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. 90620764 CHUMS (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/9062076 4/large) has been amended as follows:

ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:

Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section.

EVIDENCE
Evidence has been attached: Arguments and exhibits in response.
Original PDF file:
evi_20922159114-202203161 62213600820_._nse_to_OA_C hums_and_Booby_Bird_Ornam ental_Refusal_Compressed.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 56 pages) Evidence-1Evidence-2Evidence-3Evidence-4Evidence-5Evidence-6Evidence-7Evidence-8Evidence-9Evidence-10Evidence-11Evidence-12Evidence-13Evidence-14Evidence-15Evidence-16Evidence-17Evidence-18Evidence-19Evidence-20Evidence-21Evidence-22Evidence-23Evidence-24Evidence-25Evidence-26Evidence-27Evidence-28Evidence-29Evidence-30Evidence-31Evidence-32Evidence-33Evidence-34Evidence-35Evidence-36Evidence-37Evidence-38Evidence-39Evidence-40Evidence-41Evidence-42Evidence-43Evidence-44Evidence-45Evidence-46Evidence-47Evidence-48Evidence-49Evidence-50Evidence-51Evidence-52Evidence-53Evidence-54Evidence-55Evidence-56

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 016 for Stickers; paper goods; and stationery
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 12/31/2002 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/31/2002 , and is now in use in such commerce.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Stickers; paper goods; paper and stationery; and stationeryClass 016 for Stickers; paper and stationery
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 12/31/2002 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/31/2002 , 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 020 for Camping furniture; and camping chairs
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.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Camping furniture; and camping chairs; camping chairs; and pillowsClass 020 for Camping furniture; camping chairs; and pillows
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.

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


Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 021 for Mugs; ceramic mugs; china mugs; earthenware mugs; glass mugs; plastic mugs; porcelain mugs; mugs of precious metal; mugs not of precious metal; stainless steel mugs; insulated cups, mugs, and tumblers; plates; utensils; lunch boxes; cookware; plastic storage containers for household or domestic uses
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 12/31/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/31/2016 , and is now in use in such commerce.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Mugs; ceramic mugs; china mugs; earthenware mugs; glass mugs; plastic mugs; porcelain mugs; mugs of precious metal; mugs not of precious metal; stainless steel mugs; insulated cups, mugs, and tumblers; insulated cups, mugs, and drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; plates; utensils; household utensils, namely, spatulas, grills, forks, tongs, and turners; utensils for barbecues, namely, grills, forks, tongs and turners; cookware; lunch boxes; cookware, namely, pots and pans; plastic storage containers for household or domestic usesClass 021 for Mugs; ceramic mugs; china mugs; earthenware mugs; glass mugs; plastic mugs; porcelain mugs; mugs of precious metal; mugs not of precious metal; stainless steel mugs; insulated cups, mugs, and drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; plates; household utensils, namely, spatulas, grills, forks, tongs, and turners; utensils for barbecues, namely, grills, forks, tongs and turners; lunch boxes; cookware, namely, pots and pans; plastic storage containers for household or domestic uses
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 12/31/2016 and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/31/2016 , 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 022 for Tents; rain covers; tarps; sun shades; and picnic blankets
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.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Tents; rain covers; tarps; unfitted tarps for covering tents, for ground cover and use as emergency shelter; sun shades; and picnic blanketsClass 022 for Tents; rain covers; unfitted tarps for covering tents, for ground cover and use as emergency shelter
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.

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


Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 024 for Sleeping bags; bed sheets; sleeping liners; pillows; and picnic blankets
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.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Sleeping bags; bed sheets; sleeping liners; sleeping bag liners; pillows; and picnic blanketsClass 024 for Sleeping bags; bed sheets; sleeping bag liners; and picnic blankets
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.

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


Applicant hereby adds the following class of goods/services to the application:
New: Class 018 for Sun shades in the nature of umbrellas and parasols
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.

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


ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Description of mark
The mark consists of a design of a bird with a rectangle design partially superimposed onto center left of the bird design. The stylized wording, "CHUMS" is superimposed onto the rectangle design.
Correspondence Information (current):
      JOSHUA G. GIGGER
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tm-slc@stoel.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

The docket/reference number is 52018-1.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Joshua G. Gigger
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tm-slc@stoel.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED

The docket/reference number is 52018-1.

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).

FEE(S)
Fee(s) in the amount of $350 is being submitted.

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: /Joshua G. Gigger/      Date: 03/18/2022
Signatory's Name: Joshua G. Gigger
Signatory's Position: /Joshua G. Gigger/
Signatory's Phone Number: (801) 328-3131

Signature method: Sent to third party for signature

Response Signature
Signature: /Joshua G. Gigger/     Date: 03/18/2022
Signatory's Name: Joshua G. Gigger
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Utah bar member

Signatory's Phone Number: (801) 328-3131 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:    JOSHUA G. GIGGER
   STOEL RIVES LLP
   
   201 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 1100
   SALT LAKE CITY, Utah 84111
Mailing Address:    Joshua G. Gigger
   STOEL RIVES LLP
   201 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 1100
   SALT LAKE CITY, Utah 84111
        
PAYMENT: 90620764
PAYMENT DATE: 03/18/2022
        
Serial Number: 90620764
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Mar 18 13:45:26 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XXX-202203181345266
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