Examiners Amendment

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Office Action (Official Letter) About Applicant’s Trademark Application

 

 

 

EXAMINER’S AMENDMENT

 

 

Issue date:  January 14, 2020

 

 

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

 

Application has been amended as shown below.  As agreed to by Mark Jansen on January 14, 2020, the examining attorney has amended the application as shown below.  Please notify the examining attorney immediately of any objections.  TMEP §707.  Otherwise, no response is required.  Id.  In addition, applicant is advised that amendments to the goods and/or services are permitted only if they clarify or limit them; amendments that add to or broaden the scope of the goods and/or services are not permitted.  37 C.F.R. §2.71(a).

 

 

IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS – CLASS 9 ONLY      

 

The identification of goods for Class 9 is amended to read as follows (changes underlined):

 

Class 9

Application programming interface (API) for software development in the fields of artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, neural networks, high performance computing, and distributed computing systems; application programming interface (API) for use in building software applications; application programming interface (API), namely, software facilitating the development of voice service delivery and personal assistant capability tools in connection with edge devices; artificial intelligence apparatus, namely, computer hardware and software for enhancing products and services with artificial intelligence technology; computers for use in the field of artificial intelligence; supercomputers for use in the field of artificial intelligence; automated self-contained video streaming devices that can be deployed to gather and analyze information in remote locations; hardware systems comprised of cameras, switchers, monitors, microphones, recorders, transmitters and video streaming devices for IP (Internet protocol) video surveillance, namely, transmission of data; closed circuit TV systems for security and video streaming, namely, cameras, switchers, monitors, microphones, and recorders; communications software for providing access to the internet; computers; mobile computers and mobile communications devices, namely, portable digital audio, video and multimedia transmitters and receivers for use with text, audio, video, images, still and motion pictures, graphics, signals, messages, multimedia files, and other digital data, and for accessing global computer and communication networks; computer and mobile device software for enhancing uploading and downloading capabilities on computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; computer application software for handheld wireless devices, namely, software for controlling, integrating, operating, connecting, and managing voice controlled information devices, namely, cloud-connected and voice-controlled smart edge devices and electronic personal assistant devices; computer chips; computer chipsets; computer cursor control devices, namely, touch pads; computer hardware and software for processing, reproducing, synchronizing, recording, organizing, downloading, uploading, transmitting, streaming, receiving, playing and viewing text, multimedia and data files; computer hardware and software for use in artificial intelligence applications and computer vision; computer hardware and software, and communications hardware and software for the operation, control, maintenance, and management of vehicles; computer hardware and software for vehicle components for the purpose of vehicle navigation, travel and trip planning and communication with vehicles; computer hardware and software for collecting, tracking, analyzing, and reporting data and information in the field of self-driving and autonomous vehicles; computer hardware for IP video streaming; computer hardware; software for navigation, steering, tracking, communication, object detection, controlling cameras and sensors, and image processing; software for steering and navigation of autonomous vehicles; software for communicating with autonomous vehicles; computer network hubs, namely, local server hubs for a video streaming system comprised of cameras; software development tools; software for accessing, browsing, and searching online databases, audio, video, and multimedia content, games, and software applications, as well as software application marketplaces; software for accessing, monitoring, tracking, searching, saving, and sharing information on topics of general interest; software for conducting internet searches, namely, internet browser software; software for conducting internet searches, namely, web browser software for mobile communications devices; software for connecting, operating, integrating, controlling, and managing networked consumer electronic devices, home climate devices and lighting products via wireless networks; software for others to use for the development of software to manage, connect, and operate internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; software for personal information management; software for searching, locating, compiling, indexing, correlating, navigating, obtaining, downloading, receiving, encoding, decoding, playing, storing and organizing text, data, images, graphics, audio and video on a global computer network; software for use as an application programming interface (API); software for use in providing online retail and ordering services for a wide variety of consumer goods; software for use on electronic devices, namely, software development kit consisting of software development tools for the development of content and services delivered across global computer networks; application development software programs; software for formatting and converting content, text, audio works, literary works, data, files, documents, and electronic works into a format compatible with portable electronic devices and computers; software for use to connect and control internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; software for viewing information on global computer networks; software for voice recognition for use in connection with the transmission of voice and data; software to enhance mobile access to the internet via computers, mobile computers, and mobile communications devices; software used for controlling stand-alone voice controlled information and personal assistant devices; software using artificial intelligence and natural language processing for extracting data from unstructured and semi-structured documents, for classifying and searching documents, and for natural language processing; computers; data processing equipment; deep learning accelerate cards in the nature of deep learning computer hardware; digital video recording software for IP (Internet protocol) video streaming; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for telecommunication services for providing transmission of voice, data, video, and media content via the internet and the worldwide web for computers and other portable edge network interface devices; electronic controllers for use with power controllers; electronic controllers to impart sensory feedback, namely, sounds and vibrations that are perceptible to the user; electronic video streaming system and products, namely, electronic components of security systems; equipment for data processing and computers, namely, computer hardware and computer peripherals which integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence technology; graphics processing units (GPUs); hardware and software for detecting objects, user gestures and commands; hardware and software for operating sensor devices; computer hardware for artificial intelligence and machine learning technology; home automation and home device integration software; integrated circuits; laptop computers; notebook computers; personal assistant software; handheld computers; tablet computers; computer peripherals; wearable peripherals for