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Office Action (Official Letter) About Applicant’s Trademark Application

 

 

 

NONFINAL OFFICE ACTION

 

The USPTO must receive applicant’s response to this letter within six months of the issue date below or the application will be abandoned.  Respond using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).  A link to the appropriate TEAS response form appears at the end of this Office action. 

 

Issue date:  September 17, 2019

 

 

TEAS PLUS OR TEAS REDUCED FEE (TEAS RF) APPLICANTS – TO MAINTAIN LOWER FEE, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, INCLUDING SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ONLINE:  Applicants who filed their application online using the lower-fee TEAS Plus or TEAS RF application form must (1) file certain documents online using TEAS, including responses to Office actions (see TMEP §§819.02(b), 820.02(b) for a complete list of these documents); (2) maintain a valid e-mail correspondence address; and (3) agree to receive correspondence from the USPTO by e-mail throughout the prosecution of the application.  See 37 C.F.R. §§2.22(b), 2.23(b); TMEP §§819, 820.  TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit an additional processing fee of $125 per class of goods and/or services.  37 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(1)(v), 2.22(c), 2.23(c); TMEP §§819.04, 820.04.  However, in certain situations, TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants may respond to an Office action by authorizing an examiner’s amendment by telephone or e-mail without incurring this additional fee.  

 

The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.  Applicant must respond timely and completely to the issue(s) below.  15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(a), 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.

 

SUMMARY OF ISSUES:

• Refusal Section 2(e)(4) - Surname
• Disclaimer

 

Search Results

The trademark examining attorney has searched the Office’s database of registered and pending marks and has found no conflicting marks that would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d).  TMEP §704.02; see 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).  However, applicant should note the following ground(s) for refusal:

 

Refusal Section 2(e)(4) – Primarily Merely a Surname

Registration is refused because the applied-for mark is primarily merely a surname.  Trademark Act Section 2(e)(4), 15 U.S.C. §1052(e)(4); see TMEP §1211. 

 

The applicant has applied to register the mark WEBER CONNECT (standard characters) for “Barbecue grills and smokers.”

 

An applicant’s mark is primarily merely a surname if the surname, when viewed in connection with the applicant’s recited goods and/or services, “‘is the primary significance of the mark as a whole to the purchasing public.’”  Earnhardt v. Kerry Earnhardt, Inc., 864 F.3d 1374, 1377, 123 USPQ2d 1411, 1413 (Fed. Cir. 2017) (quoting In re Hutchinson Tech. Inc., 852 F.2d 552, 554, 7 USPQ2d 1490, 1492 (Fed. Cir. 1988)); TMEP §1211.01.

 

The following five inquiries are often used to determine the public’s perception of a term’s primary significance:

 

(1)       Whether the surname is rare;

 

(2)       Whether anyone connected with applicant uses the term as a surname;

 

(3)       Whether the term has any recognized meaning other than as a surname;

 

(4)       Whether the term has the structure and pronunciation of a surname; and

 

(5)       Whether the term is sufficiently stylized to remove its primary significance from that of a surname.

 

In re Eximius Coffee, LLC, 120 USPQ2d 1276, 1278 & n.2, 1282-83 (TTAB 2016) (citing In re Benthin Mgmt. GmbH, 37 USPQ2d 1332, 1333-34 (TTAB 1995) for the Benthin inquiries/factors); TMEP §1211.01; see also In re Etablissements Darty et Fils, 759 F.2d 15, 16-18, 225 USPQ 652, 653 (Fed. Cir. 1985). 

 

These inquiries are not exclusive, and any of these circumstances – singly or in combination – and any other relevant circumstances may be considered when making this determination.  In re Eximius Coffee, LLC, 120 USPQ2d at 1277-78; TMEP §1211.01.  For example, when the applied-for mark is not stylized, it is unnecessary to consider the fifth inquiry.  In re Yeley, 85 USPQ2d 1150, 1151 (TTAB 2007); TMEP §1211.01.

