To: | DAN'S MOVIOLA, L.L.C. (JTitus@HartmanTitus.com) |
Subject: | U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 88577405 - HARKINS - 4138.3058 |
Sent: | September 10, 2019 02:28:27 PM |
Sent As: | ecom114@uspto.gov |
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United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Office Action (Official Letter) About Applicant’s Trademark Application
U.S. Application Serial No. 88577405
Mark: HARKINS
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Correspondence Address: 3507 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 101
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Applicant: DAN'S MOVIOLA, L.L.C.
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Reference/Docket No. 4138.3058
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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 10, 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.
Search for References
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).
Surname Refusal – Section 2(e)(4)
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 from the LEXISNEXIS® surname database, establishing the surname significance of HARKIN. This evidence shows the applied-for mark appearing 1424 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.
(1) Prior Registrations: Applicant may claim ownership of one or more active prior registrations on the Principal Register of the same mark for goods and/or services that are sufficiently similar to those named in the pending application. 37 C.F.R. §2.41(a)(1); TMEP §§1212, 1212.04. Applicant may do so by submitting the following statement, if accurate: “The mark has become distinctive of the goods and/or services as evidenced by the ownership of active U.S. Registration No(s). [SPECIFY any relevant registrations owned by applicant] on the Principal Register for the same mark for sufficiently similar goods and/or services.” TMEP §1212.04(e).
(2) Five Years’ Use: Applicant may submit the following statement, verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20: “The mark has become distinctive of the goods and/or services through the applicant’s substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement.” 37 C.F.R. §2.41(a)(2); TMEP §1212.05(d); see 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(1).
(3) Other Evidence: Applicant may submit other evidence of acquired distinctiveness, with the following statement, if accurate: “The evidence shows that the mark has become distinctive of the goods and/or services.” 37 C.F.R. §2.41(a)(3); TMEP §1212.06. Such additional evidence may include “advertising expenditures, sales success, length and exclusivity of use, unsolicited media coverage, and consumer studies (linking the name to a source).” In re Change Wind Corp., 123 USPQ2d 1453, 1467 (TTAB 2017) (quoting In re Steelbuilding.com, 415 F.3d 1293, 1300, 75 USPQ2d 1420, 1424 (Fed. Cir. 2005)).
If applicant cannot satisfy one of the above, applicant may respond by amending the application to seek registration on the Supplemental Register. See 15 U.S.C. §1091; 37 C.F.R. §§2.47, 2.75(a).
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HARKIN, A |
131 KENTUCKY |
609-889-4068 |
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HARKIN, A |
22 N TANGLEWOOD |
609-560-2370 |
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HARKIN, A |
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201-835-6758 |
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HARKIN, A |
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215-601-7516 |
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HARKIN, A |
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713-998-9485 |
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HARKIN, A |
BEND, OR 97701 |
541-350-6849 |
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HARKIN, A |
GOLETA, CA 93117 |
805-252-2682 |
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HARKIN, A |
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 |
805-252-2682 |
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9. |
HARKIN, AARON C |
172 HOLIDAY BLVD |
631-878-0041 |
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HARKIN, AARON |
1019 MYRTLE |
707-332-8917 |
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HARKIN, AARON |
YAPHANK, NY 11980 |
631-294-2839 |
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HARKIN, ADAM |
201 N ELM ST |
516-795-1260 |
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HARKIN, ADAM |
1037 FLEUR |
563-633-5001 |
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HARKIN, ADRIANNA |
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120 |
801-448-1810 |
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HARKIN, ADRIENNE |
3547 WESTBURY |
205-222-7142 |
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HARKIN, ALAN |
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602-463-7788 |
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HARKIN, ALANE |
6884 LINDA VISTA |
408-396-2969 |
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HARKIN, ALANO D |
1868 RALPHS APT 201 |
719-320-9193 |
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HARKIN, ALANO |
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719-502-1123 |
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20. |
HARKIN, ALEX |
309 SE LITTLE BEAVER |
515-371-1218 |
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21. |
HARKIN, ALEXANDE |
14600 HUFFMEISTER APT 5108 |
254-833-0130 |
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HARKIN, ALEXANDER |
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78401 |
361-813-7644 |
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HARKIN, ALEXANDER |
HOUSTON, TX 77002 |
713-969-7622 |
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24. |
HARKIN, ALEXANDRA P |
195 KELDER |
845-901-6076 |
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HARKIN, ALEXIS |
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253-888-6112 |
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26. |
HARKIN, ALI |
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601 |
845-853-6684 |
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27. |
HARKIN, ALICE M |
409 MCCABE |
973-835-6758 |
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28. |
HARKIN, ALICE M |
29 VAN NESS |
973-835-6758 |
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29. |
HARKIN, ALISON |
607 PLAINTAIN |
609-774-0477 |
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30. |
HARKIN, ALISON M |
803 VICKSBURG |
307-742-7992 |
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HARKIN, ALLISON |
SCRANTON, PA 18503 |
570-507-9533 |
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32. |
HARKIN, ALONO |
3332 QUAIL LAKE |
719-499-6534 |
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33. |
HARKIN, AMANDA R |
2928 LYNNWOOD |
402-661-9076 |
