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`Unilever Supply Chain, Inc. (nyctrademarks@bakernet.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77901731 - LUX - 39193324.05
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`4/8/2011 11:07:51 AM
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`ECOM104@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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`77901731
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`*77901731*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICATION SERIAL NO.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: LUX(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) (cid:160)
`LISA W. ROSAYA(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICANT:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`NEW YORK, NY 10036-7703(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) Unilever Supply Chain, Inc.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`39193324.05(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`nyctrademarks@bakernet.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
`TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE
`RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
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`(cid:160)I
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 4/8/2011
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`The statement of use has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to the
`issue below.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(a), 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
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`(cid:160)D
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`RAWING AND SPECIMEN DO NOT MATCH
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`(cid:160)T
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`he mark on the specimen disagrees with the mark on the drawing.(cid:160) In this case, the specimen submitted with the statement of use shows the
`mark in the color gold only.(cid:160) However, the drawing shows the mark in the color gold with black shadowing.
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`(cid:160)A
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` statement of use must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each class of goods specified in the statement
`of use.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 1109.09(b).(cid:160) The mark on the
`drawing must be a substantially exact representation of the mark as used on the specimen.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.51(b); TMEP §807.12(a); see 37 C.F.R.
`§2.72(b)(1).(cid:160) In addition, the drawing of the mark can be amended only if the amendment does not materially alter the mark as originally filed.(cid:160)
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`37 C.F.R. §2.72(a)(2), (b)(2); see TMEP §§807.12(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must submit one of the following:
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`(1)(cid:160) A new color drawing of the mark that agrees with the colors of the mark on the specimen and does not materially alter the original
`mark.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.72(b); TMEP §§807.07(d)(i), 807.13(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160) Amending the drawing to agree with the specimen
`would not be considered a material alteration of the mark in this case.(cid:160) However, applicant must also provide a statement listing all the
`colors that are claimed as a feature of the mark and a statement describing the literal and design elements of the mark that specifies
`where all the colors appear in those elements.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.37, 2.52(b)(1); TMEP §807.07(d)(i).(cid:160) If black is not being claimed as a
`color feature of the mark, applicant must state that the color black represents background, outlining, shading and/or transparent areas and
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`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
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`Subject:
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`Sent:
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`Sent As:
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`Attachments:
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`Unilever Supply Chain, Inc. (nyctrademarks@bakernet.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77901731 - LUX - 39193324.05
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`4/8/2011 11:07:51 AM
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`ECOM104@USPTO.GOV
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
`OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
`
`77901731
`
`*77901731*
`
`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICATION SERIAL NO.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: LUX(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) (cid:160)
`LISA W. ROSAYA(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICANT:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`NEW YORK, NY 10036-7703(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) Unilever Supply Chain, Inc.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`39193324.05(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`nyctrademarks@bakernet.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
`TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE
`RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
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`(cid:160)I
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 4/8/2011
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`The statement of use has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to the
`issue below.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(a), 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
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`(cid:160)D
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`RAWING AND SPECIMEN DO NOT MATCH
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`(cid:160)T
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`he mark on the specimen disagrees with the mark on the drawing.(cid:160) In this case, the specimen submitted with the statement of use shows the
`mark in the color gold only.(cid:160) However, the drawing shows the mark in the color gold with black shadowing.
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`(cid:160)A
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` statement of use must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each class of goods specified in the statement
`of use.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 1109.09(b).(cid:160) The mark on the
`drawing must be a substantially exact representation of the mark as used on the specimen.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.51(b); TMEP §807.12(a); see 37 C.F.R.
`§2.72(b)(1).(cid:160) In addition, the drawing of the mark can be amended only if the amendment does not materially alter the mark as originally filed.(cid:160)
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`37 C.F.R. §2.72(a)(2), (b)(2); see TMEP §§807.12(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must submit one of the following:
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`(1)(cid:160) A new color drawing of the mark that agrees with the colors of the mark on the specimen and does not materially alter the original
`mark.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.72(b); TMEP §§807.07(d)(i), 807.13(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160) Amending the drawing to agree with the specimen
`would not be considered a material alteration of the mark in this case.(cid:160) However, applicant must also provide a statement listing all the
`colors that are claimed as a feature of the mark and a statement describing the literal and design elements of the mark that specifies
`where all the colors appear in those elements.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.37, 2.52(b)(1); TMEP §807.07(d)(i).(cid:160) If black is not being claimed as a
`color feature of the mark, applicant must state that the color black represents background, outlining, shading and/or transparent areas and
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`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
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`is not part of the mark.(cid:160) TMEP §807.07(d).
