Writing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a new design for a writing instrument;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of a new design for a writing instrument;

FIG. 9 is a front view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a right side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a rear view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 8.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kermoal; Philippe (Paris, FR), Zayana; Romuald (Paris, FR)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Europe Brands S.a r.l. Luxembourg N/A LU
Assignee:	Europe Brands S.a r.l. (Luxembourg, LU)
Appl. No.:	D/470,056
Filed:	October 17, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29420675	May 11, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D19/168; D19/916
Current International Class:	1906
Field of Search:	;D14/411 ;D19/35,36,41-51,53-58 ;24/11F,11R,11P ;402/52,99-109,192,195,196

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Primary Examiner: Albert; Elizabeth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP