TEAS Plus New Application

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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

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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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

TEAS Plus Application

Serial Number: 88101719

Filing Date: 08/31/2018

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: SE, SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE, SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE (stylized and/or with design, see mark)

The mark in your application is SE, SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE, SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE.
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design.
The applicant, Bar Education, Inc, a corporation of Florida, having an address of
      Suite 180
      1900 Commercial Blvd
      Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
      United States
      954-800-6480(phone)
      954-800-6430(fax)
      XXXX (not authorized)

requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

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       International Class 014:  Key chains; Key chains comprised of split rings with decorative fobs or trinkets; Key chains for use as jewellery; Key chains for use as jewelry; Key chains of precious metal; Charms for key chains; Charms for key rings or key chains; Imitation leather key chains; Leather key chains; Metal key chains; Non-metal and non-leather key chains; Plastic key chains

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 014, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) White and silver plastic key chain with bottle opener and mark consisting of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design..
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       International Class 016:  Decals; Decals and stickers for use as home decor; Notebooks; Pens; Ball pens; Ballpoint pens; Blank paper notebooks; Coloured pens; Decorative decals for vehicle windows; Drawing pens; Fountain pens; Highlighter pens; Highlighting pens; Ink pens; Paper notebooks; Reporters' notebooks; Spiral-bound notebooks; Stenographers' notebooks; Wall decals; Wire-bound notebooks

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 016, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) White spiral notebook, pen, and decal with the mark consisting of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design..
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       International Class 020:  Picture frames; Picture frames; Picture frames of precious metal; Picture frames with plush decorative outer surface; Picture and photograph frames; Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; Leather picture frames; Paper picture frames; Plastic key chain tags

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 020, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) White coffee mug and clear insulated tumbler with the mark consisting of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design..
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       International Class 021:  Mugs; Mugs of precious metal; Mugs, not of precious metal; Beer mugs; Coffee mugs; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Cups and mugs; Earthenware mugs; Glass mugs; Insulated mugs; Porcelain mugs

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 021, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) White coffee mug and clear insulated tumbler mark consisting of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design..
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       International Class 025:  Hats; T-shirts; Baseball caps and hats; Bucket hats; Chef hats; Graphic T-shirts; Leather hats; Rain hats; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Small hats; Sports caps and hats; Stocking hats; Woolly hats

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 025, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/01/2010, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/01/2010, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) White tshirt, hat, and long sleeve shirt with the mark consisting of the letters "SE" within a circle and the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" in a circular pattern surrounding the letters "SE", a circular seal design featuring laurel leaves and the wording "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" to the right of the seal design..
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Disclaimer
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use "Southeastern" or "Institute" apart from the mark as shown.

Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 4614026, 4614027, and 4758336.

Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
Institute appearing in the mark means or signifies or is a term of art for educational service provider in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services listed in the application. Southeastern appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services listed in the application, or any geographical significance.

SECTION 2(f) Claim of Acquired Distinctiveness, IN PART, based on Five or More Years' Use
The designed circular seal containing the letters "SE" with the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement.

SECTION 2(f) Claim of Acquired Distinctiveness, IN PART, based on Active Prior Registration(s)
The designed circular seal containing the letters "SE" with the words "SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE" has become distinctive of the goods/services as evidenced by the ownership on the Principal Register for the same mark for sufficiently similar goods/services of active U.S. Registration No(s). 4614027, 4614026 .


The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Erika D Rodriguez and John Taddeo, Esq. of POSADA TADDEO DIETIKER, P.A.
      SUITE 720
      3111 N UNIVERSITY DR, 720
      CORAL SPRINGS, Florida 33065
      United States
      954-800-6480(phone)
      954-800-6430(fax)
      ERIKA.RODRIGUEZ@PTD.LAW (authorized)

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Erika D Rodriguez

POSADA TADDEO DIETIKER, P.A.

SUITE 720       3111 N UNIVERSITY DR, 720

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida 33065

954-800-6480(phone)

954-800-6430(fax)

ERIKA.RODRIGUEZ@PTD.LAW (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or the applicant's attorney, or the applicant's domestic representative at the e-mail address provided in this application. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in the loss of TEAS Plus status and a requirement to submit an additional processing fee of $125 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $1125 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 5 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. AND/OR If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, 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 of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	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 registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /erika rodriguez/   Date: 08/31/2018
Signatory's Name: Erika D Rodriguez
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Florida bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 954-800-6480
Payment Sale Number: 88101719
Payment Accounting Date: 09/04/2018

Serial Number: 88101719
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Aug 31 23:30:41 EDT 2018
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/FTK-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2018083123304178
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