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`ESTTA838846
`08/10/2017
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`ESTTA Tracking number:
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`Filing date:
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`Notice of Opposition
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`Notice is hereby given that the following party opposes registration of the indicated application.
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`Opposer Information
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`Name
`
`Entity
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`Address
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`Attorney informa-
`tion
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`Shurfine Foods, Inc.
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`Corporation
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`Citizenship
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`Illinois
`
`6700 S.W. Sandburg Street
`Tigard, OR 97223
`UNITED STATES
`
`Sheila Fox Morrison
`Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
`1300 S.W. 5th Avenue, Suite 2400
`Portland, OR 97201
`UNITED STATES
`Email: sheilafoxmorrison@dwt.com, stevenklein@dwt.com, pdxtrade-
`marks@dwt.com, pdxtmenforcement@dwt.com
`Phone: (503) 241-2300
`
`Applicant Information
`
`Application No
`
`87321317
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`Publication date
`
`07/11/2017
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`Opposition Peri-
`od Ends
`
`08/10/2017
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`Opposition Filing
`Date
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`Applicants
`
`08/10/2017
`
`Hird, Sebahat
`205 Glenmoor Path
`Johns Creek, GA 30005
`UNITED STATES
`
`Hird, Allan
`205 Glenmoor Path
`Johns Creek, GA 30005
`UNITED STATES
`
`Goods/Services Affected by Opposition
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`Class 003. First Use: 0 First Use In Commerce: 0
`All goods and services in the class are opposed, namely: Non-medicated skin care preparations
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`Grounds for Opposition
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`Priority and likelihood of confusion
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`Trademark Act Section 2(d)
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`Marks Cited by Opposer as Basis for Opposition
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`U.S. Registration
`No.
`
`1134376
`
`Registration Date
`
`05/06/1980
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`Application Date
`
`09/10/1976
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`Foreign Priority
`Date
`
`NONE
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`

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`Word Mark
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`Design Mark
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`SHURFINE
`
`Description of
`Mark
`
`Goods/Services
`
`NONE
`
`Class 001. First use: First Use: 1975/08/00 First Use In Commerce: 1975/08/00
`SUGAR SUBSTITUTE
`Class 002. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`[FOOD COLORING]
`Class 003. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`[ AFTER SHAVE LOTION, ] HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA, [ BABY OIL, BABY
`POWDER, BATH OIL, ]HOUSEHOLD BLEACH, [ CREAM RINSE, ] FABRIC
`SOFTENER, [ HAND LOTION; ] LIQUID ANDDRY DETERGENTS, PRINCIP-
`ALLY FOR HOUSEHOLD USE; MOUTHWASH, NAIL POLISH REMOVER,
`WINDOW CLEANERS, HAIR SHAMPOO, SKIN CARELOTION, [ SPRAY
`STARCH, TOOTHPASTE ]
`Class 004. First use: First Use: 1974/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1974/00/00
`CHARCOAL BRIQUETS, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID
`Class 005. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`[ ASPIRIN, ] DISINFECTANT SPRAY [, PETROLEUM JELLY, VITAMINS, VIT-
`AMIN AND MINERAL COMBINATION ]
