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. 90142794 FACEBOOK(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/90142794/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 009 for Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality headsets and helmets adapted for use in playing electronic and interactive multimedia games; Virtual reality headsets for playing video games for connection to computers, tablet computers, mobile devices, and mobile phones in order to enable virtual reality experiences
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or 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. 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.

In International Class 009, the mark was first used at least as early as 08/14/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 08/14/2019.


Proposed:
Class 009 for Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality headsets and helmets adapted for use in playing electronic and interactive multimedia games; Virtual reality headsets for playing video games for connection to computers, tablet computers, mobile devices, and mobile phones in order to enable virtual reality experiences

Deleted Filing Basis: 1(b)
In International Class 009, the mark was first used at least as early as 08/14/2019 . and first used in commerce at least as early as 08/14/2019 .

Applicant hereby submits one(or more) specimen(s) for Class 009. The specimen(s) submitted consists of screen shot showing the trademark as used in relation to the referenced goods.
"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].
Specimen File1


Webpage URL: http://www.amazon.com/stores/page/6D837F22-9610-47A7-9357-3889B1A59004/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A09720631SPJ2H84KAN4H&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=fde67aaaaf483f3db2a9af65604393a1&hsa_cr_id=8505046270401&lp_asins=B099VMT8VZ%2CB08F5VCNCY%2CB081SHD773&lp_query=Oculus%20Quest%202&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_cta&pd_rd_w=coRoK&pf_rd_p=488a18be-6d86-4de0-8607-bd4ea4b560f3&pd_rd_wg=HyJBT&pf_rd_r=7DAPW9YBMTJSA1C9JKY6&pd_rd_r=7fe4d943-1583-4647-ba87-383ac881aef9
Webpage Date of Access: 05/03/2022

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 028 for Video game interactive remote control units; Wearable peripherals for playing video games specially adapted for computers, tablet computers, mobile devices, and mobile telephones in order to enable virtual reality experiences; Game controllers for computer games; Audio and visual headsets for use in playing video games; Hand-held units for playing electronic games, namely, computer, interactive, and video games; Gaming devices, mobile gaming devices, namely, gaming machines with or without video output for playing computer games and video games; Apparatus for electronic games other than those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; Apparatus for electronic games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; Bags specially adapted for handheld video games and video game consoles; Games adapted for use with television receivers; Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games; Video game interactive hand held remote controls for playing electronic games
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or 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. 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.

In International Class 028, the mark was first used at least as early as 08/14/2019 and first used in commerce at least as early as 08/14/2019.


Proposed:
Class 028 for Video game interactive remote control units; Wearable peripherals for playing video games specially adapted for computers, tablet computers, mobile devices, and mobile telephones in order to enable virtual reality experiences; Game controllers for computer games; Audio and visual headsets for use in playing video games; Hand-held units for playing electronic games, namely, computer, interactive, and video games; Gaming devices, mobile gaming devices, namely, gaming machines with or without video output for playing computer games and video games; Apparatus for electronic games other than those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; Apparatus for electronic games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; Bags specially adapted for handheld video games and video game consoles; Games adapted for use with television receivers; Gaming headsets adapted for use in playing video games; Video game interactive hand held remote controls for playing electronic games

Deleted Filing Basis: 1(b)
In International Class 028, the mark was first used at least as early as 08/14/2019 . and first used in commerce at least as early as 08/14/2019 .

Applicant hereby submits one(or more) specimen(s) for Class 028. The specimen(s) submitted consists of screen shot showing the trademark as used in relation to the referenced goods.
"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].
Specimen File1
Specimen File2


Webpage URL: http://www.amazon.com/stores/page/6D837F22-9610-47A7-9357-3889B1A59004/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A09720631SPJ2H84KAN4H&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=fde67aaaaf483f3db2a9af65604393a1&hsa_cr_id=8505046270401&lp_asins=B099VMT8VZ%2CB08F5VCNCY%2CB081SHD773&lp_query=Oculus%20Quest%202&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_cta&pd_rd_w=coRoK&pf_rd_p=488a18be-6d86-4de0-8607-bd4ea4b560f3&pd_rd_wg=HyJBT&pf_rd_r=7DAPW9YBMTJSA1C9JKY6&pd_rd_r=7fe4d943-1583-4647-ba87-383ac881aef9
Webpage Date of Access: 05/03/2022

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: META PLATFORMS, INC., a corporation of Delaware, having an address of
      1601 WILLOW ROAD
      MENLO PARK, California 94025
      United States

Proposed: Meta Platforms, Inc., a corporation of Delaware, having an address of
      1601 WILLOW ROAD
      MENLO PARK, California 94025
      United States
      Email Address: XXXX
Correspondence Information (current):
      Melissa Capotosto
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: FBProsecution@kilpatricktownsend.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): tmadmin@kilpatricktownsend.com

The docket/reference number is 1164127.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Melissa Capotosto
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: FBProsecution@kilpatricktownsend.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): tmadmin@kilpatricktownsend.com

The docket/reference number is 1164127.

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: /Paulo Sousa/      Date: 07/26/2022
Signatory's Name: Paulo Sousa
Signatory's Position: Lead Counsel, Brands and Marketing Legal
Signatory's Phone Number: 14045416812

Signature method: Sent to third party for signature

Response Signature
Signature: /Melissa Capotosto/     Date: 07/26/2022
Signatory's Name: Melissa Capotosto
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record

Signatory's Phone Number: 4045416812 Signature method: Sent to third party for signature

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:    Melissa Capotosto
   Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
   
   1100 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2800
   Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Mailing Address:    Melissa Capotosto
   Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
   1100 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2800
   Atlanta, Georgia 30309
        
Serial Number: 90142794
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Jul 26 12:27:47 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-202207261227471
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