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`JOSHUA G JONES(dwtrademarks@dickinson-wright.com)
`U.S. Trademark Application Serial No. 97830483 - BEETS MODE - -
`097666.23
`July 08, 2024 04:28:56 PM EDT
`tmng.notices@uspto.gov
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`United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
`Office Action (Official Letter) About Applicant’s Trademark Application
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`U.S. Application Serial No.  97830483
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`Mark:   BEETS MODE
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`Correspondence Address:  
`JOSHUA G JONES
`DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC
`607 W 3RD STREET, SUITE 2500
`AUSTIN TX 78701
`UNITED STATES
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`Applicant:   Juiceland IP Holdings, LLC
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`Reference/Docket No.  097666.23
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`Correspondence Email Address:   dwtrademarks@dickinson-wright.com
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`REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION AFTER FINAL ACTION DENIED
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`Issue date:   July 8, 2024
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`Introduction
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`Applicant’s request for reconsideration is denied.   See 37 C.F.R. §2.63(b)(3).  The trademark
`examining attorney has carefully reviewed applicant’s request and determined the request did not:  (1)
`raise a new issue, (2) resolve all the outstanding issue(s), (3) provide any new or compelling evidence
`with regard to the outstanding issue(s), or (4) present analysis and arguments that were persuasive or
`shed new light on the outstanding issue(s).  TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).  
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`Accordingly, the following refusal made FINAL in the Office action dated March 29, 2024 are
`MAINTAINED and CONTINUED: 
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`MAINTAINED & CONTINUED: Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion Refusals Made FINAL
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`See TMEP §§715.03(a)(ii)(B), 715.04(a).  
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`MAINTAINED & CONTINUED: Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion Refusals Made FINAL
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`The FINAL refusal under Trademark Act Section 2(d) is MAINTAINED and CONTINUED with
`respect
`to U.S. Registration Nos.  6125905 and 6125946 .  See  15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R.
`§2.63(b).    See the previously attached registrations.
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`Applicant argued the trademark examining attorney provided twelve examples of registrations that
`merely included nutritional supplements in some form and beverages in some form and that most of the
`registrations list either liquid nutritional supplements, nutritional supplement drinks, or related
`supplement. The trademark examining attorney notes that the registrations merely list "dietary and
`nutritional supplements" without any restriction as to the form of these supplements. As such, the
`registrations encompass dietary and nutritional supplements in all forms.
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`In addition, applicant argued there was no "other type of evidence" to support the finding that
`supplements are related to juices. In addition to the third-party registrations previously provided as well
`as the previously attached internet evidence providing numerous examples of manufacturers providing
`both supplements and juices, the trademark examining attorney has attached additional evidence to this
`Office action demonstrating that juice and supplements are extremely related. The attached evidence
`from  WebMD,  persona, and  ConsumerLab.com demonstrate that certain supplements are recommended
`to be taken with juices to achieve the maximum benefit of the supplements.  See attached evidence from
`WebMD, persona, and ConsumerLab.com. Furthermore, the attached evidence from  NIH,  RunTriMag,
`and verywellfit demonstrates that some of applicant's goods, namely, beetroot juice, are used as
`supplements themselves.  See attached screenshots from NIH, RunTriMag, and verywellfit . Thus, the
`evidence overwhelmingly shows that supplements and juices are related, as consumers are accustomed
`to seeing them provided by the same manufacturers, supplements and juices are often used together,
`and some vegetable and fruit juices are used as supplements.
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`Thus, the FINAL refusal under Trademark Act Section 2(d) is MAINTAINED and CONTINUED. 
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`If applicant has already filed an appeal with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Board will
`be notified to resume the appeal.   See TMEP §715.04(a).  
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`If applicant has not filed an appeal and time remains in the response period for the final Office
`action, applicant has the remainder of that time to (1) file another request for reconsideration that
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`complies with and/or overcomes any outstanding final requirement(s) and/or refusal(s), and/or (2) file a
`notice of appeal to the Board.  TMEP §715.03(a)(ii)(B).
