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: 88925233

Filing Date: 05/20/020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: TOWA (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of TOWA. The color(s) white, green and dark green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a white oval outlined in dark green with a dark green horizontal and vertical bar perpendicular to each other as to form a "T" shape, along with the word "TOWA" in light green in center of oval.
The applicant, TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., a corporation of Japan, having an address of
      2-11, Shinabashi-cho, Kadoma
      Osaka 571-8580
      Japan
      XXXX

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 001:  Chemicals for use as an additive to foods; Chemicals; Glue and adhesives for industrial purposes; Plant growth regulating preparations; Fertilizers; Ceramic glazings; Priming putty; Higher fatty acids; Nonferrous metals; Non-metallic minerals; Chemical compositions for developing, printing and enlarging photographs; Reagent paper (not for medical purposes); Artificial sweeteners; Flour and starch for industrial purposes; Plastics (raw materials); Pulp
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 003:  Antistatic preparations for household purposes; De-greasing preparations for household purposes; Rust removing preparations; Stain removing benzene; Fabric softeners for laundry use; Laundry bleach; Adhesives for affixing false hair; Laundry starch; Seaweed gelatine for laundry use (Funori); Adhesives for affixing false eyelashes; Breath freshening preparations; Deodorants for animals; Paint stripping preparations; Shoe cream; Shoe black (shoe polish); Polishing preparations; Soaps and detergents; Dentifrices; Cosmetics; Perfume and flavour materials; Incense; Abrasive paper (sandpaper); Abrasive cloth; Abrasive sand; Artificial pumice stone; Polishing paper; False nails; False eyelashes
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 005:  Ethical pharmaceuticals; Diagnostic preparations; OTC products; Functional food; Supplementary food; Diagnostic test preparations for screening of diseases; Diagnostic test preparations for detecting of sensory abnormality for the detection or prevention of diseases; Pharmaceutical preparations; Reagent paper for medical purposes; Oiled paper for medical purposes; Adhesive tapes for medical purposes; Sanitary masks for personal use; Drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; Gauze for dressings; Empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; Eyepatches for medical purposes; Ear bandages; Menstruation bandages; Menstruation tampons; Sanitary napkins; Sanitary panties; Absorbent cotton; Adhesive plasters; Bandages for dressings; Liquid bandages; Breast-nursing pads; Cotton swabs for medical use; Dental materials; Diapers; Diaper covers; Fly catching paper; Mothproofing paper; Lacteal flour for babies; Dietary supplements for humans; Dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; Dietetic food adapted for medical purposes; Beverages for babies; Food for babies; Dietary supplements for animals; Semen for artificial insemination
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 009:  Sound and voice processing devices for converting and improving quality of sound and voice; Loudspeakers; Microphones; Livelihood supporting robots with a built-in computer software; Life saving apparatus and equipment; Protective helmets; Virtual reality headsets; Virtual reality head mounted displays; Computer programs and computer software; Computer hardware; Sports training simulators; Measuring or testing machines and instruments; Electric or magnetic meters and testers; Telecommunication machines and apparatus; Digital signage monitors; Personal digital assistants; Electronic machines, apparatus and their parts; Dust masks; Gas masks; Clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; Disaster prevention hoods; Gloves for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; Spectacles (eyeglasses and goggles); Downloadable image files; Audio and video recordings; Electronic periodicals; Electronic publications
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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:  Hearing aids; Home diagnostic test kit; Diagnostic test kit for screening of diseases; Diagnostic test kit for detecting of sensory abnormality for detecting and preventing diseases; Finger guards for medical purposes; Pacifiers for babies; Ice bag pillows for medical purposes; Triangular bandages; Supportive bandages; Surgical catguts; Feeding cups for medical purposes; Dropping pipettes for medical purposes; Teats; Medical ice bags; Medical ice bag holders; Baby bottles; Nursing bottles; Contraceptives, non-chemical; Artificial tympanic membranes; Prosthetics or fillings materials, not for dental use; Ear plugs for sleeping; Ear plugs for soundproofing; Esthetic massage apparatus for commercial use; Supportive and corrective elastic compression bands for muscles or joints of human beings or animals; Medical apparatus and instruments; Electric massage apparatus for household purposes; Gloves for medical purposes; Urinals for medical purposes; Bed pans; Ear picks
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 016:  Containers of paper, for packaging; Bags (pouches) of plastics, for packaging; Hygienic hand towels of paper; Towels of paper; Table napkins of paper; Hand towels of paper; Handkerchiefs of paper; Paper and cardboard; Stationery; Periodicals; Publications; Printed matter
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 030:  Binding agents for ice cream; Meat tenderizers for household purposes; Preparations for stiffening whipped cream; Aromatic preparations for food, not from essential oils; Tea; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; Ice; Sweets, desserts and snacks other than fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based; Bread and buns; Sandwiches; Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Chuka-manjuh); Hamburgers; (sandwiches); Pizzas; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies; Seasonings (other than spices); Spices; Ice cream mixes; Sherbet mixes; Unroasted coffee beans; Cereal preparations; Chocolate spread; Chinese stuffed dumplings (Gyoza, cooked); Chinese steamed dumplings (Shumai, cooked); Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); Boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; Ravioli; Yeast powder; Koji (fermented malted rice); Yeast; Baking powder; Instant confectionery mixes; Pasta sauce; By-product of rice for food (Sake lees); Husked rice; Husked oats; Husked barley; Gluten for food; Flour
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 032:  Beer; Carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages) with tea; Carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages); Fruit juices; Vegetable juices (beverages); Extracts of hops for making beer; Whey beverages
