Application

PTO- 1480

Approved for use through 10/31/2024. OMB 0651-0009

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- 1480

Approved for use through 10/31/2024. OMB 0651-0009

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

Certification Mark Form, Principal Register

Serial Number: 97183030

Filing Date: 12/21/2021

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: JAS (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of JAS. The color(s) red, gold and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of red background; the golden sun; a white mountain (Fujiyama); the stylized word "JAS" in red letters.
The applicant, Japan as represented by Director-General for New Business and Food Industry, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, a Government of Japan legally organized under the laws of Japan, having an address of
      1-2-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
      Tokyo 100-8950
      Japan
      XXXX

requests that the Certification Mark identified above be registered with the USPTO on the Principal Register for the following:

International Class A:  Paints; dyestuffs; perfume and flavour materials; cosmetics; solid fuels; lacteal flour for babies; dietary supplements for humans; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; beverages for babies; food for babies; dietary supplements for animals; pharmaceutical preparations and other preparations for destroying vermin, fungicides, herbicide; reagent paper for medical purposes; lactose for pharmaceutical purposes; unwrought and semi-wrought precious stones and their imitations; building timber; moulds for forming cement products, not of metal; Japanese food wrapping sheets of wood as materials (Kyogi); ferns (unworked or partly worked material); bamboo (unworked or partly worked material); bamboo skins (unworked or partly worked material); vines; rattan (unworked or partly worked material); tree barks; reeds (raw or partly worked material); rushes (raw or partly worked material); Onigaya hay (raw or partly worked material); sedges (unworked or partly worked material); vegetable aggregate for plaster (Susa); wheat, barley or oat straw; rice straw; indoor window blinds (shade) (furniture); blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo (Sudare); bead curtains for decoration; containers for transport, not of metal; upright signboards of wood or plastics; window shades; threads and yarns; Tatami mats and the like; fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacks; edible oils and fats; milk products; meat for human consumption (fresh, chilled or frozen); eggs; fresh, chilled or frozen edible aquatic animals (not live); frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; processed meat products; processed seafood products; blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (Katsuo-bushi); dried pieces of agar jelly (Kanten); flakes of dried fish meat (Kezuri-bushi); fishmeal for human consumption; edible shavings of dried kelp (Tororo-kombu); sheets of dried laver (Hoshi-nori); dried brown alga (Hoshi-hijiki); dried edible seaweed (Hoshi-wakame); toasted sheets of laver (Yaki-nori); processed vegetables and fruits; fried tofu pieces (Abura-age); freeze-dried tofu pieces (Kohri-dofu); jelly made from devils' tongue root (Konnyaku); soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans (Natto); processed eggs; pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup mixes; dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (Ochazuke-nori); Furi-kake (dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed); side-dish made of fermented soybean (Name-mono); preserved pulses; protein foodstuffs for human consumption; binding agents for ice cream; meat tenderizers for household purposes; preparations for stiffening whipped cream; aromatic preparations for food, not from essential oils; tea; prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; ice; confectionery; bread and buns; sandwiches; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (Chuka-manjuh); hamburgers (sandwiches); pizzas; hot dog sandwiches; meat pies; miso; worcester sauce; meat gravies; ketchup; soy sauce (soya sauce); vinegar; vinegar mixes; seasoning soy sauce (Sobatsuyu); salad dressings; white sauce; mayonnaise; sauces for barbecued meat; cube sugar; fructose for culinary purposes; crystal sugar (not confectionery); sugar; maltose for culinary purposes; honey; glucose for culinary purposes; powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes; starch syrup for culinary purposes; table salt mixed with sesame seeds; cooking salt; roasted and ground sesame seeds; celery salt; Umami seasonings; seasonings (other than spices); spices; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; unroasted coffee beans; cereal preparations; almond paste; Chinese stuffed dumplings (Gyoza, cooked); Chinese steamed dumplings (Shumai, cooked); sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; ravioli; yeast powder; Koji (fermented malted rice); yeast; baking powder; instant confectionery mixes; pasta sauce; by-product of rice for food (Sake lees); husked rice; husked oats; husked barley; gluten for food; flour; wreaths of natural flowers for ceremonies or funerals; fishing baits; hops; edible aquatic animals, live; edible seaweeds, unprocessed; fresh vegetables, other than tea leaves; tea leaves, unprocessed; sugar crops; fruit, fresh; copra; malt, not for food; foxtail millet, unprocessed; proso millet, unprocessed; sesame, unprocessed; buckwheat, unprocessed; corn (unprocessed grain); Japanese barnyard millet, unprocessed; wheat, barley and oats, unprocessed; rice, unprocessed; sorghum, unprocessed; protein foodstuffs for animal consumption; animal foodstuffs; seeds and bulbs; trees; grasses (plants); turf, natural; dried flowers; seedlings; saplings; flowers (natural); pasture grass; potted dwarfed trees (Bonsai); live mammals, fish (not for food), birds and insects; silkworm eggs; cocoons for silkworm breeding; eggs for hatching; Urushi tree seeds; rough cork; palm tree leaves, unworked; carbonated drinks (refreshing beverages); fruit juices; vegetable juices (beverages); extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; beer; Awamori (distilled rice spirits); Sake substitute; Japanese white liquor (Shochu); Japanese sweet rice-based mixed liquor (Shiro-zake); sake; Naoshi (Japanese liquor); Japanese Shochu-based mixed liquor (Mirin); western liquors in general; alcoholic fruit beverages; Japanese Shochu-based beverages (Chuhai); Chinese liquors in general; flavored liquors; tobacco

