`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) SERIAL 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)(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)
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`79/020816
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`DASSAULT SYSTEMES
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`*79020816*
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`RETURN ADDRESS:(cid:160)
`Commissioner for Trademarks
`P.O. Box 1451
`Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
`(cid:160) CABINET REGIMBEAU
`(cid:160) 20, rue de Chazelles
`(cid:160) F-75847 PARIS CEDEX 17 FRANCE
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
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`3D VIA
`
`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK:(cid:160)(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) N/A
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT EMAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Please provide in all correspondence:
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`(cid:160)1
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`.(cid:160) Filing date, serial number, mark and
`applicant's name.
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`2.(cid:160) Date of this Office Action.
`3.(cid:160) Examining Attorney's name and
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) Law Office number.
`4. Your
`telephone number and e-mail
`address.
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`(cid:160)R
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`ESPONSE TIME LIMIT:(cid:160) TO AVOID ABANDONMENT, THE OFFICE MUST RECEIVE A
`PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE MAILING OR E-
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`MAILING DATE.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`MAILING/E-MAILING DATE INFORMATION:(cid:160) If the mailing or e-mailing date of this Office
`action does not appear above, this information can be obtained by visiting the USPTO website at
`http://tarr.uspto.gov/, inserting the application serial number, and viewing the prosecution history for the
`mailing date of the most recently issued Office communication.
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`(cid:160)S
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`erial Number(cid:160) 79/020816
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`INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NO. 0876355(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`This is a PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL of the trademark and/or service mark in the above-
`referenced U.S. application.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1141h(c).
`
`(cid:160)W
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`HO IS PERMITTED TO RESPOND TO THIS PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL:
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`(cid:160)A
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`pplicant may respond directly to this provisional refusal Office action, or applicant’s attorney may
`respond on applicant’s behalf. (cid:160) However, the only attorneys who can practice before the United States
`Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in trademark matters are:
`
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
`
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`(1)(cid:160)(cid:160) Attorneys in good standing with the bar of any U.S. federal court or the highest court of any
`U.S. state, and
`
`(2)(cid:160)(cid:160) Canadian attorneys who have applied for and received reciprocal recognition by the USPTO
`under 37 C.F.R. §10.14(c).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`37 C.F.R. §10.14; TMEP §602.
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`(cid:160)F
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`oreign attorneys are not permitted to practice before the USPTO, other than properly authorized
`Canadian attorneys.(cid:160) Preparing a paper, authorizing an amendment to an application, or submitting legal
`arguments in response to a requirement or refusal constitutes representation of a party in a trademark
`matter.(cid:160) A response signed by an unauthorized foreign attorney will be considered an incomplete
`response.(cid:160) TMEP §§602, 602.03, 603.05.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`HE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY REFUSED AS FOLLOWS:
`The assigned examining attorney has reviewed the referenced application and determined the following.
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`(cid:160)N
`
`o Conflicting Marks Noted
`The examining attorney has searched the Office records and has found no similar registered or pending
`mark which would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(d).(cid:160) TMEP
`section 704.02.