 

Please see the attached evidence establishing the surname significance of WEBER.  This evidence shows the applied-for mark appearing 206,350 times as a surname in the LEXISNEXIS® surname database, which is a weekly updated directory of cell phone and other phone numbers (such as voice over IP) from various data providers.  This evidence shows that the term is primarily merely a surname.

 

The examining attorney notes that the mark also contains the term CONNECT.  If the mark combines a surname with an additional term, the mark will be evaluated to determine if the primary significance of the mark as a whole in connection with applicant’s goods and/or services is still that of a surname.  See Earnhardt v. Kerry Earnhardt, Inc., 864 F.3d 1374, 1377, 123 USPQ2d 1411, 1413 (Fed. Cir. 2017); TMEP §1211.01(b).  A key element in this determination is the relative distinctiveness of the additional term in the mark.  Earnhardt v. Kerry Earnhardt, Inc., 864 F.3d at 1377, 123 USPQ2d at 1413 (citing In re Hutchinson Tech. Inc., 852 F.2d 552, 554-55, 7 USPQ2d 1490, 1492 (Fed. Cir. 1988)); TMEP §1211.01(b)(vi). 

 

A nondistinctive term is typically accorded less weight and is not likely to detract from the primary surname significance of the mark.  See Azeka Bldg. Corp. v. Azeka, 122 USPQ2d 1477, 1481 n.9, 1482 (TTAB 2017) (construing In re Hutchinson Tech. Inc., 852 F.2d at 554, 7 USPQ2d at 1492-93); TMEP §1211.01(b)(vi).  Although individual components of a mark may be weighed to determine the mark’s overall commercial impression, the combination of the individual parts must be viewed as a whole to determine if the additional term alters the primary significance of the mark to the purchasing public.  Earnhardt v. Kerry Earnhardt, Inc., 864 F.3d at 1378-79, 123 USPQ2d at 1414 (quoting In re Oppedahl & Larson LLP, 373 F.3d 1171, 1174-75, 71 USPQ2d 1370, 1372 (Fed. Cir. 2004)). 

 

In this case, the addition of CONNECT does not alter the primary significance of the mark as a whole from that of a surname.  Specifically, the applicant is providing grills and smokers that presumably connect to the Internet.  The examining attorney refers to the applicant’s co-pending applications showing that the goods are IOT enabled and will connect to the Internet. 

 

Combining a surname with a term that is merely descriptive, primarily geographically descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive, or generic of an applicant’s goods and/or services typically does not “detract from the primary surname significance” of the mark.  Azeka Bldg. Corp. v. Azeka, 122 USPQ2d 1477, 1481-82, 1481 n.9 (TTAB 2017) (construing In re Hutchinson Tech. Inc., 852 F.2d 552, 554, 7 USPQ2d 1490, 1492-93 (Fed. Cir. 1988)); see TMEP §1211.01(b)(vi). 

 

For the foregoing reasons consumers and potential consumers would be likely to believe that applicant’s goods and/or services emanate from the same source as those provided by the registrant. Accordingly, registration is refused under Section 2(d) of the Act.

 

Although the trademark examining attorney has refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal to register by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration.

 

Acquired Distinctiveness

 

 

 

Applicant may amend the application to assert a claim of acquired distinctiveness in part under Trademark Act Section 2(f) based on ownership of active U.S. Registration No(s). 811229 and 5593522.  See 15 U.S.C. §1052(f); TMEP §§1212.04 et seq.  To do so, applicant must claim ownership of one or more active prior registrations on the Principal Register of that portion of the mark for goods and/or services that are sufficiently similar to those named in the pending application, request that the application be amended to assert a claim of acquired distinctiveness in part under Section 2(f) and submit the following statement. 

 

The wording “WEBER” in the mark has become distinctive of the goods and/or services as evidenced by the ownership of active U.S. Registration No(s). 811229 and 5593522 on the Principal Register for the same mark for sufficiently similar goods and/or services.

 

TMEP §1212.02(f)(i); see 37 C.F.R. §2.41(a)(1). 

