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`ESTTA Tracking number:
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`ESTTA898922
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`Filing date:
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`05/24/2018
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
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`Petition for Cancellation
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`Notice is hereby given that the following party has filed a petition to cancel the registration indicated below.
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`Petitioner Information
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`Name
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`Entity
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`Address
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`Attorney informa-
`tion
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`Lancer Skincare LLC
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`Limited Liability Company
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`Citizenship
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`Delaware
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`440 North Rodeo Drive
`Beverly Hills, CA 90210
`UNITED STATES
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`Rebecca Liebowitz
`Venable LLP
`P.O. Box 34385
`Washington, DC 20043-9998
`UNITED STATES
`Email: trademarkdocket@venable.com, rliebowitz@venable.com,
`cmitros@venable.com
`Phone: 2023444976
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`Registration Subject to Cancellation
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`Registration No.
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`5103962
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`Registration date
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`12/20/2016
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`Registrant
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`Global Green World, LLC
`9975 S. Santa Monica Boulevard
`Beverly Hills, CA 90212
`UNITED STATES
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`Goods/Services Subject to Cancellation
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`Class 003. First Use: 2016/02/01 First Use In Commerce: 2016/02/01
`All goods and services in the class are subject to cancellation, namely: Non-medicated skin care pre-
`parations
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`Grounds for Cancellation
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`The mark is merely descriptive
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`Trademark Act Sections 14(1) and 2(e)(1)
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`The mark is or has become generic
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`Trademark Act Section 14(3), or Section 23 if on
`Supplemental Register
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`Attachments
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`Petition to Cancel - OMEGA OIL.pdf(4210572 bytes )
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`Signature
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`/Rebecca Liebowitz/
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`Name
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`Date
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`Rebecca Liebowitz
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`05/24/2018
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
`____________________________________
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`Cancellation No. ______________________
`Mark: OMEGA OIL
`Registration No. 5,103,962
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`Lancer Skincare LLC
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`Petitioner,
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`v.
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`Global Green World, LLC
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`Registrant.
`____________________________________)
`Attorney’s Reference: 130329-431564
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`PETITION TO CANCEL REGISTRATION NO. 5,103,962
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`Lancer Skincare LLC, (hereinafter “Petitioner”), a limited liability company duly organized
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`and existing under the laws of Delaware, and having its offices and principal place of business at
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`440 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 believes that it is damaged by Registration No.
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`5,103,962 (hereinafter, “the Registration”) registered to Global Green World, LLC (hereinafter
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`“Registrant”), and hereby petitions to cancel the same under Sections 14(1), 2(e)(1) and 14(3) of
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`the Trademark Act.
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`The current correspondence address for Registrant, pursuant to TSDR, is Pejman
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`Yedidsion, Brooks Acordia IP Law, PC, 31365 Oak Crest Dr., Suite 225, Westlake Village,
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`California 91361, with an email address at docketing@brooksacordia.com,
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`pyedidsion@brooksacordia.com, mpopovic@brooksacordia.com, mrm@vrmlaw.com and
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`yigal.dakar@gmail.com. The current address for Registrant is 9975 S. Santa Monica Boulevard,
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`Beverly, Hills, California 90212. Registrant has not provided an email address.
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`As grounds for this Petition, it is alleged:
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`1.
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`Petitioner is a provider of skincare products and a competitor of Registrant.
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`2.
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`Registrant registered on the Principal Register in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
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`Office (“USPTO”) Registration No. 5,103,962 for OMEGA OIL (the “Registered Mark”), filed
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`April 18, 2016, for “Non-medicated skin care preparations.”
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`3.
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`Registrant has alleged infringement of the Registered Mark by Petitioner in a letter
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`dated May 11, 2018.
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`4.
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`5.
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`The Registered Mark is a highly descriptive and/or generic term.
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`The term “omega” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public as a
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`nondistinctive designation for omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`6.
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`The term “omega” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public as a
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`highly descriptive designation for omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`7.
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`The term “omega” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public as a
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`generic designation for omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`8.
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`The term “omega oil” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public
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`as a nondistinctive designation for oil containing omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty
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`acids.
