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PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011) |
| OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020) |
Response to Office Action
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| SERIAL NUMBER |
88464610 |
| LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 119 |
| MARK SECTION |
| MARK |
http://uspto.report/TM/88464610/mark.png |
| LITERAL ELEMENT |
SPARTAN |
| STANDARD CHARACTERS |
YES |
| USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
YES |
| MARK STATEMENT |
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color. |
| OWNER SECTION (current) |
| NAME |
Quick Tie Products, Inc. |
| STREET |
13300 Vantage Way |
| CITY |
Jacksonville |
| STATE |
Florida |
| ZIP/POSTAL CODE |
32218 |
| COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY |
United States |
| OWNER SECTION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Quick Tie Products, Inc. |
| STREET |
13300 Vantage Way |
| CITY |
Jacksonville |
| STATE |
Florida |
| ZIP/POSTAL CODE |
32218 |
| COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY |
United States |
| EMAIL |
ipdocket@hwhlaw.com |
| ARGUMENT(S) |
Response to non-final Office Action
This communication is in response to the non-final office action dated September 4, 2019 (the “Office Action”), in which the Examining Attorney refused
registration on the grounds that (i) the applied-for mark creates a likelihood of confusion under Trademark Act Section 2(d) with U.S. Reg. No. 755,792 (“Registration”); and (ii) the
recitation of goods is indefinite under TMEP § 1402.01. For the reasons explained below, Applicant respectfully traverses the Examining Attorney’s refusal to register the applied-for mark, and
Applicant offers the following arguments and evidence in support of passage for publication.
Amendment to the Description of the Mark
Please amend the description of the mark as follows:
(markup): The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular style, size, or color. the word “spartan” with capital letters “SPA” followed by the remaining lower case letters “rtan.”
(clean): The mark consists of the word “spartan” with capital letters “SPA” followed by the remaining lower case letters “rtan.”
Amendment to the Recitation of Goods
Please amend the recitation of goods as follows:
(markup): Metal hardware for securing wood framed walls to concrete foundations, namely, sill plate anchors anchor
assemblies.
(clean): Metal hardware for securing wood framed walls to concrete foundations, namely, sill plate anchors.
As amended, these goods are referred to herein as “Applicant’s Goods.”
No Likelihood of Confusion
Analysis of the relevant DuPont factors show that there is no likelihood of confusion between the applied-for mark and the Registration.
The Office Action based the Section 2(d) refusal on two predominant DuPont factors: the similarity of the marks, and the relatedness of the goods. However, in view of the facts
and circumstances relevant to Applicant and the Registrant, third party use is also an important DuPont factor.
Dissimilarity of the Marks
Differences in stylization between Applicant’s mark and the registered mark is a factor that weighs against a likelihood of confusion. “A design is viewed, not
spoken, and a stylized letter design cannot be treated simply as a word mark.” In re Electrolyte Labs., Inc., 929 F.2d 645, 647 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (quoting In re
Burndy, 300 F.2d 938, 940 (CCPA 1962)).
Applicant’s mark is “SPArtan,” with the capital letters “SPA” dominating the remainder of the term. The capitalized style of “SPA” in Applicant’s mark stands for
“Sill Plate Anchor.” This stylization promotes a distinct meaning and a unique commercial impression in relation to Applicant’s Goods.
By contrast, the Registration is for “spartan” with no particular stylization. There is therefore no stylized element that creates a unique or particular
commercial impression in relation to the goods recited in the Registration. There is nothing in the Registration that suggests or alludes to sill plate anchors or to any other goods that can be
indicated with the letters S-P-A. In this case, Applicant’s mark differs from the Registration in both sight and meaning, and the DuPont factor of similarity in the marks weighs
against a likelihood of confusion. These differences in the marks are magnified in view of the evidence of widespread third-party use discussed below.
Dissimilarity of the Nature of Goods
Applicant’s Goods are sill plate anchors for securing wood framed walls to a concrete foundation. In a common construction technique, a concrete foundation
supports a wood-frame structure of a building. The wood frame has vertical wooden support members resting on a bottom wooden horizontal member. This horizontal member is called a “sill plate.” The
sill plate is in direct contact with the concrete foundation. Sill plate anchors are used to securely connect the horizontal wooden member to the concrete foundation in a manner that resists pull-up
forces caused by wind and earthquakes, and resists shear forces caused by wind, earthquake, and temperature-related loads. The sill plate anchor bolts are embedded into the concrete foundation, and
they protrude up and through the sill plate of the wooden frame, thereby holding the entire building frame securely in place. To resist the large structural forces, the sill plate anchors are made
from structural grade metal. Sill plate anchors made from lower-grade metals are susceptible to failure under large structural loads.
