Response to Office Action

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OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

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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 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 88116503 LADYBIRD(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88116503/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 016 for Children's books; books in the fields of science, history or culture; books of humor, parody or satire; printed publications; card and card products; stationery; notebooks; note pads; pens; pencils; paint brushes; instructional and teaching material; plastic material for packaging
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.

Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 000073304 registered 08/13/1998 with a renewal date of 02/24/2016 and an expiration date of 04/01/2026 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Children's books; books in the fields of science, history or culture; books of humor, parody or satire; printed publications; printed publications, namely posters, newsletters, catalogues, activity sheets, lesson plans, books, resource packs, flashcards, stickers, and bunting in the field of children's education or entertainment; card and card products; stationery; notebooks; note pads; pens; pencils; paint brushes; instructional and teaching material; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of children's education or entertainment; plastic material for packaging; plastic film for use as wrapping and packaging material for books, CDs, printed publications namely posters, newsletters, catalogues, activity sheets, lesson plans, books, course packs and toys; children's books in the nature of play books and textile booksClass 016 for Children's books; books in the fields of science, history or culture; books of humor, parody or satire; printed publications, namely posters, newsletters, catalogues, activity sheets, lesson plans, books, resource packs, flashcards, stickers, and bunting in the field of children's education or entertainment; card and card products; stationery; notebooks; note pads; pens; pencils; paint brushes; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of children's education or entertainment; plastic film for use as wrapping and packaging material for books, CDs, printed publications namely posters, newsletters, catalogues, activity sheets, lesson plans, books, course packs and toys; children's books in the nature of play books and textile books
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.

Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 000073304 registered 08/13/1998 with a renewal date of 02/24/2016 and an expiration date of 04/01/2026 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 028 for Children's toys, namely, play books; textile books; jigsaws; cuddly toys; board games; playing cards; educational or learning toys
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.

Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 000073304 registered 08/13/1998 with a renewal date of 02/24/2016 and an expiration date of 04/01/2026 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Children's toys, namely, play books; Children's electronic learning toys; textile books; children's multiple activity toys; jigsaws; jigsaw puzzles; cuddly toys; plush toys; board games; playing cards; educational or learning toys; children's educational toys for developing fine motor, literacy, cognitive skills, numeracy, phonics, and English language skillsClass 028 for Children's electronic learning toys; children's multiple activity toys; jigsaw puzzles; plush toys; board games; playing cards; children's educational toys for developing fine motor, literacy, cognitive skills, numeracy, phonics, and English language skills
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.

Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 000073304 registered 08/13/1998 with a renewal date of 02/24/2016 and an expiration date of 04/01/2026 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate, before the application may proceed to registration. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Ronald S. Kadden/     Date: 03/06/2019
Signatory's Name: Ronald S. Kadden
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, New York Bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 212-661-1400

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: 88116503
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Mar 06 16:34:06 EST 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20190306163406349
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