Extension of Time to File SOU

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 1581 (Rev 09/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp 12/31/2020)

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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 1581 (Rev 09/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp 12/31/2020)

SOU Extension Request
(15 U.S.C. Section 1051(d))

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: ADVOCATE (see, http://uspto.report/TM/88227743/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 88227743

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
The owner proposes to amend the following:
Current: NTTG Brand Strategies, having an address of
      15 Wilderness Drive
      Freeport, Maine 04032
      United States
Proposed: NTTG Brand Strategies, having an address of
      15 Wilderness Drive
      Freeport, Maine 04032
      United States
      Phone:
      Fax:
      Email: XXXX

The owner requests a six-month extension of time to file the Statement of Use under 37 C.F.R. Section 2.89 in this application.    The Notice of Allowance mailing date was 11/05/2019.

For International Class 030:
Current identification: tea; tea substitutes; iced tea; instant tea; bubble tea; herbal tea; tea based beverage with fruit flavoring; beverages made of tea; tea-based beverages and tea based iced beverages; coffee; coffee substitutes, namely, chicory-based coffee substitutes and vegetable preparations for use as coffee and artificial coffee; instant coffee; coffee based beverages; iced coffee and coffee-based iced beverages; cocoa and cocoa based beverages; chocolate based beverage; kombucha tea

For a trademark/service mark: The applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services listed in the Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class; for a collective/certification mark: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the Notice of Allowance, or as subsequently modified for this specific class.


For International Class 032:
Current identification: drinking water; drinking water with vitamins; spring water; mineral water; tonic water; soda water; glacial water; maple water, birch water; flavor enhanced water; seltzer water; coconut water; guarana drinks; aloe vera drinks; sports drinks, namely, performance drinks, recovery drinks; soft drinks; vegetable drinks; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages, sparkling fruit juice beverages, punches and ciders; non-alcoholic aperitifs, cocktails, cordials, malt beverages, malt coolers and beer; non-alcoholic beer flavored beverages; non-alcoholic honey-based beverages; carbonated non-alcoholic drinks; non-alcoholic cocktail mixes and bases; non-alcoholic cocktails, namely, mocktails; isotonic non-alcoholic drinks; non-alcoholic distilled spirits; kvass; essences for making non-alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic cactus-based beverages; non-alcoholic water-based beverages; non-carbonated, non-alcoholic frozen flavored beverages; non-alcoholic beverages flavored with tea; non-alcoholic beverages flavored with coffee; non-alcoholic rice-based beverages not being milk substitutes; non-alcoholic coconut-based beverages not being milk substitutes; non-alcoholic peanut-based beverages not being a milk substitute; fruit-based beverages, non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices, non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages, vegetable juices, vegetable-fruit juices and smoothies; non-alcoholic water-based beverages also containing herbal extracts

For a trademark/service mark: The applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services listed in the Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class; for a collective/certification mark: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the Notice of Allowance, or as subsequently modified for this specific class.


This is the first extension request.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Charles P. Bacall      VERRILL DANA, LLP

      P.O. BOX 586
      ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
      PORTLAND, Maine 04101-4054
      United States
      Phone: 207-774-4000
      Fax: 207-774-7499
      The docket/reference number is 49838-4377
      Email: trademarks@verrilldana.com


The applicant's proposed Attorney Information:
      Charles P. Bacall      VERRILL DANA, LLP

      
      ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
      PORTLAND, Maine 04101-4054
      United States
      Phone: 207-774-4000
      Fax: 207-774-7499
      The docket/reference number is 49838-4377
      Email: trademarks@verrill-law.com


Correspondence Information (current):
      Charles P. Bacall
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@verrilldana.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): cbacall@verrilldana.com; mfuller@verrilldana.com

Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Charles P. Bacall
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@verrill-law.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): cbacall@verrill-law.com; akesar@verrilldana.com


Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).





A fee payment in the amount of $250 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 2 classes.


Declaration

STATEMENTS: The signatory believes that: the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with all the goods/services under Section 1(b) in the notice of allowance or as subsequently modified, or, if applicable, the applicant has a continued bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce on or in connection with all the goods/services/collective membership organization under Section 1(b) in the notice of allowance or as subsequently modified; and that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, members and 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.

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 resulting registration, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.


Signature: /charles p. bacall/      Date Signed: 05/04/2020
Signatory's Name: Charles P. Bacall
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Maine Bar member
Signatory's Phone: 207-774-4000

Mailing Address:
   VERRILL DANA, LLP
   
   ONE PORTLAND SQUARE
   PORTLAND, Maine 04101-4054

RAM Sale Number: 88227743
RAM Accounting Date: 05/04/2020

Serial Number: 88227743
Internet Transmission Date: Mon May 04 10:28:45 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ESU-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-202005041028451
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