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OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020) |
Input Field |
Entered |
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SERIAL NUMBER | 88192713 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED | LAW OFFICE 116 |
MARK SECTION | |
MARK | http://uspto.report/TM/88192713/mark.png |
LITERAL ELEMENT | ASEM |
STANDARD CHARACTERS | YES |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE | YES |
MARK STATEMENT | The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color. |
ARGUMENT(S) | |
With respect to the indication that Applicant's mark "ASEM" is merely a surname, Applicant respectfully submits that the term ASEM has a meaning other than a surname. The intended meaning of "ASEM" is "providing 'A'-level (best) services in the field of semiconductor ('SEM') IP business. In relation to the goods/services, "ASEM" means A-level legal/consultation services in the field of semiconductor IP business. As for the recognition of the meaning of the "ASEM," Applicant has already provided a relevant brochure and letterhead related to the "ASEM" mark and services. Since "ASEM" has not been recognized as a strong surname in the U.S. and in view of the services (i.e., legal/consultation services) in the field of semiconductor IP business, it would be considered that the "ASEM" surname is rare, and the "ASEM" cannot be primarily merely a surname with respect to ordinary U.S. customers in the pertinent field. Therefore, Applicant respectfully requests withdrawal of the Section 2(e)(4) refusal. |
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ATTORNEY SECTION (current) | |
NAME | Sang Gyun Cho |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER | XXX |
YEAR OF ADMISSION | XXXX |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY | XX |
STREET | 5396 Abernathy Ct |
CITY | Fairfax |
STATE | Delaware |
POSTAL CODE | 22032 |
COUNTRY | US |
PHONE | 7034660010 |
sangcho3@yahoo.com | |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL | Yes |
ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed) | |
NAME | Sang Gyun Cho |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER | XXX |
YEAR OF ADMISSION | XXXX |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY | XX |
FIRM NAME | ASEM IP Counsel |
STREET | 5396 Abernathy Ct |
CITY | Fairfax |
STATE | Virginia |
POSTAL CODE | 22032 |
COUNTRY | United States |
PHONE | 7034660010 |
sangcho3@yahoo.com | |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL | Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER | 10118-21001 |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (current) | |
NAME | Sang Gyun Cho |
STREET | 5396 Abernathy Ct |
CITY | Fairfax |
STATE | Delaware |
POSTAL CODE | 22032 |
COUNTRY | US |
PHONE | 7034660010 |
sangcho3@yahoo.com; mcguire2009@gmail.com | |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL | Yes |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (proposed) | |
NAME | Sang Gyun Cho |
FIRM NAME | ASEM IP Counsel |
STREET | 5396 Abernathy Ct |
CITY | Fairfax |
STATE | Virginia |
POSTAL CODE | 22032 |
COUNTRY | United States |
PHONE | 7034660010 |
sangcho3@yahoo.com; mcguire2009@gmail.com | |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL | Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER | 10118-21001 |
SIGNATURE SECTION | |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE | /sang gyun cho/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME | Sang Gyun Cho |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION | Attorney of record |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER | 7034660010 |
DATE SIGNED | 01/28/2020 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY | YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION | |
SUBMIT DATE | Mon Jan 27 10:01:40 EST 2020 |
TEAS STAMP | USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XXX.XX-2 0200127100140408274-88192 713-700f33820e9d34da1ea78 df55c72c7260cc97a1be909f1 26db42c85706495f86ef-N/A- N/A-20200127095253854788 |
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) |
With respect to the indication that Applicant's mark "ASEM" is merely a surname, Applicant respectfully submits that the term ASEM has a meaning other than a surname. The intended meaning of "ASEM" is "providing 'A'-level (best) services in the field of semiconductor ('SEM') IP business. In relation to the goods/services, "ASEM" means A-level legal/consultation services in the field of semiconductor IP business.
As for the recognition of the meaning of the "ASEM," Applicant has already provided a relevant brochure and letterhead related to the "ASEM" mark and services.
Since "ASEM" has not been recognized as a strong surname in the U.S. and in view of the services (i.e., legal/consultation services) in the field of semiconductor IP business, it would be considered that the "ASEM" surname is rare, and the "ASEM" cannot be primarily merely a surname with respect to ordinary U.S. customers in the pertinent field.
Therefore, Applicant respectfully requests withdrawal of the Section 2(e)(4) refusal.