Statement of Use

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 1553 (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 1553 (Rev 09/2005)

OMB No. 0651-0054 (Exp 12/31/2020)

Trademark/Service Mark Statement of Use
(15 U.S.C. Section 1051(d))

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: + EQUAL(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88352453/mark.png)
SERIAL NUMBER: 88352453



The applicant, MERISANT COMPANY, having an address of
      Suite 3150
      125 South Wacker Drive
      Chicago, Illinois 60606
      United States
is submitting the following allegation of use information:

For International Class 001:
Current identification: Artificial sweeteners; sweeteners principally comprised of artificial sweetener; artificial sweeteners containing vitamins and minerals

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services, or to indicate membership in the collective organization listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 02/00/2019, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/00/2019, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) photos of point-of-sale display showing the mark as well as electronic displays associated with the goods showing the mark and providing sufficient ordering information.

JPG file(s):
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Original PDF file:
SPN0-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._d_Zinc__Aspartame_Sweetener__100_Sweetener_Packets_-_Walmart.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
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Original PDF file:
SPN0-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._AL_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener__Sugar_Substitute__800_Packets_-_W.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
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Original PDF file:
SPN0-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._Specimen_-_Equal_Sell_Sheet.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
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For International Class 005:
Current identification: Dietary aid, namely, a non-caloric sweetener for medical use; Dietetic foods adapted for medical use; Dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use; Artificial sweeteners adapted for diabetic use for medical purposes; Dietetic foods, namely, artificial sweeteners for medical use containing vitamins and minerals

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services, or to indicate membership in the collective organization listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 02/00/2019, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/00/2019, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) photos of point-of-sale display showing the mark as well as electronic displays associated with the goods showing the mark and providing sufficient ordering information.

JPG file(s):
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Original PDF file:
SPN1-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._d_Zinc__Aspartame_Sweetener__100_Sweetener_Packets_-_Walmart.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
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Original PDF file:
SPN1-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._AL_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener__Sugar_Substitute__800_Packets_-_W.pdf
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Original PDF file:
SPN1-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._Specimen_-_Equal_Sell_Sheet.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
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For International Class 030:
Current identification: Sugar substitutes; non-caloric sugar substitutes for use in foods and beverages; sugar substitutes containing vitamins and minerals

The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods/services, or to indicate membership in the collective organization listed in the application or Notice of Allowance or as subsequently modified for this specific class.

The mark was first used by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor in interest at least as early as 02/00/2019, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/00/2019, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one specimen for the class showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class, consisting of a(n) photos of point-of-sale display showing the mark as well as electronic displays associated with the goods showing the mark and providing sufficient ordering information.

JPG file(s):
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Original PDF file:
SPN2-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._d_Zinc__Aspartame_Sweetener__100_Sweetener_Packets_-_Walmart.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
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Original PDF file:
SPN2-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._AL_Zero_Calorie_Sweetener__Sugar_Substitute__800_Packets_-_W.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
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Original PDF file:
SPN2-19821116034-20200213143847123642_._Specimen_-_Equal_Sell_Sheet.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
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The applicant is not filing a Request to Divide with this Allegation of Use form.
The applicant's current attorney information: Boris Umansky. Boris Umansky of LADAS & PARRY LLP, is located at

      SUITE 1600
      224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
      CHICAGO, Illinois 60604
      United States
The docket/reference number is 3T19713093.

The phone number is 312-427-1300.

The fax number is 312-427-6663.

The email address is CHIUSTM@LADAS.NET

The applicants proposed attorney information: Boris Umansky. Other appointed attorneys are Burton S. Ehrlich, Richard J. Streit, John P. Luther, Kevin A. Thompson, Hermine Valizadeh, David C. Brezina, and James B. Conte. Boris Umansky of LADAS & PARRY LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at

      224 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1600
      CHICAGO, Illinois 60604
      United States
The docket/reference number is 3T19713093.

The phone number is 312-427-1300.

The fax number is 312-427-6663.

The email address is CHIUSTM@LADAS.NET

Boris Umansky 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: BORIS UMANSKY. BORIS UMANSKY of LADAS & PARRY LLP, is located at

      SUITE 1600
      224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
      CHICAGO, Illinois 60604
      United States
The docket/reference number is 3T19713093.

The phone number is 312-427-1300.

The fax number is 312-427-6663.

The email address is CHIUSTM@LADAS.NET

The applicants proposed correspondence information: BORIS UMANSKY. BORIS UMANSKY of LADAS & PARRY LLP, is located at

      224 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1600
      CHICAGO, Illinois 60604
      United States
The docket/reference number is 3T19713093.

The phone number is 312-427-1300.

The fax number is 312-427-6663.

The email address is CHIUSTM@LADAS.NET

A fee payment in the amount of $300 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for the allegation of use for 3 classes.


Declaration

	The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered. For a trademark or service mark application, the mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with all the goods/services in the application or notice of allowance, or as subsequently modified. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with all the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or notice of allowance, or as subsequently modified. For a certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users on or in connection with the all goods/services in the application or notice of allowance, or as subsequently modified, and 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.
	The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in commerce.
	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.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	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 all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Signature: /Boris Umansky/      Date Signed: 02/13/2020
Signatory's Name: Boris Umansky
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Illinois bar member
Signatory's Phone: 312-427-1300

Mailing Address:
   LADAS & PARRY LLP
   
   224 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1600
   CHICAGO, Illinois 60604

RAM Sale Number: 88352453
RAM Accounting Date: 02/13/2020

Serial Number: 88352453
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Feb 13 15:00:25 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/SOU-XXX.XXX.XXX.XX-202002131500250
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