By contrast, the goods recited in the Registration are hardware used in finish carpentry, such as hardware for doors, windows, transoms, furniture, and cabinets,
as well as plumbing hardware such as shower heads and associated fittings (“Registrant’s Goods”). These goods are limited to finish carpentry and plumbing supplies. All of this hardware is
made from a lower grade metal, such as zinc, brass, bronze, silicon bronze, aluminum, or lower grade steel, such as grade 305 stainless steel. None of these items are useful for, or even intended to,
penetrate concrete or anchor anything to concrete. These items are different in nature, use, and performance than the sill plate anchors offered under Applicant’s mark. In short, there is no question
that Applicant’s goods are of different types than, and are unrelated to, the goods recited in the Registration.
When the parties’ respective goods are of different types, relatedness of the goods can be established only by (1) demonstrating that the relatedness of the
goods is well known or generally recognized, or (2) providing substantial evidence of “something more” than the mere fact that the goods are used together. TMEP § 1207.01(a)(ii); In
re St. Helena Hospital, 774 F.3d 747, 753-54 (Fed. Cir. 2014). Applicant respectfully submits that the Office Action does not establish that sill plate anchors are generally recognized as related
to hardware for doors, windows, furniture, and plumbing. The Office Action provides no evidence to establish that it is well known or generally recognized that providers of hardware for doors,
windows, furniture, and plumbing also provide sill plate anchors for concrete foundations, or conversely, that the providers of sill plate anchors also provide finish carpentry and plumbing hardware.
Neither does the Office Action establish “something more,” as required by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Instead, the Office Action finds
only that the parties’ respective goods are complimentary, and therefore sufficiently related to favor a likelihood of confusion. In this case, the requisite “something more” cannot be satisfied
merely by showing that Applicant’s Goods and the Registered Goods both include hardware for buildings. See, e.g., Parfums de Coeur, Ltd. v. Lory Lazarus,
83 U.S.P.Q.2d 1012 (TTAB 2007) (concluding that the parties’ goods and services did not weigh in favor of confusion merely because they both related to the Internet). The requisite “something more”
also cannot be established by showing that the Applicant’s Goods and the Registered Goods are used or encountered by the same customers. See, e.g., In re Coors Brewing
Co., 343 F.3d 1340 (Fed. cir. 2003) (finding no likelihood of confusion even though the parties’ goods and services were used by the same classes of consumers). Since the Office Action provides
no evidence in support of “something more” under St. Helena Hospital to establish the relatedness of Applicant’s Goods and Registrant’s Goods, this factor cannot weigh in favor
of a likelihood of confusion.
Widespread Third-Party Use Weakens the Registered Mark
The registration is entitled to only a narrow scope of protection because of the large number of third party, use-based registrations that use various forms of
the term “SPARTAN.” “[T]hird-party registrations may be relevant to show that a mark or a portion of a mark is descriptive, suggestive, or so commonly used that the public will look to other elements
to distinguish the source of the goods or services.” TMEP § 1207.01(d)(iii). Attached hereto as Exhibit A are over two hundred use-based registrations showing such marks,
more than fifty-five of which incorporate a design element or stylized font. Of these two hundred plus registrations, more than twenty-five are directly related to carpentry, cabinets, furniture, and
plumbing, all of which are related to the Registered Goods. Registration certificates for these thirty-one registrations are attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
The large number of these registrations shows that the term “Spartan” is so common that consumers will look to other aspects of the respective marks to
distinguish source. This factor weighs heavily against a likelihood of confusion because consumers will readily identify the stylization of “SPArtan” in Applicant’s mark as a distinguishing element.
See, e.g., Calypso Technology, Inc. v. Calypso Capital Management, LP, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1213 (TTAB 2011) (finding that in view of
widespread third-party use, minor descriptive terms such as “Capital Management,” “Qualified Partners,” and “Master Fund” were sufficient to distinguish between “Calypso” on one hand, and “Calypso
Capital Management,” “Calypso Qualified Partners,” and “Calypso Master Fund” on the other hand). Collectively, the voluminous evidence of use-based third-party registrations in Exhibits “A” and “B”
shows that to the relevant purchasing public, the Registration is weak. Thus, registration of Applicant’s “SPArtan” mark will not create a likelihood of confusion for the
relevant purchasing public, and this factor weighs against a likelihood of confusion.
