Response to Office Action

PTO- 1957

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PTO- 1957

Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 88410999 COOKSMART(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88410999/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 020 for Furniture; Furnishings in the nature of Armchairs, Settees, and high Chairs; Beds, bedding in the nature of Mattress Toppers, mattresses, pillows and cushions; Cushions; Cushions in the nature of furniture; Seat cushions; Soft furnishings in the nature of cushions; Seat pads in the nature of cushions; Seat pads being parts of furniture in the nature of cushions; Plate racks; Pet furniture; Beds for animals; Beds for household pets; Playhouses for pets; Pet houses; Hutches for animals; Portable beds for pets; Dog baskets in the nature of dog beds; Dog beds; Cat beds; Cat baskets in the nature of cat beds; Pet cushions; seat pads for use with chairs and car seats
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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.


Proposed:
Class 020 for Furniture; Furnishings in the nature of Armchairs, Settees, and high Chairs; Beds, bedding in the nature of Mattress Toppers, mattresses, pillows and cushions; Cushions; Cushions in the nature of furniture; Seat cushions; Soft furnishings in the nature of cushions; Seat pads in the nature of cushions; Seat pads being parts of furniture in the nature of cushions; Plate racks; Pet furniture; Beds for animals; Beds for household pets; Playhouses for pets; Pet houses; Hutches for animals; Portable beds for pets; Dog baskets in the nature of dog beds; Dog beds; Cat beds; Cat baskets in the nature of cat beds; Pet cushions; seat pads for use with chairs and car seats
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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:
FRU0-982302532-161143848_ ._035_Citylook_Imports_-_ COOKSMART_EU_Registration _Certificate.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 11 pages) Foreign Registration-1Foreign Registration-2Foreign Registration-3Foreign Registration-4Foreign Registration-5Foreign Registration-6Foreign Registration-7Foreign Registration-8Foreign Registration-9Foreign Registration-10Foreign Registration-11

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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 021 for Kitchen utensils in the nature of Colanders, Baking Dishes, Baking Utensils, namely, cooking spoons, spatulas for kitchen use, whisks, Baking Tins, namely, baked goods tins sold empty for domestic use, Bread Bins, Bread Boards, Butter Dishes, Cake Tins, Canister Sets, Creamer Jugs, namely, creamer pitchers, Egg Cups, Plastic storage containers for household use, namely, egg Storage Containers, Gravy Boat, Graters for household purposes, Kitchen Sieves for household purposes, Pepper Shakers, Pet Feeding and Drinking Bowls, Pet Treat Jars; Jugs, namely, Pint Milk kigs, Pint Water Jugs, Pint Syrup Jugs, Pint Sauce Jugs, Pint Gravy Jugs, all sold empty; Tea Bag Rests, Tea Pots, Toast Racks, Salt Shakers, Spoon Rests, and Sugar Bowls; Kitchen containers; Serving trays; Trays for household purposes; Beverage glassware; Porcelain Dinner table Plates, Side table Plates, Breakfast Bowls, Pasta Bowls, Mugs; Earthenware Ceramic Canisters, Ceramic Tea Bag Rests, Ceramic Spoon Rests, Ceramic Egg Cups, Ceramic Butter Dishes, Ceramic Mugs, Ceramic Tea pots, Ceramic Sugar Bowls, Ceramic Creamer Jugs, namely, ceramic creamer pitchers, Ceramic Jugs in the nature of Milk Jugs, Water Jugs, Syrup Jugs, Sauce Jugs, Gravy Pint Jugs, all sold empty; Ceramic Toast Racks, Ceramic Salt Shakers, Ceramic Pepper Shakers, Ceramic Gravy Boats, Ceramic storage containers for household use, namely Egg Storage Containers, Ceramic Pet Feeding and Drinking Bowls, Ceramic Pet Treat Jars; coffee and tea services in the nature of tableware; cookware, namely, Cooking Pots, Glass cooking Pots, Cooking Pans, Metal cooking Pans, Frying Pans, Roasting Pans and Food Steamers, nonelectric; Kitchen containers; Cookware in the nature of pots and pans; Coasters, not of paper or textile; Plastic coasters; Chopping boards for kitchen use; Wood chopping boards for kitchen use; Wooden chopping boards for kitchen use; Rubber gloves for household use; Rubber gloves for domestic use; Creamer pitchers, Plastic storage containers for household use, namely, egg Storage containers; Abrasive instruments for kitchen cleaning purposes, namely, Scrubbing Brushes, Abrasive Pads for kitchen purposes and Abrasive Sponges for scrubbing the skin; Oven mitts; Oven gloves for household purposes; Tea cosies; Pot holders; Cake tins; Boxes for biscuits in the nature of biscuit tins, sold empty; Glass jars; Glass storage jars; Storage jars in the nature of glass storage jars; Mugs; Glass mugs; Earthenware mugs; Porcelain mugs; China mugs; Ceramic mugs; Travel mugs; non-electric tea pots; Jugs; Cream jugs, namely, creamer pitchers; Milk jugs, namely, milk pitchers; Spoon rests; Plates; Bowls; Biscuit cutters; Pet drinking bowls; Vinyl place mats; Plastic place mats; Place mats, not of paper or textile; Thermal insulated cool bags for food or beverages, for household use; Lunch boxes; Non-electric portable beverage coolers; Portable beverage coolers in the nature of non-electric portable beverage coolers; gloves for household purposes, namely, Double Oven Gloves, Single Oven Gloves; all of the foregoing for household use
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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.


