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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
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Entered
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| SERIAL NUMBER |
88506442 |
| LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED |
LAW OFFICE 114 |
| MARK SECTION (current) |
| MARK FILE NAME |
http://uspto.report/TM/88506442/mark.png |
| LITERAL ELEMENT |
GHOST |
| STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
| USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
COLOR(S) CLAIMED
(If applicable) |
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of the underlined stylized word GHOST. An image of a ghost is to the right of the word GHOST. |
| MARK SECTION (proposed) |
| MARK FILE NAME |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT 17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ ROA0002.JPG |
| LITERAL ELEMENT |
GHOST |
| STANDARD CHARACTERS |
NO |
| USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE |
NO |
| COLOR MARK |
NO |
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of the underlined stylized word GHOST. An image of a ghost is to the right of the word GHOST. |
| PIXEL COUNT ACCEPTABLE |
YES |
| PIXEL COUNT |
900 x 499 |
| ARGUMENT(S) |
| Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section. |
| EVIDENCE SECTION |
| EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S) |
| ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._OAR_-_GHOST__Stylized____Design_-_Cl_021_-_App._88506442.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(4 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0003.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0004.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0006.JPG |
| ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_A_-_Reg._No._4436472_specimen.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(11 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0007.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0017.JPG |
| ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_B_-_Ghost_Pimp_Twitter_Account.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(1 page) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0018.JPG |
| ORIGINAL PDF FILE |
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_C_-_Applicant_website.pdf |
CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
(4 pages) |
\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0019.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0020.JPG |
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\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\885\064\88506442\xml7\ROA0022.JPG |
| DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE |
Response to Office action; Exhibit A - Reg. No. 4436472 specimen; Exhibit B - Ghost Pimp Twitter account; Exhibit C - Applicant website |
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (current) |
| INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
021 |
| DESCRIPTION |
shaker bottles sold empty; beverage containers |
| FILING BASIS |
Section 1(a) |
| FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE |
At least as early as 06/01/2016 |
| FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE |
At least as early as 06/01/2016 |
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (proposed) |
| INTERNATIONAL CLASS |
021 |
| TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION |
shaker bottles sold empty; beverage containers; beverage containers, namely, containers for mixing and transporting beverages |
| FINAL DESCRIPTION |
| shaker bottles sold empty; beverage containers, namely, containers for mixing and transporting beverages |
| FILING BASIS |
Section 1(a) |
| FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE |
At least as early as 06/01/2016 |
| FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE |
At least as early as 06/01/2016 |
| ATTORNEY SECTION (current) |
| NAME |
Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
NOT SPECIFIED |
| FIRM NAME |
BRAND & BRANCH LLP |
| STREET |
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220 |
| CITY |
OAKLAND |
| STATE |
California |
| POSTAL CODE |
94612 |
| COUNTRY |
US |
| PHONE |
510-984-4285 |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@brandandbranch.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley |
| ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER |
XXX |
| YEAR OF ADMISSION |
XXXX |
| U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY |
XX |
| FIRM NAME |
BRAND & BRANCH LLP |
| STREET |
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220 |
| CITY |
OAKLAND |
| STATE |
California |
| POSTAL CODE |
94612 |
| COUNTRY |
United States |
| PHONE |
510-984-4285 |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@brandandbranch.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY |
Shabnam Malek |
| CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (current) |
| NAME |
SHABNAM MALEK AND AMANDA R. CONLEY |
| FIRM NAME |
BRAND & BRANCH LLP |
| STREET |
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220 |
| CITY |
OAKLAND |
| STATE |
California |
| POSTAL CODE |
94612 |
| COUNTRY |
US |
| PHONE |
510-984-4285 |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@brandandbranch.com; ipcorr@brandandbranch.com; shabnam@brandandbranch.com; amanda@brandandbranch.com; alex@brandandbranch.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| CORRESPONDENCE SECTION (proposed) |
| NAME |
Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley |
| FIRM NAME |
BRAND & BRANCH LLP |
| STREET |
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220 |
| CITY |
OAKLAND |
| STATE |
California |
| POSTAL CODE |
94612 |
| COUNTRY |
United States |
| PHONE |
510-984-4285 |
| EMAIL |
trademarks@brandandbranch.com; ipcorr@brandandbranch.com; shabnam@brandandbranch.com; amanda@brandandbranch.com; alex@brandandbranch.com |
| AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL |
Yes |
| SIGNATURE SECTION |
| RESPONSE SIGNATURE |
/Amanda R. Conley/ |
| SIGNATORY'S NAME |
Amanda R. Conley |
| SIGNATORY'S POSITION |
Attorney of record, California bar member |
| SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER |
510-984-4285 |
| DATE SIGNED |
01/23/2020 |
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
YES |
| FILING INFORMATION SECTION |
| SUBMIT DATE |
Thu Jan 23 17:23:46 EST 2020 |
| TEAS STAMP |
USPTO/ROA-XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:
XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX-
20200123172346722442-8850
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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.
