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. 88454645 XINFU(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88454645/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 035 for Business consultation services; business management consultation; business advisory services relating to company performance; professional business consulting; business management consultancy in the field of executive and leadership development
Original Filing Basis:
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 __________ filed 05/31/2019]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed: Class 035 for Business consultation services; business management consultation; business advisory services relating to company performance; professional business consulting; business management consultancy in the field of executive and leadership development
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 __________ filed 05/31/2019]. 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 [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018079583 registered 09/19/2019 with a renewal date of 05/31/2029 and an expiration date of 05/31/2029 ], 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:
FRU0-14825212851-152904518_._190919_EUTM_Certificate_of_Registration_Xinfu_018079583.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
Foreign Registration-3
Foreign Registration-4

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 class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 041 for Business training; provision of training services for business; training in business management; education services relating to business training; consultation services relating to business education; coaching services; conducting educational workshops in the field of business; arranging of seminars relating to business; training services in the field of project management
Original Filing Basis:
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 __________ filed 05/31/2019]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.

Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Business training; provision of training services for business; provision of training services in the field of business; training in business management; education services relating to business training; education services in the nature of workshops in the field of business training; consultation services relating to business education; coaching services; coaching services in the field of business management; conducting educational workshops in the field of business; arranging of seminars relating to business; training services in the field of project managementClass 041 for Business training; provision of training services in the field of business; training in business management; education services in the nature of workshops in the field of business training; consultation services relating to business education; coaching services in the field of business management; conducting educational workshops in the field of business; arranging of seminars relating to business; training services in the field of project management
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 __________ filed 05/31/2019]. 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 [ European Union Trademark - EUTM registration number 018079583 registered 09/19/2019 with a renewal date of 05/31/2029 and an expiration date of 05/31/2029 ], 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:
FRU1-14825212851-152904518_._190919_EUTM_Certificate_of_Registration_Xinfu_018079583.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
Foreign Registration-3
Foreign Registration-4

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 hereby appoints Alfred Sam Farha. Alfred Sam Farha, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      C/- Legal Edge LLP, WeWork, 1 Fore St
      London, EC2Y 9DT
      United Kingdom
to submit this Response to Office Action Form on behalf of the applicant.

The email address is alfred.farha@gmail.com

Alfred Sam Farha 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: XINFU LIMITED. XINFU LIMITED of XINFU LIMITED, is located at

      40 BLOOMSBURY WAY LOWER GROUND FLOOR
      LONDON, WC1A2SE
      GB

The email address is savva.kerdemelidis@gmail.com; dean@xinfu.com; savvakerdemelidis@legaledge.co.uk; donnasewell@legaledge.co.uk; info@legaledge.co.uk

The applicants proposed correspondence information: Alfred Sam Farha. Alfred Sam Farha, is located at

      C/- Legal Edge LLP, WeWork, 1 Fore St
      London, EC2Y 9DT
      United Kingdom

The email address is alfred.farha@gmail.com; alfredfarha@legaledge.co.uk; savvakerdemelidis@legaledge.co.uk; savva.kerdemelidis@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Translation
The English translation of XINFU in the mark is "to believe" or "to be convinced" or "trusted aide" in Mandarin Chinese.


Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
XINFU 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)
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: /alfred sam farha/      Date: 10/02/2019
Signatory's Name: Alfred Sam Farha
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record

Response Signature
Signature: /alfred sam farha/     Date: 10/02/2019
Signatory's Name: Alfred Sam Farha
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record

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:    XINFU LIMITED
   XINFU LIMITED
   
   40 BLOOMSBURY WAY LOWER GROUND FLOOR
   LONDON, WC1A2SE
Mailing Address:    Alfred Sam Farha
   C/- Legal Edge LLP, WeWork, 1 Fore St
   London, EC2Y 9DT
        
Serial Number: 88454645
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Oct 02 15:45:48 EDT 2019
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XX-201910021545488
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