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`9.
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`The term “omega oil” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public
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`as a highly descriptive designation for oil containing omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9
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`fatty acids.
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`10.
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`The term “omega oil” has become associated in the minds of the purchasing public
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`as a generic designation for oils omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`11.
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`Registrant provides non-medicated skincare oil containing omega-3 and/or omega-6
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`and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`12.
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`The term "omega" is a common descriptive name for omega-3 and/or omega-6
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`and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`13.
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`The term “omega" is a generic designation for omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or
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`omega-9 fatty acids.
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`14.
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`Registrant cannot use the term “omega” in a manner that would acquire
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`distinctiveness or secondary meaning.
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`15.
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`Registrant has not used the term “omega” in a manner that would acquire
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`distinctiveness or secondary meaning.
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`16.
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`Given the clear meaning of the term “omega,” members of the relevant consuming
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`public will perceive “omega” as a highly descriptive and/or generic term in connection with
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`omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`17.
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`Given the clear meaning of the term “omega,” members of the relevant consuming
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`public will not associate “omega” with one particular provider.
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`18.
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`The term "omega oil" is a common descriptive name for non-medicated skincare
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`preparations containing omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`19.
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`The term “omega oil" is a generic designation for non-medicated skincare
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`preparations containing omega-3 and/or omega-6 and/or omega-9 fatty acids.
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`20.
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`Registrant cannot use the term “omega oil” in a manner that would acquire
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`distinctiveness or secondary meaning.
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`21.
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`Registrant has not used the term “omega oil” in a manner that would acquire
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`distinctiveness or secondary meaning.
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`22.
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`Given the clear meaning of the term “omega oil,” members of the relevant
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`consuming public will perceive “omega oil” as a highly descriptive and/or generic term in
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`connection with non-medicated skincare preparations.
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`23.
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`Given the clear meaning of the term “omega oil,” members of the relevant
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`consuming public will not associate “omega oil” with one particular provider.
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`-- 33 --
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`24.
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`The Registration includes a disclaimer of “oil.”
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`25.
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`Registrant’s disclaimer of “oil” in the Registration is an acknowledgement from
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`Registrant that “oil” is a highly descriptive and/or generic term.
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`26.
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`In the application as filed that resulted in the Registration, the term “Omega Oil”
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`was disclaimed.
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`27.
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`US Registration No. 3,904,012 is for ORGANIC OMEGA BOOSTER in
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`connection with “Beauty serums; Non-medicated anti-aging serum; Non-medicated serums for use
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`on face, neck and chest; Skin care products, namely, non-medicated skin serum; all of the
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`foregoing made from organic ingredients and containing omega 3 and 6 acids.” US Registration
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`No. 3,904,012 includes a disclaimer of “organic omega.” (Exhibit A).
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`28.
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`US Registration No. 3,904,012 is owned by Sonya Dakar.
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`29.
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`Upon information and belief, Sonya Dakar is the sole manager of Registrant.
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`30.
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`The disclaimer of “omega” in US Registration No. 3,904,012 is an
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`acknowledgement from Registrant’s sole manager that omega is a highly descriptive and/or
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`generic term.
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`31.
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`The disclaimer of “omega” in US Registration No. 3,904,012 means the registrant is
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`not claiming exclusive rights to the word “omega.”
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`32.
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`The attached screenshots in Exhibit B show the highly descriptive and/or generic
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`term “omega” appearing on third party websites discussing omega fatty acids, namely, omega-3,
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`omega-6 and omega-9.
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`33.
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`Exhibit C comprises a screenshot taken from Registrant’s website
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`www.sonyadakar.com.
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`34.
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`The “Organic Omega Booster” product is a “facial oil rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9.”
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`35.
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`The “Organic Omega Booster” product says “Organic Omega-3 Complex” on the
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`bottle in a descriptive and/or generic context.
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`36.
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`Exhibit C displays product information that says “Anti-inflammatory properties in
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`skin grade omega oils nourish, soothe, and protect the skin...”
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`37.