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`(2)(cid:160) A new black and white drawing of the mark, with a statement authorizing the deletion of any color claim or color description.(cid:160)
`Amending the drawing to agree with the specimen would not be considered a material alteration of the mark in this case.(cid:160) See TMEP
`§807.07(a)(i), (d)(i).; or
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`(3)(cid:160) A substitute specimen showing use in commerce of the mark in the colors depicted on the drawing, and the following statement,
`verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20:(cid:160) “The substitute specimen was in use in commerce prior to the
`expiration of the deadline for filing the statement of use.” (cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.59(b)(2), 2.193(e)(1); TMEP §§807.07(d)(i), 904.05.(cid:160) If
`submitting a substitute specimen requires an amendment to the dates of use, applicant must also verify the amended dates.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R.
`§2.71(c); TMEP §904.05.
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`(cid:160)P
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`ending receipt of a proper response, registration is refused because the specimen does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce as a
`trademark.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).
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`(cid:160)A
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`pplicant may not withdraw the statement of use.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.88(g); TMEP §1109.17.
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`(cid:160)I
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`f applicant has questions about the application or this Office action, please telephone the assigned trademark examining attorney at the telephone
`number below.
`
`/Jason Paul Blair/
`Examining Attorney
`Law Office 104
`Phone - (571) 272-8856
`Fax - (571) 273-8856
`jason.blair@uspto.gov
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: (cid:160) Go to http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm.(cid:160) Please wait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing
`date before using TEAS, to allow for necessary system updates of the application.(cid:160) For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail
`TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160) For(cid:160)questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned examining attorney.(cid:160)(cid:160) Do not respond to this Office
`action by e-mail;(cid:160)the USPTO does not accept e-mailed responses .
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`(cid:160)W
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`HO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE:(cid:160) It must be personally signed by(cid:160)an individual applicant or(cid:160)someone with legal authority to bind an
`applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants).(cid:160)(cid:160)If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the
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`response.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION: (cid:160) To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official
`notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) at
`http://tarr.uspto.gov/. (cid:160) Please keep a copy of the complete TARR screen. (cid:160) If TARR shows no change for more than six months, call
`1-800-786-9199. (cid:160) For more information on checking status, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/.
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`(cid:160)T
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`O UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160) Use the TEAS form at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.
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`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
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`To:
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`Subject:
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`Sent:
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`Sent As:
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`Attachments:
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`Unilever Supply Chain, Inc. (nyctrademarks@bakernet.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77901731 - LUX - 39193324.05
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`4/8/2011 11:08:01 AM
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`ECOM104@USPTO.GOV
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`USPTO OFFICE ACTION HAS ISSUED ON 4/8/2011 FOR
`SERIAL NO. 77901731
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`lease follow the instructions below to continue the prosecution of your application:
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`(cid:160)P
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`TO READ OFFICE ACTION: Click on this link or go to http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow and enter the application serial
`number to access the Office action.
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`(cid:160)P
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`LEASE NOTE: The Office action may not be immediately available but will be viewable within 24 hours of this e-mail notification.
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`(cid:160)R
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`ESPONSE(cid:160)IS REQUIRED: You should carefully review the Office action to determine (1) how to respond; and (2) the applicable response
`time period. Your response deadline will be calculated from 4/8/2011 (or sooner if specified in the office action).
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`(cid:160)D
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`o NOT hit “Reply” to this e-mail notification, or otherwise attempt to e-mail your response, as the USPTO does NOT accept e-mailed
`responses.(cid:160) Instead, the USPTO recommends that you respond online using the Trademark Electronic Application System Response
`Form.
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`(cid:160)H
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`ELP: For technical assistance in accessing the Office action, please e-mail
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`TDR@uspto.gov.(cid:160) Please contact the assigned examining attorney with questions about the Office action.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) WARNING
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`(cid:160)F
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`ailure to file the required response by the applicable deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT of your
`application.
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`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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