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`UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office
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`Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
`2900 Crystal Drive
`Arlington, Virginia 22202-3513
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`THIS OPINION IS NOT
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`Baxley
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`Mailed: November 6, 2003
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`Opposition No. 91119166
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`Saint—Gobain Corporation
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`v.
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`3M Company (by change of
`name from Minnesota
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`Mining and Manufacturing
`Company)1
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`Before Cissel, Hairston and Rogers,
`Administrative Trademark Judges.
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`By the Board:
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`3M Company, a Minnesota corporation ("applicant"),
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`seeks to register the color purple as a mark for
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`"sandpaper."
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`The application includes the following
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`description of the asserted mark:
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`The mark consists of a distinctive purple color as
`applied to the entirety of the rough side of the
`goods.
`The mark is lined for the color purple and
`color is claimed as the mark.
`The dotted lines
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`[in the mark in the drawing] merely indicate the
`position of the mark on the goods and do not form
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`1 Inasmuch as a document reflecting applicant's change of name
`has been recorded at Reel 2502, Frame 0547 in connection with
`involved application Serial No. 75488524,
`the caption of this
`proceeding has been amended accordingly.
`See TBMP Section
`512.02.
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`2 Application Serial No. 75488524, filed May 19, 1998 under
`Trademark Act Section 1(a), 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), asserting
`acquired distinctiveness under Trademark Act Section 2(f), 15
`U.S.C. Section 1052(f), and alleging 1989 as the date of first
`use and date of first use in commerce.
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`The stippling in the mark shows
`part of the mark.
`the texture of the goods and does not represent
`color.
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`Registration has been opposed by Saint—Gobain
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`Corporation ("opposer") on the grounds that applicant seeks
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`to register more than one mark;
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`that applicant's mark is not
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`distinctive under Trademark Act Section 2(f), 15 U.S.C.
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`Section 1052(f);
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`that applicant's mark is de jure
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`functional; and that applicant committed fraud on the USPTO
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`during the ex parte prosecution of the involved application
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`and in this proceeding.
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`Applicant,
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`in its answer, denies the salient
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`allegations of the notice of opposition.
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`This case now comes up for consideration of
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`(1)
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`applicant's motion (filed December 18, 2000)
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`to amend the
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`description of the mark in the involved application, and (2)
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`opposer's motion (filed March 5, 2003) for summary judgment.
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`Applicant has filed a brief in opposition to the motion for
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`summary judgment.3
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`Inasmuch as consideration of applicant's motion to
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`amend the description of the mark will simplify the issues
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`3 Opposer had filed a motion for summary judgment on July 3,
`2002. However,
`the Board,
`in a February 24, 2003 order, refused
`to consider that motion because the parties’ briefs in connection
`therewith exceeded the twenty—five page limit for briefs on
`motions in Board inter partes proceedings.
`See Trademark Rule
`2.127(a); and Saint—Gobain Corp. V. Minnesota Mining and
`Manufacturing Co., 66 USPQ2d 1220 (TTAB 2003). We note that the
`parties’ briefs in connection with the motion for summary
`judgment decided hereby are in compliance with Rule 2.127(a).
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`Opposition No. 91 1 19166
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`in this proceeding and narrow the focus of trial, we elect
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`to consider that motion at this time.
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`By the proposed
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`{
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`amendment to the description of the mark, applicant seeks to
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`adopt
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`the following:
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`The mark consists of a distinctive purple color as
`applied to the entirety of rough side of the
`goods, specifically, a shade of purple represented
`by the "hue angle" of approximately 285 [degrees]
`as measured by the X-Rite SP62 portable spherical
`spectrometer with an observer angle of 10
`[degrees] and with an illuminant equal to F2 which
`represents cool fluorescent lighting.
`The mark is
`lined for the color purple and color is claimed as
`the mark.
`The dotted lines merely indicate the
`position of the mark on the goods and do not form
`part of the mark.
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`The proposed amendment
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`to the description of the mark is
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`clearly limiting in nature, as reguired by Trademark Rule
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`2.71(a),
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`in that it sets forth a specific, clearly defined
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`shade of purple for which applicant seeks registration.
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`Further, opposer has not filed a brief in opposition
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`thereto.
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`In View thereof, applicant's motion to amend the
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`description of the mark is hereby granted as conceded.‘ See
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`Trademark Rule 2.127(a).
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`Turning now to opposer's motion for summary judgment,
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`opposer seeks summary judgment on the grounds that applicant
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`seeks to register multiple marks,
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`that applicant's involved
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`.4 Inasmuch as opposer filed a brief in opposition to applicant's
`motion (filed April 27, 2001)
`to amend the identification of
`goods in the involved application,
`that motion remains deferred.
`See TBMP Section 514.03 (2d ed. June 2003).