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`The screenshot in Exhibit C shows Registrant’s highly descriptive and/or generic
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`use of the term “omega.” Specifically “omega” merely describes an ingredient of Registrant’s
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`goods, namely, omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9.
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`38.
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`Exhibit D comprises a screenshot taken from Registrant’s website
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`www.sonyadakar.com.
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`39.
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`The “Omega Oil” product includes omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 in its list of
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`ingredients.
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`40.
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`The screenshot in Exhibit D shows Registrant’s highly descriptive and/or generic
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`use of the term “omega.” Specifically “omega” merely describes an ingredient of Registrant’s
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`goods, namely, omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9.
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`41.
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`The use of the highly descriptive and/or generic terms “omega” and “oil” together
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`does not change the descriptive and/or generic significance of the mark.
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`42.
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`Registrant is therefore not entitled to claim trademark rights or any other exclusive
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`rights in the non-source designating, highly descriptive and/or generic wording “omega oil” for the
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`goods claimed in the Registration.
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`43.
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`No individual or entity is entitled to claim exclusive rights to the wording “omega
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`oil” for the goods covered by the Registration.
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`44.
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`By reason of the foregoing, Petitioner will be damaged by the continued registration
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`of the Registration, and the Registration should be cancelled.
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`-- 55 --
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`WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Petition be granted and that
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`Registration No. 5,103,962 be cancelled.
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`This Petition to Cancel Reg. No. 5,103,962 is submitted together with the statutory filing
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`fee of $400.00 (covering one class). Should any additional fee be required, please charge the same
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`to our Account No. 22-0261 and notify the undersigned accordingly.
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`Petitioner appoints Rebecca Liebowitz, Catherine Mitros and Briana Rizzo along with
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`the law firm of Venable LLP, P.O. Box 34385, Washington, D.C. 20043-9998 to transact all
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`business on its behalf in connection with this Cancellation.
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`Date: May 24, 2018
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`By:
`Rebecca A. Liebowitz
`Catherine Mitros
`Briana Rizzo
`Venable LLP
`P.O. Box 34385
`Washington, D.C. 20043
`Telephone: 202-344-4976
`Facsimile: 202-344-8300
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`Attorneys for Petitioner
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`Exhibit A
`Exhibit A
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`(Winn gtatw of firmer,
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`mutter: gammy 39mm anti flirahemark QBffine
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`ORGANIC OMEGA BOOSTER
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`Reg. No. 3,904,012
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`Registered Jan. 11, 2011
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`DAKAR, SONYA (UNITED STATES INDIVIDUAL)
`9975 S. SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
`BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
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`
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`FOR: BEAUTY SERUMS; NON-NIEDICATED ANTI-AGING SERUM; NON-NIEDICATED
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`S
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`1RUMS FOR US; ON FACE, NECK AND CHEST; SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, NAMELY,
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`
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`NON-MEDICAT *D SKIN S *RUM', AI L OF THE FOREGOING MADE FROM ORGANIC IN-
`GREDI:
`ENTS AND CONTAINING OMEGA 3 AND 6 ACIDS, IN CLASS 3 (US. CLS. I, 4, 6;
`50, 51 AND 52).
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`Int. Cl.: 3
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`TRADEMARK
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`PRINCIPAL REGISTER
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`
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`Dirsdur ufthe United States l’znent and I'mdemurk Office
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`IRS'I' USE 7—1—2009; IN COMMERCE 7—1—2009.
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`E T
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`HE MARK CONSISTS OF STANDARD CHARACT:
`TICULAR FONT, STYLE, SIZE, OR COLOR.
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`NO CDAIM IS MAD 4 TO TH * *XCLUSIVE RIGHT TO US:
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`{OM THE MARK AS SHOWN.
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`ERS WITHOUT CLAIM TO ANY PAR-
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`3 "ORGANIC OMEGA"? APART
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` 3R. NO. 85-0487596, FILED 5-26-2010.
