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 1480 (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 1480 (Rev 09/2006)

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

Certification Mark Form, Principal Register

Serial Number: 90064950

Filing Date: 07/21/2020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: CCCA (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of CCCA. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, The Construction Specifications Institute, Inc., a corporation of Maryland, having an address of
      Suite 450
      123 N. Pitt Street
      Alexandria, Virginia 22314
      United States
      800-689-2900(phone)
      XXXX

requests that the Certification Mark identified above be registered with the USPTO on the Principal Register for the following:

International Class B:  Construction bid and contract document development, administration and enforcement services.
Use in Commerce: The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the certification mark in commerce by authorized users using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant is not engaged in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used by authorized persons 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. The applicant submits a copy of the standards governing the use of the certification mark on or in connection with the goods/services in the application.

In International Class B, the mark was first used by persons authorized by the applicant, at least as early as 01/01/1991, and first used in commerce by persons authorized by the applicant at early as 01/01/1991, and is now in use in such commerce.The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used by authorized persons in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) A. Pages from third party websites emphasizing the qualifications or credentials of their members or employees as including certification as a Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA). B. Professional profiles on a third party networking website (LinkedIn) that list Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) as one of the Certifications or Accomplishments of that person. C. Third party articles or blogs (multiple screen shots) explaining the significance and importance of CCCA certification. D. Examples of third party job listings showing Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) as skill, competency or qualification required or preferred by that the prospective employer. E. A sample of the certificate that individuals who achieve CCCA certification can display, and which could be seen by prospective consumers, in that person's place of business. F. Webpage showing details of CCCA certification and exam. .

Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_A.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_B.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_C.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (5 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_D.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_E.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-7117882247-202007211 53903906622_._CCCA_Ex_F.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (2 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2

Copy of Standards

Original PDF file:
Standards1a-7117882247-15 3903906_._CCCA_Standards.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Attachment-1
Attachment-2
Attachment-3
Attachment-4:
Certification Statement: The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certified that the services provided have met the Construction Specifications Institute's standards for excellence in construction bid and contract document development, administration and enforcement services.


The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Paul C. Jorgensen. Paul C. Jorgensen of The Jorgensen Law Firm PLLC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at
      Suite 800
      2101 L Street NW
      Washington, District of Columbia 20037
      United States
      202-466-0530(phone)
      2024660502(fax)
      pcj@jorgensenfirm.com

Paul C. Jorgensen 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:

Paul C. Jorgensen

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: pcj@jorgensenfirm.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): docket@jorgensenfirm.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 $275 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 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 certification mark sought to be registered; The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application by authorized users, on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used in commerce by authorized users on or in connection with the goods/services in the application and was used by authorized users on or in connection with the goods/services in the application as of the application filing date; The applicant is not engaged in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant; 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 exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and was entitled to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, as of the filing date of the application; The applicant has a bona fide intention to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and had a bona fide intention to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users as of the filing date of the application, on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant; 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, other than authorized users, and, 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: /Paul C. Jorgensen/   Date: 07/21/2020
Signatory's Name: Paul C. Jorgensen
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, DC bar member
Payment Sale Number: 90064950
Payment Accounting Date: 07/21/2020

Serial Number: 90064950
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Jul 21 15:48:42 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/CTM-XX.XXX.XX.XXX-2020072115484209
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C-48407456-20200721153903906622