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: 88753405

Filing Date: 01/09/2020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: REPA (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of REPA. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, National Registry of Environmental Professionals, a non-profit corporation legally organized under the laws of Illinois, having an address of
      P.O. Box 2099
      Glenview, Illinois 60025
      United States
      224-257-4145(phone)
      847-724-4223(fax)
      chris@nrep.org

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 035:  Business consulting in the field of environmental management, namely, advising businesses and individuals on issues of environmental impact, conservation, preservation and protection, and economic analysis for business purposes

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 035, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/01/1989, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/01/1989, 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) The attached Seal is awarded to and used by accredited persons who have met the environmental knowledge and experience standards established by the certifier. The attached Linked-In excerpt demonstrates use of the mark by a person accredited by the certifier and allowed the use of the mark..

Original PDF file:
SPE0-3888226172-20200109173503335238_._Seal_using_Mark.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-3888226172-20200109173503335238_._Advertising_of_credentials_by_certified_professional.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1

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International Class 042:  Consulting services in the field of environmental assessment and planning; Engineering services in the field of environmental compliance; Environmental engineering, testing and inspection services; Environmental testing and inspection services; Providing technological and scientific information about environmentally-conscious and green innovations; Scientific research relating to the impact of consumer and industrial products on environmental preservation; Technical consulting in the field of environmental engineering; Environmental services, namely, technical consultation in the field of environmental science, engineering services and design for others in the field of environmental engineering

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 042, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/01/1989, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/01/1989, 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) The attached Seal bearing the mark is awarded to and used by accredited persons who have met the environmental knowledge and experience standards established by the certifier. The attached Linked-In excerpt demonstrates use of the mark by an accredited person to advertise her certification..

Original PDF file:
SPE0-3888226172-20200109173503335238_._Seal_of_Mark.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-1-3888226172-20200109173503335238_._Advertising_of_credentials_by_certified_professional.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1


Miscellaneous Statement
Attached are the qualifications that an individual must meet in order to obtain certification as a Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA) and authorization to use the marks and seals bearing the marks Registered Environmental Property Assessor and/or its abbreviation: REPA.

Original PDF file:
MIS-3888226172-20200109173503335238_._Qualifications_for_Mark.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Miscellaneous File1
Miscellaneous File2

For informational purposes only, applicant's website address is: www.nrep.org
The applicant hereby appoints G. Terence Nader. Other appointed attorneys are Norman T. Finkel. G. Terence Nader of Schoenberg Finkel Newman & Rosenberg, LLC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100
      Chicago, Illinois 60606
      United States
      312-648-2300 x351(phone)
      312-648-1212(fax)
      terry.nader@sfnr.com (authorized).

G. Terence Nader 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:

G. Terence Nader

Schoenberg Finkel Newman & Rosenberg, LLC

222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2100

Chicago, Illinois 60606

312-648-2300 x351(phone)

312-648-1212(fax)

terry.nader@sfnr.com (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: /Christopher A. Young/   Date: 01/09/2020
Signatory's Name: Christopher A. Young
Signatory's Position: President
Signatory's Phone Number: 224-257-4145
Payment Sale Number: 88753405
Payment Accounting Date: 01/09/2020

Serial Number: 88753405
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 09 18:21:11 EST 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/FTK-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2020010918211174
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CC-21106944-20200109173503335238