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`F S
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`APRIL ROACII, EXAMINING ATTORNEY
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`Mark: ORGANIC OMEGA BOOSTER
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`US Serial Number: 85048596
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`Application Filing Date: May 26, 201
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`US Registration Number: 3904012
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`Registration Date: Jan. 11, 201
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`Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes
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`Currently TEAS Plus: Yes
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`Register: Principal
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`Mark Type: Trademark
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`TM5 Common Status
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`Descriptor:
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`LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active
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`The trademark application has been registered wit
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`Status: A Sections 8 and 15 combined declaration has been accepted and acknowledged.
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`Status Date: Jan. 06, 2017
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`Publication Date: Oct. 26, 2010
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`Mark Information
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`Mark Literal Elements: ORGANIC OMEGA BOOSTER
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`Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or c
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`Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
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`Disclaimer: "ORGANIC OMEGA"
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`Goods and Services
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`Note:
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`The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services:
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`(cid:149) Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services;
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`(cid:149) Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and
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`(cid:149) Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services.
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`For: Beauty serums; Non-medicated anti-aging serum; Non-medicated serums for use on face, neck a
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`non-medicated skin serum; all of the foregoing made from organic ingredients and containing ome
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`International Class(es): 003 - Primary Class
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`U.S Class(es): 001, 004, 00
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`Class Status: ACTIVE
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`Basis: 1(a)
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`First Use: Jul. 01, 2009
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`Use in Commerce: Jul. 01, 2009
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`Basis Information (Case Level)
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`Filed Use: Yes
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`Filed ITU: No
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`Filed 44D: No
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`Filed 44E: No
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`Filed 66A: No
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`Currently Use: Yes
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`Currently ITU: No
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`Currently 44D: No
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`Currently 44E: No
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`Currently 66A: No
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`Filed No Basis: No
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`Currently No Basis: No
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`Current Owner(s) Information
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`Owner Name: Dakar, Sonya
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`Owner Address: 9975 S. Santa Monica Boulevard
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`Beverly Hills, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90212
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`Legal Entity Type:
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`INDIVIDUAL
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`Citizenship: UNITED ST
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`Attorney/Correspondence Information
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`Attorney of Record
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`Attorney Name: Pejman Yedidsion
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`Docket Number: GGW-1615T
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`Attorney Primary Email
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`pyedidsion@brooksacordia.com
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`Attorney Email Authorized: Yes
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`Address:
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`Correspondent
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`Correspondent
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`Pejman Yedidsion
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`Name/Address:
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`Brooks Acordia IP Law, PC
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`31365 Oak Crest Dr., Suite 225
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`Westlake Village, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 91361
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`Phone: 8055792500
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`Correspondent e-mail: pyedidsion@brooksacordia.com
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`Correspondent e-mail
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`Yes
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`docketing@brooksacordia.com
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`mpopovic@brooksacordia.com
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`mrm@vrmlaw.com yigal.dakar@gmail.com
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`Authorized:
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`Domestic Representative - Not Found
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`Date
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`Jan. 06, 2017
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`Description
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`Proceeding Number
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`NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8
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`& 15 - E-MAILED
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`Jan. 06, 2017
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`REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR)
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`69471
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`ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
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`Jan. 06, 2017
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`CASE ASSIGNED TO POST
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`69471
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`Oct. 28, 2016
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`Jan. 11, 2011
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`Oct. 26, 2010
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`Oct. 26, 2010
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`Sep. 21, 2010
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`Sep. 21, 2010
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`Sep. 13, 2010
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`Sep. 13, 2010
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`Sep. 13, 2010
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`Sep. 13, 2010
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`Sep. 13, 2010
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`Sep. 08, 2010
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`Jun. 02, 2010
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`REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
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`TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
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`REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
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`OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION
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`CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
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`PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
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`LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW
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`73787
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`COMPLETED
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`ASSIGNED TO LIE
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`73787
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`APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL
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`REGISTER
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`EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED 88888
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`NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS
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`6328
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`AMENDMENT E-MAILED
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`EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED 6328
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`EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN 83706
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`ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
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`83706
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`NEW APPLICATION OFFICE
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`SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
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`May 29, 2010
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`NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN
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`TRAM
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`Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information
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`Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted
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`Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted
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`TM Staff and Location Information
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`TM Staff Information - None
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`File Location
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`Current Location: TMO LAW OFFICE 115
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`Date in Location: Jan. 06, 201
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`Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - None recorded
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`B E A U T Y
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`THE SKIN BENEFITS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
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`Like so many of Mother Nature’s powerhouse nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids don’t just target one
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`part of your body, but rather work their magic from head to toe. Foods that are rich in these fats,
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`like salmon, flaxseed and walnuts, also play an important role in maintaining healthy skin. In fact,
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`some of the same properties in omega-3s that help lower your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s
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`and other conditions ensure skin looks and functions its best.
