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: ASHLAND FARMS (see, http://uspto.report/TM/88346041/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 88346041

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
The owner proposes to amend the following:
Current: Family Dollar IP Co., LLC, having an address of
      10401 Monroe Road
      Matthews, North Carolina 28105
      United States
Proposed: Family Dollar IP Co., LLC, having an address of
      10401 Monroe Road
      Matthews, North Carolina 28105
      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 09/03/2019.

For International Class 018:
Current identification: Pet accessories, namely, collars and leashes

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 020:
Current identification: Pet beds

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 021:
Current identification: Pet feeding and drinking bowls; Grooming tools for pets, namely, brushes; Cat litter accessories, namely, litter pans and sifters

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 028:
Current identification: Toy pet chews; Pet toys

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 031:
Current identification: Pet litter; Consumable pet chews; Pet food; Pet treats; Pet biscuits

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 first extension request.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Robert C. Van Arnam      WILLIAMS MULLEN, C/O IP DOCKETING

      8300 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 1100
      TYSONS, Virginia 22102
      United States
      Phone: 919-981-4000
      Fax: 919-981-4300
      The docket/reference number is 301946.2038
      Email: ip@williamsmullen.com


The applicant's proposed Attorney Information:
      Robert C. Van Arnam      WILLIAMS MULLEN, C/O IP DOCKETING

      8300 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 1100
      TYSONS, Virginia 22102
      United States
      Phone: 919-981-4000
      Fax: 919-981-4300
      The docket/reference number is 301946.2038
      Email: ip@williamsmullen.com


Correspondence Information (current):
      ROBERT C. VAN ARNAM
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: ip@williamsmullen.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): rvanarnam@williamsmullen.com; charlacher@williamsmullen.com

Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Robert C. Van Arnam
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: ip@williamsmullen.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): rvanarnam@williamsmullen.com; charlacher@williamsmullen.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 $625 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 5 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: /Sandra Boscia/      Date Signed: 03/03/2020
Signatory's Name: Sandra Boscia
Signatory's Position: Assistant Secretary
Signatory's Phone: 7042421402

Mailing Address:
   WILLIAMS MULLEN, C/O IP DOCKETING
   
   8300 GREENSBORO DRIVE, SUITE 1100
   TYSONS, Virginia 22102

RAM Sale Number: 88346041
RAM Accounting Date: 03/03/2020

Serial Number: 88346041
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Mar 03 12:39:43 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ESU-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2020030312394330
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