 

Additional Requirements

If applicant responds to the refusal(s), applicant must also respond to the requirement(s) set forth below.

 

Disclaimer

Applicant must disclaim the wording “CONNECT” in the mark because it merely describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose, or use of applicant’s goods and/or services, and thus is an unregistrable component of the mark.  See 15 U.S.C. §§1052(e)(1), 1056(a); DuoProSS Meditech Corp. v. Inviro Med. Devices, Ltd., 695 F.3d 1247, 1251, 103 USPQ2d 1753, 1755 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting In re Oppedahl & Larson LLP, 373 F.3d 1171, 1173, 71 USPQ2d 1370, 1371 (Fed. Cir. 2004)); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a). 

 

The attached dictionary definition shows this wording means to join to or by means of a communication circuit.  See attached.  The applicant is providing goods and services, such as barbecue grills and smokers that join, or connect to the Internet to provide the consumer information about heat, temperature and cooking time.  Therefore, the wording merely describes a feature of the goods and/or services.

 

An applicant may not claim exclusive rights to terms that others may need to use to describe their goods and/or services in the marketplace.  See Dena Corp. v. Belvedere Int’l, Inc., 950 F.2d 1555, 1560, 21 USPQ2d 1047, 1051 (Fed. Cir. 1991); In re Aug. Storck KG, 218 USPQ 823, 825 (TTAB 1983).  A disclaimer of unregistrable matter does not affect the appearance of the mark; that is, a disclaimer does not physically remove the disclaimed matter from the mark.  See Schwarzkopf v. John H. Breck, Inc., 340 F.2d 978, 978, 144 USPQ 433, 433 (C.C.P.A. 1965); TMEP §1213. 

 

If applicant does not provide the required disclaimer, the USPTO may refuse to register the entire mark.  See In re Stereotaxis Inc., 429 F.3d 1039, 1040-41, 77 USPQ2d 1087, 1088-89 (Fed. Cir. 2005); TMEP §1213.01(b).

 

Applicant should submit a disclaimer in the following standardized format:

 

No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “CONNECT” apart from the mark as shown.

 

For an overview of disclaimers and instructions on how to satisfy this disclaimer requirement online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.gov.uspto.report/trademarks/law/disclaimer.jsp.

 

Response

Response guidelines.  For this application to proceed, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/or requirement in this Office action.  For a refusal, applicant may provide written arguments and evidence against the refusal, and may have other response options if specified above.  For a requirement, applicant should set forth the changes or statements.  Please see “Responding to Office Actions” and the informational video “Response to Office Action” for more information and tips on responding.

 

How to respond.  Click to file a response to this nonfinal Office action  

 

 

/Ellen J.G. Perkins/

Ellen J.G. Perkins

Examining Attorney - Law Office 110

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

571 272-9372

Ellen.Perkins@uspto.gov

 

 

RESPONSE GUIDANCE

• Missing the response deadline to this letter will cause the application to abandon.  A response or notice of appeal must be received by the USPTO before midnight Eastern Time of the last day of the response period.  TEAS and ESTTA maintenance or unforeseen circumstances could affect an applicant’s ability to timely respond.  

 

• Responses signed by an unauthorized party are not accepted and can cause the application to abandon.  If applicant does not have an attorney, the response must be signed by the individual applicant, all joint applicants, or someone with legal authority to bind a juristic applicant.  If applicant has an attorney, the response must be signed by the attorney.

 

• If needed, find contact information for the supervisor of the office or unit listed in the signature block.