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`Let’s take a closer look at the beauty benefits of these good fats. When you consume omega-3s…
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`…THEY PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN. Omega-3 fatty acids are powerful
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`anti-inflammatories. Research suggests that the fats protect skin cells against sun-induced
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`inflammation and help control how the body responds to UV rays, thereby mitigating damage.
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`https://www.canyonranch.com/blog/beauty/the-skin-benefits-of-omega-3-fatty-acids/
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`fatty acids may also fortify cell membranes, allowing them to protect other parts of the cell
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`against harmful free radicals.
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`One study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that adults who consumed a serving
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`(3.5 ounces cooked) of omega-3-rich fish every five days, on average, over five years had fewer
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`sun-induced lesions called actinic keratoses (AKs). These lesions, which can turn into skin cancer,
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`often develop in older people who have sustained serious sun damage.
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`…THEY FIGHT WRINKLES. When pollution, stress and an unhealthy diet trigger
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`inflammation, your skin’s collagen suffers, making it harder for skin to bounce back when you
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`make facial expressions. This, in turn, can lead to wrinkles around the eyes and mouth and on the
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`forehead. Eating more foods packed with omega-3 fatty acids, like arctic char, chia seeds, spinach
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`and kidney beans, and other inflammation-fighting foods, helps support your skin’s structure,
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`reducing the appearance of fine lines.
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`…THEY KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED. Omega-3s are a crucial part of your skin’s lipid
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`(fat) content and help bolster its barrier function, which, when working properly, acts like a seal
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`that keeps moisture in and irritants out. When skin is compromised, though, moisture escapes,
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`causing skin to become dry, rough and more prone to irritation. Increasing your omega-3 intake
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`helps strengthen that seal. In fact, researchers discovered that women who consumed half a
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`teaspoon of omega-3-rich flaxseed oil a day increased skin hydration by 39 percent after 12
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`weeks. Their skin also felt significantly less rough and was less sensitive.
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`Though most of the benefits from omega-3s come from ingesting these healthy fats in food, they
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`can nourish skin from the outside too. Omega-3s and their sister essential fatty acids, omega-6s,
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`both of which are found in skin, can be effective moisturizers when applied topically. Just as when
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`you consume them, rubbing these fatty acids on your skin helps bolster the barrier and improve
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`smoothness. You won’t find many products touting “omega-3” or “omega-6” on labels, though, so
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`look for options with natural plant oils rich in these fats, such as flaxseed, safflower, sunflower and
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`olive, which are common in cleansers, body and face lotions, body oils and even lip balm.
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`More: Essential Nutrition for Healthy Hair
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`Omega 3, 6, 9 : Benefits For the
`Skin + A Complete List of Oils and
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`These fatty acids are important in skin care because they affect how an
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`(cid:149) Types of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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`(cid:149) Types of Omega 6 Fatty Acids
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`(cid:149) Types of Omega 9 Fatty Acids
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`(cid:149) Omega Fatty Acids and Their Role in Skin Health
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`(cid:149) The Two Most Important Fatty Acids for Skin Care
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`(cid:149) Fatty Acid Composition of Common Facial Oils
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`(cid:149) Which Oils are Best for Which Skin Types
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`Types of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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`Omega 3's are polyunsaturated fatty acids that have their first double
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`bond located at the third carbon from the omega end. They are
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`considered an essential fatty acid because the body cannot produce
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`them on its own.
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`(cid:149) ALA, or alpha-linolenic acid, is an 18-carbon chain with three cis
`double bonds. Found in some vegetable oils, nuts (mainly walnuts),
`leafy vegetables, and grass-fed animal fat.