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`/Sarah Peritz/
`Sarah Peritz
`Examining Attorney
`LO129--LAW OFFICE 129
`(571) 270-3056
`Sarah.Peritz@uspto.gov
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`Wake up, drink coffee, take my vitamins. Does your morning locklike this? Mine too. And|felt great aboutit
`—until | realized that coffee might be sabotaging myvitamin routine.
`|t turns out that precious cup of Joe is
`‘one of a few drinks that caninterfere with nutrient absorption, preventing supplements from working atfull
`strength.
`Deesthat mean weall have to quit coffee for the sake of our vitamins? (‘Please say no... please say no...”).
`‘Well... maybe not.
`If you take timing and otherfactors into account, you can enjoythe benefits of both.
`So before making anybiglife choices, | sat down with Brandi Cole, PharmD, a Persona pharmacist and
`leading expert on dietary supplementinteractions. She explained how some of my fave moming drinks can
`affect nutrient absorption—and what | can dotofixit.
`But first, what is nutrient absorption?
`Supplements don't start doing their good work the moment they pass yourlips. Instead, they have to go
`through a series of steps. They pass down yourthroat, through your stomach andarrive in your small
`intestine, where specialized cells absorb them into your bloodstream. Yourblood delivers nutrients
`throughout your bodyto theirfinal destination: your cells. Once inside your cells, some nutrients (the
`bioavailable ones) can getright to work, while others,like certain forms offolate and B12,first have to be
`convertedinto their active, usable forms.
`Whatgets in the way of nutrient absorption?
`There are a few things that can interfere with this process:
`* Age: the older we get, the harderit is to absorb certain nutrients, especially vitamin B12.
`Gut health: Digestive issues can hinderyourability to fully absorb nutrients from foods and
`supplements
`Genetics: Some people are bornless able to convert nutrients like folate and vitamin B12 to their active
`forms.
`Food Allergies: When people with allergies or certain autoimmune diseases—like celiac disease—eat
`foods they can’t tolerate, the proteinsin those foods canaffectthe lining of the gut, which canin turn
`affect absorption.
`Anti-nutrients: Natural compoundsin certain foods and drinks caninterfere with your bady’s ability to
`absorb and usethe nutrients from supplements like calcium, iron and zinc. These compounds, sometimes
`referred to as “anti-nutrients” are mostly foundin plant-based foodslike grains, beans, nuts, seeds,
`veoetables and—imnortantiv—certain drinks:
`imine wo aura sunny mri yOu Suppers
`So whatdrinks contain anti-nutrients that make your supplements lesseffective? There are three big
`offenders:
`1. Coffee: The antioxidant compoundsfound in coffee beans, mainly phytates and tannins, reduce your
`absorption of minerals,like iron andzinc. This is especially important to keep in mind if you suffer from
`iron deficiency anemia.
`2. Green Tea: The oxalates in green tea reduce calcium absorption.
`an essential B vitamin thatis importantfor healthycells.
`It also
`3. Alcohol: Alcoholirritates thelining of your digestive system, which impairs vitamin B12 absorptien.
`changes how your bodytransports, stores, and metabolizes nutrients, preventing them from beingfully
`utilized
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`It can also decrease folate metabolism,
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`So if you don’t wantto quit coffee, then what?
`Whenit comes to supplements,timing is everything, says Cole: “Take your supplements with food and water
`at least an hourbeforeor after coffee, tea or alcohol.” Evenbetter, consider taking them with a drink thatwill
`enhancetheir effectiveness.
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`“Take your supplements with food and waterat least an hour before or after coffee, tea or
`alcohol,” recommendsCole.
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`Drinks that can give your supplements a helping hand
`Just as some drinks can sabotage your vitamins, there are others that can give them a leg up. Here are a
`few drinks that you may wantto consider adding to your supplementroutine
`Orange SiGe (andits friends): The vitamin C in your morning glass of OJ makesiron easier to absorb
`It may even help counteract someother types of compoundsthat reduce iron absorption,
`like phytates.
`Nota fan of OJ? Try tomato juliێ, pineapple, strawberries,or bell peppersfor an alternate sourceof the
`vitamin.
`Milk: Calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D work together to support healthy bones. The vitamin D in
`fortified milk increases calcium and phosphorous absorption in yourintestines.