Proposed:
Class 021 for Kitchen utensils in the nature of Colanders, Baking Dishes, Baking Utensils, namely, cooking spoons, spatulas for kitchen use, whisks, Baking Tins, namely, baked goods tins sold empty for domestic use, Bread Bins, Bread Boards, Butter Dishes, Cake Tins, Canister Sets, Creamer Jugs, namely, creamer pitchers, Egg Cups, Plastic storage containers for household use, namely, egg Storage Containers, Gravy Boat, Graters for household purposes, Kitchen Sieves for household purposes, Pepper Shakers, Pet Feeding and Drinking Bowls, Pet Treat Jars; Jugs, namely, Pint Milk kigs, Pint Water Jugs, Pint Syrup Jugs, Pint Sauce Jugs, Pint Gravy Jugs, all sold empty; Tea Bag Rests, Tea Pots, Toast Racks, Salt Shakers, Spoon Rests, and Sugar Bowls; Kitchen containers; Serving trays; Trays for household purposes; Beverage glassware; Porcelain Dinner table Plates, Side table Plates, Breakfast Bowls, Pasta Bowls, Mugs; Earthenware Ceramic Canisters, Ceramic Tea Bag Rests, Ceramic Spoon Rests, Ceramic Egg Cups, Ceramic Butter Dishes, Ceramic Mugs, Ceramic Tea pots, Ceramic Sugar Bowls, Ceramic Creamer Jugs, namely, ceramic creamer pitchers, Ceramic Jugs in the nature of Milk Jugs, Water Jugs, Syrup Jugs, Sauce Jugs, Gravy Pint Jugs, all sold empty; Ceramic Toast Racks, Ceramic Salt Shakers, Ceramic Pepper Shakers, Ceramic Gravy Boats, Ceramic storage containers for household use, namely Egg Storage Containers, Ceramic Pet Feeding and Drinking Bowls, Ceramic Pet Treat Jars; coffee and tea services in the nature of tableware; cookware, namely, Cooking Pots, Glass cooking Pots, Cooking Pans, Metal cooking Pans, Frying Pans, Roasting Pans and Food Steamers, nonelectric; Kitchen containers; Cookware in the nature of pots and pans; Coasters, not of paper or textile; Plastic coasters; Chopping boards for kitchen use; Wood chopping boards for kitchen use; Wooden chopping boards for kitchen use; Rubber gloves for household use; Rubber gloves for domestic use; Creamer pitchers, Plastic storage containers for household use, namely, egg Storage containers; Abrasive instruments for kitchen cleaning purposes, namely, Scrubbing Brushes, Abrasive Pads for kitchen purposes and Abrasive Sponges for scrubbing the skin; Oven mitts; Oven gloves for household purposes; Tea cosies; Pot holders; Cake tins; Boxes for biscuits in the nature of biscuit tins, sold empty; Glass jars; Glass storage jars; Storage jars in the nature of glass storage jars; Mugs; Glass mugs; Earthenware mugs; Porcelain mugs; China mugs; Ceramic mugs; Travel mugs; non-electric tea pots; Jugs; Cream jugs, namely, creamer pitchers; Milk jugs, namely, milk pitchers; Spoon rests; Plates; Bowls; Biscuit cutters; Pet drinking bowls; Vinyl place mats; Plastic place mats; Place mats, not of paper or textile; Thermal insulated cool bags for food or beverages, for household use; Lunch boxes; Non-electric portable beverage coolers; Portable beverage coolers in the nature of non-electric portable beverage coolers; gloves for household purposes, namely, Double Oven Gloves, Single Oven Gloves; all of the foregoing for household use
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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:
FRU1-982302532-161143848_ ._035_Citylook_Imports_-_ COOKSMART_EU_Registration _Certificate.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 11 pages) Foreign Registration-1Foreign Registration-2Foreign Registration-3Foreign Registration-4Foreign Registration-5Foreign Registration-6Foreign Registration-7Foreign Registration-8Foreign Registration-9Foreign Registration-10Foreign Registration-11

