Response to Office Action

PTO- 1957

Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

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PTO- 1957

Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 90079260 EQUIDAM (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/9007926 0/large) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 035 for Analysis of market research data and statistics; Brand evaluation services; Business appraisals and evaluations in business matters; Business investigations, evaluations, expert appraisals, information and research; Compilation and provision of trade and business price and statistical information; Compiling and analyzing statistics, data and other sources of information for business purposes; Computerized accounting services; Market analysis and research services; Providing business information, namely, commercial corporate and statistical information provided on-line from a computer database or the Internet; Providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; Statistical analysis and reporting services for business purposes
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 07/01/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 07/01/2019 , and is now in use in such commerce.


Proposed:
Class 035 for Analysis of market research data and statistics; Brand evaluation services; Business appraisals and evaluations in business matters; Business investigations, evaluations, expert appraisals, information and research; Compilation and provision of trade and business price and statistical information; Compiling and analyzing statistics, data and other sources of information for business purposes; Computerized accounting services; Market analysis and research services; Providing business information, namely, commercial corporate and statistical information provided on-line from a computer database or the Internet; Providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; Statistical analysis and reporting services for business purposes
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 07/01/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 07/01/2019 , and is now in use in such commerce.

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 042 for Business technology software consultation services; Cloud computing featuring software for use business valuation; Consulting services in the field of providing online, non-downloadable software and applications; Data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data; Design and development of on-line computer software systems; Design and writing of computer software; Design of computer machine and computer software for commercial analysis and reporting; Design, development, and implementation of software for business valuation; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for business valuation; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools for business valuation; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for business valuation; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable software for business valuation
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 07/01/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 07/01/2019 , and is now in use in such commerce.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Business technology software consultation services; Cloud computing featuring software for use business valuation; Cloud computing featuring software for business valuation; Consulting services in the field of providing online, non-downloadable software and applications; Data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data; Design and development of on-line computer software systems; Design and writing of computer software; Design of computer machine and computer software for commercial analysis and reporting; Design, development, and implementation of software for business valuation; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for business valuation; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools for business valuation; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for business valuation; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable software for business valuationClass 042 for Business technology software consultation services; Cloud computing featuring software for business valuation; Consulting services in the field of providing online, non-downloadable software and applications; Data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect service data; Design and development of on-line computer software systems; Design and writing of computer software; Design of computer machine and computer software for commercial analysis and reporting; Design, development, and implementation of software for business valuation; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for business valuation; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools for business valuation; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for business valuation; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable software for business valuation
Filing Basis: Section 1(a), Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce, or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce, on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), as amended. The mark was first used at least as early as 07/01/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 07/01/2019 , and is now in use in such commerce.

"The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application"[for an application based on Section 1(a), Use in Commerce] OR "The substitute (or new, or originally submitted, if appropriate) specimen(s) was/were in use in commerce prior either to the filing of the Amendment to Allege Use or expiration of the filing deadline for filing a Statement of Use" [for an application based on Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use]. OR "The attached specimen is a true copy of the specimen that was originally submitted with the application, amendment to allege use, or statement of use" [for an illegible specimen].
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21820108-20210224213 455716071_._About_us___Eq uidam.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 7 pages) Specimen File1Specimen File2Specimen File3Specimen File4Specimen File5Specimen File6Specimen File7
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21820108-20210224213 455716071_._Equidam__Make _it_worth_it.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 8 pages) Specimen File1Specimen File2Specimen File3Specimen File4Specimen File5Specimen File6Specimen File7Specimen File8
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21820108-20210224213 455716071_._How_it_works_ __Equidam.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 7 pages) Specimen File1Specimen File2Specimen File3Specimen File4Specimen File5Specimen File6Specimen File7
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21820108-20210224213 455716071_._Pricing___Equ idam.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 6 pages) Specimen File1Specimen File2Specimen File3Specimen File4Specimen File5Specimen File6
Original PDF file:
SPU1-21820108-20210224213 455716071_._Support___Equ idam.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 6 pages) Specimen File1Specimen File2Specimen File3Specimen File4Specimen File5Specimen File6


Webpage URL: www.equidam.com
Webpage Date of Access: 07/16/2020

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Color Claim
The color(s) yellow, green and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Description of mark
The mark consists of two parts, on the left side there are three blocks of different colours and sizes (arranged in increasing order: yellow the smallest, green the medium and blue the largest), forming a semi-shell. On the right side is stylized characters "EQUIDAM" in blue.

Translation
The wording EQUIDAM has no meaning in a foreign language.


Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
EQUIDAM appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization listed in the application, or any geographical significance.

Correspondence Information (current):
      TIAN QIU
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tqiutm@reidwise.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): csanchez@margaretoip.com; trademark@dearfriendip.com
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Tian Qiu
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tqiutm@reidwise.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): trademark@dearfriendip.com; csanchez@margaretoip.com

Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

DECLARATION: 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, if the applicant submitted the application or allegation of use (AOU) unsigned, all statements in the application or AOU and this submission based on the signatory's own knowledge are true, and all statements in the application or AOU and this submission made on information and belief are believed to be true.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(a) APPLICATION/AOU: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §1051(a) or AOU under 15 U.S.C. §1051(c), the signatory additionally believes that: the applicant is the owner of the 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 or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; the original specimen(s), if applicable, shows the mark in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU on or in connection with the goods/services/collective membership organization in the application or AOU; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark application, or certification mark application, the applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application or AOU; for a certification mark application, 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. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

STATEMENTS FOR UNSIGNED SECTION 1(b)/SECTION 44 APPLICATION AND FOR SECTION 66(a) COLLECTIVE/CERTIFICATION MARK APPLICATION: If the applicant filed an unsigned application under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051(b), 1126(d), and/or 1126(e), or filed a collective/certification mark application under 15 U.S.C. §1141f(a), the signatory additionally believes that: for a trademark or service mark application, the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services specified in the application; 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; for a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application, the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date; the signatory is properly authorized to execute the declaration on behalf of the applicant; for a certification mark 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. To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, authorized users, members, and/or 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/collective membership organization of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.

Signature: /Tian Qiu/      Date: 03/02/2021
Signatory's Name: Tian Qiu
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record
Signature method: Signed directly within the form

Response Signature
Signature: /Tian Qiu/     Date: 03/02/2021
Signatory's Name: Tian Qiu
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record
Signature method: Signed directly within the form

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    TIAN QIU
   
   ONE PENN PLAZA, SUITE 2015
   250 WEST 34TH STREET
   NEW YORK, New York 10119
Mailing Address:    Tian Qiu
   ONE PENN PLAZA, SUITE 2015
   250 WEST 34TH STREET
   NEW YORK, New York 10119
        
Serial Number: 90079260
Internet Transmission Date: Mon Mar 01 21:30:19 ET 2021
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XXX-202103012130197
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