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. 88372166 THOUGHTFUL HOME(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88372166/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 hardware for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Audio speakers; Loud Speakers; Wireless indoor and outdoor speakers; Voice controlled audio speakers; Electronic devices and computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation; Climate control system consisting of a digital thermostat; Wireless cameras; digital cameras; motion activated cameras; video cameras; Electronic monitors and sensors for monitoring water, humidity levels, heat, temperature, air quality, light, movement, motion, sound, and the presence of people, animals and objects; Light switches; lighting control panels; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; Electronic locks; programmable locking systems; digital door locks; Electronic doorbells; electronic wirelessly enabled doorbells; electronic doorbells featuring a camera; intercoms; Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarms; access control and alarm monitoring systems; security alarm hubs; sound alarms; alarm sensors; security alarm controllers; keypads for use with security alarm devices; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD Players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for accessing and searching online databases, websites, mobile phones, computers, tablets, smart phones, handheld computers, portable computers for documents, files, and other stored information on command; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for providing personal concierge services for others initiated by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, and hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices
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.

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[ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Computer hardware for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Audio speakers; Loud Speakers; Wireless indoor and outdoor speakers; Voice controlled audio speakers; Electronic devices and computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation; Electronic devices embedded with and computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation; Climate control system consisting of a digital thermostat; Wireless cameras; digital cameras; motion activated cameras; video cameras; Electronic monitors and sensors for monitoring water, humidity levels, heat, temperature, air quality, light, movement, motion, sound, and the presence of people, animals and objects; Light switches; lighting control panels; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; Electronic locks; programmable locking systems; programmable locking systems comprised of electronic door locks and keypads; digital door locks; Electronic doorbells; electronic wirelessly enabled doorbells; electronic doorbells featuring a camera; intercoms; Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarms; access control and alarm monitoring systems; security alarm hubs; sound alarms; alarm sensors; security alarm controllers; keypads for use with security alarm devices; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD Players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for accessing and searching online databases, websites, mobile phones, computers, tablets, smart phones, handheld computers, portable computers for documents, files, and other stored information on command; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for providing personal concierge services for others initiated by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, and hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Downloadable software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Downloadable software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Downloadable voice-controlled search engine software for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer networkClass 009 for Computer hardware for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Audio speakers; Loud Speakers; Wireless indoor and outdoor speakers; Voice controlled audio speakers; Electronic devices embedded with and computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation; Climate control system consisting of a digital thermostat; Wireless cameras; digital cameras; motion activated cameras; video cameras; Electronic monitors and sensors for monitoring water, humidity levels, heat, temperature, air quality, light, movement, motion, sound, and the presence of people, animals and objects; Light switches; lighting control panels; light systems comprising light sensors and switches; Electronic locks; programmable locking systems comprised of electronic door locks and keypads; digital door locks; Electronic doorbells; electronic wirelessly enabled doorbells; electronic doorbells featuring a camera; intercoms; Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarms; access control and alarm monitoring systems; security alarm hubs; sound alarms; alarm sensors; security alarm controllers; keypads for use with security alarm devices; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD Players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for accessing and searching online databases, websites, mobile phones, computers, tablets, smart phones, handheld computers, portable computers for documents, files, and other stored information on command; Stand alone information device, namely, voice and manual controlled audio speakers with personal digital assistant capabilities for providing personal concierge services for others initiated by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, and hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Downloadable software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Downloadable software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Downloadable voice-controlled search engine software for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer network
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.

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 [ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 037 for Installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances; certification services, namely, for the professional installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances
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.

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[ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances; Installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and video surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances; certification services, namely, for the professional installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliancesClass 037 for Installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and video surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances
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.

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 [ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 042 for Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing a personal voice-enabled digital assistant; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable voice recognition software; Computer services, namely, providing a voice-controlled search engine for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer network; Provision of Internet search engines; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software used to provide voice-controlled information and communications; Electronic storage of electronic media, namely, images, text, audio, and video data; providing online non-downloadable software for recording, viewing, storing, sharing and analyzing online audio and video; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in providing personal concierge services for others by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment
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.

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[ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing a personal voice-enabled digital assistant; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable voice recognition software; Computer services, namely, providing a voice-controlled search engine for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer network; Computer services, namely, providing a non-downloadable voice-controlled search engine for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer network; Provision of Internet search engines; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software used to provide voice-controlled information and communications; Electronic storage of electronic media, namely, images, text, audio, and video data; providing online non-downloadable software for recording, viewing, storing, sharing and analyzing online audio and video; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in providing personal concierge services for others by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Providing non-downloadable computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between electronic devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation in homes; Installation of security and surveillance software; Certification services, namely, ensuring the professional installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances conforms with certification standardsClass 042 for Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing a personal voice-enabled digital assistant; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable voice recognition software; Computer services, namely, providing a non-downloadable voice-controlled search engine for obtaining data, images, audio and video via a global computer network; Provision of Internet search engines; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software used to provide voice-controlled information and communications; Electronic storage of electronic media, namely, images, text, audio, and video data; providing online non-downloadable software for recording, viewing, storing, sharing and analyzing online audio and video; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for streaming and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, and for controlling televisions, monitors, gaming systems, DVD players, portable media players, and digital media streaming devices; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in providing personal concierge services for others by voice-controlled commands via a mobile phone, computer, tablet, smart phone, handheld computer, portable computer, namely, adding and accessing calendar appointments, alarms, timers, reminders, making restaurant, travel, hotel reservations, and making professional services appointments; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for controlling home automation systems, namely, lighting, appliances, HVAC systems, thermostats, air quality monitors and sensors, alarms and other safety equipment, locks, doorbells, cameras, and home monitoring equipment; Providing non-downloadable computer software that allows the sharing and transmission of data and information between electronic devices for the purposes of facilitating environmental monitoring, control, and automation in homes; Installation of security and surveillance software; Certification services, namely, ensuring the professional installation of electronic devices, computer hardware, and security and surveillance products, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances conforms with certification standards
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.

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 [ Tonga application number TOM201803678 filed 10/05/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Disclaimer
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use HOME apart from the mark as shown.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Emily Burns/     Date: 10/29/2019
Signatory's Name: Emily Burns
Signatory's Position: Senior Trademark Counsel, CA Bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: N/A

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is not represented by an authorized attorney, and that he/she is either: (1) the owner/holder ; or (2) a person or persons with legal authority to bind the owner/holder; and if he/she had previously been represented by an attorney in this matter, either he/she revoked their power of attorney by filing a signed revocation with the USPTO or the USPTO has granted this attorney's withdrawal request.

        
Serial Number: 88372166
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Oct 30 10:01:51 EDT 2019
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