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: 90300533

Filing Date: 11/05/2020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: AMPP (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of AMPP. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, NACE International Institute, a non-profit corporation legally organized under the laws of Texas, having an address of
      5835 Park Ten Place
      Houston, Texas 77084
      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 009:  Online downloadable periodicals, guides, brochures, books, articles, whitepapers, magazines, newsletters, webinars, podcasts, conference papers, and catalogues in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class 016:  Printed periodicals, guides, brochures, books, articles, whitepapers, magazines, newsletters, conference papers, and catalogues in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class 035:  Association services, namely, promoting the interests of individual professionals and companies in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; promoting public awareness of the purpose and benefits of certification programs in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; providing information in the field of government affairs; political action committee services, namely, promoting the political interests of individuals and companies in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; arranging and conducting business conferences and meetings in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; arranging and conducting trade shows in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; business services, namely, analysis and evaluation of the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of others in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; providing an internet website portal to schedule exams, retrieve exam results, and track and monitor certifications in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; providing an online searchable database featuring information on certified professionals in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; online retail store services featuring books, training and certification materials, and apparel

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class 036:  Providing academic scholarships to promote the study of corrosion science and engineering

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class 041:  Educational services, namely, conducting online and in-person training and educational certification training programs in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; online non-downloadable periodicals, guides, brochures, books, articles, whitepapers, magazines, newsletters, webinars, podcasts, conference papers, and catalogues in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; online training programs and educational assessments in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; providing recognition by way of awards in the field of corrosion prevention, protective coatings, and technology; arranging and conducting educational conferences in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; training services for certification as industrial protective coatings specialists; training services for certification as protective coating inspectors; providing information via a website in the field of training services in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class 042:  Accreditation services, namely, evaluating, setting and providing standards for coatings industry professionals for the purpose of accreditation in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings; testing, analysis and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings to determine conformity with accreditation standards, and awarding credentials in connection therewith; providing information via a website in the field of developing voluntary protective coating industry standards

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.

International Class _______: Indicating membership in an organization for industry professionals, companies, and students in the field of corrosion prevention and protective coatings

The applicant has not specified a filing basis.



The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Andrew D. Price. Other appointed attorneys are Rebecca A. Liebowitz, Halle B. Markus, Steven B. Powell, Catherine S. Mitros, Paula E. Hopkins, Sean T. Phelan, Tanya M. Curcio, and Renato Perez. Andrew D. Price of Venable 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
      P.O. Box 34385
      P.O. Box 34385
      Washington, District of Columbia 20043-4065
      United States
      trademarkdocket@venable.com
The docket/reference number is 530419.
Andrew D. Price 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:

Andrew D. Price

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarkdocket@venable.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): adprice@venable.com; pehopkins@venable.com; pjwyles@venable.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 $1925 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 7 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: Not Provided    Date: Not Provided
Signatory's Name: Not Provided
Signatory's Position: Not Provided
Payment Sale Number: 90300533
Payment Accounting Date: 11/05/2020

Serial Number: 90300533
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Nov 05 12:37:06 ET 2020
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