`Class 006. First use: First Use: 1973/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1973/00/00
`ALUMINUM FOIL
`Class 016. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`PAPER NAPKINS, TOILET PAPER, PLASTIC WRAP, FACIAL TISSUES, PA-
`PER TOWELS
`Class 021. First use: First Use: 1973/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1973/00/00
`NON-WOVEN CLEANING CLOTHS, SPONGES [, TOOTHBRUSHES ]
`Class 022. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS, PLASTIC SANDWICH BAGS, PLASTIC STOR-
`AGE BAGS, PLASTIC TRASH CAN LINERS, PLASTIC WASTE BASKET
`LINERS
`Class 029. First use: First Use: 1973/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1973/00/00
`BACON, BEEF STEW, BUTTER, CANNED FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES,
`CHILI, CANNED SOUPS, CORN OIL, COTTAGE CHEESE, DRIED BEANS,
`DRIED MILK, DRIED PEAS, WHOLE [AND SPLIT DRIED] EGGS, EVAPOR-
`ATED MILK, FLUID MILK,FRANKFURTERS, FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGET-
`ABLES, FROZEN FISH, GRATED CHEESE, HAM, INSTANT MASHED
`POTATO FLAKES, HASH, INSTANT MILK, INSTANT SOUP MIXES, JELLIES,
`
`

`

`LUNCHEON MEATS, MARGARINE, MAYONNAISE, OLIVE OIL, PACKAGED
`CHEESE, PEANUT BUTTER, PICKLES, PIMENTO, POTATO CHIPS, POTTED
`MEAT, PRESERVES, ROASTED NUTS, SALAD DRESSING, SALMON, SAND-
`WICH SPREAD, SAUSAGES, SHORTENING, TUNA, TURKEYS, VEGETABLE
`OIL, TOMATO PUREE, TOMATO PASTE, DAIRY AND NONDAIRY BASED
`WHIPPED TOPPINGS
`Class 030. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`BREAD, BROWN and SERVE ROLLS, BISCUIT MIX, CANDIED CAKE DEC-
`ORATIONS, CAKE MIXES, COFFEE; CONFECTIONS-NAMELY, HARD
`CANDY, CHOCOLATE BITS AND JELLIES; COOKIES, CORNBREAD, CORN
`MEAL, CORNMUFFIN MIX, CRACKERS, CATSUP, CHILI SAUCE, DONUTS,
`DRIED BARLEY, ENGLISH MUFFINS, FLAVORING EXTRACTS, FLOUR,
`FROSTING MIX, FROZEN PIZZA, HAMBURGER AND HOT DOG ROLLS, ICE
`CREAM, ICE MILK, INSTANT MILK, INSTANT COFFEE, MUSTARD, PAN-
`CAKE MIX, PASTA PIE CRUST MIX, [POPPED POPCORN,] PRETZELS,
`PUFFED WHEAT CEREAL, RICE, SALT, SHERBERT, SUGAR, SPICES, TA-
`BLE SYRUP, RELISH, MACARONIAND CHEESE DINNER, A MIX COM-
`POSED PRIMARILY OF SEASONINGS, SPICES, AND DICED POTATO OR
`PASTA TO BE COMBINED WITH MEAT TO MAKE A DINNER ENTREE, TEA,
`TOMATO SAUCE, VINEGAR, PUFFED RICE CEREAL, [CELERY SEED,
`WHOLE ALLSPICE]
`Class 031. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`UNPOPPED POPCORN
`Class 032. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`SOFT DRINKS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES, [NON-ALCOHOLIC COCK-
`TAIL MIXES,] FROZENFRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATES
`Class 034. First use: First Use: 1972/00/00 First Use In Commerce: 1972/00/00
`MATCHES
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`U.S. Registration
`No.
`
`2170823
`
`Registration Date
`
`07/07/1998
`
`Word Mark
`
`Design Mark
`
`SHUR FINE
`
`Application Date
`
`11/06/1996
`
`Foreign Priority
`Date
`
`NONE
`
`Description of
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`NONE
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`

`

`Mark
`
`Goods/Services
`
`Class 001. First use: First Use: 1986/05/21 First Use In Commerce: 1986/05/21
`[ automotive maintenance products, namely, antifreeze, windshield washer
`solvent, power steering fluid, brake fluid ] ;rock salt for deicing and ice cream
`making, water softener salt [ , unexposed photographic film ]
`Class 003. First use: First Use: 1989/04/30 First Use In Commerce: 1989/04/30
`household cleaning preparations, namely, [ abrasive household cleanser, ] all-
`purpose household cleaners, [ floor wax, ] furniture polish, toilet bowl cleaners, [
`carpet cleaner, ] bathroom cleaner, fabric softener sheets, dish washing deter-
`gent, laundry detergent, [ stain removers, ] drain openers; [ hair care prepara-
`tions, namely, hair gel, hair spray, hair waving preparations; baby care products,
`namely, baby lotion, baby bath, ] baby towelettes; [ personal hygiene products,
`namely, cotton swabs, cotton balls and cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes, hy-
