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
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
|
Entered
|
SERIAL NUMBER |
88281425 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 111 |
MARK SECTION |
MARK |
http://uspto.report/TM/88281425/mark.png |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
ENDOSCREENER |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
YES |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
YES |
MARK STATEMENT |
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color. |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
010 |
DESCRIPTION |
medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for use in medical analysis; testing apparatus for medical purposes; radiology screens for
medical purposes; radiotherapy apparatus; radiological purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes; Medical ultrasound equipment; endoscopy cameras for medical purposes; surgical apparatus
and instruments apparatus for medical |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(a) |
FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE |
At least as early as 03/22/2018 |
FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE |
At least as early as 03/22/2018 |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
33175721 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
China |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
08/28/2018 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
010 |
DESCRIPTION |
medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for use in medical analysis; testing apparatus for medical purposes; radiology screens for
medical purposes; radiotherapy apparatus; radiological purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes; Medical ultrasound equipment; endoscopy cameras for medical purposes; surgical apparatus
and instruments apparatus for medical |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(a) |
FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE |
At least as early as 03/22/2018 |
FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE |
At least as early as 03/22/2018 |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
33175721 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
China |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
08/28/2018 |
INTENT TO
PERFECT 44(d)
|
At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the application be suspended to await
the submission of the foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained. |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(e) |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION NUMBER |
33175721 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
COUNTRY |
China |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
DATE |
05/14/2019 |
FOREIGN EXPIRATION DATE |
05/13/2029 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION FILE NAME(S) |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
FRU0-2076785158-111330947_._EndoScreener_Chinese_registration.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(2 pages) |
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|
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STANDARD CHARACTERS
OR EQUIVALENT |
YES |
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION |
MISCELLANEOUS STATEMENT |
In response to the Examining Attorney's request for information, Applicant states that the term "endoscreener," as two words or a compound
term, does not have any meaning in the medical field, other than as a trademark for Applicant's goods. It is a fanciful term invented by Applicant. |
ATTORNEY SECTION (current) |
NAME |
Brian J. McGinnis |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
NOT SPECIFIED |
YEAR OF ADMISSION |
NOT SPECIFIED |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
FIRM NAME |
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP |
STREET |
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET |
CITY |
INDIANAPOLIS |
STATE |
Indiana |
POSTAL CODE |
46204-3535 |
COUNTRY |
US |
PHONE |
317-236-1313 |
FAX |
317-231-7433 |
EMAIL |
bmcginnis@btlaw.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
77914-290125 |
ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed) |
NAME |
Brian J. McGinnis |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
XXX |
YEAR OF ADMISSION |
XXXX |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
XX |
FIRM NAME |
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP |
STREET |
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET |
CITY |
INDIANAPOLIS |
STATE |
Indiana |
POSTAL CODE |
46204-3535 |
COUNTRY |
United States |
PHONE |
317-236-1313 |
FAX |
317-231-7433 |
EMAIL |
bmcginnis@btlaw.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
77914-290125 |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (current) |
NAME |
BRIAN J. MCGINNIS |
FIRM NAME |
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP |
STREET |
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET |
CITY |
INDIANAPOLIS |
STATE |
Indiana |
POSTAL CODE |
46204-3535 |
COUNTRY |
US |
PHONE |
317-236-1313 |
FAX |
317-231-7433 |
EMAIL |
bmcginnis@btlaw.com; TMINDocket@btlaw.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
77914-290125 |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (proposed) |
NAME |
Brian J. McGinnis |
FIRM NAME |
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP |
STREET |
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET |
CITY |
INDIANAPOLIS |
STATE |
Indiana |
POSTAL CODE |
46204-3535 |
COUNTRY |
United States |
PHONE |
317-236-1313 |
FAX |
317-231-7433 |
EMAIL |
bmcginnis@btlaw.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
77914-290125 |
SIGNATURE SECTION |
DECLARATION SIGNATURE |
/sharrell/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Sarah P. Harrell |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indiana bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
3172361313 |
DATE SIGNED |
09/25/2019 |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/sharrell/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Sarah P. Harrell |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indiana bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
3172361313 |
DATE SIGNED |
09/25/2019 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
SUBMIT DATE |
Wed Sep 25 11:21:09 EDT 2019 |
TEAS STAMP |
USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2
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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.
