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. 97577176 FORD(Standard Characters, see http://uspto.report/TM/97577176/mark.png) has been amended as follows:

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 035 for Promoting the digital artwork of others by means of providing online portfolios via a website; online retail store services featuring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles
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: Promoting the digital artwork of others by means of providing online portfolios via a website; online retail store services featuring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital collectibles; Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)Class 035 for Promoting the digital artwork of others by means of providing online portfolios via a website; Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
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 041 for Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable virtual automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Providing online exhibitions via virtual reality and augmented reality
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: Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable virtual automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Providing online exhibitions via virtual reality and augmented reality; Providing online entertainment exhibitions via virtual reality and augmented reality in the field of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothingClass 041 for Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable virtual automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Providing online entertainment exhibitions via virtual reality and augmented reality in the field of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing
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 042 for Providing online non-downloadable digital content, namely, automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing for use in online virtual worlds; Design and development of software in the nature of digital artwork
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: Providing online non-downloadable digital content, namely, automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, land vehicle parts and accessories, and clothing for use in online virtual worlds; Design and development of software in the nature of digital artworkClass 042 for Design and development of software in the nature of digital artwork
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
Miscellaneous Statement
A portion of the class 41 specification was approved for MUSTANG Ser. No. 97577136.

Correspondence Information
      SHARON C. SORKIN
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: tmdocket@ford.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): nnahorsk@ford.com; arobi196@ford.com; nnong@ford.com; cschaf14@ford.com

The docket/reference number is 84514283.

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).

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Sharon C. Sorkin/     Date: 09/19/2023
Signatory's Name: Sharon C. Sorkin
Signatory's Position: Chief Trademark Counsel

Signatory's Phone Number: 313-909-8914 Signature method: Sent to third party for signature

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:    SHARON C. SORKIN
   FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
   WORLD HEADQUATERS BLDG., 4TH FLOOR
   ONE AMERICAN ROAD
   DEARBORN, Michigan 48126
Mailing Address:    Sharon C. Sorkin
   FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
   WORLD HEADQUATERS BLDG., 4TH FLOOR
   ONE AMERICAN ROAD
   DEARBORN, Michigan 48126
        
Serial Number: 97577176
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Sep 19 14:04:58 ET 2023
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XX.XXX-2023091914045825
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