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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 024 for Cotton fabric, Linen fabric, Polycotton, namely, polyester fabric and cotton fabric, textiles made from 100% Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) material; Textiles, namely, Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, textile Napkins of textile, textile Placemats, covers for Cushions and textile blanket Throws; Textiles and substitutes for textiles in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Textiles for furnishings in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Mixed fiber fabrics; Fabrics made of mixed synthetic and natural fibres, other than for insulation; Fabrics made from cotton, other than for insulation; Cotton fabrics; Cotton base mixed fabrics; Textiles made of cotton, namely, Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Polyester textiles, namely, polyester fabric; Fabrics made from polyester, other than for insulation; unfitted fabric and plastic coverings for furniture; Tea towels; Textile place mats; Fabric place mats in the nature of place mats of fabric material; Table cloths; Table cloths of textile; Table cloths not of paper; Table runners made of fabric; Fabric table runners; Cloth napkins for removing make-up; Textile napkins in the nature of table napkins of textile; Blankets for household pets; all of the foregoing for household use
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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.


Proposed:
Class 024 for Cotton fabric, Linen fabric, Polycotton, namely, polyester fabric and cotton fabric, textiles made from 100% Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) material; Textiles, namely, Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, textile Napkins of textile, textile Placemats, covers for Cushions and textile blanket Throws; Textiles and substitutes for textiles in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Textiles for furnishings in the nature of Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Mixed fiber fabrics; Fabrics made of mixed synthetic and natural fibres, other than for insulation; Fabrics made from cotton, other than for insulation; Cotton fabrics; Cotton base mixed fabrics; Textiles made of cotton, namely, Tea Towels, PVC Coated Tablecloths of textile, Tablecloths of textile, Napkins of textile, Placemats of textile, covers for Cushions and blanket Throws; Polyester textiles, namely, polyester fabric; Fabrics made from polyester, other than for insulation; unfitted fabric and plastic coverings for furniture; Tea towels; Textile place mats; Fabric place mats in the nature of place mats of fabric material; Table cloths; Table cloths of textile; Table cloths not of paper; Table runners made of fabric; Fabric table runners; Cloth napkins for removing make-up; Textile napkins in the nature of table napkins of textile; Blankets for household pets; all of the foregoing for household use
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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:
FRU2-982302532-161143848_ ._035_Citylook_Imports_-_ COOKSMART_EU_Registration _Certificate.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 11 pages) Foreign Registration-1Foreign Registration-2Foreign Registration-3Foreign Registration-4Foreign Registration-5Foreign Registration-6Foreign Registration-7Foreign Registration-8Foreign Registration-9Foreign Registration-10Foreign Registration-11

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.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 025 for Textiles, namely, Aprons, PVC Coated Aprons; all of the foregoing for household use
Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration: For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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.


Proposed:
Class 025 for Textiles, namely, Aprons, PVC Coated Aprons; all of the foregoing for household use
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Filing Basis: Section 44(e), Based on Foreign Registration:For all applications: The applicant attaches a copy of [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018057714 registered 08/21/2019 with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 04/30/2029 ], 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:
FRU3-982302532-161143848_ ._035_Citylook_Imports_-_ COOKSMART_EU_Registration _Certificate.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 11 pages) Foreign Registration-1Foreign Registration-2Foreign Registration-3Foreign Registration-4Foreign Registration-5Foreign Registration-6Foreign Registration-7Foreign Registration-8Foreign Registration-9Foreign Registration-10Foreign Registration-11

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.
Correspondence Information (current):
      Duane M. Byers
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: nixonptomail@nixonvan.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

The docket/reference number is 5380-0035.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Duane M. Byers
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: nixonptomail@nixonvan.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

The docket/reference number is 5380-0035.

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).

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /dmb/     Date: 03/16/2021
Signatory's Name: Duane M. Byers
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Virginia bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: 7037867421 Signature method: Signed directly within the form

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:    Duane M. Byers
   NIXON & VANDERHYE PC
   
   901 N. GLEBE ROAD, 11TH FLOOR
   ARLINGTON, Virginia 22203
Mailing Address:    Duane M. Byers
   NIXON & VANDERHYE PC
   901 N. GLEBE ROAD, 11TH FLOOR
   ARLINGTON, Virginia 22203
        
Serial Number: 88410999
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Mar 16 16:26:42 ET 2021
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.X-20210316162642138
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