`drogen peroxide for use on hair, denture cleaning preparations, bubble bath,
`]bar soap [, personal deodorants, antiperspirants, skin cream; sunscreen prepar-
`ations, non-medicated lip balm, automobile cleaning preparations ]
`Class 004. First use: First Use: 1994/09/30 First Use In Commerce: 1994/09/30
`[ fireplace logs, motor oil, carnauba wax ]
`Class 005. First use: First Use: 1995/09/26 First Use In Commerce: 1995/09/26
`[over-the-counter medications, namely, appetite suppressants, travel sickness
`tablets, sleeping pills/tablets, laxatives, calamine lotion, acne medications, anti-
`biotic ointment, antibiotic cream, menthol chest rub, hydrocortisone cream, top-
`ical gel for medical and therapeutic use, topical ointments and topical creams for
`antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anesthetic use, antacids, decongest-
`ants, antihistamines, cough drops, cold medications, influenza medica-
`tions,allergy medications, throat spray, cough syrup, throat lozenges, nasal
`spray, oral analgesics, diarrhea medications, hemorrhoidal medications, diaper
`rash ointment; feminine hygiene products, namely,douches, sanitary napkins,
`sanitary pads, tampons, panty liners, panty shields;first aid products, namely,
`adhesive bandages, medical adhesive tape, gauze, cotton balls, cotton swabs
`and cotton sticks for medical purposes; pharmaceutical preparations, namely, al-
`cohol for topical use, hydrogen peroxide for medical use, epsom salts, witch
`hazel, boric acid for antiseptic use; eye care products, namely, eye drops, con-
`tact lens cleaning solutions, contact lens saline solutions;foot care products,
`namely, corn pads, callous pads; bunion pads; ] household disinfectants, carpet
`deodorizers, air fresheners, [ domestic pesticides], incontinence garments, in-
`continence pads [ , medicated sunburn preparations, medicatedlip balm , nutri-
`tional supplements, mineral supplements, mineral oil for medical and therapeutic
`use ]
`Class 008. First use: First Use: 1984/12/31 First Use In Commerce: 1984/12/31
`[ cosmetic implements, namely, tweezers, manicure sets, nail clippers, scissors,
`eyelash curlers, nail files; shaving implements, namely, razor blades, razors ]
`Class 009. First use: First Use: 1992/04/30 First Use In Commerce: 1992/04/30
`batteries, single use cameras, [ blank video tapes ]
`Class 010. First use: First Use: 1994/05/04 First Use In Commerce: 1994/05/04
`[thermometers for medical use ]
`Class 011. First use: First Use: 1990/07/31 First Use In Commerce: 1990/07/31
`[ light bulbs ]
`Class 016. First use: First Use: 1985/05/31 First Use In Commerce: 1985/05/31
`[ adhesive tapes for stationary or household use, glue for stationary or house-
`hold use ], paper filters for coffee makers, paper baking cups, disposable di-
`apers, plastic food storage bags for household use [ , litter box liners in the for-
`mof plastic bags ]
`Class 017. First use: First Use: 1993/02/28 First Use In Commerce: 1993/02/28
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`

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`strapping tape
`Class 018. First use: First Use: 1991/06/01 First Use In Commerce: 1991/06/01
`[ rawhide chews for dogs, tote bags ]
`Class 020. First use: First Use: 1992/01/31 First Use In Commerce: 1992/01/31
`[ drinking straws ]
`Class 021. First use: First Use: 1990/04/30 First Use In Commerce: 1990/04/30
`[ cleaning implements, namely, steel wool soap pads, scouring sponges and
`pads,mops, mop refills, brooms, dust pans; hair care implements, namely, hair
`brushes, hair combs; household gloves, household rubber gloves, plastic flat-
`ware, plastic plates, plastic bowls and cups, paper plates, paper bowls and
`cups, disposable aluminum cookware , loofah sponges, makeup sponges, eye-
`lash brushes, dental floss ]
`Class 025. First use: First Use: 1992/04/10 First Use In Commerce: 1992/04/10
`[ driving gloves, head bands, shower caps, insoles ]
`Class 026. First use: First Use: 1992/05/01 First Use In Commerce: 1992/05/01
