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

Serial Number: 88858906

Filing Date: 04/03/020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: I-PEX (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of I-PEX. The mark consists of the wording I-PEX in stylized font.
The applicant, DAI-ICHI SEIKO CO., LTD., a corporation of Japan, having an address of
      12-4 Negoro, Momoyama-cho, Fushimi-ku
      Kyoto 612-8024
      Japan
      tmowner@hsml.com

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:

International Class 006:  common metals in foil form, semi-wrought; common metal foils for batteries, semi-wrought; common metals, unwrought or semi-wrought; common metals and their alloys; iron and steel; common metals, other than iron, and alloys thereof; sheets and plates of metal; metals in foil or powder form for 3D printers; metal powders used in manufacturing; cables of metal, non-electric
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on Japan application number 2019-165790, filed 12/24/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the application be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 007:  robots for working metal; robots for painting; industrial robots; industrial robots and parts and fittings thereof; machines and apparatus for inserting and mounting objects into electric connectors on electric circuit boards in the robotic arms of industrial robots and automated assembly machines; automated machines and apparatus for inserting electronic components into printed circuit boards; metalworking machines and tools; semiconductor manufacturing machines and apparatus; robots for transportation and goods and fittings thereof; transportation apparatus; transportation robots for use with food and beverage processing; adhesive tape dispensing machines; automatic stamping machines; plastic processing machines and apparatus; transportation robots for use with plastic processing machines, and structural parts and accessories thereof; automated assembly machines for manufacturing electric connectors; motors and engines, not for land vehicles; structural parts of motors and engines; cowlings (parts of machines); apparatus for use in the manufacture of electronic circuit boards; electric wire processing machines and apparatus for use in the removal of wire coating; electric wire processing machines and apparatus for use in the alignment of electric wires extended from cable ends; machines for clamping connector terminals to electric cables or wires; electric connector manufacturing apparatus; handling apparatus for loading and unloading
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on Japan application number 2019-165790, filed 12/24/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the application be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 010:  medical apparatus and instruments; hearing protectors; massage apparatus; robotic exoskeleton suits for medical purposes; body rehabilitation apparatus for medical purposes; orthopedic articles; wheeled walkers to aid mobility; medical apparatus and instruments for use in walking rehabilitation; auxiliary medical devices and orthodontic apparatus; walking aids for medical purposes; surgical apparatus and instruments; electric cauteries for surgical use; electric scalpels for surgical purposes; infrared radiator units for therapeutic purposes
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on Japan application number 2019-165790, filed 12/24/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the application be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.




Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 3869001 and 3869003.


The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Sarah G. Voeller. Other appointed attorneys are James A. Larson, Sandra Epp Ryan. Sarah G. Voeller of Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C., is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      45 South Seventh Street, Suite 2700
      Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
      United States
      612-455-3800(phone)
      612.455.3801(fax)
      trademark@hsml.com
The docket/reference number is 08279.2087US.
Sarah G. Voeller 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 hereby appoints Sarah G. Voeller of Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.
      45 South Seventh Street, Suite 2700
      Minneapolis Minnesota 55402
      United States
      612-455-3800(phone)
      612.455.3801(fax)
      trademark@hsml.com
as applicant's representative upon whom notice or process in the proceedings affecting the mark may be served.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Sarah G. Voeller

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademark@hsml.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): hmccarty@hsml.com Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the applicant owner/holder and the applicant owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

A fee payment in the amount of $825 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 3 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 and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application 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 was used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application as of the application filing date; 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 and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date 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: /Sarah G. Voeller/   Date: 04/03/2020
Signatory's Name: Sarah G. Voeller
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, MN bar member
Payment Sale Number: 88858906
Payment Accounting Date: 04/03/2020

Serial Number: 88858906
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Apr 03 13:23:14 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XXX.XX-2020040313231489
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