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: AVERY (see, http://uspto.report/TM/88310027/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 88310027

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
The owner proposes to amend the following:
Current: Optum, Inc., having an address of
      9900 Bren Road East, MN008-T202
      Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
      United States
Proposed: Optum, Inc., having an address of
      9900 Bren Road East, MN008-T202
      Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
      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 08/13/2019.

For International Class 009:
Current identification: Downloadable mobile application featuring chatbot software for use in securing and providing messaging platforms, managing online chat communications with customers and employees, analysis and tracking of messages, and for answering and managing customer service inquiries

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 042:
Current identification: Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer chatbot software for use in securing and providing messaging platforms, managing online chat communications with customers and employees, analysis and tracking of messages, and for answering and managing customer service inquiries

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 second extension request. The applicant has made the following ongoing efforts to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with each of those goods/services covered by the extension request: product or service research or development

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Joseph V. Myers III      SEYFARTH SHAW LLP

      1075 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2500
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30309
      United States
      Phone: 404-885-1500
      Fax: 404-892-7056
      The docket/reference number is 023845-9051
      Email: tmatlanta@seyfarth.com


The applicant's proposed Attorney Information:
      Joseph V. Myers III      SEYFARTH SHAW LLP

      1075 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2500
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30309
      United States
      Phone: 404-885-1500
      Fax: 404-892-7056
      The docket/reference number is 023845-9051
      Email: tmatlanta@seyfarth.com


Correspondence Information (current):
      JOSEPH V. MYERS III
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tmatlanta@seyfarth.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): ipdocketatlanta@seyfarth.com

Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Joseph V. Myers III
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tmatlanta@seyfarth.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): ipdocketatlanta@seyfarth.com; uhgtrademarks@seyfarth.com; aabeloff@seyfarth.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: /Julia K. Sutherland/      Date Signed: 07/06/2020
Signatory's Name: Julia K. Sutherland
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Illinois Bar Member
Signatory's Phone: 312-460-5577

Mailing Address:
   SEYFARTH SHAW LLP
   
   1075 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2500
   ATLANTA, Georgia 30309

RAM Sale Number: 88310027
RAM Accounting Date: 07/06/2020

Serial Number: 88310027
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Jul 06 11:31:13 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ESU-XX.XXX.XX.X-202007061131133298
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