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. 88279958 GRAPEVINE(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88279958/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 009 for Computer software platforms, downloadable, for connecting financial advisors to donors in the field of philanthropic investing; Downloadable computer software application for financial advisors and donors in the field of philanthropic investing
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Computer software platforms, downloadable, for connecting financial advisors to donors in the field of philanthropic investing; Downloadable computer software application for financial advisors and donors in the field of philanthropic investing; Downloadable computer software application for connecting financial advisors to donors in the field of philanthropic investingClass 009 for Computer software platforms, downloadable, for connecting financial advisors to donors in the field of philanthropic investing; Downloadable computer software application for connecting financial advisors to donors in the field of philanthropic investing
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 036 for Providing an on-line computer database featuring information relating to philanthropic investment; Information, advisory, consultancy and research services relating to philanthropic investments; Providing electronic payment processing services for making donations to philanthropic entities through various payment options
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Providing an on-line computer database featuring information relating to philanthropic investment; Providing an on-line computer database featuring information relating to financial philanthropic investment; Information, advisory, consultancy and research services relating to philanthropic investments; Information, advisory, consultancy and financial research services relating to financial philanthropic investments; Providing electronic payment processing services for making donations to philanthropic entities through various payment options; Providing electronic payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, Donor Advised Fund payments, wire transfers, ACH transfers, checks, and other electronic payments via a global computer network for making donations to philanthropic entitiesClass 036 for Providing an on-line computer database featuring information relating to financial philanthropic investment; Information, advisory, consultancy and financial research services relating to financial philanthropic investments; Providing electronic payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, Donor Advised Fund payments, wire transfers, ACH transfers, checks, and other electronic payments via a global computer network for making donations to philanthropic entities
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 042 for Computer services, namely, providing an on-line digital platform for connecting financial advisors to donors for the purpose of creating and financing philanthropic investment funds; Computer services, namely, software-as-a service (SAAS) services for connecting financial advisors, enterprises and donors for the purpose of discovering, creating and financing philanthropic investments; Computer services, namely, providing an online community for registered users to exchange information, raise funds and collaborate in the field of philanthropic investment
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Computer services, namely, providing an on-line digital platform for connecting financial advisors to donors for the purpose of creating and financing philanthropic investment funds; Computer services, namely, platform-as-a-service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for connecting financial advisors to donors for the purpose of creating and financing philanthropic investment funds; Computer services, namely, software-as-a service (SAAS) services for connecting financial advisors, enterprises and donors for the purpose of discovering, creating and financing philanthropic investments; Computer services, namely, software-as-a service (SAAS) services featuring software for connecting financial advisors, enterprises and donors to one another for the purpose of discovering, creating and financing philanthropic investments; Computer services, namely, providing an online community for registered users to exchange information, raise funds and collaborate in the field of philanthropic investment; Computer services, namely, creating an online community for registered users to exchange information, raise funds and collaborate in the field of philanthropic investmentClass 042 for Computer services, namely, platform-as-a-service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for connecting financial advisors to donors for the purpose of creating and financing philanthropic investment funds; Computer services, namely, software-as-a service (SAAS) services featuring software for connecting financial advisors, enterprises and donors to one another for the purpose of discovering, creating and financing philanthropic investments; Computer services, namely, creating an online community for registered users to exchange information, raise funds and collaborate in the field of philanthropic investment
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the identified goods/services, and 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.

The applicant's current attorney information: Nicole Gage. Nicole Gage of FOLEY & LARDER LLP, is located at

      3000 K STREET N.W., SUITE 600
      WSAHINGTON, District of Columbia 20007
      US
The docket/reference number is 121344-0102.

The phone number is 617-342-4000.

The fax number is 6173424001.

The email address is IPDocketing@foley.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Nicole Gage. Nicole Gage of FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      111 Huntington Ave
      Boston, Massachusetts 02199
      United States
The docket/reference number is 121344-0102.

The phone number is 617-342-4000.

The fax number is 6173424001.

The email address is IPDocketing@foley.com

Nicole Gage 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: NICOLE GAGE. NICOLE GAGE of FOLEY & LARDER LLP, is located at

      3000 K STREET N.W., SUITE 600
      WSAHINGTON, District of Columbia 20007
      US
The docket/reference number is 121344-0102.

The phone number is 617-342-4000.

The fax number is 6173424001.

The email address is IPDocketing@foley.com; ngage@foley.com; bcorbin@foley.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Nicole Gage. Nicole Gage of FOLEY & LARDNER LLP, is located at

      3000 K STREET N.W., SUITE 600
      WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20007
      United States
The docket/reference number is 121344-0102.

The phone number is 617-342-4000.

The fax number is 6173424001.

The email address is IPDocketing@foley.com; ngage@foley.com; bgorman@foley.com

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Nicole E. Gage/     Date: 09/25/2019
Signatory's Name: Nicole Gage
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Massachusetts Bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 617-502-3216

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:    NICOLE GAGE
   FOLEY & LARDER LLP
   
   3000 K STREET N.W., SUITE 600
   WSAHINGTON, District of Columbia 20007
Mailing Address:    Nicole Gage
   FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
   3000 K STREET N.W., SUITE 600
   WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20007
        
Serial Number: 88279958
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Sep 25 21:34:31 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.XX-20190925213431111
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