 

 

Search:	Public Records : Surname
Terms:	last-name(Weber) maxresults(500)

 

Total number found: 206350
No.	Name	Address	Phone
1.	WEBER, A R	9470 BENCHMARK LN BLUE ASH, OH 45242-6004	513-793-3569
2.	WEBER, A	21764 CONGRESS HALL SARATOGA, CA 95070-9714	408-621-7365
3.	WEBER, A C	1502 DEER RUN SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232-4411	210-494-4425
4.	WEBER, A	509 GREEN HAVEN PITTSBURGH, PA 15239-2345	412-798-0954
5.	WEBER, A	108 ROTUNDA IRVINE, CA 92620	510-708-4374
6.	WEBER, A	3600 WOODDALE S UNIT 104 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416-2477	763-536-5473
7.	WEBER, A		203-843-2881
8.	WEBER, A	GARDEN CITY, NY 11530	718-536-0908
9.	WEBER, AARON	1411 C SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-5927	319-929-4995
10.	WEBER, AARON J	1524 COUNTY ROAD 501 501 501 JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101-2000	573-455-2933
11.	WEBER, AARON	4948 S HERITAGE GREENFIELD, WI 53220-5351	920-327-0461
12.	WEBER, AARON T	PO BOX 783 RICHMOND, VT 05477-0783	802-434-4073
13.	WEBER, AARON N	22 SHERWOOD NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ 07435-1713	973-208-7833
14.	WEBER, AARON	3049 SUNTREE APT 703 KANSAS CITY, KS 66103-2360	913-208-0092
15.	WEBER, AARON	4202 WARRENS WANAQUE, NJ 07465-1665	917-202-1781
16.	WEBER, AARON	809 WILLIAM EFFINGHAM, KS 66023-4006	913-370-1870
17.	WEBER, AARON	PRIDE, LA 70770	225-301-6382
18.	WEBER, ABRA L	4525 YORK S MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55410-1422	612-920-3374
19.	WEBER, ADAM	2113 NE 106TH APT 2914 HILLSBORO, OR 97124	541-579-7827
20.	WEBER, ADAM	340 SW 5TH UNIT 610 DES MOINES, IA 50309-4646	515-450-8454
21.	WEBER, ADAM C	315 97TH APT 1 BROOKLYN, NY 11209-7802	646-275-9757
22.	WEBER, ADAM	415 FAIRMONT CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425-3657	610-513-0046
23.	WEBER, ADAM	1704 GLENRIDGE NASHVILLE, TN 37221-5326	615-668-7570
24.	WEBER, ADAM	1066 S HIDDENBROOK PALATINE, IL 60067-9101	847-224-9806
25.	WEBER, ADAM L	2882 HUMBOLDT S APT 204 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408-1968	612-296-2924
26.	WEBER, ADAM	123 KAREN MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122-2618	602-850-1960
27.	WEBER, ADAM	2711 S ROOSEVELT AMARILLO, TX 79103-5311	806-382-3220
28.	WEBER, ADAM P	310 WABASH MISHAWAKA, IN 46544-4074	574-256-2311
29.	WEBER, ADAM	BETHESDA, MD 21771	301-335-9030
30.	WEBER, ADAM	DALE, IN 47523	812-686-5334
31.	WEBER, ADAM	RIDGECREST, CA 93555	760-301-2005
32.	WEBER, ADAM	SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104	801-822-9125
33.	WEBER, ADELEIDA V	84-755 ALA MAHIKU APT 61A WAIANAE, HI 96792-1718	808-695-5717
34.	WEBER, ADRIENNE	6901 E CHAUNCEY APT 3155 PHOENIX, AZ 85054-5146	201-506-0845
35.	WEBER, ADRIENNE	3433 JOHN SIMPSON AUSTIN, TX 78732-2251	832-314-7079
36.	WEBER, AIDA	OXNARD, CA 93030	805-248-0560
37.	WEBER, AIDA	TORRANCE, CA 90248	805-758-1640
38.	WEBER, AIDA	TORRANCE, CA 90501	805-758-1640
39.	WEBER, AIZA S	10795 S DISTILLERY CANYON SPRING VAIL, AZ 85641-2558	520-664-8810
40.	WEBER, ALAN	1001 COMMONWEALTH UNIT 15 KINGS BEACH, CA 96143	408-720-8088
41.	WEBER, ALAN R	123 DELAWARE COHOES, NY 12047-3726	518-371-6241
42.	WEBER, ALAN J	PO BOX 515 KINGSLEY, IA 51028-0515	712-378-3613
43.	WEBER, ALAN	20 STERLING FRANKLIN, NJ 07416-1527	973-209-2435
44.	WEBER, ALAN	CLEARWATER, FL 33755	727-772-8845
45.	WEBER, ALANNA	1194 E CUNNINGHAM PALATINE, IL 60074-2908	224-612-0565
46.	WEBER, ALBERT	NORTHBROOK, IL 60062	224-723-4185
47.	WEBER, ALBERTINA B	906 TALLOW ST REFUGIO, TX 78377-1925	361-526-4237
48.	WEBER, ALBERTO	1336 NOBLE PATH EL PASO, TX 79928-5273	915-309-0559
49.	WEBER, ALESHA	447 N RIVERSIDE S102 IOWA CITY, IA 52246-2316	641-425-9750
50.	WEBER, ALETTA J	1555 RICHARD AVE CAMBRIA, CA 93428-5953	805-203-5618
