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: 90199267

Filing Date: 09/22/2020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: ADS (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of ADS. The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a slanted stripe design next to the word ADS wherein the A includes a water drop design.
The applicant, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a corporation of Delaware, having an address of
      4640 Trueman Boulevard
      Hilliard, Ohio 43026
      United States
      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 006:  Metal materials for building and construction; storm water sediment control devices; metallic drainage structures inlet filters and parts associated thereto; flexible corrugated drainage tubing and fittings; metal catch basins to trap debris and treat water; metal catch basins for attachment to sewer pipes to trap debris, featuring filter bags sold as a unit
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.

International Class 007:  Machines and devices for treating storm water and improving water quality; separation and filtration units to remove and trap sediments, solid waste, trash, organic debris, petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and nutrients from water; separation enhancer in the nature of curved fiberglass panels positioned to separate oil and water in an oil-water separator
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.

International Class 011:  Apparatus and installations for water supply and sanitary purposes; septic system components; devices for treating storm water and wastewater and improving water quality; filters for removing and trapping sediment, solid waste, trash, organic debris, petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and nutrients from water; plumbing fittings; storm water and sediment separation systems; water filters and replacement parts therefor; storm water containment and sediment separation systems and components therefor
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.

International Class 017:  Flexible pipes, tubes, and hoses, not of metal; flexible plastic pipe; corrugated plastic tubing and fittings therefor; flexible plastic and silicone tubing used for transport of liquids and biologicals for use in the field of drainage, storm water, and sewage; polyethylene pipe; fittings and related parts to service polyethylene pipe; lateral tap tee fitting connections, being non-metal hose fittings and non-metal flexible pipe fittings and connections to manholes
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.

International Class 019:  Non-metal building materials relating to water drainage and detention; non-metallic conduit, tubing, pipe, and pipe couplings for drainage applications; non-metallic chambers for use with sewage and storm water systems; in-ground storm water run-off basins; non-metal storm water treatment units for the purposes of storing storm water; rigid non-metal corrugated pipes and conduits for drainage and sewage purposes and fittings and couplings therefor; non-metal drainage structures; catch basins and detention basins in the nature of cisterns; plastic drainage pipes for commercial and residential use along roadways; plastic pipe and tubing for draining systems, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and irrigation for residential and agricultural use; geotextiles for the purpose of drainage, stabilizing inclines, cultivation, plant support, absorption, filtration, separation, stabilization, and reinforcement of soil; erosion control fabrics and mats, not of metal
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.

International Class 035:  Advertising services; promoting the storm water treatment system maintenance and inspection services of others by distributing advertising materials; promoting the public awareness of the need for storm water treatment system maintenance and inspections
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.

International Class 037:  Installation and repair services; installation and repair of pipes, machines, and other apparatus relating to water drainage, storm water management, sewage management, and irrigation; recycling collection services
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.

International Class 040:  Treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; plastic recycling services
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.

International Class 042:  Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research, and industrial design services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable proprietary software to assist engineers, architects, and designers to select products for water drainage
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.




The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Douglas A. Rettew. Other appointed attorneys are all the other attorneys of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP. Douglas A. Rettew of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      901 New York Avenue NW
      Washington, District of Columbia 20001
      United States
      202-408-4000(phone)
      202-408-4400(fax)
      docketing@finnegan.com
The docket/reference number is 11147.0244.
Douglas A. Rettew 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:

Douglas A. Rettew

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: docketing@finnegan.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 $2475 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 9 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: /jfc/   Date: 09/21/2020
Signatory's Name: James F. Clemans
Signatory's Position: Vice President of Operational Services
Payment Sale Number: 90199267
Payment Accounting Date: 09/22/2020

Serial Number: 90199267
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Sep 22 09:27:54 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.X.X-2020092209275471482
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