`[ hair implements, namely, non-electrichair curlers, barrettes, hair pins, hair or-
`naments, hair nets, hair bands, hairclips, hair picks ]
`Class 028. First use: First Use: 1992/02/29 First Use In Commerce: 1992/02/29
`[ cat toys, dog toys, athletic tape ]
`Class 029. First use: First Use: 1987/05/05 First Use In Commerce: 1987/05/05
`canned seafood, namely, tuna, oysters, shrimp; [ prepared salads, namely,
`potato salad, ham salad, chicken salad; ] cooking and salad oils, namely, canola
`oil,corn oil, [ cottonseed oil] , peanut oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil, [ coconut
`oil] ; cooking spray, flaked coconut,processed edible seeds, dried fruits, pro-
`cessed nuts, fruit-based snack foods, yogurt covered raisins, maraschino cher-
`ries, whipped topping mix, fruit-based pie fillings, applesauce, fruit-based
`spreads, jams, canned chicken, condensed milk, non-dairy creamer, processed
`peppers and olives, [ pickled okra ], baked beans, pork and beans, potato mixes,
`bacon flavor bits, shoestring potatoes, shellednuts, slivered nuts, bouillon,
`frozen poultry, [ egg substitutes ], cheese toppings, snack food dips, cheese
`food, yogurt, vegetable-based spreads, sour cream,trail mix consisting primarily
`of processed nuts, raisins, and processed seeds,refried beans, frozen entrees
`consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry or vegetables, frozen onion rings, sand-
`wich spread, namely, a mayonnaise substitute [, dry packaged meals consisting
`primarily of vegetables ]
`Class 030. First use: First Use: 1995/08/31 First Use In Commerce: 1995/08/31
`baking products, namely, mixes for bakery goods, confectionery chips for bak-
`ing, pie crust shells, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, frostings, marshmal-
`low creme; corn-based snack foods, namely, [popcorn cakes] , tortilla chips,
`corn chips, cheese curls, nacho cheese chips, syrups, namely, chocolate syrup,
`corn syrup, maple syrup, pancake syrup; snack foods, namely, candy, yogurt
`covered pretzels, [ peanut brittle, snack cakes, ] bread sticks, salsa, [ rice cakes]
`, cereal-derived food bars; sauces, namely, seafood cocktail sauce, [tartar
`sauce] , picante sauce, taco sauce, cheese sauce, sloppy joe sauce, spaghetti
`sauce, pizzasauce, pasta sauces, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, steak sauce,
`worchester sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce; dessert food,namely, [ pies, ] pud-
`ding mixes, flavored gelatin mixes, dessert toppings, namely, chocolate top-
`pings, [ butterscotch toppings, caramel toppings], ice cream cones; breakfast
`foods, namely, waffles, pancakes, bagels, oatmeal, hot cereals, toaster pastries;
`frozen foods, namely, frozen entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice, frozen
`confections, [ pot pies, ] croutons, stuffing, gravy, gravy mixes, spaghetti sauce
`mix, seasoning mixes, seasoned coating for meat and poultry, bread crumbs,
`stuffing mixes containing bread, biscuits, seasoning blend contained in a roast-
`ing bag, pasta, canned pasta with sauce, dry packaged meals consisting primar-
`ily of pasta or rice, [ chow mein noodles], rice mixes, [ tamales], taco shells, [
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`

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`tostada shells, tortilla mix, ] honey, marshmallows, cocoa
`Class 031. First use: First Use: 1988/12/31 First Use In Commerce: 1988/12/31
`dog food, cat food, cat litter, wild bird seed, pet snacks
`Class 032. First use: First Use: 1995/04/18 First Use In Commerce: 1995/04/18
`breakfast fruit-drink mixes, [ fruit nectars, ] non-alcoholic ciders, fruit drinks, car-
`bonated soft drinks, low caloriesoft drinks, soft drink mixes, bottled drinking wa-
`ter, sports drinks, [ beer ]
`Class 034. First use: First Use: 1995/01/31 First Use In Commerce: 1995/01/31
`cigarettes, cigarette lighters not of precious metals
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`U.S. Registration
`No.
