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
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field
|
Entered
|
SERIAL NUMBER |
88479790 |
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 115 |
MARK SECTION |
MARK FILE NAME |
http://uspto.report/TM/88479790/mark.png |
LITERAL ELEMENT |
LIGNEW |
STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
COLOR(S) CLAIMED
(If applicable) |
The color(s) black, and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of the word "lignew" in stylized black lettering with a design of a green hexagon intersecting the top of the letter "l" and
the black dot of the letter "i" inside the hexagon. |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (current) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
001 |
DESCRIPTION |
Substances and chemical products for industry, namely, lignin products and wood derivatives, namely, polyphenolic oligomers derived
from eucalyptus; cellulose; chemicals, namely, lignosulfonates; unprocessed polymers |
FILING BASIS |
Section 1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
917264290 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
Brazil |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
05/07/2019 |
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (proposed) |
INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
001 |
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
Substances and chemical products for industry, namely, lignin products and wood derivatives, namely,
polyphenolic oligomers derived from eucalyptus; Substances and chemical products for industry in the nature of lignin products and wood derivatives being
chemicals, namely, polyphenolic oligomers derived from eucalyptus; cellulose; chemicals, namely, lignosulfonates; unprocessed polymers |
FINAL DESCRIPTION |
Substances and chemical products for industry in the nature of lignin products and wood derivatives being chemicals, namely,
polyphenolic oligomers derived from eucalyptus; cellulose; chemicals, namely, lignosulfonates; unprocessed polymers |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(d) |
FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER |
917264290 |
FOREIGN APPLICATION COUNTRY |
Brazil |
FOREIGN FILING DATE |
05/07/2019 |
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. |
DELETED FILING BASIS |
1(b) |
FILING BASIS |
Section 44(e) |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION NUMBER |
917264290 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
COUNTRY |
Brazil |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION
DATE |
12/31/2019 |
FOREIGN EXPIRATION DATE |
12/31/2029 |
FOREIGN REGISTRATION FILE NAME(S) |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._ignew___design_Brazilian_RN_917264290_regn_certificate_21529.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(2 pages) |
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|
\\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT18\884\797\88479790\xml1\ROA0003.JPG |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._gn_Brazilian_RN_917264290_regn_certificate_translation_21529.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(2 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT18\884\797\88479790\xml1\ROA0004.JPG |
|
\\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT18\884\797\88479790\xml1\ROA0005.JPG |
ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._RN_917264290_regn_certificate_translator_s_certificate_21529.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(1 page) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT18\IMAGEOUT18\884\797\88479790\xml1\ROA0006.JPG |
STANDARD CHARACTERS
OR EQUIVALENT |
NO |
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION |
SIGNIFICANCE OF MARK |
"LIGNEW" 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. |
ATTORNEY SECTION (current) |
NAME |
Howard N. Aronson |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
NOT SPECIFIED |
YEAR OF ADMISSION |
NOT SPECIFIED |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
FIRM NAME |
LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP |
INTERNAL ADDRESS |
LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING |
STREET |
1 CHASE RD. |
CITY |
SCARSDALE |
STATE |
New York |
POSTAL CODE |
10583-4156 |
COUNTRY |
US |
PHONE |
914-723-4300 |
FAX |
914-723-4301 |
EMAIL |
tmefs@LSLLP.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
21529 |
ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed) |
NAME |
Howard N. Aronson |
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
XXX |
YEAR OF ADMISSION |
XXXX |
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
XX |
FIRM NAME |
Lackenbach Siegel LLP |
INTERNAL ADDRESS |
Lackenbach Siegel Bldg. |
STREET |
1 Chase Rd. |
CITY |
Scarsdale |
STATE |
New York |
POSTAL CODE |
10583-4156 |
COUNTRY |
United States |
PHONE |
914-723-4300 |
FAX |
914-723-4301 |
EMAIL |
tmefs@LSLLP.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
21529 |
OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY |
Nancy Dwyer Chapman, Cathy E. Shore-Sirotin, Eileen C. deVries, Lindsey S. Leibowitz |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (current) |
NAME |
HOWARD N. ARONSON |
FIRM NAME |
LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP |
INTERNAL ADDRESS |
LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING |
STREET |
1 CHASE RD. |
CITY |
SCARSDALE |
STATE |
New York |
POSTAL CODE |
10583-4156 |
COUNTRY |
US |
PHONE |
914-723-4300 |
FAX |
914-723-4301 |
EMAIL |
tmefs@LSLLP.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
21529 |
CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (proposed) |
NAME |
Howard N. Aronson |
FIRM NAME |
Lackenbach Siegel LLP |
INTERNAL ADDRESS |
Lackenbach Siegel Bldg. |
STREET |
1 Chase Rd. |
CITY |
Scarsdale |
STATE |
New York |
POSTAL CODE |
10583-4156 |
COUNTRY |
United States |
PHONE |
914-723-4300 |
FAX |
914-723-4301 |
EMAIL |
tmefs@LSLLP.com |
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER |
21529 |
SIGNATURE SECTION |
DECLARATION SIGNATURE |
/Nancy Dwyer Chapman/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Nancy Dwyer Chapman |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney for Applicant, New York State Bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
914-723-4300 x160 |
DATE SIGNED |
02/13/2020 |
RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Nancy Dwyer Chapman/ |
SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Nancy Dwyer Chapman |
SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney for Applicant, New York State Bar member |
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
914-723-4300 x160 |
DATE SIGNED |
02/13/2020 |
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
SUBMIT DATE |
Thu Feb 13 11:29:50 EST 2020 |
TEAS STAMP |
USPTO/ROA-XXX.X.XXX.XXX-2
0200213112950198043-88479
790-70024a4978d11a0201240
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a6fdbd38ae871b277766-N/A-
N/A-20200213111727588387 |
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.
