Notation to File

NOTE TO THE FILE

SERIAL NUMBER:            88229862

DATE:                                03/20/2019

NAME:                               equeen

NOTE:         

Searched:                                                             
     Google                            
     Lexis/Nexis                       
     OneLook
     Wikipedia
     Acronym Finder                         Protest evidence reviewed
     Other:

Checked:                                                             
     Geographic significance          
     Surname                          
     Translation
     ID with ID/CLASS mailbox

     Checked list of approved Canadian attorneys and agents

Discussed file with
Attorney/Applicant via:
        phone                               Left message with
    X   email                               Attorney/Applicant

     Requested Law Library search           Issued Examiner’s Amendment
     for:                                   and entered changes in TRADEUPS

        PRINT        DO NOT PRINT           Added design code in TRADEUPS
     Description of the mark
     Translation statement                  Re-imaged standard character
                                            drawing
     Negative translation statement             
     Consent of living individual           Contacted TM MADRID ID/CLASS
                                            about misclassified definite ID
     Changed TRADEUPS to:

     OTHER:

 

We do not agree to the disclaimer on this one so you can go ahead and issue an office action.

 

Thanks,

Laura

 

Laura M. Konkel
Partner
T  608.283.2254  |  michaelbest.com

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

 

From: Queen, Esther <Esther.Queen@USPTO.GOV>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 2:13 PM
To: MKEIPDocket <MKEIPDocket@michaelbest.com>; Konkel, Laura M (22254) <lmkonkel@michaelbest.com>
Subject: 88229862 FLOORMATE JET (025818-1468 )

 

Attn: Laura M Konkel

 

The attached evidence shows that applicant’s goods feature or will feature a jet, “high-velocity fluid stream forced under pressure out of a small-diameter opening or nozzle” or “An outlet, such as a nozzle, used for emitting such a stream. ” http://www.ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=jet  and http://www.hoover.com/onepwr-jet-cordless-hard-floor-cleaner/BH55210.html

 

As such, JET merely refers to a feature of the goods and must be disclaimed. See 15 U.S.C. §1056(a); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a).

 

If applicant agrees to the amendment, I can enter for you. Please respond by Tuesday, 3/19.

 

Q Queen

Examining Attorney

United States Patent & Trademark Office

571-272-6695

 

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