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`goods do not have a consistent overall look,S that
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`applicant's mark is not distinctive, and that applicant's
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`mark is de jure functional.
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`The purpose of summary judgment is to avoid an
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`unnecessary trial where additional evidence would not
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`reasonably be expected to change the outcome.
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`See
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`Pure Gold,
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`Inc. V. Syntax (U.S.A.) Inc., 730 F.2d 624, 222
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`USPQ 741 (Fed. Cir. 1984).
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`See also TBMP section 528.01 and
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`cases cited therein. Generally,
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`summary judgment is
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`appropriate where the moving party establishes that there
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`are no genuine issues of material fact which require"
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`resolution at trial and that it is entitled to judgment as a
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`matter of law.
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`Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c).
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`An issue is material
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`when its resolution would affect the outcome of the
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`proceeding under governing law.
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`See Anderson V. Liberty
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`Lobby,
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`InC., 477 U.S. 242, 106 S. Ct. 2505 (1986); and
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`Octocom Systems Inc. V. Houston Computers Services, Inc.,
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`918 F.2d 937, 16 USPQ2d 1783, 1786 (Fed. Cir. 1990).
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`A fact
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`is genuinely in dispute if the evidence of record is such
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`that a reasonable factfinder could return a verdict in favor
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`of the nonmoving party.
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`Id. However, a dispute over a fact
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`which would not-alter the Board's decision on the legal
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`5 Opposer has not pleaded that applicant's involved goods do not
`have a consistent overall look. However,
`the Board construes
`this ground as an amplification of its claim that applicant seeks
`to register multiple marks with its involved application.
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`Opposition No. 91 1 19166
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`issue will not prevent entry of summary judgment.
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`See,
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`e.g., Kellogg Co. V. Pack’Em Enterprises Inc , 951 F.2d 330,
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`21 USPQ2d 1142 (Fed. Cir. 1991).
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`With regard to opposer's claim that, because applicant
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`use several different shades of purple on sandpaper,
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`applicant seeks to register multiple marks, we note that, by
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`the amendment
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`to the description of the mark, applicant has
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`restricted the mark to a single, clearly defined shade of
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`purple, and that the description, as amended, will govern
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`applicant's rights. Cf.
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`In re Hayes, 62 USPQ2d 1443 (TTAB
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`2002). Applicant's sandpaper in other shades of purple is
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`outside the purview of the involved application.“
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`Based on the foregoing, we find that there is no
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`genuine issue of material fact with regard to opposer's
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`claim that applicant seeks to register multiple marks; we
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`find, however,
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`that it is applicant,
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`the non—moving party,
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`who is entitled to judgment is a matter of law.
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`See, e.g.,
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`Accu Personnel Inc. v. Accustaff Inc., 38 USPQ2d 1443, 1446
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`(TTAB 1996); and TBMP Section 528.08. Accordingly, we
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`hereby enter judgment sua sponte in applicant's favor on
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`6 Even if we had denied the motion to amend the description of
`the mark, applicant's seeking registration for purple per se
`would encompass all shades of purple, but would not result in the
`application being for multiple marks.
`By analOgY: 1 party that
`registers a typed word mark may use that mark in multiple forms;
`or the owner of a registration for a design mark for which color
`is not claimed as a part thereof may use the design in multiple
`color combinations. These possibilities, however, do not mean
`that registrations cover multiple marks.
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`Opposition No. 91119166
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`opposer's claim that applicant seeks to register multiple
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`marks.
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`Further, after having reviewed the parties' arguments
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`and supporting papers with regard to opposer's claims that
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`the involved mark is de jure functional and that it has not
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`acquired distinctiveness, we find that opposer has not met
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`its burden of establishing that no genuine issue of material
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`fact exists and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter
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`of law. Genuine issues of material fact exist at least as
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`to whether customers perceive the "distinctive purple color"
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`as applied to sandpaper as a mark; whether applicant's
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`asserted mark has acquired distinctiveness through exclusive
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`use on its goods; and as to whether applicant's competitors
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`have a competitive need to use the shade of purple at issue
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`on sandpaper.7
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`In view thereof, we hereby enter summary judgment for
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`applicant on opposer's claim that applicant seeks to
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`register multiple marks, but otherwise deny opposer's motion
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`for summary judgment.“
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`7 The fact that we have identified and discussed only a few
`genuine issues of material fact as sufficient bases for denying
`the motion for summary judgment should not be construed as a
`finding that these are necessarily the only issues which remain
`for trial.
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`8 The parties should note that the evidence submitted in
`connection with the motion for summary judgment is of record only
`for consideration of that motion.
`To be considered at final
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`hearing, any such evidence must be properly introduced in
`evidence during the appropriate trial period.
