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. 88250545 SEATTLE SPORTS(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88250545/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 018 for Plastic storage bags for electronic devices, namely, electronic readers, tablet computers, cellular phones, GPS devices; Plastic storage bags for documents, namely, maps, identification papers, passports, and wallets. Plastic with fabric storage bags for electronic devices, namely, electronic readers, tablet computers, cellular phones, GPS devices; Plastic with fabric storage bags for documents, namely, maps, identification papers, passports, and wallets; Bags, namely, backpacks, dry bags, duffels, totes, lifestyle bags, custom printed bags, and mesh sacks; Stand on top paddleboard gear, namely, vehicle roof top carriers, leashes, paddles, paddle grips, deck bags, attachment systems, board porters, hip packs, bottle cage mounts, mesh deck bags, and deck accessories. Boat carts, namely, kayak carts, sit-on-top paddleboard carts, and surfboard carts. Boat storage racks, namely, kayak wall cradles and bands. Kayak accessories, namely, deck mounted water bottle cages, deck bungee systems, and deck attachment systems, waterproof navigation bags, inflatable floats, safety kits, bilge balls, bilge pumps, SOS warning systems, safety whistles, deck compasses, leashes, fishing mounts, tethers, anchor systems, sea anchors, shed mats, deck glowsticks, seats, rope, foam blocks, plugs, and deck coolers. Cartop canoe and kayak carrier kits and supplies consisting of foam blocks, straps, rope and bumper hooks. Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, webbing loops specially adapted to install on the quarter panel bolts under the hood to provide tie down points on automobiles with plastic bumpers that have no metal underneath; Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, cam buckle straps and accessories therefor for securing loads. Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, interior organizer nets with webbing specially adapted for fitting in the space between the trunk and the vehicle and between the hood and the vehicle; Automobile roof rack for transporting a boat on the roof of a vehicle; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, roof rack reflector pads with a high visibility, light reflective cover; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, a non-slip protective mat for use vehicle roof top and a collapsible, car-top sports-gear and baggage carrier; Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of steps for attachment to land vehicles, namely, a collapsible metal step that attaches over the top of a vehicle tire to allow for the user to step up on the step and access the top of the vehicle; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, roof rack pads; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, vehicle carrier racks for use in transporting kayaks. Water-proof, insulated, soft-shell, portable coolers. All-purpose waterproof athletic bags. Backpacks, handbags, purses, duffle bags, luggage, travel bags and fashion handbags. Bicycle accessories, namely, lights, panniers, packs, trailers, trailer accessories, and reflective safety gear, Trailer gear, namely, electrical adapters, convertors, lock boxes, bags, and accessories. Camping gear, namely, collapsible bowls, collapsible buckets, collapsible sinks, collapsible bottles, collapsible water carriers, USB glowstick, USB power banks, USB laser FOBS, flashlights, LED light clips, solar powered bottle lights, solar powered power banks, bear spray holsters and tether systems, collapsible coolers, pet leashes, pet toys, camp games, namely, darts, pack games, and dominos, water containers, and collapsible solar showers
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/26/1983 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/26/1983 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Plastic storage bags for electronic devices, namely, electronic readers, tablet computers, cellular phones, GPS devices; Wallets; Plastic storage bags for documents, namely, maps, identification papers, passports, and wallets. Plastic with fabric storage bags for electronic devices, namely, electronic readers, tablet computers, cellular phones, GPS devices; Bags, namely backpacks, dry bags, duffels, totes, custom printed tote bags, and mesh shopping sacks; Plastic with fabric storage bags for documents, namely, maps, identification papers, passports, and wallets; dry bags, namely, waterproof navigation bags for use with kayaks; Bags, namely, backpacks, dry bags, duffels, totes, lifestyle bags, custom printed bags, and mesh sacks; hip bags for use while stand-up paddle boarding; Stand on top paddleboard gear, namely, vehicle roof top carriers, leashes, paddles, paddle grips, deck bags, attachment systems, board porters, hip packs, bottle cage mounts, mesh deck bags, and deck accessories. Boat carts, namely, kayak carts, sit-on-top paddleboard carts, and surfboard carts. Boat storage racks, namely, kayak wall cradles and bands. Kayak accessories, namely, deck mounted water bottle cages, deck bungee systems, and deck attachment systems, waterproof navigation bags, inflatable floats, safety kits, bilge balls, bilge pumps, SOS warning systems, safety whistles, deck compasses, leashes, fishing mounts, tethers, anchor systems, sea anchors, shed mats, deck glowsticks, seats, rope, foam blocks, plugs, and deck coolers. Cartop canoe and kayak carrier kits and supplies consisting of foam blocks, straps, rope and bumper hooks. Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, webbing loops specially adapted to install on the quarter panel bolts under the hood to provide tie down points on automobiles with plastic bumpers that have no metal underneath; All-purpose waterproof athletic bags; Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of cargo and carrier equipment for vehicles comprised of synthetic textile materials, excluding artificial leather, namely, cam buckle straps and accessories therefor for securing loads. Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, interior organizer nets with webbing specially adapted for fitting in the space between the trunk and the vehicle and between the hood and the vehicle; Backpacks, handbags, purses, duffle bags, luggage, travel bags and fashion handbags; Automobile roof rack for transporting a boat on the roof of a vehicle; pet leashes.; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, roof rack reflector pads with a high visibility, light reflective cover; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, a non-slip protective mat for use vehicle roof top and a collapsible, car-top sports-gear and baggage carrier; Aftermarket automobile accessories in the nature of steps for attachment to land vehicles, namely, a collapsible metal step that attaches over the top of a vehicle tire to allow for the user to step up on the step and access the top of the vehicle; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, roof rack pads; Aftermarket automobile accessories, namely, vehicle carrier racks for use in transporting kayaks. Water-proof, insulated, soft-shell, portable coolers. All-purpose waterproof athletic bags. Backpacks, handbags, purses, duffle bags, luggage, travel bags and fashion handbags. Bicycle accessories, namely, lights, panniers, packs, trailers, trailer accessories, and reflective safety gear, Trailer gear, namely, electrical adapters, convertors, lock boxes, bags, and accessories. Camping gear, namely, collapsible bowls, collapsible buckets, collapsible sinks, collapsible bottles, collapsible water carriers, USB glowstick, USB power banks, USB laser FOBS, flashlights, LED light clips, solar powered bottle lights, solar powered power banks, bear spray holsters and tether systems, collapsible coolers, pet leashes, pet toys, camp games, namely, darts, pack games, and dominos, water containers, and collapsible solar showersClass 018 for Wallets; Bags, namely backpacks, dry bags, duffels, totes, custom printed tote bags, and mesh shopping sacks; dry bags, namely, waterproof navigation bags for use with kayaks; hip bags for use while stand-up paddle boarding; All-purpose waterproof athletic bags; Backpacks, handbags, purses, duffle bags, luggage, travel bags and fashion handbags; pet leashes.
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 01/26/1983 and first used in commerce at least as early as 01/26/1983 , and is now in use in such commerce.
The applicant's current attorney information: Mitchell A. Rossman. Mitchell A. Rossman of TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC, is located at