Summary
The distinctive stylization of “SPArtan” in the Applicant’s mark renders it different in sight and meaning than the mark in the Registration. The parties goods are different, with
Applicant’s Goods being sill plate anchors for securing wood frames to a concrete foundation, and the Registered Goods relating to hardware for doors, windows, furniture, and plumbing. The USPTO
records show voluminous third party use of “Spartan,” which dilutes the Registration and magnifies the differences in the parties’ marks and goods. Collectively, these factors alleviate any potential
confusion between Applicant’s mark and the Registration. Since the Examining Attorney has found no other registered marks that would bar registration, the Applicant hereby requests, on the basis of
the above amendments, arguments, and evidence, that the Section 2(d) refusal be withdrawn, and the Applicant’s Application be passed for publication.
Conclusion
Based on the foregoing remarks and evidence, Applicant respectfully submits that a full response has been made to the Office Action, and any other issues are
moot and do not require an individual response at this time. However, Applicant is not acquiescing to any of the Examining Attorney’s assertions in the Office Action. Applicant reserves the right to
challenge any such assertions or teachings in the future as needed or required.
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| DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE |
Response to Non-Final Office Action in PDF form, exhibit A and exhibit B. |
| ATTORNEY INFORMATION (current) |
| NAME |
Stephen E. Kelly |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| FIRM NAME |
HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A. |
| STREET |
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700 |
| CITY |
TAMPA |
| STATE |
Florida |
| POSTAL CODE |
33602 |
| COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY |
United States |
| PHONE |
813-506-5180 |
| FAX |
813-229-2900 |
| EMAIL |
Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
15861.019 |
| ATTORNEY INFORMATION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Stephen E. Kelly |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
XXX |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
XXXX |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
XX |
| FIRM NAME |
HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A. |
| STREET |
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700 |
| CITY |
TAMPA |
| STATE |
Florida |
| POSTAL CODE |
33602 |
| COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY |
United States |
| PHONE |
813-506-5180 |
| FAX |
813-229-2900 |
| EMAIL |
Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
15861.019 |
| OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY |
Dave Luikart, Thomas J. Banks |
| CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (current) |
| NAME |
STEPHEN E. KELLY |
| PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE |
Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com |
| SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) |
ipdocket@hwhlaw.com |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
15861.019 |
| CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Stephen E. Kelly |
| PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE |
Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com |
| SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) |
ipdocket@hwhlaw.com; thomas.banks@hwhlaw.com |
| DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
15861.019 |
| SIGNATURE SECTION |
| RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Steve Kelly/ |
| SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Stephen E. Kelly |
| SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney of Record, Florida Bar Member |
| SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
8135065180 |
| DATE SIGNED |
03/04/2020 |
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
| FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
| SUBMIT DATE |
Wed Mar 04 13:34:51 ET 2020 |
| TEAS STAMP |
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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.
88464610 SPARTAN(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/88464610/mark.png) has been amended as follows:
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Response to non-final Office Action
This communication is in response to the non-final office action dated September 4, 2019 (the “Office Action”), in which the Examining Attorney refused
registration on the grounds that (i) the applied-for mark creates a likelihood of confusion under Trademark Act Section 2(d) with U.S. Reg. No. 755,792 (“Registration”); and (ii) the
recitation of goods is indefinite under TMEP § 1402.01. For the reasons explained below, Applicant respectfully traverses the Examining Attorney’s refusal to register the applied-for mark, and
Applicant offers the following arguments and evidence in support of passage for publication.
Amendment to the Description of the Mark
Please amend the description of the mark as follows:
(markup): The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular style, size, or color. the word “spartan” with capital letters “SPA” followed by the remaining lower case letters “rtan.”
(clean): The mark consists of the word “spartan” with capital letters “SPA” followed by the remaining lower case letters “rtan.”
Amendment to the Recitation of Goods
Please amend the recitation of goods as follows:
(markup): Metal hardware for securing wood framed walls to concrete foundations, namely, sill plate anchors anchor
assemblies.
(clean): Metal hardware for securing wood framed walls to concrete foundations, namely, sill plate anchors.
As amended, these goods are referred to herein as “Applicant’s Goods.”
No Likelihood of Confusion
Analysis of the relevant DuPont factors show that there is no likelihood of confusion between the applied-for mark and the Registration.
The Office Action based the Section 2(d) refusal on two predominant DuPont factors: the similarity of the marks, and the relatedness of the goods. However, in view of the facts
and circumstances relevant to Applicant and the Registrant, third party use is also an important DuPont factor.
Dissimilarity of the Marks
Differences in stylization between Applicant’s mark and the registered mark is a factor that weighs against a likelihood of confusion. “A design is viewed, not
spoken, and a stylized letter design cannot be treated simply as a word mark.” In re Electrolyte Labs., Inc., 929 F.2d 645, 647 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (quoting In re
Burndy, 300 F.2d 938, 940 (CCPA 1962)).
