Response to Office Action

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)

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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. 88197714 BLAZE(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88197714/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:

Please see the actual arguments in PDF format in the Evidence Section.

EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of the arguments in PDF format along with Exhibit A. has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_73162199134-20190821221303094977_._BLAZE_ROA_Response_US_App_88197714.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Original PDF file:
evi_73162199134-20190821221303094977_._Exhibit_A.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for DAY CAMP SERVICES; HOLIDAY CAMP SERVICES; SPORTS CAMP SERVICES; EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, CAMPS, AND FIELD TRIPS; PROVIDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CAMPS IN THE FIELDS OF FITNESS, EXERCISE, SPORTS, ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, DANCE, HISTORY, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CULTURE, AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: DAY CAMP SERVICES; DAY CAMP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO ASSESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE, GRIT, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED; HOLIDAY CAMP SERVICES; HOLIDAY CAMP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO ASSESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE, GRIT, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED; SPORTS CAMP SERVICES; EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, CAMPS, AND FIELD TRIPS; PROVIDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CAMPS IN THE FIELDS OF FITNESS, EXERCISE, SPORTS, ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, DANCE, HISTORY, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CULTURE, AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTClass 041 for DAY CAMP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO ASSESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE, GRIT, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED; HOLIDAY CAMP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO ASSESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN'S RESILIENCE, GRIT, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND ABILITY TO SUCCEED; SPORTS CAMP SERVICES; EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS, CAMPS, AND FIELD TRIPS; PROVIDING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CAMPS IN THE FIELDS OF FITNESS, EXERCISE, SPORTS, ART, MUSIC, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, LITERATURE, SOCIAL STUDIES, DANCE, HISTORY, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, CULTURE, AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
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.

The applicant's current attorney information: Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas. Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas of PRANGER LAW PC, is located at

      88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
      SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
      US
The docket/reference number is 06170.

The phone number is 415-885-9800.

The fax number is 415-944-1110.

The email address is trademark@prangerlaw.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas. Other appointed attorneys are Gail I. Nevius Abbas, Ruhi Kumar Uberoi. Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas of PRANGER LAW PC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at

      88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
      SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
      United States
The docket/reference number is 06170.

The phone number is 415-885-9800.

The fax number is 415-944-1110.

The email address is trademark@prangerlaw.com

Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.
The applicant's current correspondence information: Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas. Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas of PRANGER LAW PC, is located at

      88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
      SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
      US
The docket/reference number is 06170.

The phone number is 415-885-9800.

The fax number is 415-944-1110.

The email address is trademark@prangerlaw.com; hpranger@prangerlaw.com; gabbas@prangerlaw.com; ruberoi@prangerlaw.com; paralegal@prangerlaw.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas. Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas of PRANGER LAW PC, is located at

      88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
      SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
      United States
The docket/reference number is 06170.

The phone number is 415-885-9800.

The fax number is 415-944-1110.

The email address is trademark@prangerlaw.com; hpranger@prangerlaw.com; gabbas@prangerlaw.com; ruberoi@prangerlaw.com; paralegal@prangerlaw.com

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Miscellaneous Statement
In response to the request for information the Applicant responds: (1) Explain whether the wording in the mark "BLAZE" has any meaning or significance in the trade or industry in which applicant's services are manufactured or provided, any meaning or significance as applied to applicant's services, or if such wording is a term of art within applicant's industry. "Blaze" has no meaning or significance in the trade or industry. It is suggestive or a spiritual connotation because the services that Applicant will provide will be faith-based and it suggests lighting a spark in children by giving them the environment tools to achieve their dreams and strive for a successful future. (2) Explain whether the wording in the mark "BLAZE" identifies a geographic place. BLAZE does not identify a geographic place. (3) Respond to the following question: Does anyone connected with applicant's business use or have the surname BLAZE, and if so, who? Please specify the person's or persons' full name and position in the business. No one connected with Applicant's business uses or has the surname BLAZE


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Holly Pranger/     Date: 08/22/2019
Signatory's Name: Holly Pranger
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, California Bar Member

Signatory's Phone Number: 415-885-9800

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); 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.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas
   PRANGER LAW PC
   
   88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
   SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
Mailing Address:    Holly Pranger, Gail I. Nevius Abbas
   PRANGER LAW PC
   88 GUY PLACE, SUITE 405
   SAN FRANCISCO, California 94105
        
Serial Number: 88197714
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Aug 22 15:36:30 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201908221536305
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