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. 88392095 ACOUSTIC MULTI-AUDIO(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88392095/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 Blueprinting machines; photo-copying machines; photographic machines and apparatus; cinematographic machines and apparatus; optical machines and apparatus; measuring and testing machines and instruments; batteries and cells; electric wires and cables; television receivers, television sets; loudspeakers; speakers for home theaters; audio interfaces; digital sound processors; telecommunication machines and apparatus; smartphones; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; computers; computer software; computer programs; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts; game programs for home video game machines; electronic circuits and CD-ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; metronomes; electronic circuits and CD-ROMs recorded with automatic performance programs for electronic musical instruments; phonograph records; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts
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[ Japan application number 2018-138547 filed 11/07/2018]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Blueprinting machines; Television receivers, television sets; photo-copying machines; loudspeakers as a component part of televisions; photographic machines and apparatus; cinematographic machines and apparatus; optical machines and apparatus; measuring and testing machines and instruments; batteries and cells; electric wires and cables; loudspeakers; speakers for home theaters; audio interfaces; digital sound processors; telecommunication machines and apparatus; smartphones; personal digital assistants in the shape of a watch; computers; computer software; computer programs; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts; game programs for home video game machines; electronic circuits and CD-ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; metronomes; electronic circuits and CD-ROMs recorded with automatic performance programs for electronic musical instruments; phonograph records; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mountsClass 009 for Television receivers, television sets; loudspeakers as a component part of televisions
Deleted Filing Basis: 1(b)
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 [ Japan application number 2018-138547 filed 11/07/2018]. 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.

Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ Japan registration number 6185362 registered 10/04/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 10/04/2029 ], and translation thereof, if appropriate. 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. 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 on or 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 or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.
Original PDF file:
FRU0-3810515990-162633229_._US190006_JP_Registration.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 5 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
Foreign Registration-3
Foreign Registration-4
Foreign Registration-5

The foreign registration that is the basis of the U.S. application under §44(e) of the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. §1126(e)) includes a claim of standard characters or the country of origin's standard character equivalent.

The applicant's current attorney information: Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq.. Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq. of BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP, is located at

      45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
      NEW YORK, New York 10111
      US
The docket/reference number is 41279.3171.

The phone number is 212-589-4200 x894240.

The email address is bhipdocket@bakerlaw.com

The applicants proposed attorney information: Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq.. Other appointed attorneys are Kevin M. Wallace, Esq.. Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq. of BAKER & HOSTETLER 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

      45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
      NEW YORK, New York 10111
      United States
The docket/reference number is 41279.3171.

The phone number is 212-589-4200.

The fax number is 212 589-4201.

The email address is bhipdocket@bakerlaw.com

Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq. 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: ROBERT B.G. HOROWITZ, ESQ.. ROBERT B.G. HOROWITZ, ESQ. of BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP, is located at

      45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
      NEW YORK, New York 10111
      US
The docket/reference number is 41279.3171.

The phone number is 212-589-4200 x894240.

The email address is bhipdocket@bakerlaw.com; rhorowitz@bakerlaw.com; jcupito@bakerlaw.com

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq.. Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq. of BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP, is located at

      45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
      NEW YORK, New York 10111
      United States
The docket/reference number is 41279.3171.

The phone number is 212-589-4200.

The fax number is 212 589-4201.

The email address is bhipdocket@bakerlaw.com; rhorowitz@bakerlaw.com; jcupito@bakerlaw.com

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


SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

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 registration resulting therefrom, declares that, if the applicant submitted the application or allegation of use (AOU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AOU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AOU and this submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AOU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §1051(a) or AOU under 15 U.S.C. §1051(c), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is the owner of the mark sought to be registered; the mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark application, or certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU; for a certification mark application, 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. 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.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION AND FOR SECTION 66(a) COLLECTIVE/CERTIFICATION MARK APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051(b), 1126(d), and/or 1126(e), or filed a collective/certification mark application under 15 U.S.C. §1141f(a), the signatory additionally believes that: for a trademark or service mark application, the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services specified in the application; the applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application, the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; the signatory is properly authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of the applicant; for a certification mark application, 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. 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.

Signature: /Robert B.G. Horowitz/      Date: 12/09/2019
Signatory's Name: Robert B.G. Horowitz
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant
Signatory's Phone Number: 212 589-4200


Response Signature
Signature: /Robert B.G. Horowitz/     Date: 12/09/2019
Signatory's Name: Robert B.G. Horowitz
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant

Signatory's Phone Number: 212 589-4200

The signatory has confirmed that an authorized U.S. licensed attorney has been appointed to represent the owner/holder; that he/she has been granted reciprocal recognition under 37 C.F.R. §11.14(c)(1) by the USPTO's Office of Enrollment and Discipline; and, that he/she is an authorized signatory based on 37 C.F.R. §11.14(c)(2).

Mailing Address:    ROBERT B.G. HOROWITZ, ESQ.
   BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
   
   45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
   NEW YORK, New York 10111
Mailing Address:    Robert B.G. Horowitz, Esq.
   BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
   45 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, 14TH FLOOR
   NEW YORK, New York 10111
        
Serial Number: 88392095
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Dec 09 16:36:48 EST 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XX-2019120916364872
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