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. 88227624 JEM(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88227624/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 035 for Pool management services, namely, recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and paying employees for various organizations, entities, hotels and other recreational pool facilities
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Pool management services, namely, recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and paying employees for various organizations, entities, hotels and other recreational pool facilities; Pool management services, namely, employment recruiting, and employee payroll processing services for various organizations, entities, hotels and other recreational pool facilities; inventory management of pool equipment for othersClass 035 for Pool management services, namely, employment recruiting, and employee payroll processing services for various organizations, entities, hotels and other recreational pool facilities; inventory management of pool equipment for others
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 037 for Swimming pool maintenance services, namely, pool algae prevention services, backwash filtration systems services, brushing, skimming and vacuuming pools, maintaining pool water levels, managing pool equipment and inventory and monitoring pool water quality
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Swimming pool maintenance services, namely, pool algae prevention services, backwash filtration systems services, brushing, skimming and vacuuming pools, maintaining pool water levels, managing pool equipment and inventory and monitoring pool water quality; Swimming pool maintenance services, namely, maintenance of backwash filtration systems services, brushing, skimming, and vacuuming pools, maintaining pool water levels, and managing in the nature of maintaining pool equipmentClass 037 for Swimming pool maintenance services, namely, maintenance of backwash filtration systems services, brushing, skimming, and vacuuming pools, maintaining pool water levels, and managing in the nature of maintaining pool equipment
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of aquatic safety, swimming lessons and CPR/First Aid training programs; training services in the field of aquatic safety, CPR and First Aid; Lifeguard training services
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of aquatic safety, swimming lessons and CPR/First Aid training programs; Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of aquatic safety, instruction in the nature of swimming lessons, and CPR/First Aid training programs; training services in the field of aquatic safety, CPR and First Aid; training services in the fields of aquatic safety, CPR, and First Aid; Lifeguard training servicesClass 041 for Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of aquatic safety, instruction in the nature of swimming lessons, and CPR/First Aid training programs; training services in the fields of aquatic safety, CPR, and First Aid; Lifeguard training services
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce:For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby adds the following class of goods/services to the application:
New: Class 042 for Monitoring pool water quality
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: For all applications: The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the application filing date. The provided specimen shows the mark in use in commerce (see specimen statement below). For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant is not engaged 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 mark was first used at least as early as 12/01/2010 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/01/2010 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby submits a specimen for Class 042 . The specimen(s) submitted consists of Website screenshot .
"The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application"[for an application based on Section 1(a), Use in Commerce] OR "The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce prior either to the filing of the Amendment to Allege Use or expiration of the filing deadline for filing a Statement of Use" [for an application based on Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use]. OR "The attached specimen is a true copy of the specimen that was originally submitted with the application, amendment to allege use, or statement of use" [for an illegible specimen].
Original PDF file:
SPN0-7141212190-20190418110007292605_._JEM-Class37.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 3 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3

FEE(S)
Fee(s) in the amount of $275 is being submitted.

SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

DECLARATION: 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, if the applicant submitted the application or allegation of use (AOU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AOU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AOU and this submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AOU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §1051(a) or AOU under 15 U.S.C. §1051(c), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered; the mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark application, or certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU; for a certification mark application, the applicant is not engaged 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. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION AND FOR SECTION 66(a) COLLECTIVE/CERTIFICATION MARK APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051(b), 1126(d), and/or 1126(e), or filed a collective/certification mark application under 15 U.S.C. §1141f(a), the signatory additionally believes that: for a trademark or service mark application, the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services specified in the application; the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application, the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; the signatory is properly authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of the applicant; for a certification mark application, 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. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

Signature: /Amber N. Davis/      Date: 04/18/2019
Signatory's Name: Amber N. Davis
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Florida bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 407-926-7716


Response Signature
Signature: /Amber N. Davis/     Date: 04/18/2019
Signatory's Name: Amber N. Davis
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record - Florida bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 407-926-7716

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.

        
RAM Sale Number: 88227624
RAM Accounting Date: 04/18/2019
        
Serial Number: 88227624
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Apr 18 12:55:06 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2019041812550660
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