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| LITERAL ELEMENT | AMPERETIME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The mark consists of a design with bold and the stylized wording "Ampere Time"and semi-circle connecting the "r" and "m" above. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Applicant Shenzhen Ampere Time Technology Co., Ltd.. hereby responds to the United States Patent and Trademark Office Action dated June 23, 2020 (“Office Action”). In the Office Action, the Examining Attorney (“Examiner”) has cited a prior trademark application to could be a bar to Applicant’s AMPERE TIME and Design mark (Serial No. 88/847001) for Accumulators, electric; Accumulators, electric, for vehicles; Batteries, electric; Battery boxes; Chargers for electric batteries; Charging stations for electric vehicles; Computer hardware; Galvanic batteries; Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; Photovoltaic cells; Solar batteries; Solar panels for the production of electricity; Vehicle radios; Wearable activity trackers in International Class 009 because of Trademark Application with Serial number 88/168,089 for AMPERE . Applicant respectfully submits that its mark is not likely to be confused with the cited marks for the reasons set forth below. I. No Likelihood of Confusion Exists
For likelihood of confusion to exist, consumer confusion as to the source of the goods must be probable, not simply possible. Cohn v. Petsmart, Inc., 281 F.3d 897, 842 (9th Cir. 2002) (internal citations omitted); see also Elvis Presley Enters., Inc. v. Capece, 141 F.3d 188, 193 (5th Cir. 1998) (‘Likelihood of confusion is synonymous with a probability of confusion, which is more than a mere possibility of confusion.”) (emphasis added). Likelihood of confusion between AMPRERE TIME and DESIGN and AMPERE is not probable because the common portions of the marks AMPERE or AMPER are widely used by third parties for related goods in class 09. The Differences in the Respective Marks Result in No Likelihood of Confusion. In comparing the AMPERE and Design and the cited Application for AMPERE, the marks must be considered in their entireties, rather than dissected or split into component parts, and each part compared with the other parts. In re Nat’l Data Corp., 753 F.2d 1056, 1058 (Fed. Cir. 1985) (“The basic principle in determining confusion between marks is that marks must be compared in their entireties [and thus] likelihood of confusion cannot be predicated on dissection of a mark, that is, on only part of a mark.”). No feature of the mark should be ignored. In re Electrolyte Labs, Inc., 929 F.2d 645,647 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (“No feature of a mark is ignored” in the likelihood of confusion analysis.) The commercial impressions marks convey may still be distinct, even where the marks possess elements in common with one another. Courts have consistently held that no likelihood of confusion exists between marks sharing a common term if the marks create a distinct commercial impression, as is true in this case. Shen Mfg. Co., Inc. v. The Ritz Hotel Ltd., 73 USPQ2d 1350 (Fed. Cir. 2004). Moreover, “[a]dditions or deletions to marks may be sufficient to avoid a likelihood of confusion if…the matter common to the marks is not likely to be perceived by purchaser as distinguishing source because it is merely descriptive or diluted.” TMEP 1207.01(b)(iii) (emphasis added).