88479790 LIGNEW (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88479790/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 001 for Substances and chemical products for industry, namely, lignin products and wood derivatives, namely, polyphenolic oligomers derived from eucalyptus; cellulose;
chemicals, namely, lignosulfonates; unprocessed polymers
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: 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 in the 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.
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, 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/services that
meet the certification standards of the applicant.
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[ Brazil application number 917264290 filed 05/07/2019]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: Substances and chemical products for industry, namely, lignin products and wood derivatives, namely, polyphenolic oligomers derived
from eucalyptus;
Substances and chemical products for industry in the nature of lignin products and wood derivatives being chemicals, namely, polyphenolic
oligomers derived from eucalyptus;
cellulose;
chemicals, namely, lignosulfonates;
unprocessed polymersClass 001
for Substances and chemical products for industry in the nature of lignin products and wood derivatives being chemicals, namely, polyphenolic oligomers derived from eucalyptus; cellulose; chemicals,
namely, lignosulfonates; unprocessed polymers
Deleted Filing Basis: 1(b)
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 [ Brazil application number 917264290 filed 05/07/2019]. 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 [ Brazil registration number 917264290 registered 12/31/2019
with a renewal date of __________ and an expiration date of 12/31/2029 ], 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:
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._ignew___design_Brazilian_RN_917264290_regn_certificate_21529.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
Original PDF file:
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._gn_Brazilian_RN_917264290_regn_certificate_translation_21529.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 2 pages)
Foreign Registration-1
Foreign Registration-2
Original PDF file:
FRU0-1086160243-111727588_._RN_917264290_regn_certificate_translator_s_certificate_21529.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 1 page)
Foreign Registration-1
The applicant's current attorney information: Howard N. Aronson. Howard N. Aronson of LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP, is located at
LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING
1 CHASE RD.
SCARSDALE, New York 10583-4156
US
The docket/reference number is 21529.
The phone number is 914-723-4300.
The fax number is 914-723-4301.
The email address is tmefs@LSLLP.com
The applicants proposed attorney information: Howard N. Aronson. Other appointed attorneys are Nancy Dwyer Chapman, Cathy E. Shore-Sirotin, Eileen C. deVries, Lindsey S. Leibowitz. Howard N.
Aronson of Lackenbach Siegel LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
Lackenbach Siegel Bldg.
1 Chase Rd.
Scarsdale, New York 10583-4156
United States
The docket/reference number is 21529.
The phone number is 914-723-4300.
The fax number is 914-723-4301.
The email address is tmefs@LSLLP.com
Howard N. Aronson 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: HOWARD N. ARONSON. HOWARD N. ARONSON of LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP, is located at
LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING
1 CHASE RD.
SCARSDALE, New York 10583-4156
US
The docket/reference number is 21529.
The phone number is 914-723-4300.
The fax number is 914-723-4301.
The email address is tmefs@LSLLP.com
The applicants proposed correspondence information: Howard N. Aronson. Howard N. Aronson of Lackenbach Siegel LLP, is located at
Lackenbach Siegel Bldg.
1 Chase Rd.
Scarsdale, New York 10583-4156
United States
The docket/reference number is 21529.
The phone number is 914-723-4300.
The fax number is 914-723-4301.
The email address is tmefs@LSLLP.com
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
"LIGNEW" 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: /Nancy Dwyer Chapman/ Date: 02/13/2020
Signatory's Name: Nancy Dwyer Chapman
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, New York State Bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 914-723-4300 x160
Response Signature
Signature: /Nancy Dwyer Chapman/ Date: 02/13/2020
Signatory's Name: Nancy Dwyer Chapman
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, New York State Bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 914-723-4300 x160
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: HOWARD N. ARONSON
LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP
LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING
1 CHASE RD.
SCARSDALE, New York 10583-4156
Mailing Address: Howard N. Aronson
Lackenbach Siegel LLP
Lackenbach Siegel Bldg.
1 Chase Rd.
Scarsdale, New York 10583-4156
Serial Number: 88479790
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Feb 13 11:29:50 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.X.XXX.XXX-2020021311295019
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