      7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
      MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
      US
The docket/reference number is 020.011TM2.

The phone number is 952-232-4926 x1.

The email address is mrossman@terranovapatentlawpllc.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Mitchell A. Rossman. Mitchell A. Rossman of TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
      MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
      United States
The docket/reference number is 020.011TM2.

The phone number is 952-232-4926 x1.

The fax number is 952314-1353.

The email address is mrossman@terranovapatentlawpllc.com

Mitchell A. Rossman 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: MITCHELL A. ROSSMAN. MITCHELL A. ROSSMAN of TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC, is located at

      7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
      MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
      US
The docket/reference number is 020.011TM2.

The phone number is 952-232-4926 x1.

The email address is mrossman@terranovapatentlawpllc.com; info@terranovapatentlawpllc.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Mitchell A. Rossman. Mitchell A. Rossman of TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC, is located at

      7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
      MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
      United States
The docket/reference number is 020.011TM2.

The phone number is 952-232-4926 x1.

The fax number is 9523141353.

The email address is mrossman@terranovapatentlawpllc.com

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Disclaimer
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use Sports apart from the mark as shown.


Supplemental Register
The applicant seeks registration of the mark on the Supplemental Register (i.e., a change of the words 'Principal Register' to 'Supplemental Register').


Miscellaneous Statement
Applicant is the owner of U.S. Registration No. 1940974. Applicant that the main office is in Seattle.


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: /Mitchell A. Rossman/      Date: 09/16/2019
Signatory's Name: Mitchell A. Rossman
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Minnesota State Bar
Signatory's Phone Number: (952) 232-2926


Response Signature
Signature: /Mitchell A. Rossman/     Date: 09/16/2019
Signatory's Name: Mitchell A. Rossman
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Minnesota State Bar

Signatory's Phone Number: (952) 232-4926

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:    MITCHELL A. ROSSMAN
   TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC
   
   7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
   MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
Mailing Address:    Mitchell A. Rossman
   TERRA NOVA PATENT LAW, PLLC
   7760 FRANCE AVE SOUTH, SUITE 1100
   MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55435
        
Serial Number: 88250545
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Sep 16 11:41:06 EDT 2019
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