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`(cid:149) EPA or eicosapentaenoic acid is a 20-carbon chain with five cis
`double bonds. These come mainly from fish oils.
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`(cid:149) DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is a 22-carbon chain with six cis
`double bonds. These come mainly from fish oils.
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`bond located at the sixth carbon from the omega end. They are
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`considered an essential fatty acid because the body cannot produce
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`them on its own. Found in meat, poultry and eggs, as well as nut and
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`plant based oils.
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`(cid:149) LA or linoleic acid is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. It is an 18-
`carbon chain with the first double bond located at the sixth carbon
`from the omega end of the fatty acid.
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`(cid:149) GLA or gamma-linolenic acid also is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty
`acid with an 18-carbon chain. However, it differs slightly from LA, and
`is found in different food sources.
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`(cid:149) AA or arachidonic acid is a 20-carbon chain.
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`Types of Omega 9 Fatty Acids
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`Omega 9's are a monounsaturad fatty acids that have their first
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`double bond located at the ninth carbon from the omega end. Omega 9's
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`can be produced by the body, but are also beneficial when obtained in
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`food. Found in vegetable, nut and seed oils.
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`(cid:149) Oleic acid is the primary omega 9 fatty acid.
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`Omega Fatty Acids and Their Role In Skin Health
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`(cid:149) Omega 6 and omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids play a critical role
`in normal skin function and appearance.
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`(cid:149) Metabolism of linoleic acid and a-linoleic acid is limited in the skin.
`They are considered essential nutrients for the skin.
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`(cid:149) Omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids play an important role in the
`structural integrity and barrier function of the skin.
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`(cid:149) Omega 6 and omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids influence the
`inflammatory response of the skin.
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`(cid:149) Both topical and oral supplementation are effective ways to deliver
`essential fatty acids to the skin.
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`(cid:149) Topical application of certain omega 3's lessens UV-induced photo
`damage, signs of skin aging and inflammatory skin responses.
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`(cid:149) A significant portion of ingested essential fatty acids may be oxidized
`by the liver before reaching peripheral tissues. This means topical
`application can be a more efficient route of delivery for skin effects.
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`*This link leads to a website provided by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon
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`State University. The Best Organic Skin Care is not affiliated or endorsed by
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`the Linus Pauling Institute or Oregon State University.
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`Omega fatty acids are required by our body for a number of
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`functions, including healthy skin. Consuming a diet rich in these
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`fatty acids will ensure that our bodies do not become deficient.
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`Topical application is an effective method for delivering these
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`fatty acids directly to the skin, where they can protect and
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`nourish our skin's layers.
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`The two fatty acids that are important to
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`topical application and skin care are: oleic
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`acid (omega 9) and linoleic acid (omega 6).
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`Omega-9 Oleic Acid
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`Oils high in oleic acid are richer and heavier in consistency. They are
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`extra-occlusive and seal in moisture really well.
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`Oleic acid is absorbed well by the skin, has anti-inflammatory and skin
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`softening properties.
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`Oils high in oleic acid have a longer shelf life than oils high in linoleic
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`Oils high in linoleic acid are lighter and thinner in consistency. They
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`nourish and protect the skin without being too heavy.
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`Linoleic acid can restore the skins barrier function and reduce scaling
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`on your skin.
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`People with acne have been shown
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`(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9692305?dopt=AbstractPlus) to
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`have low levels of this acid in their skin.
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`Oils high in linoleic acid have a short shelf life unless the oil also
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`contains an abundance of antioxidants.
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`These oils work well on those with oily skin.
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`Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) also has
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`topical benefits for the skin.
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`Omega-3 fatty acids help the skin retain moisture, regulate oil
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`production, and maintain elasticity. Topical application of omega-3
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`fatty acids lessens UV-induced photodamage, external signs of aging, and
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`anti-inflammatory skin responses. Learn more here
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`(http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-
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`acids#functions).