88506442 GHOST (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88506442/mark.png) has been amended as follows:
MARK
Applicant proposes to amend the mark as follows:
Current: GHOST (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://uspto.report/TM/88506442/mark.png)
Proposed: GHOST (Stylized and/or with Design, see
mark)
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark.
The mark consists of the underlined stylized word GHOST. An image of a ghost is to the right of the word GHOST.
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section.
EVIDENCE
Evidence in the nature of Response to Office action; Exhibit A - Reg. No. 4436472 specimen; Exhibit B - Ghost Pimp Twitter account; Exhibit C - Applicant website has been attached.
Original PDF file:
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._OAR_-_GHOST__Stylized____Design_-_Cl_021_-_App._88506442.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Original PDF file:
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_A_-_Reg._No._4436472_specimen.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 11 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
Evidence-5
Evidence-6
Evidence-7
Evidence-8
Evidence-9
Evidence-10
Evidence-11
Original PDF file:
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_B_-_Ghost_Pimp_Twitter_Account.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 1 page)
Evidence-1
Original PDF file:
evi_2603302410031400b8d6270d66905346-20200123170949443673_._Exhibit_C_-_Applicant_website.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 4 pages)
Evidence-1
Evidence-2
Evidence-3
Evidence-4
CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:
Current: Class 021 for shaker bottles sold empty; beverage containers
Original Filing Basis:
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with
the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2016 , and
is now in use in such commerce.
Proposed:
Tracked Text Description: shaker bottles sold empty;
beverage containers;
beverage containers,
namely, containers for mixing and transporting beveragesClass 021 for shaker bottles sold empty; beverage containers, namely, containers for mixing and transporting beverages
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with
the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 06/01/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2016 , and
is now in use in such commerce.
The applicant's current attorney information: Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley. Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley of BRAND & BRANCH LLP, is located at
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
US
The phone number is 510-984-4285.
The email address is trademarks@brandandbranch.com
The applicants proposed attorney information: Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley. Other appointed attorneys are Shabnam Malek. Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley of BRAND & BRANCH 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
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
United States
The phone number is 510-984-4285.
The email address is trademarks@brandandbranch.com
Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley 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: SHABNAM MALEK AND AMANDA R. CONLEY. SHABNAM MALEK AND AMANDA R. CONLEY of BRAND & BRANCH LLP, is located at
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
US
The phone number is 510-984-4285.
The email address is trademarks@brandandbranch.com; ipcorr@brandandbranch.com; shabnam@brandandbranch.com; amanda@brandandbranch.com; alex@brandandbranch.com
The applicants proposed correspondence information: Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley. Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley of BRAND & BRANCH LLP, is located at
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
United States
The phone number is 510-984-4285.
The email address is trademarks@brandandbranch.com; ipcorr@brandandbranch.com; shabnam@brandandbranch.com; amanda@brandandbranch.com; alex@brandandbranch.com
SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Amanda R. Conley/ Date: 01/23/2020
Signatory's Name: Amanda R. Conley
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, California bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 510-984-4285
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: SHABNAM MALEK AND AMANDA R. CONLEY
BRAND & BRANCH LLP
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
Mailing Address: Shabnam Malek and Amanda R. Conley
BRAND & BRANCH LLP
1305 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 220
OAKLAND, California 94612
Serial Number: 88506442
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 23 17:23:46 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:
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