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: 97251349

Filing Date: 02/03/2022

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: ACT (stylized and/or with design, see below )

The literal element of the mark consists of ACT. The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the word "ACT" in stylized text with a swipe for the cross of the "A".
The applicant, ACT, INC., a corporation of Iowa, having an address of
      500 ACT Drive
      Iowa City, Iowa 52243
      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:  Educational and administrative software featuring instructional manuals, information, tests, proficiency and professional assessments, and administrative assistance in the fields of education and career planning, post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, standardized testing, instructional assessment and training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, need analysis, certification and professional licensing, professional assessment, workforce development, and career guidance

In International Class 009, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/00/2001, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/00/2001, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) sample test software offered under the mark.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-64234248159-20220202 105613510153_._Class_9_sp ec.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
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Webpage URL: http://practice.actdigitalservices.org/tao/Main /login?redirect=%2FltiDeliveryProvider%2FDeliveryRunner%2FrunDeliveryExecution%3Fdelivery %E2%80%A6
Webpage Date of Access: 12/17/2021

International Class 016:  Publications, namely, printed test booklets, answer sheets, educational books, booklets, newsletters, brochures, catalogues, manuals, test preparation guides, technical manuals, statistical reports, and research reports, in the fields of education and career planning, post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, standardized testing, instructional assessment and training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, need analysis, certification and professional licensing, professional assessment, workforce development, and career guidance

In International Class 016, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/00/2001, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/00/2001, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) webpages and snips of webpages with product bearing the mark and explanation of services bearing the mark.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-64234248159-20220202 105613510153_._Class_16_S pec.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (9 pages)
Specimen File1
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Specimen File9
Webpage URL: http://www.amazon.com/Official-2021-2022-Practice-Online-Content-dp-1119787343/dp/1119787343/ref=dp_ob_image_bk
Webpage Date of Access: 12/16/2021

International Class 035:  Preparation of methods and materials for identifying specific skills and specific content and level of knowledge required for probable success in specific fields of employment; evaluation of specific fields of employment for others to identify specific skills and specific content and level of knowledge required for probable success in such specific fields of employment, educational testing and consulting services related thereto in the field of job placement and job-related skills; providing an on-line computer database in the fields of vocational testing to determine skills for employment, and workforce development programs; providing databases featuring job profiles and requirements; computerized database management and compilation of information into computerized databases; providing information in the fields of vocational testing for employment, and workforce development programs; advisory and consultancy services relating to vocational testing for employment, and workforce development programs; providing a website featuring information in the field of vocational testing for employment and workforce development programs; developing, maintaining and utilizing a computer database designed to serve as a central repository of companies, jobs, and the functional skills and skill levels necessary for each individual job in all types of business and industry sectors

In International Class 035, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/00/2001, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/00/2001, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) webpages and snips of webpages with product bearing the mark and explanation of services bearing the mark.
JPG file(s):
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-64234248159-20220202 105613510153_._Class_35_W ebPrintout.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (4 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Webpage URL: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/workforce-solutions/act-workkeys/act-workkeys-assessments.html
Webpage Date of Access: 12/16/2021

International Class 041:  Educational services, namely, providing a website on a global computer network featuring information in the fields of post-secondary admissions, academic advising, course placement, educational research, test development, educational and occupational testing, test scoring and reporting, test administration, student aptitude and achievement testing, student evaluation, standardized testing, instructional assessment and training, curriculum development, language proficiency assessment, need analysis, certification and professional licensing, professional assessment, workforce development, and career guidance; instructional offerings, namely conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of educational planning, career counseling and guidance, namely career planning and preparation, workforce development and the uses of standardized tests for educational institutions, professional organizations, government, business, and industry; preparing, administering, and scoring of standardized tests for schools, colleges, professional organizations, government, business, and industry

In International Class 041, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/00/2001, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/00/2001, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) webpages and snips of webpages with product bearing the mark and explanation of services bearing the mark.
JPG file(s):
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-64234248159-20220202 105613510153_._Class_41_W ebPrintout.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (5 pages)
Specimen File1
Specimen File2
Specimen File3
Specimen File4
Specimen File5
Webpage URL: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/college-planning-resources/testing-advice-for-the-act.html
Webpage Date of Access: 12/16/2021

International Class 042:  Conducting research to advance theory and practice in areas of educational testing, measurement, research, and program support

In International Class 042, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/00/2001, and first used in commerce at least as early as 05/00/2001, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) webpages and snips of webpages with product bearing the mark and explanation of services bearing the mark.
JPG file(s):
Specimen File1
Original PDF file:
SPE0-64234248159-20220202 105613510153_._Class_42_W ebprintout.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/research/about-act-research.html
Webpage Date of Access: 12/16/2021




The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Christine Lebron-Dykeman. Other appointed attorneys are Bruce W. McKee, Glenn Johnson, Mark D. Hansing, Kirk M. Hartung, Kevin M. Kercher, Heidi S. Nebel, Michael C. Gilchrist, Christine Lebron-Dykeman, Cassandra J. Edgar, Jill N. Link, Luke T. Mohrhauser, Jonathan L. Kennedy, Brandon W. Clark, Nicholas J. Krob, Sarah M. Luth, Gregory Lars Gunnerson, Julie L. Spieker, Joseph M. Hallman, Ashley Holland. Recognized Canadian attorney(s)/agent(s) is/are Bruce W. McKee, Edmund J. Sease, Glenn Johnson, Mark D. Hansing, Heidi S. Nebel, Michael C. Gilchrist, Christine Lebron-Dykeman, Cassandra J. Edgar, Jill N. Link, Luke T. Mohrhauser, Jonathan L. Kennedy, Brandon W. Clark, Nicholas J. Krob, Sarah M. Luth, Gregory Lars Gunnerson, Oliver P. Couture, Tina G. Yin Sowatzke, Julie L. Spieker, Joseph M. Hallman. Christine Lebron-Dykeman of McKee, Voorhees & Sease, P.L.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
      801 Grand Ave., Ste. 3200
      Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2721
      United States
      515-288-3667(phone)
      515-288-1338(fax)
      patatty@ipmvs.com
The docket/reference number is T59887US00.
Christine Lebron-Dykeman 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:

Christine Lebron-Dykeman

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: patatty@ipmvs.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 $1750 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 5 class(es).

Declaration

Declaration Signature
The attached signature image file:
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Signatory's Name: Clifton, Michael
Signatory's Position: Senior Director
Signatory's Phone Number: Not Provided
Signature method: Handwritten
Payment Sale Number: 97251349
Payment Accounting Date: 02/03/2022

Serial Number: 97251349
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Feb 03 10:02:32 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-202202031002327
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