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`Fatty Acid Compositions of Common Facial Oils
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`I am only including the fatty acids that fall under the Omega 3, 6, 9
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`spectrum. There are other fatty acids contained in these oils, but I have
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`Castor
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`Emu Oil
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`Grapeseed
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`Tamanu
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`Baobab
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`Rice Bran
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`Kukui Nut
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`Raspberry Seed
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`Hemp
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`7%
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`47.4%
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`15.8%
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`41.4%
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`30-40%
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`38.4%
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`17-34%
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`11.7%
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`11-13%
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`Cranberry Seed
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`20-25%
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`Chaulmoogra
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`21.8%
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`Brazil Nut
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`36-45%
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`Rosehip
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`Sacha Inchi
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`13.9%
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`8.28%
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`5%
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`15.2%
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`69.6%
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`29.7%
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`24-34%
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`34.4%
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`27-52%
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`52.1%
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`54-56%
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`35-45%
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`29.3%
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`44.1%
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`36.8%
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`0.2%
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`1-3%
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`2.2%
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`17-34%
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`22.2%
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`24-26%
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`25-35%
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`31.2%
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`33-38%
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`33.9%
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`48.6%
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`63.8%
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`Chia Seed
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`7.3%
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`Argan
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`Borage
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`Camellia
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`Coconut
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`14.9%
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`22-26%
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`43-49%
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`10%
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`17.9%
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`82%
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`5-10%
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`Evening Primrose
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`8.4%
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`Jojoba
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`Maracuja
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`Marula
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`11.2%
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`10.7%
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`70-78%
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`Pomegranate
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`6.2%
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`18.9%
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`17%
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`46-50%
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`29-36%
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`38.8%
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`10%
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`1-2.5%
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`72.6%
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`72.6%
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`4-7%
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`7.1%
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`64%
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`Sea Buckthorn
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`Sesame
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`28.4%
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`39.2%
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`Sweet Almond
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`50-86%
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`Watermelon Seed
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`15%
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`Black Cumin Seed
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`23.7%
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`Safflower
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`Hazelnut
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`17%
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`74%
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`Guava Seed
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`9.17%
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`Sunflower (high li
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`20%
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`6.8%
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`45.6%
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`20-30%
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`63%
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`57.9%
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`78%
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`17%
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`76.5%
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`69%
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`>1%
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`Which Oils are Best For Which Skin
`Types?
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`Different skin types will do best with different fatty acids.
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`Dry Skin
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`Use oils rich in oleic acid for heavy hydration.
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`Recommended Oils: Marula or Avocado.
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`Read:
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`(cid:149) Drunk Elephant Marula Oil Review
`(https://thebestorganicskincare.com/drunk-elephant-virgin-
`marula-oil-review)
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`(cid:149) Avocado Oil for Dry Skin
`(https://thebestorganicskincare.com/avocado-oil-for-dry-skin)
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`Stick to oils high in Linoleic acid.
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`Recommended Oils: Raspberry Seed or Prickly Pear.
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`Read:
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`(cid:149) 7 Fantastic Raspberry Seed Oil Benefits - Healthy Skin For Life.
`(https://thebestorganicskincare.com/7-fantastic-raspberry-
`seed-oil-benefits-healthy-skin-for-life)
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`(cid:149) 9 Prickly Pear Oil Benefits That Will Make Your Skin Look
`Younger Overnight.
`(https://thebestorganicskincare.com/prickly-pear-oil-benefits-
`keep-your-skin-youthful)
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`Dry, Sensitive Skin
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`Look for oils that have a higher percentage of linoleic acid, and
`a small amount of oleic acid for its moisturizing properties.
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`Recommended Oils: Pumpkin Seed or Prickly Pear.
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`Read:
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`(cid:149) 9 Prickly Pear Oil Benefits That Will Make You Look Younger
`Overnight. (https://thebestorganicskincare.com/prickly-pear-oil-
`benefits-keep-your-skin-youthful)
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`(cid:149) Not Just a Fall Fruit - The Year Round Benefits of Pumpkin.
`(https://thebestorganicskincare.com/not-just-a-fall-fruit-the-
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`Look for oils that have a balance of linoleic