`
`(cid:160)I
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`dentification of Goods and Services Indefinite
`Applicant must clarify the identification of goods to specify the common commercial or generic name for
`the goods.(cid:160) If there is no common commercial or generic name, then applicant must describe the product
`
`and intended consumer as well as its main purpose and intended uses.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Applicant must remove any parentheses from the identification of goods and/or services and incorporate
`the parenthetical information into the description.(cid:160) Generally, parentheses and brackets should not be used
`in identifications.(cid:160) Parenthetical information is only permitted in identifications if it serves to explain or
`translate the matter immediately preceding the parenthetical phrase in such a way that it does not affect
`the clarity of the identification, e.g., “obi (Japanese sash).” (cid:160) TMEP §1402.12.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`he applicant may adopt the following identification, if accurate:
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`(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)
`
`Software for 3D graphic display, especially for creating, animating, simulating and experimenting
`with objects, characters IN THE NATURE OF PEOPLE, information or ideas, for navigation, research,
`exploration, collaboration; software for marketing and maintenance of goods; software for presenting
`knowledge in connection with goods intended for industries or end consumers, their production, use,
`maintenance, documentation, perception and consumption; software for designing games; gaming
`software; software for MULTI-media content management, preproduction and postproduction; data
`exchange software, NAMELY [MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE SOFTWARE]; educational
`software FEATURING INSTRUCTION IN [SPECIFY SUBJECT MATTER]; training software
`FEATURING INSTRUCTION IN [SPECIFY SUBJECT MATTER]; teaching software FEATURING
`INSTRUCTION IN [SPECIFY SUBJECT MATTER]; 3D content management software, NAMELY,
`[MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBE FUNCTION]; CD-ROMs, DVDs, minidisks and diskettes ALL
`[INDICATE BLANK AND/OR FEATURING SPECIFY SUBJECT MATTER], in international class 9;
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Files, NAMELY, [SPECIFY TYPE IN CLASS 9, E.G., CARD FILES]; printed matter, NAMELY
`
`(cid:160)
`
`
`[INDICATE SPECIFIC GOODS]; newspapers, books, NAMELY, [LIST SPECIFC TYPE AND
`SUBJECT MATTER IF APPROPRIATE], PRINTED periodicals IN THE FIELD OF [INDICATE
`SUBJECT MATTER]; programming manuals, NAMELY, COMPUTER PROGRAM MANUALS FOR
`[INDICATE SUBJECT MATTER]; operating manuals for computer programs; photographs, printing
`blocks; PRINTED instructional and teaching material IN THE FIELD OF [SPECIFY AREA OF USE], in
`international class 16;
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Supply (transmission) of information ELECTRONIC DATA TRANSMISSION, on line, with
`regard to training relating to software and software sale, in international class 38;
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Training services in the field of software, information technology and 3D content creation; training
`services and courses provided on line in the field of software; organization and conducting of
`EDUCATIONAL conferences with regard to software, program development, computer systems and 3D
`content creation, in international class 41;
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Computer programming services; services for the design of goods and GRAHPIC characters IN
`THE NATURE PEOPLE (people) or AND in connection with the operational sequencing of industrial
`processes assisted by computer; rental of computers, computer programs or AND peripheral equipment for
`computers; engineering services and technical consultancy concerning the design of goods and production
`means or AND the operational sequencing of industrial processes; software design, maintenance and
`updating services; technical assistance services for software customization for adapting said software to
`the specific needs resulting from the customer's activity and working methods; advisory services in the
`field of information technology, in international class 42.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`MEP section 1402.01.
`
`(cid:160)P
`
`lease note that, while an application may be amended to clarify or limit the identification, additions to
`the identification are not permitted.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. Section 2.71(a); TMEP section 1402.06.(cid:160) Therefore, the
`applicant may not amend to include any goods that are not within the scope of goods set forth in the
`present identification.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`he international classification of goods and/or services in applications filed under Trademark Act
`Section 66(a) cannot be changed from the classification given to the goods and/or services by the
`International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization in the corresponding international
`registration.(cid:160) TMEP §§1401.03(d), 1401.04 and 1904.02(b).
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`he applicant is strongly encouraged to consult the Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services
`Manual.(cid:160) The Manual is available on the PTO's "homepage" on the Internet, which can be accessed at
`http://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html.(cid:160) TMEP Section 1404.04.(cid:160) The Acceptable Identification of
`Goods and Services Manual sets out acceptable language for identifying goods and services of various
`types.(cid:160) Utilizing identification language from the Manual may enable trademark owners to avoid
`problems relating to indefiniteness with respect to the goods or services identified in their applications for
`registration; however, applicants should note that they must assert actual use in commerce or a bona fide
`intent to use the mark in commerce for the goods or services specified.(cid:160) TMEP Section 1404.04.
`
`(cid:160)D
`
`isclaimer Required
`The applicant must disclaim the descriptive wording “3D" apart from the mark as shown. (cid:160) Trademark Act
`Section 6, 15 U.S.C. Section 1056; TMEP sections 1213 and 1213.03(a).(cid:160) The applicant own use of the
`term 3D in its identification of goods and services demonstrates the descriptive nature of the term.(cid:160) The
`
`
`
`wording is merely descriptive because it describes the type of goods and services, namely goods and
`services for 3D applications.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`he computerized printing format for the Trademark Official Gazette requires a standard form for a
`disclaimer.(cid:160) TMEP section 1213.08(a)(i).(cid:160) A properly worded disclaimer should read as follows:
`
`(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)S
`
`No claim is made to the exclusive right to use 3D apart from the mark as shown.
