Response to Office Action

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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. 88384314 MDC(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88384314/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 001 for Chemical products for biotechnological purposes (industrial); Chemicals for use in biotechnological manufacturing processes; Chemicals for use in biotechnological product development; Chemical substances for use in the biotechnological industry; Chemical reagents for use in biotechnology, other than for medical or veterinary use
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[ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Chemical products for biotechnological purposes (industrial); Chemical preparations for biotechnological purposes for use in industry; Chemicals for use in biotechnological manufacturing processes; Chemicals for use in biotechnological product development; Chemical substances for use in the biotechnological industry; Chemical preparations for use in industry, specifically biotechnological industries; Chemical reagents for use in biotechnology, other than for medical or veterinary useClass 001 for Chemical preparations for biotechnological purposes for use in industry; Chemicals for use in biotechnological manufacturing processes; Chemicals for use in biotechnological product development;Chemical preparations for use in industry, specifically biotechnological industries;Chemical reagents for use in biotechnology, other than for medical or veterinary use
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 [ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 005 for Biotechnological preparations for medical use
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[ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Biotechnological preparations for medical use; Biotechnological preparations, namely, reagents for medical use; Biotechnological pharmaceutical preparations for oncology treatment and diagnostics, cancer treatment and diagnostics, inflammation treatment and diagnostics, inflammation-related condition treatment and diagnosticsClass 005 for Biotechnological preparations, namely, reagents for medical use; Biotechnological pharmaceutical preparations for oncology treatment and diagnostics, cancer treatment and diagnostics, inflammation treatment and diagnostics, inflammation-related condition treatment and diagnostics
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 [ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 010 for Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments
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[ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Surgical instruments and apparatus; Medical instruments for use in diagnostic imaging; Medical instruments for measuring and displaying tumors, metastases, inflammation sites and inflammation-related sites; Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical, dental or veterinary useClass 010 for Surgical instruments and apparatus; Medical instruments for use in diagnostic imaging; Medical instruments for measuring and displaying tumors, metastases, inflammation sites and inflammation-related sites; Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical, dental or veterinary use
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 [ European Union Trademark - EUTM application number 017968714 filed 10/15/2018]. 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.

APPLICANT AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: Cellis AG having an address of
      Langstrasse 20
      Zürich, 8004
      Switzerland

Proposed: Cellis AG, JOINT STOCK COMPANY legally organized under the laws of Switzerland, having an address of
      Langstrasse 20
      Zürich, 8004
      Switzerland

The applicant's current attorney information: MARGARET C. MCHUGH. MARGARET C. MCHUGH of KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP, is located at

      1100 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2800
      MAILSTOP IP DOCKETING-22
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30309
      US
The docket/reference number is 1135140.

The phone number is 415-273-0200.

The fax number is 415-576-0300.

The email address is tmadmin@Kilpatricktownsend.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: MARGARET C. MCHUGH. MARGARET C. MCHUGH of KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1900
      San Francisco, California 94111
      United States
The docket/reference number is 1135140.

The phone number is 415-273-0200.

The fax number is 415-576-0300.

The email address is tmadmin@Kilpatricktownsend.com

MARGARET C. MCHUGH 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: MARGARET C. MCHUGH. MARGARET C. MCHUGH of KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP, is located at

      1100 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2800
      MAILSTOP IP DOCKETING-22
      ATLANTA, Georgia 30309
      US
The docket/reference number is 1135140.

The phone number is 415-273-0200.

The fax number is 415-576-0300.

The email address is tmadmin@Kilpatricktownsend.com; mmchugh@kilpatricktownsend.com; pcheng@kilpatricktownsend.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: MARGARET C. MCHUGH. MARGARET C. MCHUGH of KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP, is located at

      Mailstop: IP Docketing - 22
      1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800
      Atlanta, Georgia 30309
      United States
The docket/reference number is 1135140.

The phone number is 4155760200.

The fax number is 415-576-0300.

The email address is tmadmin@Kilpatricktownsend.com; mmchugh@kilpatricktownsend.com; pcheng@kilpatricktownsend.com; jgreenacre@kilpatricktownsend.com

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
MDC appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the application, or any geographical significance.


SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Margaret C. McHugh/     Date: 12/09/2019
Signatory's Name: Margaret C. McHugh
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, CA bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 415-273-7509

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:    MARGARET C. MCHUGH
   KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP
   1100 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 2800
   MAILSTOP IP DOCKETING-22
   ATLANTA, Georgia 30309
Mailing Address:    MARGARET C. MCHUGH
   KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP
   Mailstop: IP Docketing - 22
   1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800
   Atlanta, Georgia 30309
        
Serial Number: 88384314
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Dec 09 16:25:38 EST 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.XXX-2019120916253887
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