`It does this by helping your
`body makea protein, called calbindin, which works to shuttle calcium across yourcells. As a bonus, the fat
`in milk also helps you absorb morefat-soluble nutrientslike vitamins A, D, E, and K. Not a milk drinker?
`Mostplant-based milks are fortified with vitamin D and calcium too,just checkthe label
`Rattom line-| oej tn keen mv coffee and I'll aet mare out nf mv suinnlements tan whichis exactly why
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`Still worried about supplementinteractions?
`Whenit comes to supplements,there's a lot to consider. Persona’s free nutrition assessmentbuilds a plan
`for you step by step, looking at yourdiet,lifestyle, health goals—even your medications—anddesigns a
`daily vitamin pack thatfits your needs. And it checks every pill against a huge database of supplements and
`medications, to make sure they won't interact. “It’s a great placeto start,” says Cole.
`‘I truly believe having
`personalized vitamins that work well together and don’t interact with each otheris key.”
`About Brandi
`Brandiis a registered pharmacist with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cellular, and molecular biology,
`and a doctorate in pharmacy. With a background in community pharmacy, she is passionate about patient
`education whenit comes to both medication and natural remedies.
`About Emily
`Emily is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in heaith communications. She is a self-proclaimed:
`nutrition nerd and has a knackfor translating nutrition science into everydaytips and resources. Emily isjust
`one of Persona’s team of qualified nutritionists. Do you have questions about nutrition? Reach out. Our
`experts would love to help.
`‘This information is not intended asa substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare
`professional or anyinformation containedon or in any product label or packaging. Do notusethe information from
`this articlefor diagnosing or treatingahealth problemor disease, or prescribing medicationor othertreatment.
`Always speak with yourphysician or other healthcareprofessional before taking any medicationornutritional,
`herbalorhomeopathic supplement, or using anytreatment fora health problem. If you have or suspect that you have
`amedical problem, contactyourhealth careprovider promptly. Do notdisregard professional medical advice or delay
`in seekingprofessional advice becauseofsomethingyou have read in thisarticle.
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`Whatto drink with your
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`absorption, according toa
`pharmacist
`By Emily, RD
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`Wake up, drink coffee, take my vitamins. Does your morning locklike this? Mine too. And|felt great aboutit
`—until | realized that coffee might be sabotaging myvitamin routine.
`|t turns out that precious cup of Joe is
`‘one of a few drinks that caninterfere with nutrient absorption, preventing supplements from working atfull
`strength.
`Deesthat mean weall have to quit coffee for the sake of our vitamins? (‘Please say no... please say no...”).
`‘Well... maybe not.
`If you take timing and otherfactors into account, you can enjoythe benefits of both.
`So before making anybiglife choices, | sat down with Brandi Cole, PharmD, a Persona pharmacist and
`leading expert on dietary supplementinteractions. She explained how some of my fave moming drinks can
`affect nutrient absorption—and what | can dotofixit.
`But first, what is nutrient absorption?
`Supplements don't start doing their good work the moment they pass yourlips. Instead, they have to go
`through a series of steps. They pass down yourthroat, through your stomach andarrive in your small
`intestine, where specialized cells absorb them into your bloodstream. Yourblood delivers nutrients
`throughout your bodyto theirfinal destination: your cells. Once inside your cells, some nutrients (the
`bioavailable ones) can getright to work, while others,like certain forms offolate and B12,first have to be
`convertedinto their active, usable forms.
`Whatgets in the way of nutrient absorption?
`There are a few things that can interfere with this process:
`* Age: the older we get, the harderit is to absorb certain nutrients, especially vitamin B12.
`Gut health: Digestive issues can hinderyourability to fully absorb nutrients from foods and
`supplements
`Genetics: Some people are bornless able to convert nutrients like folate and vitamin B12 to their active
`forms.
`Food Allergies: When people with allergies or certain autoimmune diseases—like celiac disease—eat
`foods they can’t tolerate, the proteinsin those foods canaffectthe lining of the gut, which canin turn
`affect absorption.