`See Levi Strauss &
`Co. V. R. Josephs Sportswear Inc., 28 USPQ2d 1464 (TTAB 1993);
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`Opposition No. 91119166
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`Proceedings herein are resumed. Discovery and trial
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`dates are reset as follows:
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`DISCOVERY PERIOD TO CLOSE:
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`12/5/03
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`Plaintiffs thirty-day testimony period to close:
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`3/4/04
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`Defendant's thirty-day testimony period to close:
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`5/3/04
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`Fifteen-day rebuttal testimony period to close:
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`6/17/04
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`In each instance, a copy of the transcript of testimony
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`together with copies of documentary exhibits, must be served
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`on the adverse party within thirty days after completion of
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`the taking of testimony. Trademark Rule 2.125.
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`Briefs shall be filed in accordance with Trademark Rule
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`2.128(a) and (b). An oral hearing will be set only upon
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`request filed as provided by Trademark Rule 2.129.
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`Pet Inc. v. Bassetti, 219 USPQ 911 (TTAB 1983); American Meat
`Institute v. Horace W. Longacre, Inc., 211 USPQ 712 (TTAB 1981).
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`Editors; You’re not crazy if,
`post-Atlanta, you’re seeing purple!
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`Add to that the benefit of
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`static reduction with 3M’s
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`As the enclosed token of our
`appreciation suggests, the time
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`Contact us if you would like
`more information about this
`news story. Call Katy Campbell at
`612/736-7953 or Warren Vollmar
`at 612/733-0384.
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`Thanks for your interest!
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`The great IWF show will dizzy
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`to assure you now, post-Atlanta,
`you ’re not crazy ifyou ’re
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`3M purple belts for
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`3M recently trademarked this
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`It is the basis of the company’s
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`Flo-or surfacing made easier.
`Sanding floors can be hot. (.lLl:~‘l_\'. hard -work. and anything
`that can Iuake the job easier is welcomed by floor sanding
`pml'essionu|s. ’l‘l1al's why 3M scientists developed 3M"
`Reg-.ilite"' Floor Surl’ucing Rolls. Each roll features a
`super-Lougli 3M CubiLron"' mineral anchored to either a
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`paper or cloth backing. They help make floor sanding
`a whole lot easier.
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`Regalite rolls are easy to cut to size and install on virtually
`any drum machine. New Regalite paper rolls are tough
`and resist mineral loss, while heavy-duty cloth-backed rolls
`resist tearing and offer the floor sanding professional the
`optimum in durability and performance. Regalite rolls last
`longer than conventional paper, resulting in fewer drum
`and higher productivity. They're recommended for
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`conventional mils, greatly reducing machine downtime and
`maintenance. Each specially engineered grit provides a long life
`and resists loading to ensure a superior finish with less work.
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`Key features and benefits.
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`° Innovative construction minimizes loading and streaking
`and maximizes life
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`° Available in an optimal size and
`grade range, so you can choose
`the ideal sanding sequence for
`each job
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`.° Regalite paper or cloth—backed
`rolls out sanding time and
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`nntnuurayvélvnmihuwaadflaahnounlan ‘"105 Surfacing Rolls help
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`The industry evolves as a new millennium begins.
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`Golden Hands’ clients benefit from Old-World experience.
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`TECI-iNIQUES:
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`lVl[ANAGE1V.vlENT:
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`How to keep the family business on track.
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`IVJTONEY:
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`CONVENTION PREVIEW:
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`Eelueetien Vacation
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`E 0 Exhibitor Showcase
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`Italian firm finds a unique flooring niche
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`undreds of years ago, Michaelangelo found his great medium in marble,
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`and da Vinci found his in paint on canvas. Today, the Italian firm Arte
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`3 Ravenna adds to Itaiy’s decorative arts tradition with hand-
`; crafted, graphite-decorated wood panels and strips that become
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`Matitamcrn is master
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`with the pencil.
`“Matitaman," or “pencilman,” is owner and founder Giovanni Gordini, who says
`that to his knowledge, no other company does this kind of work After decorating a panel or strip with a pencil, a
`special resin is applied to the piece to set the pattern. Finish may be applied at thejob. A 40-by—40<:entimeter
`panel takes between four and 24 hours to create, Gordini says. The company employs 50 to 100 craftsmen at a
`time, all highly skilleci artisans originating from the best Italian schools, he says.
`Clients can choose from more than 25 stock panel designs and 16 strip designs in maple, beech, ash, oak,
`iroko, afronnosia, teak zmd doussie. As might be expected, all that craftsmanship doesn’t come cheap. Panels cost
`between $90 and $350 each, and strips range from $12 to $100 each. For the client looking for a unique high-end
`look, however, it could be just the ticket. Arte Matitaman‘s catalog is continually evolving, and Gordini hopes to
`open a similar firm in the United States. The company can be reached online at www.mati
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