The term AMPERE or AMPER, common between the marks, is diluted as applied to class 09 goods. Dilution and descriptiveness of a common element can be shown by the existence of several third-party registrations, or by evidence of actual third-party use. AMF Inc. v. American League Products, Inc. 474 F.2d 1403, 1406, 177 USPQ 268,269-7- (CCPA 1973); Palm Bay Imports, Inc. v. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin maison Fondee En 1772, 396 F.3d 1369, 73 USPQ2d 1689, 1693 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (The existence of widespread third-party use under the duPont factors may serve to indicate the weakness of a term in the context of its source identifying significance). Here, there are at least fifteen (15) concurrent registrations for class 09 goods that include AMPERE or AMPER formative marks. See attached Exhibit A. As such, Applicant’s AMPERE TIME application combines a highly diluted term (AMPER). The registered marks are therefore subject to a narrow scope of protection. Therefore, it is particularly unlikely that consumers will confuse Applicant's AMPERE TIME and Design and the cited AMPERE Application given the concurrent existence without confusion of third-party registrations. Below is a summarized list of the registrations:
Applicant believes that it’s AMPERE TIME and Design trademark should be allowed to co-exist in the same manner as the cited registrations. The prior examples show that the term AMPERE or AMPER is commonly used in class 09 related goods. As such, Applicant’s mark should be allowed to co-exist with the existing registrations in an already crowded AMPERE marketplace. Conclusion For the reasons stated above, there is no likelihood of confusion resulting from the marks cited by the Examiner and Applicant’s mark. Applicant believes all outstanding issues with respect to the application for the subject mark have been resolved, and requests approval of the same for publication. Favorable reconsideration and allowance of the present application is hereby courteously requested. Should there be any questions with regard to this response, please contact the attorney of record. |
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| DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE | trademark office records | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DISCLAIMER | No claim is made to the exclusive right to use time apart from the mark as shown. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK (and Color Location, if applicable) |
The mark consists of the wording AMPERE TIME in bold stylized lettering, with a design of a lightning bolt in the letter A and a semi-circle connecting the "r" and ". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NAME | Felipe Rubio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE | mail@rubiolaw.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) | frubio@rubiolawyers.com; uspto@rubiolaw.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NAME | Felipe Rubio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE | mail@rubiolaw.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) | frubio@rubiolawyers.com; uspto@rubiolaw.com; mail@ustmonline.co | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| RESPONSE SIGNATURE | /felipe rubio/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S NAME | Felipe Rubio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S POSITION | Attorney for Applicant, Florida Bar Member | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER | 305-670-0323 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DATE SIGNED | 12/11/2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY | YES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUBMIT DATE | Fri Dec 11 05:42:05 ET 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TEAS STAMP | USPTO/ROA-XXX.XX.XXX.XX-2 0201211054205922866-88847 001-750156aa59ab24a934dfa c0f7e5fc7552671fa51c6a178 f859ba417ac337a17c-N/A-N/ A-20201211053754984720 |
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Applicant Shenzhen Ampere Time Technology Co., Ltd.. hereby responds to the United States Patent and Trademark Office Action dated June 23, 2020 (“Office Action”). In the Office Action, the Examining Attorney (“Examiner”) has cited a prior trademark application to could be a bar to Applicant’s AMPERE TIME and Design mark (Serial No. 88/847001) for Accumulators, electric; Accumulators, electric, for vehicles; Batteries, electric; Battery boxes; Chargers for electric batteries; Charging stations for electric vehicles; Computer hardware; Galvanic batteries; Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; Photovoltaic cells; Solar batteries; Solar panels for the production of electricity; Vehicle radios; Wearable activity trackers in International Class 009 because of Trademark Application with Serial number 88/168,089 for AMPERE . Applicant respectfully submits that its mark is not likely to be confused with the cited marks for the reasons set forth below.
I. No Likelihood of Confusion Exists
For likelihood of confusion to exist, consumer confusion as to the source of the goods must be probable, not simply possible. Cohn v. Petsmart, Inc., 281 F.3d 897, 842 (9th Cir. 2002) (internal citations omitted); see also Elvis Presley Enters., Inc. v. Capece, 141 F.3d 188, 193 (5th Cir. 1998) (‘Likelihood of confusion is synonymous with a probability of confusion, which is more than a mere possibility of confusion.”) (emphasis added). Likelihood of confusion between AMPRERE TIME and DESIGN and AMPERE is not probable because the common portions of the marks AMPERE or AMPER are widely used by third parties for related goods in class 09.
The Differences in the Respective Marks Result in No Likelihood of Confusion.