computers; personal vehicle integration software; portable electronic devices for receiving and reading text, images and sound through wireless internet access; printed circuits boards; search engine software; security surveillance robots; electronic computing software platform for self-driving and autonomous vehicles; self-driving and autonomous vehicle electronic driving system and equipment in the nature of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, high performance computing, and simulation software and hardware; semiconductors; sensors for monitoring physical movements; simulation, modeling and data processing software and hardware for use in data visualization, data analysis, data mining, data interpretation, predictive analytics, accessing and editing large-scale data, interactive visual computing, design of information graphics, video streaming, maximizing graphics processing and performance; software and computer hardware for artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence; software and firmware for enabling electronic devices to share data and communicate with each other; software and firmware for operating system programs; software and hardware for use in managing and operating data centers and data storage; software and hardware for developing machine learning, deep learning, or artificial intelligence applications; software and hardware for language translation and image recognition programs; software and hardware for use in operating artificial intelligence platforms; software and hardware that assists computers in deploying parallel applications and performing parallel computations; software and hardware that facilitates data transmission, data collection, data analysis, and decision-making; software development kits (SDKs) comprising of software development tools and software for use as an application programming interface (API) for creating software and applications related to internet connected edge devices; software development kits (SDKs) consisting of software development tools for the development of voice service delivery and natural language understanding technology across global computer networks, wireless networks, and electronic communications networks; software development kits (SDKs) consisting of software for the development, use, and interoperability of APIs that are used by electronic devices, systems, and interchanges that exchange data via communications networks and the internet and that connect with cloud-based data storage and exchange services; software development kits (SDKs); software development tools; software for artificial intelligence and machine learning; software for artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence; software for collecting, managing, editing, organizing, modifying, transmitting, sharing, and storing of data; software for enhancing computer performance, for operation of integrated circuits, semiconductors, computer chipsets and micro-processors; software for modifying and enabling transmission of images, audio, audio visual and video content and data; software for operating and managing integrated circuit components; software for processing images, graphics, audio, video, and text; software for training neural networks to enable deep learning; software platforms for artificial intelligence applications; software, namely, an interpretive interface for facilitating interaction between humans and machines; software for compute intensive processing, processing architecture, smart infrastructure, predictive intelligence, execution planning and operating sensor devices for use in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, high performance computing, distributed computing, virtualization, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence; compiler software for use in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, high performance computing, distributed computing, virtualization, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence; software for development of integrated circuits, semiconductors, chip sets and processors; supercomputers; system-on-chip processors; television and radio signal transmitters and receivers; tensor computing processors; tensor processing units (TPUs); touch pads; voice command and recognition software, speech to text conversion software; voice processing software, namely, software for the control of voice controlled information and communication devices; voice-activated software, namely, software for stand-alone voice controlled information devices comprised of cloud-connected and voice-controlled information devices comprised of cloud-connected and voice-controlled smart audio speakers with virtual personal assistant capabilities; voice-enabled software applications for personal information management; wireless communication software for voice, audio, video, and data transmission; wireless controllers to monitor and control the functioning of other electronic devices; software, firmware and hardware for use in the fields of edge computing, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, distributed computing, machine learning, automation controls, data collection, data analytics and internet of things; software for connecting, operating and managing networked computing systems, sensors, actuators, robotic systems, communication systems, and test systems in the internet of things (IoT); electronic components, namely, circuit boards, Field Programmable Gate Array IP Cores, artificial neural networks, electronic thermal sensors, geofencing sensors, electromagnetic sensors, mechanical sensors, optical sensors, proximity sensors, image sensors, and motion sensors, scientific instruments, namely, instruments for gathering, measuring and processing data for use in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, high performance computing, distributed computing, virtualization, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence, actuators, robotic systems comprised of actuators, controllers and computer processors, all for use in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, high performance computing, distributed computing, virtualization, natural language generation, statistical learning, supervised learning, un-supervised learning, data mining, predictive analytics and business intelligence, communication transceivers, and power supplies for use in the fields of network edge computing, artificial intelligence, high performance computing, distributed computing, machine learning, automation controls, data collection, data analytics and internet of things; industrial automation controls; edge devices; edge embedded device software to manage edge assets and devices; a computer, storage and networking card suitable for processing edge devices data; software for controlling edge devices; software to effectuate and manage telecommunication sessions involving voice, fax, and data transmissions via a packet-based protocol with edge devices; software for controlling self-driving and autonomous vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods

 

See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.01(e).

 

 

 

 

/Jennifer H. Dixon/

Trademark Examining Attorney

Law Office 110

571-272-9359

jennifer.dixon@uspto.gov (informal inquiries only)

 

 

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

 

USPTO OFFICIAL NOTICE

 

Office Action (Official Letter) has issued

on January 14, 2020 for

U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 88064920

 

Your trademark application has been reviewed by a trademark examining attorney.  As part of that review, the assigned attorney has issued an official letter.  Please follow the steps below.

 

(1)  Read the official letter.  No response is necessary.

 

(2)  Direct questions about the contents of the Office action to the assigned attorney below. 

 

/Jennifer H. Dixon/

Trademark Examining Attorney

Law Office 110

571-272-9359

jennifer.dixon@uspto.gov (informal inquiries only)

 

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