Applicant’s mark is “SPArtan,” with the capital letters “SPA” dominating the remainder of the term. The capitalized style of “SPA” in Applicant’s mark stands for
“Sill Plate Anchor.” This stylization promotes a distinct meaning and a unique commercial impression in relation to Applicant’s Goods.
By contrast, the Registration is for “spartan” with no particular stylization. There is therefore no stylized element that creates a unique or particular
commercial impression in relation to the goods recited in the Registration. There is nothing in the Registration that suggests or alludes to sill plate anchors or to any other goods that can be
indicated with the letters S-P-A. In this case, Applicant’s mark differs from the Registration in both sight and meaning, and the DuPont factor of similarity in the marks weighs
against a likelihood of confusion. These differences in the marks are magnified in view of the evidence of widespread third-party use discussed below.
Dissimilarity of the Nature of Goods
Applicant’s Goods are sill plate anchors for securing wood framed walls to a concrete foundation. In a common construction technique, a concrete foundation
supports a wood-frame structure of a building. The wood frame has vertical wooden support members resting on a bottom wooden horizontal member. This horizontal member is called a “sill plate.” The
sill plate is in direct contact with the concrete foundation. Sill plate anchors are used to securely connect the horizontal wooden member to the concrete foundation in a manner that resists pull-up
forces caused by wind and earthquakes, and resists shear forces caused by wind, earthquake, and temperature-related loads. The sill plate anchor bolts are embedded into the concrete foundation, and
they protrude up and through the sill plate of the wooden frame, thereby holding the entire building frame securely in place. To resist the large structural forces, the sill plate anchors are made
from structural grade metal. Sill plate anchors made from lower-grade metals are susceptible to failure under large structural loads.
By contrast, the goods recited in the Registration are hardware used in finish carpentry, such as hardware for doors, windows, transoms, furniture, and cabinets,
as well as plumbing hardware such as shower heads and associated fittings (“Registrant’s Goods”). These goods are limited to finish carpentry and plumbing supplies. All of this hardware is
made from a lower grade metal, such as zinc, brass, bronze, silicon bronze, aluminum, or lower grade steel, such as grade 305 stainless steel. None of these items are useful for, or even intended to,
penetrate concrete or anchor anything to concrete. These items are different in nature, use, and performance than the sill plate anchors offered under Applicant’s mark. In short, there is no question
that Applicant’s goods are of different types than, and are unrelated to, the goods recited in the Registration.
When the parties’ respective goods are of different types, relatedness of the goods can be established only by (1) demonstrating that the relatedness of the
goods is well known or generally recognized, or (2) providing substantial evidence of “something more” than the mere fact that the goods are used together. TMEP § 1207.01(a)(ii); In
re St. Helena Hospital, 774 F.3d 747, 753-54 (Fed. Cir. 2014). Applicant respectfully submits that the Office Action does not establish that sill plate anchors are generally recognized as related
to hardware for doors, windows, furniture, and plumbing. The Office Action provides no evidence to establish that it is well known or generally recognized that providers of hardware for doors,
windows, furniture, and plumbing also provide sill plate anchors for concrete foundations, or conversely, that the providers of sill plate anchors also provide finish carpentry and plumbing hardware.
Neither does the Office Action establish “something more,” as required by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Instead, the Office Action finds
only that the parties’ respective goods are complimentary, and therefore sufficiently related to favor a likelihood of confusion. In this case, the requisite “something more” cannot be satisfied
merely by showing that Applicant’s Goods and the Registered Goods both include hardware for buildings. See, e.g., Parfums de Coeur, Ltd. v. Lory Lazarus,
83 U.S.P.Q.2d 1012 (TTAB 2007) (concluding that the parties’ goods and services did not weigh in favor of confusion merely because they both related to the Internet). The requisite “something more”
also cannot be established by showing that the Applicant’s Goods and the Registered Goods are used or encountered by the same customers. See, e.g., In re Coors Brewing
Co., 343 F.3d 1340 (Fed. cir. 2003) (finding no likelihood of confusion even though the parties’ goods and services were used by the same classes of consumers). Since the Office Action provides
no evidence in support of “something more” under St. Helena Hospital to establish the relatedness of Applicant’s Goods and Registrant’s Goods, this factor cannot weigh in favor
of a likelihood of confusion.