In comparing the AMPERE and Design and the cited Application for AMPERE, the marks must be considered in their entireties, rather than dissected or split into component parts, and each part compared with the other parts. In re Nat’l Data Corp., 753 F.2d 1056, 1058 (Fed. Cir. 1985) (“The basic principle in determining confusion between marks is that marks must be compared in their entireties [and thus] likelihood of confusion cannot be predicated on dissection of a mark, that is, on only part of a mark.”). No feature of the mark should be ignored. In re Electrolyte Labs, Inc., 929 F.2d 645,647 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (“No feature of a mark is ignored” in the likelihood of confusion analysis.)
The commercial impressions marks convey may still be distinct, even where the marks possess elements in common with one another. Courts have consistently held that no likelihood of confusion exists between marks sharing a common term if the marks create a distinct commercial impression, as is true in this case. Shen Mfg. Co., Inc. v. The Ritz Hotel Ltd., 73 USPQ2d 1350 (Fed. Cir. 2004). Moreover, “[a]dditions or deletions to marks may be sufficient to avoid a likelihood of confusion if…the matter common to the marks is not likely to be perceived by purchaser as distinguishing source because it is merely descriptive or diluted.” TMEP 1207.01(b)(iii) (emphasis added).
The term AMPERE or AMPER, common between the marks, is diluted as applied to class 09 goods. Dilution and descriptiveness of a common element can be shown by the existence of several third-party registrations, or by evidence of actual third-party use. AMF Inc. v. American League Products, Inc. 474 F.2d 1403, 1406, 177 USPQ 268,269-7- (CCPA 1973); Palm Bay Imports, Inc. v. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin maison Fondee En 1772, 396 F.3d 1369, 73 USPQ2d 1689, 1693 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (The existence of widespread third-party use under the duPont factors may serve to indicate the weakness of a term in the context of its source identifying significance).
Here, there are at least fifteen (15) concurrent registrations for class 09 goods that include AMPERE or AMPER formative marks. See attached Exhibit A. As such, Applicant’s AMPERE TIME application combines a highly diluted term (AMPER). The registered marks are therefore subject to a narrow scope of protection. Therefore, it is particularly unlikely that consumers will confuse Applicant's AMPERE TIME and Design and the cited AMPERE Application given the concurrent existence without confusion of third-party registrations. Below is a summarized list of the registrations:
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AMPERETIME Serial: 88847001 |
Pending Filed: 03/25/2020 Current Basis: 1b |
009 accumulators; electric; accumulators, electric, for vehicles; batteries; electric; battery boxes; chargers for electric batteries; charging stations for electric vehicles; computer hardware; galvanic batteries; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; photovoltaic cells; solar batteries; solar panels for the production of electricity; vehicle radios; wearable activity trackers; |
Shenzhen Ampere Time Technology Co., Ltd. 1726Q, 17F, Honghu Mansion Renmin North Rd, Dongmen St., Luohu Dist Shenzhen, Guangdong CN |
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AMPERE Serial: 88168089 |
Pending Filed: 10/24/2018 First Use: 08/16/2018 Current Basis: 1a |
009 wireless chargers; cell phone battery chargers; batteries and battery chargers; |
Gogotoro LLC suite 153 1173A Second Avenue New York NY US |
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AMPERE Reg: 5991875 Serial: 87980846 |
Registered Reg: 02/18/2020 Pub: 04/03/2018 Filed: 11/13/2017 First Use: 12/17/2018 Current Basis: 1a |
009 silicon based microprocessors, computer network servers, and recorded and downloadable software sold as components of computer hardware systems for operating datacenters and cloud computing; |
AMPERE COMPUTING LLC 4655 Great America Parkway #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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AMPERE ALTRA Serial: 88793492 |
Published Pub: 06/09/2020 Filed: 02/11/2020 First Use: 09/21/2020 Current Basis: 1a |
009 computer systems comprised of silicon based microprocessors, servers, and recorded and downloadable software for operating computing systems used in datacenters and cloud computing; semiconductor integrated circuits; microprocessors; semiconductor devices; silicon based microprocessors, computer network servers, and recorded and downloadable software sold as components of computer hardware systems for operating datacenters and cloud computing; |
