TEAS Plus New Application

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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

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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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

TEAS Plus Application

Serial Number: 88752286

Filing Date: 01/09/2020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: TECH (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of TECH. The mark consists of the head of a bulldog from the neck up. The bulldog is wearing a collar with the word "TECH" on the collar. The bulldog's mouth is slightly open so that its tongue is slightly protruding and its bottom right canine tooth is protruding. The bulldog's brow is furrowed. The bulldog is slightly off-centered to the left so that the right side of the bulldog's face is entirely visible but the left side of its face is mostly not visible.
The applicant, Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc., a corporation of Louisiana, having an address of
      PO Box 3183
      Ruston, Louisiana 71272
      United States
      318-257-2760(phone)
      318-257-2928(fax)
      jkavalir@latech.edu

requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

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International Class 025:  Dresses; Hats; Hoodies; Jackets; Jerseys; Pajamas; Pants; Shorts; Socks; Underwear; Wearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 025, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/18/2008, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/18/2008, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Image 1 is of a short sleeved T-shirt demonstrating the mark prominently. Image 2 is a long sleeve athletic shirt demonstrating the mark. Image 3 is an image of socks demonstrating the mark. Image 4 is a zipper sweater demonstrating the mark..
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Specimen File2
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Specimen File4

For specific filing basis information for each item, you must view the display within the Input Table.
International Class 041:  Educating at university or colleges

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 041, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/18/2008, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/18/2008, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Image 1 is a scan of a mass produced flyer distributed to students and prospective students regarding the university wherein the mark is prominently displayed. Image 2 is a scan from a page of a booklet delivered to current and prospective students regarding accomplishments and programs within the university wherein the mark is prominently displayed..

Original PDF file:
SPE0-1-1384766127-20200109084904299173_._Student_life_flyer.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-1-1384766127-20200109084904299173_._Tech_Bulldog_image_from_admissions_package.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1




The applicant hereby appoints Justin K. Kavalir. Justin K. Kavalir of Louisiana Tech University, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at
      PO Box 3168
      Ruston, Louisiana 71272
      United States
      318-257-2760(phone)
      318-257-2928(fax)
      jkavalir@latech.edu (authorized).

Justin K. Kavalir 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:

Justin K. Kavalir

Louisiana Tech University

PO Box 3168

Ruston, Louisiana 71272

318-257-2760(phone)

318-257-2928(fax)

jkavalir@latech.edu; cflournoy@latech.edu (authorized). Email Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send email correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or the applicant's attorney, or the applicant's domestic representative at the email address provided in this application. I understand that a valid email address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in the loss of TEAS Plus status and a requirement to submit an additional processing fee of $125 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $450 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 2 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. AND/OR If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, 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 of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	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 all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Justin Kavalir/   Date: 01/09/2020
Signatory's Name: Justin Kavalir
Signatory's Position: Legal Counsel
Signatory's Phone Number: 318-514-9717
Payment Sale Number: 88752286
Payment Accounting Date: 01/09/2020

Serial Number: 88752286
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 09 10:05:07 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/FTK-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2020010910050797
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7019f82da14215b8a3c3d45ef0311e55db15c8-C
C-05065502-20200109084904299173