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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)

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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

Serial Number: 88181871

Filing Date: 11/05/2018

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: Director's Showcase International (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of Director's Showcase International.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.

The applicant, G. & S. Products, Inc., DBA Director's Showcase International and DSI, a corporation of Indiana, having an address of
      505 Sroufe Street
      Ligonier, Indiana 46767
      United States

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:

       International Class 006:  Prefabricated metal platforms

In International Class 006, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/18/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/18/2006, 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) Printout of webpage showing electronic displays that contain the mark next to a photograph and description of the goods and the method for purchasing the goods.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._05_Deluxe_Concert_Podium_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1

       International Class 018:  Garment bags for travel

In International Class 018, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/01/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2006, 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) Printout of webpage showing electronic displays that contain the mark next to a photograph and description of the goods and the method for purchasing the goods.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-1-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Garment_Bags_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4

       International Class 022:  Garment bags for storage

In International Class 022, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/01/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2006, 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) Printout of webpage showing electronic displays that contain the mark next to a photograph and description of the goods and the method for purchasing the goods.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Garment_Bags_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4

       International Class 025:  Berets, Dresses, Footwear, Gloves, Hats, Headwear, Jumpsuits, Leggings, Pants, Ponchos, Raincoats, Shirts, Skirts, Suspenders, Tunics, Tuxedos, Unitards, Vests

In International Class 025, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/18/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/18/2006, 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) Printout of webpages showing electronic displays that contain the mark next to a photograph and description of the goods and the method for purchasing the goods.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._8_11-05_Performance_Wear_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (12 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Specimen File6
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Specimen File9
Specimen File10
Specimen File11
Specimen File12
Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._11-05_footwear_-_Director_s_Showcase_International__website_.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4

       International Class 028:  Marching band accessories, namely, rifle-like props and sabre-like props for use by marching bands, color guards, and winter guards

In International Class 028, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/18/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/18/2006, 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) Printout of webpages showing electronic displays that contain the mark next to a photograph and description of the goods and the method for purchasing the goods.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Elite_Rifles_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (6 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Specimen File6
Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_09-18_sabre___Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (5 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5

       International Class 035:  Distributorship services in the field of clothing, footwear, electronics, and accessories for marching bands, color guards, and school concert bands; online retail store services and catalog services in the field of clothing, footwear, electronics, and accessories for marching bands, color guards, and school concert bands

In International Class 035, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 01/18/2006, and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/18/2006, 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) Printout of webpages describing and showing the distributorship, online retail store, and catalog services.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Home_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Color_Guard_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._2018_11-05_Marching_Band_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Original PDF file:
SPE0-661704514-20181105135928007312_._8_11-05_Concert___Choral_-_Director_s_Showcase_International.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1


Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 1947915 and 0342977.

Use of the mark in another form
The mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/01/1991, and in commerce at least as early as 10/01/1991.

Miscellaneous Statement
The dates identified in the use of the mark in another form relate to active prior U.S. Registration Number 1947915

For informational purposes only, applicant's website address is: http://dshowcase.com/

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Steven J. Olsen of Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP      130 N. Main Street
      Goshen, Indiana 46526
      United States
      574-533-1171(phone)
      574-534-4174(fax)
      solsen@yaub.com (authorized)

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Steven J. Olsen

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP

130 N. Main Street

Goshen, Indiana 46526

574-533-1171(phone)

574-534-4174(fax)

solsen@yaub.com (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant, 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 Reduced Fee 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 $1650 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 6 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: /steven j olsen/   Date: 11/05/2018
Signatory's Name: Steven J. Olsen
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Indiana and Michigan bar member
Payment Sale Number: 88181871
Payment Accounting Date: 11/06/2018

Serial Number: 88181871
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Nov 05 15:27:36 EST 2018
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XX.XX-20181105152736043
732-88181871-61082a7b77ba51db355bb43ba69
3fd471977b1fa86364dca787e8b488f1b14de0a6
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