Application

PTO- 1478

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- 1478

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

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 97230041

Filing Date: 01/20/2022

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: The Bash (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of The Bash. The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the wording 'THE BASH'.
The applicant, The Knot Worldwide Inc., a corporation of Delaware, having an address of
      Two Wisconsin Circle 3rd Floor
      Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
      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:  Application software for mobile phones and other portable and hand-held digital electronic devices providing the user with interactive access to information about event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto
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:  Providing an online business directory featuring businesses and vendors that provide goods and services in the fields of event and party planning, venues, and goods and services related thereto, all provided via a global computer network and mobile devices; providing consumer information in the field of event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto; providing information via on-line and mobile devices regarding discounts, coupons, and incentives to purchase products and services of others; providing consumer product and vendor information and expert advice in the fields of event and party planning, venues, and goods and services related thereto, via online and mobile devices; providing a searchable online advertising website and informational guide featuring the goods and services of vendors via the internet in the fields of event and party planning, venues, and goods and services related thereto
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 036:  Providing online information in the field of budgets for event and party planning, venues, and goods and services related thereto; providing financial information via the internet and mobile devices regarding finance and budgeting for event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto
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 038:  Providing an on-line forum and social networking forum for sharing information about event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto
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 041:  Providing online information in the field of event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto; providing advice in the field of event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto via a global computer network; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring user generated information and content regarding event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto; providing a website featuring non-downloadable photographs and picture galleries in the field of event and party venues
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:  Providing advice in the field of event and party planning, vendors, venues, and goods and services related thereto via a global computer network; providing a website featuring non-downloadable software featuring information and materials related to event and party planning, venues, vendors, and goods and services related thereto; providing a web site featuring technology that enables users to plan events and parties, as well as develop checklists and budgeting tools; computer services, namely, providing a web site for others that automates event and party planning, consisting of guest lists, guest information, invitations, and RSVPs; computer services, namely, designing and implementing websites for others; computer services, namely , hosting and maintaining an on-line web site for others for planning events and parties; and designing, creating, maintaining, and hosting event and party planning websites for others; computer services, namely, hosting and maintaining an on-line web site for others for event and party planning
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 043:  Booking of event and party catering services for others; making reservations and booking of temporary lodging for events and parties; providing online information in regard to rental of facilities for events and parties; and providing online information in regard to rental of banquet and social function facilities for events and parties
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: David C. Lee. Other appointed attorneys are Karol A. Kepchar. David C. Lee of AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD 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
      2001 K Street N.W.
      Washington, District of Columbia 20006
      United States
      dlee@akingump.com

David C. Lee 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:

David C. Lee

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: dlee@akingump.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): kkepchar@akingump.com; DC_IPDocketing@akingump.com; mbeyene@akingump.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 $2450 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: /Andrew Olek/   Date: 01/20/2022
Signatory's Name: Andrew Olek
Signatory's Position: General Counsel
Signatory's Phone Number: 301-231-9473
Signature method: Sent to third party for signature
Payment Sale Number: 97230041
Payment Accounting Date: 01/20/2022

Serial Number: 97230041
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 20 16:41:07 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XXX.XXX-202201201641078
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