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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 4/30/2009)
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`Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension
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`SERIAL NUMBER
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`LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED
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`PENDING SERIAL NUMBER(S)
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`79043219
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`LAW OFFICE 103
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`Serial number(s) 78815740 and 78922042 should not be used as a citation(s) under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act, in the event that said
`serial number(s) mature(s) into a registration(s). The applicant hereby requests removal of this application from suspension, based on the
`following arguments. In the event that the examining attorney is not persuaded by these arguments, the applicant hereby requests that this
`application be returned to suspended status, awaiting ultimate disposition of the referenced serial number(s).
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`ARGUMENT(S)
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`Please see the attached arguments and letters of consent.
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`SIGNATURE SECTION
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`RESPONSE SIGNATURE
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`SIGNATORY'S NAME
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`SIGNATORY'S POSITION
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`DATE SIGNED
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`AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
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`FILING INFORMATION SECTION
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`/Julie B. Seyler/
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`Julie B. Seyler
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`Attorney of record
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`07/09/2009
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`YES
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`PTO Form 1822 (Rev 11/2007)
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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 4/30/2009)
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`Thu Jul 09 17:45:42 EDT 2009
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`USPTO/RSI-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20
`090709174542585019-790432
`19-450d5b69a214a321bf82bd
`e95185df27283-N/A-N/A-200
`90709172555686541
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`Response to Suspension Inquiry or Letter of Suspension
`To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
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`Application serial no. 79043219 has been amended as follows:
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`PENDING SERIAL NUMBER(S)
`Serial number(s) 78815740 and 78922042 should not be used as a citation(s) under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act, in the event that said
`serial number(s) mature(s) into a registration(s). The applicant hereby requests removal of this application from suspension, based on the
`following arguments. In the event that the examining attorney is not persuaded by these arguments, the applicant hereby requests that this
`application be returned to suspended status, awaiting ultimate disposition of the referenced serial number(s).
`Argument(s):
`Please see the attached arguments and letters of consent.
`Original PDF file:
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`SIGNATURE(S)
`Response Suspension Inquiry Signature
`Signature: /Julie B. Seyler/(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)Date: 07/09/2009
`Signatory's Name: Julie B. Seyler
`Signatory's Position: Attorney of record
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`The signatory has confirmed that he/she is an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, which
`includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other federal territories and possessions; and he/she is currently the applicant's attorney or an
`associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S. attorney or a Canadian attorney/agent not
`currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the applicant in this matter: (1) the applicant has filed or is concurrently
`filing a signed revocation of or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; (2) the USPTO has granted the request of the prior representative to
`withdraw; (3) the applicant has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or (4) the applicant's appointed U.S. attorney or
`Canadian attorney/agent has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.
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`Serial Number: 79043219
`Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jul 09 17:45:42 EDT 2009
`TEAS Stamp: USPTO/RSI-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20090709174542585
`019-79043219-450d5b69a214a321bf82bde9518
`5df27283-N/A-N/A-20090709172555686541
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`The application has been suspended pending disposition of Application No.
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`78/815740 for the trademark MAMMOTH owned by KS Lax Inc. and Application No.
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`73922042 for 2
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`'3 owned by Mammoet Holding B.V.
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`Applicant hereby makes of record Letters of Consent executed by KS Lax and
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`Marnrnoet.
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`It is respectfirlly requested that based thereon the Examining Attorney withdraw
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`the objections based on the pending applications. In this regard, it is noted that the Court
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`of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has stated on numerous occasions that the Examining
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`Attorney is required to accord due deference to letters of consent. This is based on the
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`fact that if the registrant and applicant believe that confusion is unlikely, the Examiner
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`should respect the parties’ business acumen.
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`In In re E.I. du Ponte de Nemours & Co,
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`177 USPQ 563, 568, the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals stated:
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`[W]hen those most familiar with use in the marketplace and
`most interested in precluding confirsion enter agreements
`designed to avoid it, the scales of evidence are clearly
`tilted.
`It is at least difficult to maintain a subjective view
`that COI]fl,1SlOI1 will occur when those directly concerned say
`it Won’t. A mere assumption that confusion is likely will
`rarely prevail against uncontroverted evidence from those
`of the firing line that it is not.
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`See also Bongrain International (American) Corporation v. Delice de France Inc.
