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. 88413050 TAG (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88413050/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

MARK
Applicant proposes to amend the mark as follows:
Current: TAG (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88413050/mark.png)
Proposed: TAG (Stylized and/or with Design, see mark)
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark.
The mark consists of The mark consists of the stylized wording "TAG" inside an incomplete circle, with a curved line inside the circle and to the left of the wording.

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 009 for Computer keyboards; Computer storage devices, namely, blank flash drives; Computer backup and storage systems with multiple removable RAID cartridges; Computer network-attached storage (NAS) hardware; Computers; Computers and computer hardware; Computers and computer peripherals; Computers for network management; Flat panel display screens; Communications computers; Computer carrying cases; Electronic computers; Electronic components for computers; External computer hard drives; Flexible flat panel displays for computers; Handheld computers; Laptop computers; Laptops; Mobile computers; Notebook and laptop computers; Portable computers; Tablet computers
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed: Class 009 for Computer keyboards; Computer storage devices, namely, blank flash drives; Computer backup and storage systems with multiple removable RAID cartridges; Computer network-attached storage (NAS) hardware; Computers; Computers and computer hardware; Computers and computer peripherals; Computers for network management; Flat panel display screens; Communications computers; Computer carrying cases; Electronic computers; Electronic components for computers; External computer hard drives; Flexible flat panel displays for computers; Handheld computers; Laptop computers; Laptops; Mobile computers; Notebook and laptop computers; Portable computers; Tablet computers
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 016 for News bulletins
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed: Class 016 for News bulletins
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby submits one(or more) specimen(s) for Class 016 . The specimen(s) submitted consists of Electronic versions of printed bulletins. .
"The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application"[for an application based on Section 1(a), Use in Commerce] OR "The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce prior either to the filing of the Amendment to Allege Use or expiration of the filing deadline for filing a Statement of Use" [for an application based on Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use]. OR "The attached specimen is a true copy of the specimen that was originally submitted with the application, amendment to allege use, or statement of use" [for an illegible specimen].
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21617732100-20190808143334734725_._TAG_PPS_GPS-S_Print_News_Bulletin.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 6 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Specimen File6
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21617732100-20190808143334734725_._TAG_SD-2000_Print_news_bulletin_16.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2

Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Training in the use of asset management; training the field of computer data backup recovery disaster; training the field of computer and telecommunication network configuration management; training in the field of computer facility and data center management; Training in the use of design and implementatio
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Training in the use of asset management; training the field of computer data backup recovery disaster; training the field of computer and telecommunication network configuration management; training in the field of computer facility and data center management; Training in the use of design and implementatio; training in the field of computerized surveying technologies.Class 041 for Training in the use of asset management; training the field of computer data backup recovery disaster; training the field of computer and telecommunication network configuration management; training in the field of computer facility and data center management; training in the field of computerized surveying technologies.
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/1995 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/1995 , and is now in use in such commerce.
Applicant hereby submits one(or more) specimen(s) for Class 041 . The specimen(s) submitted consists of Screenshots of applicant training offering on GSA; copy of training course overview .
"The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application"[for an application based on Section 1(a), Use in Commerce] OR "The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce prior either to the filing of the Amendment to Allege Use or expiration of the filing deadline for filing a Statement of Use" [for an application based on Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use]. OR "The attached specimen is a true copy of the specimen that was originally submitted with the application, amendment to allege use, or statement of use" [for an illegible specimen].
Original PDF file:
SPU3-21617732100-20190808143334734725_._TAG_GSA66_Training.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Original PDF file:
SPU3-21617732100-20190808143334734725_._TAG_GPSS_Training_Lesson_1.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 9 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Specimen File6
Specimen File7
Specimen File8
Specimen File9

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: /John Borden/      Date: 08/08/2019
Signatory's Name: John Borden
Signatory's Position: Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer
Signatory's Phone Number: 703-889-1632


Response Signature
Signature: /John Borden/     Date: 08/08/2019
Signatory's Name: John Borden
Signatory's Position: Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer

Signatory's Phone Number: 703-889-1632

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: 88413050
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Aug 08 15:23:39 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XXX-201908081523392
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