`
`3546829
`
`Registration Date
`
`12/16/2008
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`Word Mark
`
`Design Mark
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`SHURFINE
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`Application Date
`
`05/27/2008
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`Foreign Priority
`Date
`
`NONE
`
`Description of
`Mark
`
`Goods/Services
`
`NONE
`
`Class 003. First use: First Use: 1993/09/01 First Use In Commerce: 1993/09/01
`baby wipes; ammonia for cleaning purposes; all purpose cleaners; laundry
`bleach; glass cleaners; furniture polish; antibacterial soap; [ deodorant soap; ]
`cleaning, polishing [ and scouring ]preparations; dish detergents; laundry deter-
`gents; fabric softeners; oven cleaner; and window cleaning preparations
`
`U.S. Registration
`No.
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`4576111
`
`Registration Date
`
`07/29/2014
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`Word Mark
`
`Design Mark
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`SHUR FINE
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`Application Date
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`05/12/2010
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`Foreign Priority
`Date
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`NONE
`
`Description of
`Mark
`
`NONE
`
`Goods/Services
`
`Class 003. First use: First Use: 2011/01/01 First Use In Commerce: 2011/01/01
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`

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`soap; antibacterial soap; hand soaps; liquid soap
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`U.S. Registration
`No.
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`4637304
`
`Registration Date
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`11/11/2014
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`Word Mark
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`Design Mark
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`SHUR SAVING
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`Application Date
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`04/30/2014
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`Foreign Priority
`Date
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`NONE
`
`Description of
`Mark
`
`Goods/Services
`
`Attachments
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`NONE
`
`Class 003. First use: First Use: 2014/04/01 First Use In Commerce: 2014/04/01
`all-purpose cleaners; spray cleaners for use on tile and vinyl; pine cleaners; anti-
`bacterial soap; hand soaps; liquid soaps for hands and body; body wash; all-
`purpose cotton swabs for personal use; baby wipes; dish detergents
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`Signature
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`/s Steven E. Klein/
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`Name
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`Date
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`Steven E. Klein
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`08/10/2017
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`1n the matter of Trademark Application Serial No. 8213213]?
`For the mark: SURECARE
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`Filed: February 1, 20] 7"
`Published: July I 1, 2017
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`SHURFINE FOODS, INC,
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`Opposer,
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`v.
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`SEBAHAT I-IIRD and ALLAN HIRD,
`individuals.
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`Applicants.
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`UVN—lM—MVVVH—IVV
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`Opposition No.
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`NOTICE OF OPPOSITION
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`Shurfine Foods, Inc, an Illinois corporation having its principal place of business at
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`6700 SW. Sandburg Street, Tigard, Oregon 97223 (“Opposer"). believes that it will be damaged
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`by registration of the mark SURECARE that is the subject of US. Trademark Application Serial
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`No. 87821317 (“Applicants’ Mark”) for “Non-medicated skin care preparations” in
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`International Class 3 (“Applicants’ Goods”), filed February 1, 201 "I, by Sebahat Hird and Allan
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`l-lird (“Applicants”), who are. on information and belief, individuals of the United States, having
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`an address of 205 Glenmoor Path, Johns Creek, Georgia 30005.
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`As the grounds for Opposition, Opposer alleges as follows:
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`1.
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`Opposer owns numerous trademarks including but not limited to SHURFINE,
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`SHUR FINE, SHUR SAVINGS, and$ for various goods sold in retail grocery stores
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`(collectively, the “SHURFINE Marks”), including for antibacterial soap: hand soaps; liquid
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`soapsfor hands and body; body wash, bar soap, and/or skin care lotion.
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`NOTICE OF OPPOSITION
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`2.
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`Opposer‘s SHURFINE Marks are the subject of US. Trademark Registration
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`Nos. l.]34,3?6; 2,170,823; 3,546,829; 4,5?6,l l 1; and 4,637,304. Attached as Exhibit A are
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`printouts from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office online TESS database detailing the status
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`and Opposer’s ownership of the foregoing registrations.
