD. NW
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30318
      United States
The docket/reference number is 64988636.

The phone number is 404-228-7439.

The email address is abates@bates-bates.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: ANDREA E. BATES. ANDREA E. BATES of BATES & BATES, LLC, is located at

      1890 MARIETTA BOULEVARD. NW
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30318
      United States
The docket/reference number is 64988636.

The phone number is 404-228-7439.

The email address is abates@bates-bates.com; kdawson@bates-bates.com; rberkowitz@bates-bates.com; ckoerner@bates-bates.com


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: /Kevin J. Dawson/      Date Signed: 12/06/2019
Signatory's Name: Kevin J. Dawson
Signatory's Position: Other Appointed Attorney, Georgia Bar member

Mailing Address:
   BATES & BATES, LLC
   
   1890 MARIETTA BOULEVARD. NW
   ATLANTA, Georgia 30318

RAM Sale Number: 88027704
RAM Accounting Date: 12/06/2019

Serial Number: 88027704
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Dec 06 15:14:31 EST 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ESU-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201912061514310
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