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 035:  Promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps; Providing information concerning commercial sales of pharmaceutical preparations; Providing information concerning commercial sales; Temporary personnel recruitment or placement services; Employment agency services through the use of temporary staffing; Employment agency services; Import-export agency services; Office functions, namely filing, in particular documents or magnetic tapes; Compilation of information into computer databases; Providing commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; Retail services or wholesale services for additive to foods and chemicals; Retail services or wholesale services for electrical machinery and apparatuses; Retail services or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; Retail services or wholesale services for carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages), tea, dietary supplements for humans, processed food, and foods and beverages; Retail services or wholesale services for medicinal herbs, plants, and seeds; Retail services or wholesale services for medical apparatus
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 040:  Processing of medicinal herbs, plants or seeds; Treatment or processing of cloth, clothing or fur, including drying; Processing of rubber; Processing of plastics; Ceramic processing; Woodworking; Paper treating and working; Stone treating; Processing of bamboo, tree barks, rattan, vines or other mineral vegetable materials, other than processing of ingredients; Food processing; Processing of artificial limbs or artificial teeth, including processing of medical materials; Water treating; Recycling of waste; Rental of machines and apparatus for processing foods or beverages; Rental of water purifying apparatus; Rental of chemical processing machines and apparatus; Printing; Rental of air-conditioning apparatus for household purposes; Rental of humidifier for household purposes; Rental of air purifiers for household purposes; Rental of humidifier for industrial purposes; Rental of air purifiers for industrial purposes; Rental of air conditioners for industrial 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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 041:  Rental of virtual reality head mounted displays; Providing periodicals; Educational and instruction services relating to pharmaceutical preparations and substances, health, medical care or health care; Educational and instruction services relating to arts, crafts, sports or general knowledge; Arranging, conducting or organization of seminars, forums, symposiums, workshops and lectures in the field of pharmaceutical preparations and substances, health, medical care or health care; Arranging, conducting or organization of seminars, forums, symposiums, workshops and lectures; Providing electronic publications; Services of reference libraries for literature and documentary records; Book rental; Publication and editing of periodicals and electronic publications; Publication of books; Production of videotape film in the field of education, culture, entertainment or sports (not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity); Providing sports facilities; Rental of sports equipment; Rental of records or sound-recorded magnetic tapes; Rental of image-recorded magnetic tapes; Rental of sound or image recordings
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 042:  Rental and provision of application software; Rental of sound and voice processing devices for converting and improving quality of sound and voice; Computer software design, computer programming, or maintenance of computer software; Technological advice relating to computers, automobiles and industrial machines; Testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuffs or providing information thereon; Testing, inspection or research of medicine, pharmaceutical products and substances, medical care or health care or providing information thereon; Testing or research on machines, apparatus and instruments or providing information thereon; Rental of measuring apparatus; Rental of telecommunication machines and apparatus; Rental of electronic machines, apparatus and their parts; Rental of computers; Providing computer programs on data networks
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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 044:  Beauty salon services; Barbershops; Providing bath houses; Cultivation of medicinal herbs or plants; Garden tree planting; Garden or flower bed care; Fertilizer spreading; Weed killing; Vermin exterminating (for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture or forestry); Providing assistance in the field of home rehabilitation; Rehabilitation; Massage and therapeutic Shiatsu massage; Chiropractic; Moxibustion; Treatment for dislocated joints, sprain, bone fractures or the like (Judo-seifuku); Bodywork therapy; Acupuncture; Providing medical information; Physical examination; Dietary and nutritional guidance and providing information thereon; Nursing care; Nursing care and providing information thereon; Health care and providing information thereon; Rental of medical apparatus and instruments or body rehabilitation apparatus and instruments
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 2020-045910, filed 04/24/2020.
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.





The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Jeffrey H. Handelsman. Other appointed attorneys are Neil F. Greenblum; Bruce H. Bernstein; William S. Boshnick; Jill M. Browning. Jeffrey H. Handelsman of Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.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
      1950 Roland Clarke Place
      Reston, Virginia 20191-1411
      United States
      703-716-1191(phone)
      703-716-1180(fax)
      eteas@gbpatent.com
The docket/reference number is T60408.
Jeffrey H. Handelsman 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 Jeffrey H. Handelsman of Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C.
      1950 Roland Clarke Place
      Reston Virginia 20191-1411
      United States
      703-716-1191(phone)
      703-716-1180(fax)
      eteas@gbpatent.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:

Jeffrey H. Handelsman

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: eteas@gbpatent.com       SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED 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 $3575 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 13 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: /Jeffrey H. Handelsman/   Date: 05/20/2020
Signatory's Name: Jeffrey H. Handelsman
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, MD Bar (Ref.: T60408)
Payment Sale Number: 88925233
Payment Accounting Date: 05/20/2020

Serial Number: 88925233
Internet Transmission Date: Wed May 20 13:56:56 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-20200520135656
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