`Anti-nutrients: Natural compoundsin certain foods and drinks caninterfere with your bady’s ability to
`absorb and usethe nutrients from supplements like calcium, iron and zinc. These compounds, sometimes
`referred to as “anti-nutrients” are mostly foundin plant-based foodslike grains, beans, nuts, seeds,
`veoetables and—imnortantiv—certain drinks:
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`So whatdrinks contain anti-nutrients that make your supplements lesseffective? There are three big
`offenders:
`1. Coffee: The antioxidant compoundsfound in coffee beans, mainly phytates and tannins, reduce your
`absorption of minerals,like iron andzinc. This is especially important to keep in mind if you suffer from
`iron deficiency anemia.
`2. Green Tea: The oxalates in green tea reduce calcium absorption.
`an essential B vitamin thatis importantfor healthycells.
`It also
`3. Alcohol: Alcoholirritates thelining of your digestive system, which impairs vitamin B12 absorptien.
`changes how your bodytransports, stores, and metabolizes nutrients, preventing them from beingfully
`utilized
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`It can also decrease folate metabolism,
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`So if you don’t wantto quit coffee, then what?
`Whenit comes to supplements,timing is everything, says Cole: “Take your supplements with food and water
`at least an hourbeforeor after coffee, tea or alcohol.” Evenbetter, consider taking them with a drink thatwill
`enhancetheir effectiveness.
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`“Take your supplements with food and waterat least an hour before or after coffee, tea or
`alcohol,” recommendsCole.
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`Drinks that can give your supplements a helping hand
`Just as some drinks can sabotage your vitamins, there are others that can give them a leg up. Here are a
`few drinks that you may wantto consider adding to your supplementroutine
`Orange SiGe (andits friends): The vitamin C in your morning glass of OJ makesiron easier to absorb
`It may even help counteract someother types of compoundsthat reduce iron absorption,
`like phytates.
`Nota fan of OJ? Try tomato juliێ, pineapple, strawberries,or bell peppersfor an alternate sourceof the
`vitamin.
`Milk: Calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D work together to support healthy bones. The vitamin D in
`fortified milk increases calcium and phosphorous absorption in yourintestines.
`It does this by helping your
`body makea protein, called calbindin, which works to shuttle calcium across yourcells. As a bonus, the fat
`in milk also helps you absorb morefat-soluble nutrientslike vitamins A, D, E, and K. Not a milk drinker?
`Mostplant-based milks are fortified with vitamin D and calcium too,just checkthe label
`Rattom line-| oej tn keen mv coffee and I'll aet mare out nf mv suinnlements tan whichis exactly why
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`Still worried about supplementinteractions?
`Whenit comes to supplements,there's a lot to consider. Persona’s free nutrition assessmentbuilds a plan
`for you step by step, looking at yourdiet,lifestyle, health goals—even your medications—anddesigns a
`daily vitamin pack thatfits your needs. And it checks every pill against a huge database of supplements and
`medications, to make sure they won't interact. “It’s a great placeto start,” says Cole.
`‘I truly believe having
`personalized vitamins that work well together and don’t interact with each otheris key.”
`About Brandi
`Brandiis a registered pharmacist with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cellular, and molecular biology,
`and a doctorate in pharmacy. With a background in community pharmacy, she is passionate about patient
`education whenit comes to both medication and natural remedies.
`About Emily
`Emily is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in heaith communications. She is a self-proclaimed:
`nutrition nerd and has a knackfor translating nutrition science into everydaytips and resources. Emily isjust
`one of Persona’s team of qualified nutritionists. Do you have questions about nutrition? Reach out. Our
`experts would love to help.
`‘This information is not intended asa substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare
`professional or anyinformation containedon or in any product label or packaging. Do notusethe information from
`this articlefor diagnosing or treatingahealth problemor disease, or prescribing medicationor othertreatment.
`Always speak with yourphysician or other healthcareprofessional before taking any medicationornutritional,
`herbalorhomeopathic supplement, or using anytreatment fora health problem. If you have or suspect that you have
`amedical problem, contactyourhealth careprovider promptly. Do notdisregard professional medical advice or delay
`in seekingprofessional advice becauseofsomethingyou have read in thisarticle.
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