51.	WEBER, ALEX C	41889 LOMAS HEMET, CA 92544-7579	952-649-2512
52.	WEBER, ALEX	926 SHELBY VINCENNES, IN 47591-3151	812-887-7651
53.	WEBER, ALEXANDER	1041 HAYES OAK PARK, IL 60302-1413	708-407-3441
54.	WEBER, ALEXANDRA	105 174TH NE BELLEVUE, WA 98008-4203	425-698-0195
55.	WEBER, ALEXIS	2385 ELK NORTH BELLMORE, NY 11710-1150	631-667-5889
56.	WEBER, ALEXIS	1 MAPLE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-1115	209-752-8412
57.	WEBER, ALEXIS A	1101 N PENNSYLVANIA WINTER PARK, FL 32789-2440	407-341-0284
58.	WEBER, ALFRED K	1285 LUTHER APT 223B ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004-4698	847-269-0855
59.	WEBER, ALFRED	8611 PARTRIDGE ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629-9788	248-798-5784
60.	WEBER, ALICE	10 ANGUS ATLANTA, GA 30328-3030	347-992-3842
61.	WEBER, ALICE	21812 N CASCADE BERNARD, IA 52032-9604	563-852-3055
62.	WEBER, ALICE	21812 N CASCADE BERNARD, IA 52032-9604	563-852-3055
63.	WEBER, ALICE V	2011 RICHARD JONES NASHVILLE, TN 37215-2804	615-248-1016
64.	WEBER, ALICE	33125 SE WHITE OAK RD CORVALLIS, OR 97333-2557	541-754-6903
65.	WEBER, ALICE		716-237-9569
66.	WEBER, ALICE	HAMPTON BAYS, NY 11946	631-594-1698
67.	WEBER, ALICIA A	537 W BEAVER SAINT ANNE, IL 60964-7227	847-275-3637
68.	WEBER, ALISA C	477 COOPER HAMILTON, MT 59840-3300	406-363-4245
69.	WEBER, ALISHA D	22350 NATCHEZ TRACE LEXINGTON, TN 38351-6610	731-968-4298
70.	WEBER, ALISON C	291 CLINTON BROOKLYN, NY 11201-6159	718-522-3075
71.	WEBER, ALLAN	CYPRESS ROCKPORT, TX	361-790-8056
72.	WEBER, ALLAN	PO BOX 191 SULLIVAN, NH 03445-0191	603-847-9545
73.	WEBER, ALLAN	43760 TIBER HEMET, CA 92544-9192	909-742-6034
74.	WEBER, ALLEN	135 CORSON STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-2933	718-614-8220
75.	WEBER, ALLEN	105 PELICAN LN SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485-6315	843-873-3496
76.	WEBER, ALLISON	2132 S ELLIS LAKEWOOD, CO 80228-5906	303-716-1065
77.	WEBER, ALLISON I	442 THOMAS OREGON, WI 53575-3400	608-957-1407
78.	WEBER, ALLISON M	1317 W WHITECHURCH SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108-3322	605-321-2176
79.	WEBER, ALLYSON	1835 MARION GLENDALE, CA 91205-3725	323-873-9921
80.	WEBER, ALVIN	1403 33RD N APT 14 SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303-1547	320-282-9113
81.	WEBER, ALVIN	31817 FAIRCHILD WESTLAND, MI 48186-8909	734-634-2710
82.	WEBER, ALVIN B	SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303	320-248-9176
83.	WEBER, ALYSSA NICOLE	250 MUGGINS GULCH ESTES PARK, CO 80517-8862	970-577-0182
84.	WEBER, AM	212 RARITAN CLIFFWOOD BEACH, NJ 07735	732-588-0843
85.	WEBER, AMANDA K	1141 37TH AVENUE NE HICKORY, NC 28601-9626	828-748-7206
86.	WEBER, AMANDA	7712 N 80TH OMAHA, NE 68122-2602	402-453-3107
87.	WEBER, AMANDA	326 APPLETREE EAGLE, WI 53119-2132	262-751-9507
88.	WEBER, AMANDA	2162 BERRYHILL SE SMYRNA, GA 30082-4749	770-587-1076
89.	WEBER, AMANDA	73911 CEDAR GROVE CLATSKANIE, OR 97016-2552	503-369-3982
90.	WEBER, AMANDA	4101 CENTRAL APT B110 GREAT FALLS, MT 59405-1669	406-231-2571
91.	WEBER, AMANDA	5319 CHERRYWOOD BISMARCK, ND 58501-8754	701-391-1668
92.	WEBER, AMANDA L	15 FLAT ROCK EASTON, CT 06612-1701	203-727-0389
93.	WEBER, AMANDA FAYTH	2260 FLORIDIANE MELBOURNE, FL 32935-3273	321-259-1600
94.	WEBER, AMANDA	8550 LAUREL VALLEY INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-3907	317-485-6147
95.	WEBER, AMANDA	409 W SEVENTH MONROE CITY, IN 47557	812-743-9295
96.	WEBER, AMANDA	3823 SUMMER LEIGH LOGANVILLE, GA 30052-5433	404-791-3015
97.	WEBER, AMANDA	ROCHESTER, NY 14608	585-413-7231
98.	WEBER, AMBER	5310 S 43RD GREENFIELD, WI 53220-5106	414-688-8849
99.	WEBER, AMBER N	2511 CHURCH SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301-6355	636-219-0588
100.	WEBER, AMBER	1634 PERSHING JANESVILLE, WI 53546-5640	608-322-2260

