Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
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Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
*DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable)
The mark consists of the signature of "ARETHA!".
PIXEL COUNT ACCEPTABLE
YES
PIXEL COUNT
944 x 430
REGISTER
Principal
APPLICANT INFORMATION
*OWNER OF MARK
White II, Theodore Richard
*MAILING ADDRESS
11665 Collier Blvd. #909
*CITY
Naples
*STATE
(Required for U.S. applicants)
Florida
*COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
United States
*ZIP/POSTAL CODE
(Required for U.S. and certain international addresses)
34116
*EMAIL ADDRESS
XXXX
LEGAL ENTITY INFORMATION
TYPE
individual
COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY OF CITIZENSHIP
United States
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES AND BASIS INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
009
*IDENTIFICATION
Cell phone cases; Cases for smartphones; Cases for mobile phones; Protective cases for smartphones; Waterproof cases for smart phones;
Protective cases for cell phones
NAME(S), PORTRAITS(S), SIGNATURE(S) OF INDIVIDUAL(S)
The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark does not identify a particular living individual.
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
NAME
White II, Theodore Richard
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
onegravity@hotmail.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES)
NOT PROVIDED
FEE INFORMATION
APPLICATION FILING OPTION
TEAS Standard
NUMBER OF CLASSES
4
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION PER CLASS
350
*TOTAL FEES DUE
1400
*TOTAL FEES PAID
1400
SIGNATURE INFORMATION
SIGNATURE
/Theodore Richard White II/
SIGNATORY'S NAME
Theodore Richard White II
SIGNATORY'S POSITION
Aretha Franklin's Son/Heir/Owner
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER
248-917-3898
DATE SIGNED
04/25/2023
SIGNATURE METHOD
Signed directly within the form
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:97906331
Filing Date:04/25/2023
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: ARETHA! (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of ARETHA!. The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the signature of "ARETHA!".
The applicant, Theodore Richard White II, a citizen of United States, having an address of
11665 Collier Blvd. #909
Naples, Florida 34116
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: Cell phone cases; Cases for smartphones; Cases for mobile phones; Protective cases for smartphones; Waterproof cases for smart phones; Protective cases for cell
phones
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 08/29/2022, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 08/29/2022, 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) website screenshot. Specimen File1
Webpage URL: http://www.teddyrichards.com/product-page/aretha-speckled-case-for-iphone-1
Webpage Date of Access: 04/24/2023
International Class 018: Tote bags; Gym bags; Backpacks; Cosmetic bags sold empty
In International Class 018, 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 08/29/2022, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 08/29/2022, 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) website screenshot. Specimen File1
Webpage URL: http://www.teddyrichards.com/product-page/the-queen-s-large-tote-bag
Webpage Date of Access: 04/25/2023
International Class 021: Reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty; Water bottles sold empty; Coffee mugs
In International Class 021, 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 08/29/2022, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 08/29/2022, 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) website screenshot. Specimen File1
Webpage URL: http://www.teddyrichards.com/product-page/aretha-black-glossy-mug
Webpage Date of Access: 04/25/2023
International Class 025: T-shirts; Hoodies; Hats; Caps; Robes; Sweatshirts; Tank tops
In International Class 025, 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 08/29/2022, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 08/29/2022, 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) website screenshot. Specimen File1
Webpage URL: http://www.teddyrichards.com/product-page/aretha-signature-short-sleeve-v-neck-t-shirt
Webpage Date of Access: 03/21/2023
Name(s), Portrait(s), Signature(s) of individual(s)
The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark does not identify a particular living individual.
The applicant's current Correspondence Information:
White II, Theodore Richard
PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: onegravity@hotmail.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 $1400 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 4 class(es).
Declaration
Declaration Signature
Signature: /Theodore Richard White II/ Date: 04/25/2023
Signatory's Name: Theodore Richard White II
Signatory's Position: Aretha Franklin's Son/Heir/Owner
Signatory's Phone Number: 248-917-3898
Signature method: Signed directly within the form
Payment Sale Number: 97906331
Payment Accounting Date: 04/25/2023
Serial Number: 97906331
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Apr 25 15:53:57 ET 2023
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:
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