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`3.
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`OppOSers. since prior to Applicant’s filing date or any date of first use upon which
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`Applicant can rely, has used and not abandoned the SHURFINE Marks for a variety of skin care
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`products sold in grocery stores.
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`4.
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`Prior to Applicants’ filing date or, on information and belief, any date of first use
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`upon which Applicants can rely, and as a result of Opposer’s longstanding use and promotion of
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`the SHURFINE Marks for related goods and services, the public has come to recognize goods
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`and services bearing the SHURFINE Marks as goods and services coming from a single source,
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`namely, Opposer.
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`5.
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`The skin care products offered by Opposer under the SHURFINE Marks are the
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`same. overlapping with, andr’or related to Applicants” Goods.
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`6.
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`Applicants" Mark so resembles Opposer’s SI-IURFINE Marks as to be likely.
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`when used on or in connection with Applicant’s Gouda. to cause confusion. mistake or to deceive
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`within the meaning of Section 2(d) ofthe Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1052(d).
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`?.
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`Opposer will be damaged by the registration sought by Applicants in Class 3
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`insofar as Applicants will obtain statutory rights in Applicants‘ SURECARE mark for
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`Applicants” Goods in violation and derogation of Opposer’s prior and superior rights in
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`Opposer's SHURFINE Marks.
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`NOTICE 017 OPPOSITION
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`8.
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`Based on the foregoing, registration of the SURECARE mark, as shown by US.
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`Trademark Application Serial No. 8782131? for Applicants” Goods is likely to cause injury and
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`_ damage to Opposer.
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`WHEREFORE, Opposer respectfully requests that registration of the mark SURECARE.
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`as shown by US. Trademark Application Serial No. 87821317, for“non-1r1edicated skin care
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`preparations” in Class 3, be denied under Section 2(d) ofthe Lanham Act. 15 U.S.C. § 1052(d).
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`and that this Notice of Opposition be sustained.
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`Dated: August 10. 2017.
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`Respectfully submitted.
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`DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP
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`By:
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`is Steven E. Kleimf
`Sheila Fox Morrison
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`Steven E. Klein
`
`1300 SW. 5th Avenue, Suite 2400
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`Portland, Oregon 97201
`Phone: (503) 24l~2300
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`Fax: (503) 778-5299
`sheilafoxmorrison@dwt.com
`stevenklein@dwt.com
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`Attorneys for Opposer Shurfine Foods, Inc.
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`NOTICE OF OPPOSITION
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`SHURFINE
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`Word Mark
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`SHURFINE
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`Goods and
`Services
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`Standard
`Characters
`Claimed
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`Mark Drawing
`Code
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`Trademark
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`Search Facility
`Classification
`Code
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`£0 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & 8: baby wipes; ammonia for cieaning purposes; all
`purpose cleaners: laundry bleach; glass cleaners; furniture polish; antibacterial soap; [deodorant
`soap; ] cleaning, polishing [and securing lpreparations; dish detergents; laundry detergents; fabric
`softeners; oven cleaner; and window cleaning preparations. FIRST USE: 19930901. FIRST USE
`IN COMMERCE: 19930001
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`{4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
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`LETTER-S-OR-MORE SHUR Combination of three or more letters as part of the mark
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`Serial Number
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`77484472
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`Filing Date
`Current Basis
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`May 27. 2008
`1A
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`Original Filing
`Basis
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`1A
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`Published for
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`Opposition
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`Registration
`Number
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`Registration
`Date
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`Owner
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`September 30, 2008
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`IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052‘ G & S: soap; antibacterial soap; hand soaps; liquid
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`IC 001. US 046. G & S: SUGAR SUBSTITUTE. FIRST USE: 19750800. FIRST USE IN
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`(CANCELLED) IC 002. US 006 011 016. G S 8: [FOOD COLORING]. FIRST USE: 19720000. FIRST
`USE IN COMMERCE: 19720000. USED IN ANOTHER FORM 1947, [N A DIFFERENT FORM.