Ampere Computing LLC 4655 Great America Pkwy #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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AMPERE ENERGY Serial: 90155538 |
Pending Filed: 09/02/2020 Current Basis: 44e |
009 battery; accumulators; chargers; electricity transformers; power storage devices; uninterruptible electricity supply units; battery panels and boxes; power packs (batteries); battery assemblies; battery testers; current monitoring and control devices; |
AMPERE POWER ENERGY, S.L. Pol. Ind. Campo Aníbal Avenida del Progreso 13 Puçol (Valencia) ES |
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AMPERE ALTRA MAX Serial: 90008450 |
Published Pub: 11/03/2020 Filed: 06/18/2020 Current Basis: 1b |
009 computer systems comprised of silicon based microprocessors, servers, and recorded and downloadable software for operating computing systems used in datacenters and cloud computing; semiconductor integrated circuits; microprocessors; semiconductor devices; silicon based microprocessors, computer network servers, and recorded and downloadable software sold as components of computer hardware systems for operating datacenters and cloud computing; |
Ampere Computing LLC 4655 Great America Parkway #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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A AMPERE Reg: 6037762 Serial: 87982746 |
Registered Reg: 04/21/2020 Pub: 11/27/2018 Filed: 01/08/2018 First Use: 02/02/2018 Current Basis: 1a |
009 computer systems, namely, silicon based microprocessors, servers, and software for operating computing systems used in datacenters and cloud computing; |
Ampere Computing LLC 4655 Great America Parkway #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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AMPERE COMPUTING Disclaims: "COMPUTING" Serial: 87701332 |
Published Pub: 12/04/2018 Filed: 11/29/2017 Current Basis: 1b |
009 computer systems comprised of silicon based microprocessors, servers, and software for operating computing systems used in datacenters and cloud computing; 042 computer services, namely, design and development of computer systems and software for datacenters and cloud computing; |
Ampere Computing LLC 4655 Great America Parkway #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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AMPERIUM Reg: 4084725 Serial: 85132153 |
Registered Reg: 01/10/2012 Pub: 03/01/2011 Filed: 09/17/2010 First Use: 10/26/2010 Current Basis: 1a |
009 an electrical conductor, specifically high temperature superconductor (hts) wire; |
American Superconductor Corporation 64 Jackson Road Devens MA |
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AMPER Reg: 5707832 Serial: 87861497 |
Registered Reg: 03/26/2019 Pub: 09/11/2018 Filed: 04/03/2018 First Use: 01/05/2017 Current Basis: 1a |
009 computer software and downloadable computer software, computer hardware and computer hardware and software systems consisting of hardware, software, sensors, data aggregators and connectivity gateways, all for manufacturing management, manufacturing optimization, automated industrial machine monitoring, automated quality control monitoring, automated inventory management, automated labor productivity monitoring, automated production planning, automated machine tool monitoring, industrial machine failure detection and prevention, automated supply chain management, distributed manufacturing, automated vendor management, automated manufacturing resource planning, automated robotic control, and energy management; computer software and downloadable computer software, computer hardware, sensors, data aggregators and connectivity gateways for use in collecting, organizing, processing, analyzing, transmitting and visualizing data collected from a factory for use in manufacturing management, manufacturing optimization, automated machine monitoring, automated quality control monitoring, automated inventory management, automated labor productivity monitoring, automated production planning, automated machine tool monitoring, industrial machine failure detection and prevention, automated supply chain management, distributed manufacturing, automated vendor management, automated manufacturing resource planning, automated robotic control, and energy management; |
Amper Technologies, Inc. 965 W Chicago Avenue Chicago IL |
