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
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
|
Entered
|
| SERIAL NUMBER |
88206479 |
| LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 103 |
| MARK SECTION |
| MARK FILE NAME |
http://uspto.report/TM/88206479/mark.png |
| LITERAL ELEMENT |
VANS |
| STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
| USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
COLOR(S) CLAIMED
(If applicable) |
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of checkerboard pattern with the mark VANS appearing in the center of the checkerboard running cross the chest of a shirt,
t-shirt, sweatshirt, vest, jacket, or coat. The dotted outline of the garment is not claimed as part of the mark and is intended only to show the position of the mark. |
| ARGUMENT(S) |
| Please see substantive remarks attached in the evidence section. |
| EVIDENCE SECTION |
| EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S) |
| ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_20117104131-20190809144555840039_._20190809_Checkerboard_Chest_OAR_-_remarks.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(6 pages) |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\882\064\88206479\xml7\ROA0003.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\882\064\88206479\xml7\ROA0004.JPG |
| |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\882\064\88206479\xml7\ROA0005.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\882\064\88206479\xml7\ROA0006.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\882\064\88206479\xml7\ROA0007.JPG |
| DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE |
Applicant's substantive remarks refuting the ornamental refusal. |
| ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of checkerboard pattern with the mark "VANS" appearing in the center of the checkerboard, with a single line running across
the top, diagonal, and below the pattern, all running cross the chest of a clothing top. The dotted outline of the garment is not claimed as part of the mark and is intended only to show the position
of the mark. |
| ATTORNEY SECTION (current) |
| NAME |
Aaron Y. Silverstein |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| FIRM NAME |
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP |
| INTERNAL ADDRESS |
SUITE 224 |
| STREET |
14 CEDAR STREET |
| CITY |
AMESBURY |
| STATE |
Massachusetts |
| POSTAL CODE |
01913 |
| COUNTRY |
US |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@sandsip.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
990.411.11 |
| ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Aaron Y. Silverstein |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
XXX |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
XXXX |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
XX |
| FIRM NAME |
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP |
| INTERNAL ADDRESS |
SUITE 224 |
| STREET |
14 CEDAR STREET |
| CITY |
AMESBURY |
| STATE |
Massachusetts |
| POSTAL CODE |
01913 |
| COUNTRY |
United States |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@sandsip.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
990.411.11 |
| CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (current) |
| NAME |
AARON Y. SILVERSTEIN |
| FIRM NAME |
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP |
| INTERNAL ADDRESS |
SUITE 224 |
| STREET |
14 CEDAR STREET |
| CITY |
AMESBURY |
| STATE |
Massachusetts |
| POSTAL CODE |
01913 |
| COUNTRY |
US |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@sandsip.com; asilverstein@sandsip.com; mrizzo@sandsip.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
990.411.11 |
| CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Aaron Y. Silverstein |
| FIRM NAME |
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP |
| INTERNAL ADDRESS |
SUITE 224 |
| STREET |
14 CEDAR STREET |
| CITY |
AMESBURY |
| STATE |
Massachusetts |
| POSTAL CODE |
01913 |
| COUNTRY |
United States |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@sandsip.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
990.411.11 |
| SIGNATURE SECTION |
| RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Aaron Y. Silverstein/ |
| SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Aaron Y. Silverstein |
| SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney of Record, Massachusetts bar member |
| DATE SIGNED |
08/09/2019 |
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
| FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
| SUBMIT DATE |
Fri Aug 09 14:54:36 EDT 2019 |
| TEAS STAMP |
USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XXX.XXX-
20190809145436134321-8820
6479-610688c7aee1b78f9251
876f3c67e3e09db03c92934f5
3f07ebdffbbd19de9a0-N/A-N
/A-20190809144555840039 |
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.
88206479 VANS (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88206479/mark.png) has been amended as follows:
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Please see substantive remarks attached in the evidence section.
EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of Applicant's substantive remarks refuting the ornamental refusal. has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_20117104131-20190809144555840039_._20190809_Checkerboard_Chest_OAR_-_remarks.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 6 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Evidence-5
Evidence-6
The applicant's current attorney information: Aaron Y. Silverstein. Aaron Y. Silverstein of SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP, is located at
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
US
The docket/reference number is 990.411.11.
The email address is trademarks@sandsip.com
The applicants proposed attorney information: Aaron Y. Silverstein. Aaron Y. Silverstein of SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership
no. XXX, is located at
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
United States
The docket/reference number is 990.411.11.
The email address is trademarks@sandsip.com
Aaron Y. Silverstein submitted the following statement: I attest that I am an 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).
The applicant's current correspondence information: AARON Y. SILVERSTEIN. AARON Y. SILVERSTEIN of SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP, is located at
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
US
The docket/reference number is 990.411.11.
The email address is trademarks@sandsip.com; asilverstein@sandsip.com; mrizzo@sandsip.com
The applicants proposed correspondence information: Aaron Y. Silverstein. Aaron Y. Silverstein of SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP, is located at
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
United States
The docket/reference number is 990.411.11.
The email address is trademarks@sandsip.com
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Description of mark
The mark consists of checkerboard pattern with the mark "VANS" appearing in the center of the checkerboard, with a single line running across the top, diagonal, and below the pattern, all running
cross the chest of a clothing top. The dotted outline of the garment is not claimed as part of the mark and is intended only to show the position of the mark.
SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Aaron Y. Silverstein/ Date: 08/09/2019
Signatory's Name: Aaron Y. Silverstein
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Massachusetts bar member
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: AARON Y. SILVERSTEIN
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
Mailing Address: Aaron Y. Silverstein
SAUNDERS & SILVERSTEIN LLP
SUITE 224
14 CEDAR STREET
AMESBURY, Massachusetts 01913
Serial Number: 88206479
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Aug 09 14:54:36 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XXX.XXX-201908091454361
34321-88206479-610688c7aee1b78f9251876f3
c67e3e09db03c92934f53f07ebdffbbd19de9a0-
N/A-N/A-20190809144555840039