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`[(3 003. US 001 004 008 050 051 052. G & S: [AFTER SHAVE LOTION, ] HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA,
`[BABY OIL, BABY POWDER, BATH OIL, ] HOUSEHOLD BLEACH, [CREAM RINSE, ] FABRIC
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`SHAMPOO, SKIN CARE LOTION, [ SPRAY STARCH, TOOTHPASTE ]. FIRST USE: 19720000.
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`IC 004. US 001. G 8; S: CHARCOAL BRIQUETS, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID. FIRST USE:
`19740000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19740000. USED IN ANOTHER FORM 1970, IN A
`DIFFERENT FORM.
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`IC 005. US 006 018 044 046 051 052. G & S: [ASPIRIN, 1 DISINFECTANT SPRAY I, PETROLEUM
`JELLY, VITAMINS, VITAMIN AND MINERAL COMBINATION 1. FIRST USE: 19720000. FIRST USE
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`IC 006. US 013. G & S: ALUMINUM FOIL. FIRST USE: 19730000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE:
`19730000. USED IN ANOTHER FORM 1967, IN A DIFFERENT FORM.
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`IC 016. US 037. G & S: PAPER NAPKINS, TOILET PAPER, PLASTIC WRAP, FACIAL TISSUES,
`PAPER TOWELS. FIRST USE: 19720000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19720000. USED IN
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`IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: NON-WOVEN CLEANING CLOTHS,
`SPONGES [, TOOTHBRUSI—IES ]. FIRST USE: 19730000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19730000.
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`IC 022. US 002. G 8: S: PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS, PLASTIC SANDWICH BAGS, PLASTIC
`STORAGE BAGS, PLASTIC TRASH CAN LINERS, PLASTIC WASTE BASKET LINERS. FIRST
`USE: 19720000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19720000. USED IN ANOTHER FORM 1967, IN A
`DIFFERENT FORM.
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`IC 029. US 046. G & S: BACON, BEEF STEW, BUTTER, CANNED FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES,
`CHILI, CANNED SOUPS, CORN OIL, COTTAGE CHEESE, DRIED BEANS, DRIED MILK, DRIED
`PEAS, WHOLE [AND SPLIT DRIED] EGGS, EVAPORATED MILK, FLUID MILK, FRANKFURTERS,
`FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, FROZEN FISH. GRATED CHEESE, HAM, INSTANT
`MASHED POTATO FLAKES, HASH, INSTANT MILK, INSTANT SOUP MIXES, JELLIES,
`LUNCHEON MEATS, MARGARINE, MAYONNAISE, OLIVE OIL, PACKAGED CHEESE, PEANUT
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`TURKEYS, VEGETABLE OIL, TOMATO PUREE, TOMATO PASTE, DAIRY AND NONDAIRY
`BASED WHIPPED TOPPINGS. FIRST USE: 19730000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19730000.
`USED IN ANOTHER FORM 1932. IN A DIFFERENT FORM.
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`IC 080. US 046. G & S: BREAD, BROWN and SERVE ROLLS, BISCUIT MIX, CANDIED CAKE
`DECORATIONS, CAKE MIXES, COFFEE; CONFECTIONS~NAMELY, HARD CANDY, CHOCOLATE
`BITS AND JELLIES', COOKIES, CORNBREAD, CORN MEAL, CORNMUFFIN MIX, CRACKERS,
`CATSUP, CHILI SAUCE, DONUTS, DRIED BARLEY, ENGLISH MUFFINS, FLAVORING
`EXTRACTS, FLOUR, FROSTING MIX, FROZEN PIZZA, HAMBURGER AND HOT DOG ROLLS,
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`IC 031. US 046. G & S: UNPOPPED POPCORN. FIRST USE: 19720000. USED IN ANOTHER
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`IC 032. US 045 046 048. G 8: S: SOFT DRINKS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES, [NON-
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`IC 034. US 009. G & S: MATCHES. FIRST USE: 19720000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19720000.
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`‘, rock salt for deicing and ice
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`, unexposed photographic film ]. FIRST USE: 19860521. FIRST
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`bar soap [, personal deodorants, antiperspirants, skin cream; sunscreen preparations, non-
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