 

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United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

 

USPTO OFFICIAL NOTICE

 

Office Action (Official Letter) has issued

on September 17, 2019 for

U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 88476651

 

Your trademark application has been reviewed by a trademark examining attorney.  As part of that review, the assigned attorney has issued an official letter that you must respond to by the specified deadline or your application will be abandoned.  Please follow the steps below.

 

(1)  Read the official letter.

 

(2)  Direct questions about the contents of the Office action to the assigned attorney below. 

 

 

/Ellen J.G. Perkins/

Ellen J.G. Perkins

Examining Attorney - Law Office 110

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

571 272-9372

Ellen.Perkins@uspto.gov

 

Direct questions about navigating USPTO electronic forms, the USPTO website, the application process, the status of your application, and/or whether there are outstanding deadlines or documents related to your file to the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC).

 

(3)  Respond within 6 months (or earlier, if required in the Office action) from September 17, 2019, using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).  The response must be received by the USPTO before midnight Eastern Time of the last day of the response period.  See the Office action for more information about how to respond.

 

 

 

GENERAL GUIDANCE

·       Check the status of your application periodically in the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) database to avoid missing critical deadlines.

 

·       Update your correspondence email address, if needed, to ensure you receive important USPTO notices about your application.

 

·       Beware of misleading notices sent by private companies about your application.  Private companies not associated with the USPTO use public information available in trademark registrations to mail and email trademark-related offers and notices – most of which require fees.  All official USPTO correspondence will only be emailed from the domain “@uspto.gov.”