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HARKIN, AMBER C |
7136 S 300 E |
801-209-0942 |
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HARKIN, AMBER |
2454 W ARDMORE |
708-595-9503 |
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HARKIN, AMBER |
3 WATERVIEW |
609-238-5698 |
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37. |
HARKIN, AMY Z |
8 APPEL DR E |
631-395-8563 |
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38. |
HARKIN, AMY R |
7871 BLERIOT |
310-670-2909 |
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39. |
HARKIN, ANA F |
9 POWER ST |
516-935-4349 |
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HARKIN, ANDREW J |
4211 CORCORAN |
703-619-1314 |
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41. |
HARKIN, ANDREW |
5238 JENKINS |
704-657-0033 |
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42. |
HARKIN, ANDREW J |
204 STATION |
515-981-0234 |
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HARKIN, ANDREW P |
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917-450-3427 |
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44. |
HARKIN, ANDREW |
DENVER, CO 80239 |
720-327-0387 |
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HARKIN, ANGELA N |
139 NE MCALISTER |
817-881-1316 |
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HARKIN, ANGELIQUE M |
220 LCR 750B |
512-423-3119 |
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HARKIN, ANGELITA |
811 TOWN AND COUNTRY |
713-437-9417 |
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HARKIN, ANGIE L |
6220 E KACENA |
319-721-4757 |
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HARKIN, ANN L |
110 BRITTANY |
845-323-2213 |
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HARKIN, ANN W |
738 CEDAR |
610-780-0906 |
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HARKIN, ANN |
3705 GLENN CURTISS |
516-617-1399 |
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HARKIN, ANN C |
40 JANE |
908-568-1764 |
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HARKIN, ANN |
1064 WESTCLIFF |
651-765-9792 |
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HARKIN, ANN M |
6 WINSLOW |
617-828-4759 |
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HARKIN, ANN L |
36 WOODLAND AVE |
609-889-0287 |
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56. |
HARKIN, ANN |
FALL RIVER, MA 02720 |
508-493-5445 |
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HARKIN, ANNA |
633 E HIGH |
859-421-9608 |
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HARKIN, ANNA C |
9752 HIGHWAY 14 S UNIT 50 |
319-231-9875 |
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HARKIN, ANNA L |
3994 S RICHFIELD |
720-277-2696 |
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HARKIN, ANNA M |
23 VILLAGE |
636-395-7717 |
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HARKIN, ANNE C |
689 MAKETEWAH |
614-390-2129 |
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HARKIN, ANNE E |
6595 NE RISING SUN DR |
515-266-7086 |
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HARKIN, ANNE C |
8763 WESTWARD |
614-339-4669 |
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HARKIN, ANNE |
15 WILMER ST |
973-822-1492 |
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HARKIN, ANNE |
719 WINTERGREEN |
614-339-4669 |
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HARKIN, ANNE |
DENVER, CO 80202 |
720-402-2029 |
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HARKIN, ANNETTE |
540 GREIG |
254-723-0521 |
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HARKIN, ANNM |
564 76TH |
718-833-8724 |
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69. |
HARKIN, ANTHONY E |
2251 S FORT APACHE APT |
702-804-8804 |
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HARKIN, ANTHONY J |
364 OUTING CLUB |
254-716-0767 |
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HARKIN, ANTHONY E |
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702-204-5804 |
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HARKIN, ANTHONY |
HONOLULU, HI 96819 |
808-389-6645 |
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HARKIN, ARIANNA |
732 HILLSIDE |
847-830-0266 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR S |
2038 COLUSA |
408-893-7344 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
175 LOCUST |
516-449-0361 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
ALVISO, CA 95002 |
408-802-1009 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
BABYLON, NY 11702 |
631-792-3205 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
CAMPBELL, CA 95008 |
408-796-8917 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
CAMPBELL, CA 95008 |
408-866-4222 |
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80. |
HARKIN, ARTHUR |
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901 |
631-871-0449 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
SAN JOSE, CA 95132 |
408-802-1009 |
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82. |
HARKIN, ARTHUR |
SAN JOSE, CA 95148 |
408-218-3487 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054 |
408-218-3487 |
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HARKIN, ARTHUR |
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054 |
408-802-1009 |
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HARKIN, ASHLEY |
AURORA, CO 80014 |
720-514-0954 |
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HARKIN, ATHENA R |
1620 STERLING BROWN |
254-749-8015 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN C |
562 8TH |
650-728-3317 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN J |
PO BOX 370140 |
415-420-1660 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN |
1327 SOLANO |
415-420-1660 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN |
30 VERDE |
650-270-0977 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN |
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 |
650-296-1604 |
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HARKIN, AUSTIN |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 |
415-519-6752 |
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HARKIN, B |
4308 72ND |
718-899-8321 |
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HARKIN, B |
8 SUMMIT RD |
856-782-1647 |
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HARKIN, B |
7608 VALBURN |
512-527-0815 |
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HARKIN, B |
AMES, IA 50010 |
515-290-1912 |
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HARKIN, BANKS |
1162 CATALPA |
419-296-6078 |
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HARKIN, BARBARA |
4212 154TH |
515-669-8047 |
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HARKIN, BARBARA B |
3200 N HIGHWAY A1A APT 1009 |
772-465-8248 |
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HARKIN, BARBARA |
364 OUTING CLUB |
803-430-3089 |
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