Widespread Third-Party Use Weakens the Registered Mark
The registration is entitled to only a narrow scope of protection because of the large number of third party, use-based registrations that use various forms of
the term “SPARTAN.” “[T]hird-party registrations may be relevant to show that a mark or a portion of a mark is descriptive, suggestive, or so commonly used that the public will look to other elements
to distinguish the source of the goods or services.” TMEP § 1207.01(d)(iii). Attached hereto as Exhibit A are over two hundred use-based registrations showing such marks,
more than fifty-five of which incorporate a design element or stylized font. Of these two hundred plus registrations, more than twenty-five are directly related to carpentry, cabinets, furniture, and
plumbing, all of which are related to the Registered Goods. Registration certificates for these thirty-one registrations are attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
The large number of these registrations shows that the term “Spartan” is so common that consumers will look to other aspects of the respective marks to
distinguish source. This factor weighs heavily against a likelihood of confusion because consumers will readily identify the stylization of “SPArtan” in Applicant’s mark as a distinguishing element.
See, e.g., Calypso Technology, Inc. v. Calypso Capital Management, LP, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1213 (TTAB 2011) (finding that in view of
widespread third-party use, minor descriptive terms such as “Capital Management,” “Qualified Partners,” and “Master Fund” were sufficient to distinguish between “Calypso” on one hand, and “Calypso
Capital Management,” “Calypso Qualified Partners,” and “Calypso Master Fund” on the other hand). Collectively, the voluminous evidence of use-based third-party registrations in Exhibits “A” and “B”
shows that to the relevant purchasing public, the Registration is weak. Thus, registration of Applicant’s “SPArtan” mark will not create a likelihood of confusion for the
relevant purchasing public, and this factor weighs against a likelihood of confusion.
Summary
The distinctive stylization of “SPArtan” in the Applicant’s mark renders it different in sight and meaning than the mark in the Registration. The parties goods are different, with
Applicant’s Goods being sill plate anchors for securing wood frames to a concrete foundation, and the Registered Goods relating to hardware for doors, windows, furniture, and plumbing. The USPTO
records show voluminous third party use of “Spartan,” which dilutes the Registration and magnifies the differences in the parties’ marks and goods. Collectively, these factors alleviate any potential
confusion between Applicant’s mark and the Registration. Since the Examining Attorney has found no other registered marks that would bar registration, the Applicant hereby requests, on the basis of
the above amendments, arguments, and evidence, that the Section 2(d) refusal be withdrawn, and the Applicant’s Application be passed for publication.
Conclusion
Based on the foregoing remarks and evidence, Applicant respectfully submits that a full response has been made to the Office Action, and any other issues are
moot and do not require an individual response at this time. However, Applicant is not acquiescing to any of the Examining Attorney’s assertions in the Office Action. Applicant reserves the right to
challenge any such assertions or teachings in the future as needed or required.
EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of Response to Non-Final Office Action in PDF form, exhibit A and exhibit B. has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_38104151226-20200304102622616153_._15861.019__Exhibit_A1-118_TM_CERT.pdf
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OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: Quick Tie Products, Inc., a corporation of Florida, having an address of
13300 Vantage Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
United States
Proposed: Quick Tie Products, Inc., a corporation of Florida, having an address of
13300 Vantage Way
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
United States
Email Address: ipdocket@hwhlaw.com
The owner's/holder's current attorney information: Stephen E. Kelly. Stephen E. Kelly of HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A., is located at
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700
TAMPA, Florida 33602
United States
The docket/reference number is 15861.019.
The phone number is 813-506-5180.
The fax number is 813-229-2900.
The email address is Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com
The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Stephen E. Kelly. Other appointed attorneys are Dave Luikart, Thomas J. Banks. Stephen E. Kelly of HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A., is a member of
the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700
TAMPA, Florida 33602
United States
The docket/reference number is 15861.019.
The phone number is 813-506-5180.
The fax number is 813-229-2900.
The email address is Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com
Stephen E. Kelly 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.
Correspondence Information (current):
STEPHEN E. KELLY
PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): ipdocket@hwhlaw.com
The docket/reference number is 15861.019.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
Stephen E. Kelly
PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Stephen.kelly@hwhlaw.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): ipdocket@hwhlaw.com; thomas.banks@hwhlaw.com
The docket/reference number is 15861.019.
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: /Steve Kelly/ Date: 03/04/2020
Signatory's Name: Stephen E. Kelly
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Florida Bar Member
Signatory's Phone Number: 8135065180
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: STEPHEN E. KELLY
HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A.
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700
TAMPA, Florida 33602
Mailing Address: Stephen E. Kelly
HILL WARD HENDERSON, P.A.
101 E KENNEDY BLVD, SUITE 3700
TAMPA, Florida 33602
Serial Number: 88464610
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Mar 04 13:34:51 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-202003041334511
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