88281425 ENDOSCREENER(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88281425/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 010 for medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for use in medical analysis; testing apparatus for medical purposes; radiology screens for medical purposes; radiotherapy
apparatus; radiological purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes; Medical ultrasound equipment; endoscopy cameras for medical purposes; surgical apparatus and instruments apparatus for
medical
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 03/22/2018 and first used in commerce at least as early as 03/22/2018 , and
is now in use in such commerce.
Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing: 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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign 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, and asserts a claim of priority
based upon a foreign application.
For a certification 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, 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant, and the
applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on[ China application number 33175721 filed 08/28/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed: Class 010 for medical apparatus and instruments; apparatus for use in medical analysis; testing apparatus for medical purposes; radiology screens for medical purposes; radiotherapy
apparatus; radiological purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes; Medical ultrasound equipment; endoscopy cameras for medical purposes; surgical apparatus and instruments apparatus for
medical
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 03/22/2018 and first used in commerce at least as early as 03/22/2018 , and
is now in use in such commerce.
Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing: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, and asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign 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, and asserts a claim of priority
based upon a foreign application.
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, 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the
applicant, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on [ China application number 33175721 filed 08/28/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section
1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the application be suspended to await the submission of the
foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ China registration number 33175721 registered 05/14/2019 with
a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 05/13/2029 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate.
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.
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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Original PDF file:
FRU0-2076785158-111330947_._EndoScreener_Chinese_registration.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
The foreign registration that is the basis of the U.S. application under §44(e) of the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. §1126(e)) includes a claim of standard characters or the country of origin's standard
character equivalent.
The applicant's current attorney information: Brian J. McGinnis. Brian J. McGinnis of BARNES & THORNBURG LLP, is located at
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
US
The docket/reference number is 77914-290125.
The phone number is 317-236-1313.
The fax number is 317-231-7433.
The email address is bmcginnis@btlaw.com
The applicants proposed attorney information: Brian J. McGinnis. Brian J. McGinnis of BARNES & THORNBURG LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX,
is located at
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
United States
The docket/reference number is 77914-290125.
The phone number is 317-236-1313.
The fax number is 317-231-7433.
The email address is bmcginnis@btlaw.com
Brian J. McGinnis 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: BRIAN J. MCGINNIS. BRIAN J. MCGINNIS of BARNES & THORNBURG LLP, is located at
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
US
The docket/reference number is 77914-290125.
The phone number is 317-236-1313.
The fax number is 317-231-7433.
The email address is bmcginnis@btlaw.com; TMINDocket@btlaw.com
The applicants proposed correspondence information: Brian J. McGinnis. Brian J. McGinnis of BARNES & THORNBURG LLP, is located at
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
United States
The docket/reference number is 77914-290125.
The phone number is 317-236-1313.
The fax number is 317-231-7433.
The email address is bmcginnis@btlaw.com
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Miscellaneous Statement
In response to the Examining Attorney's request for information, Applicant states that the term "endoscreener," as two words or a compound term, does not have any meaning in the medical field, other
than as a trademark for Applicant's goods. It is a fanciful term invented by Applicant.
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: /sharrell/ Date: 09/25/2019
Signatory's Name: Sarah P. Harrell
Signatory's Position: Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indiana bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 3172361313
Response Signature
Signature: /sharrell/ Date: 09/25/2019
Signatory's Name: Sarah P. Harrell
Signatory's Position: Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indiana bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 3172361313
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: BRIAN J. MCGINNIS
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
Mailing Address: Brian J. McGinnis
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP
11 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana 46204-3535
Serial Number: 88281425
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Sep 25 11:21:09 EDT 2019
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