`
`ee In re Owatonna Tool Co., 231 USPQ 493 (Comm'r Pats. 1983).
`
`(cid:160)E
`
`xplanation of Effect of Disclaimer
`A disclaimer does not physically remove the disclaimed matter from the mark, but rather is a written
`statement that applicant does not claim exclusive rights to the disclaimed wording and/or design separate
`and apart from the mark as shown in the drawing.
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`he Office can require an applicant to disclaim exclusive rights to an unregistrable part of a mark, rather
`than refuse registration of the entire mark.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 6(a), 15 U.S.C. §1056(a).(cid:160) Under
`Trademark Act Section 2(e), 15 U.S.C. §1052(e), the Office can refuse registration of the entire mark
`where it is determined that the entire mark is merely descriptive, deceptively misdescriptive, or primarily
`geographically descriptive of the goods.(cid:160) Thus, the Office may require the disclaimer of a portion of a
`mark which, when used in connection with the goods or services, is merely descriptive, deceptively
`misdescriptive, primarily geographically descriptive, or otherwise unregistrable (e.g., generic).(cid:160) TMEP
`§1213.03(a).(cid:160) If an applicant does not comply with a disclaimer requirement, the Office may refuse
`registration of the entire mark.(cid:160) TMEP §1213.01(b).
`
`(cid:160)P
`
`roper Response to Office Action
`A response to this Office action requires no set form.(cid:160) The applicant, however, must respond to each point
`raised.(cid:160) The applicant should simply set forth the required changes or statements and request that the
`Office enter them.
`
`(cid:160)A
`
`ny response must be signed.(cid:160) If the applicant is using an attorney for this application, the attorney must
`sign the response.(cid:160) 37(cid:160)C.F.R. §10.18(a).(cid:160)
`If an attorney does not represent the applicant, the response
`must be signed by someone with legal authority to bind the applicant (e.g., an appropriate corporate
`officer or general partner of a partnership).(cid:160) A non-attorney who is authorized to verify facts on behalf
`of an applicant under 37 C.F.R. §2.33(a)(2) (See TMEP §804.04) is not entitled to sign responses to office
`actions, or to authorize examiner’s amendments and priority actions, unless he or she has legal authority
`to bind the applicant.(cid:160) TMEP section 712.01.
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`n all correspondence to the Patent and Trademark Office, the applicant should list the name and law
`office of the examining attorney, the serial number of this application, the mailing date of this Office
`action, and the applicant's telephone number.
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`f the applicant has any questions or needs assistance in responding to this Office action, please telephone
`the assigned examining attorney.
`
`/Rudy Singleton/
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`
`Examining Attorney, Law Office 102
`(571) 272-9262
`
`HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS OFFICE ACTION:
`ONLINE RESPONSE:(cid:160) You may respond using the Office’s Trademark Electronic Application
`System (TEAS) Response to Office action form available on our website at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html.(cid:160) If the Office action issued via e-mail, you must wait 72
`hours after receipt of the Office action to respond via TEAS.(cid:160) NOTE:(cid:160) Do not respond by e-mail.(cid:160)
`THE USPTO WILL NOT ACCEPT AN E-MAILED RESPONSE.
`REGULAR MAIL RESPONSE:(cid:160) To respond by regular mail, your response should be sent to the
`mailing return address above, and include the serial number, law office number, and examining
`attorney’s name. (cid:160) NOTE:(cid:160) The filing date of the response will be the date of receipt in the
`Office, not the postmarked date.(cid:160) To ensure your response is timely, use a certificate of mailing.(cid:160) 37
`C.F.R. §2.197.
`
`(cid:160)S
`
`TATUS OF APPLICATION: To check the status of your application, visit the Office’s Trademark
`Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) system at http://tarr.uspto.gov.
`
`(cid:160)V
`
`IEW APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ONLINE: Documents in the electronic file for pending
`applications can be viewed and downloaded online at http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow.
`
`(cid:160)G
`
`ENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION: For general information about trademarks, please visit
`the Office’s website at http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
`
`(cid:160)F
`
`OR INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFICE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE
`ASSIGNED EXAMINING ATTORNEY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)
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