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AP AMPER PORT POWER TO GO. Serial: 90224457 |
Pending Filed: 09/30/2020 Current Basis: 1b |
007 emergency power generators; 009 batteries; electric; battery boxes; chargers for electric batteries; charging stations for electric vehicles; electric cables, wires, conductors and connection fittings therefor; photovoltaic cells; portable media players; solar batteries; solar panels for the production of electricity; batteries and battery chargers; |
Amperport LLC 3422 Old Capitol Trail, #764 Wilmington DE US |
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AMPERI Serial: 88115072 |
Published Pub: 02/05/2019 Filed: 09/13/2018 Current Basis: 1b |
009 batteries; |
Acoinos Inc. P.O. Box 1383 Los Altos CA US |
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AMPERO Reg: 6093542 Serial: 88178873 |
Registered Reg: 07/07/2020 Pub: 04/21/2020 Filed: 11/02/2018 First Use: 10/11/2018 Current Basis: 1a |
009 guitar effects processors; electric effects units for musical instruments; electrical amplifiers for use with musical instruments; electronic effects units for musical instruments; sound effect pedals for musical instruments; 015 guitar pedals; musical instruments; electric and electronic musical instruments; electronic musical instruments; foot pedals for use in connection with musical instruments; pedals for musical instruments; recorders; tuners for musical instruments; |
Changsha Hotone Audio Co., Ltd. Room 201, East Bld, 186 Guyuan Rd. Changsha CN |
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AMPERE SEMICONDUCTOR Disclaims: "SEMICONDUCTOR" Serial: 87701341 |
Published Pub: 12/04/2018 Filed: 11/29/2017 Current Basis: 1b |
009 computer systems comprised of silicon based microprocessors, servers, and software for operating computing systems used in datacenters and cloud computing; 042 computer services, namely, design and development of computer systems and software for datacenters and cloud computing; |
Ampere Computing LLC 4655 Great America Parkway #601 Santa Clara CA US |
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AMPEROR Reg: 4702711 Serial: 86266823 |
Registered Reg: 03/17/2015 Pub: 12/30/2014 Filed: 04/30/2014 First Use: 09/09/1988 Current Basis: 1a |
009 light-emitting diode displays; power converters; power adapters; electronic circuits; electric light dimmers; electrical connection boxes; alternate current-direct current (ac-dc) converters; light on/off controllers; voltage stabilizers; power supplies; power supplies for light-emitting diode; power supplies with digital addressable light interface; power supplies with wireless local area networks control interface; power supplies with built in power meter; power supplies with built in motion sensor; battery chargers; solar chargers; electric converters; inverters; ceramic surge suppressors; electric current controllers; electric power input modules; electronic light controllers; power savers for electric appliances for household use; electric connector plates, namely, battery charger connector plates; solar charger connector plates; electronic control panels; electric cigarette lighter plugs for land vehicles; electric junction boxes; electric control panels; wire connectors; electrical connectors; automotive voltage regulators; electrified rails for mounting spot lights; electronic light dimmers; voltage surge protectors; ac/dc power protectors; lighting ballasts; lighting ballasts for light-emitting diodes; stage lighting regulators; uninterruptible power supplies; electric control boxes; photoelectric sensors; photoelectric sensors with digital interface; |
Intertek Corp. 4th Fl., No. 81, Sec. 1 Hsin Tai Wu Road., Xizhi Dist. New Taipei City 221 TW |
Applicant believes that it’s AMPERE TIME and Design trademark should be allowed to co-exist in the same manner as the cited registrations.
The prior examples show that the term AMPERE or AMPER is commonly used in class 09 related goods. As such, Applicant’s mark should be allowed to co-exist with the existing registrations in an already crowded AMPERE marketplace.
Conclusion
For the reasons stated above, there is no likelihood of confusion resulting from the marks cited by the Examiner and Applicant’s mark. Applicant believes all outstanding issues with respect to the application for the subject mark have been resolved, and requests approval of the same for publication.
Favorable reconsideration and allowance of the present application is hereby courteously requested. Should there be any questions with regard to this response, please contact the attorney of record.