Use in Commerce: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the certification mark in commerce by its authorized users on or in connection with the identified goods/services. 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. The applicant will later provide with the filing of an Allegation of Use (Amendment to Allege Use/Statement of Use) a copy of the standards governing the use of the certification mark on or in connection with the goods/services in the application.

International Class B:  Advertising and publicity services; providing information concerning commercial sales; broadcasting; railway transport; car transport; boat transport; air transport; packaging of goods; freight brokerage; cargo unloading; warehousing services; rental of warehouse space; woodworking; processing of bamboo, tree barks, rattan, vines or other mineral vegetable materials, other than processing of ingredients; food processing; providing material treatment information; plant exhibitions; gardens for public admission; testing, inspection or research of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuffs; testing or research on civil engineering; testing, inspection or research on agriculture, livestock breeding or fisheries; providing temporary accommodation; providing foods and beverages; garden tree planting; garden or flower bed care; fertilizer spreading; weed killing; vermin exterminating (for agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture or forestry); rental of potted plants

Use in Commerce: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the certification mark in commerce by its authorized users on or in connection with the identified goods/services. 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. The applicant will later provide with the filing of an Allegation of Use (Amendment to Allege Use/Statement of Use) a copy of the standards governing the use of the certification mark on or in connection with the goods/services in the application.
Certification Statement: The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the goods/services provided have standards that have been met.



Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 6044525.

The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: M. Scott Alprin. Other appointed attorneys are Yuka Kobayashi and Asha E. Velay. M. Scott Alprin of Alprin Law Offices, P.C., is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      5 Pinehurst Circle, N.W.
      Washington, District of Columbia 20015
      United States
      202-659-8225(phone)
      202-659-0441(fax)
      trademarks@alprinlaw.com
The docket/reference number is 0212004C1.
M. Scott Alprin 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 hereby appoints M. Scott Alprin of Alprin Law Offices, P.C.
      5 Pinehurst Circle, N.W.
      Washington District of Columbia 20015
      United States
      202-659-8225(phone)
      202-659-0441(fax)
      trademarks@alprinlaw.com
as applicant's representative upon whom notice or process in the proceedings affecting the mark may be served.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

M. Scott Alprin

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@alprinlaw.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 $700 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 2 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 certification mark sought to be registered; The applicant is exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and was exercising legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the filing date of the application by authorized users, on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used in commerce by authorized users on or in connection with the goods/services in the application and was used by authorized users on or in connection with the goods/services in the application as of the application filing date; 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; 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 exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and was entitled to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, as of the filing date of the application; The applicant has a bona fide intention to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users, and had a bona fide intention to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users as of the filing date of the application, on or in connection with the goods/services in the 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; 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, other than authorized users, and, 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: /Yuka Kobayashi/   Date: 12/21/2021
Signatory's Name: Yuka Kobayashi
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, Virginia Bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 202-659-8225
Signature method: Signed directly within the form
Payment Sale Number: 97183030
Payment Accounting Date: 12/21/2021

Serial Number: 97183030
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Dec 21 17:46:55 ET 2021
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/CTM-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-202112211746558
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