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`USPQ 2d 1775 (CAFC 1987); In re Le0nardS.A., 2 USPQ 2d 1800 (TTAB 1987); and
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`Amalgamtea’ Bank ofNew York v. Amalgamated Trust & Savings Bank, 6 USPQ 2d
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`1305 (CAFC 1988).
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`WHEREFORE, it is requested that the potential objection based on Application
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`Nos. 78/815740 and 78922042 be withdrawn.
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`LETTER OF CONSENT
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`Applicant, Mammut Sports Group AG (hereinafter "Mammut") has filed to register
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`Application No. 79/635996 for
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`and Application No. 79/043219 for
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`MAMMUT (hereinafter collectively referred to as The MAMMUT Marks) for the goods shown
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`ori Schedule A.
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`Mammut claims use of the word triad: MAMMUT any's\'i'iere sirice at least as early as 1945
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`and in commerce since at least as eariy 1964.
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`Mammut is the owner of incontestable Registration No. 1,176,376 for MAMMUT and
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`Registration No. 2,409,826 for
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`, details of which are attached in Schedule B.
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`The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a potential refiisal to register The
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`MAW/IUT Marks in _Class 25 in View of Application No. 78/815740 for MAMMOTH owned by
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`KS Lax Inc., (“KS”).
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`Mammufs claimed first use date of The MAIVHVIUT Marks in commerce is prior to the
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`filing date of Application No. 78/815740.
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`For the reasons set forth below, the parties believe that The MAMMUT Marks are capable
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`of coexisting without confusion with the trademark MA}/Bv£OTH owned by KS. Specifically, the
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`parties note:
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`i The MAMMUT Marks evoke a commercial impression distinctly different from
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`IVIAMMOTH,
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`2.
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`3.
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`MAMMUT and MAMMOTH are visually and verbally different.
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`KS uses its MAMMOTH mark solely in connectionrwith lacrosse and products and
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`services ancillary thereto. Mamrnufs products are not used in connection with, sold in connection
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`with or ancillary to or related to lacrosse.
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`4.
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`As a result of the differences in appearance, sound, and connotation between the
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`marks and the differences in the products in connection with which each parties’ marks are used,
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`purchasers are unlikely to believe that the goods of the respective parties emanate firorn the same or
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`COIIIIDDII SOUICC.
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`5.
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`To the best of the parties’ knowledge there have been no instances of actual
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`confusion.
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`6.
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`The parties will take reasonable steps to ensure against confusion should it occur.
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`Based thereon, KS hereby consents to the use and registration of The MAMMUT Marks for
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`the goods shown in Schedule A and will agree to execute additional Letters of Consent to aid in the
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`registration of MAMMUT in connection with such goods.
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`Date:
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`a J H i o 7
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`MAMMUT SPORTS GROU? AG
`Chrijfimn Lauri’-.?.-v~
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`SCHEDULE A
`DESCRIPTION OF GOODS FOR MAMIVIUT SPORTS GROUP AG
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`Application No. 79/035996
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`Class 6
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`Metallic articles and metal hardware for use in mountaineering, lifting purposes life saving and
`safety use, namely pitons of metal; metal cable clips, metal cable wire, metal chains, metal
`clamps, metal identification bracelets.
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`Class 9
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`Life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, life nets, fire escape ladders, safety tarpaulins
`used for life savings, life belts, life-buoys, life jackets; safety restraints and life saving harness;
`gloves for protection against accidents, protective helmets.
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`Class 18
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`Rucksacks; bags, namely, athletic bags, roll bags, messenger bags,
`suitcases.
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`tote bags; sports bags,
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`Class 20
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`Sleeping bags for camping; bivouac bags, namely, sleeping bag covers for use as an alternative
`as a tent; thermal mattresses.
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`Class 22
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`Ropes, strings, cords, non-metallic all-purpose straps for handling loads, nets, tents, tarpaulins,
`bags included in this class.
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`Class 25
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`Clothes, namely, jackets, pullovers, sweaters, trousers, pants, shorts, overalls, shirts, t—shirts,
`vests, underwear,
`tights, gaiters, gloves, headbands, belts,
`footwear, namely spoxt shoes,
`climbing shoes, trekking shoes, boots, climbing boots, headgear, namely caps, hats, facemasks,
`hoods.
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`[SS 28
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`'m.nastics and sports articles for mountaineering purposes, namely, gymnastic horizontal bars,
`sding straps, hook and ring combination, hooks, climbers‘ harness.
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`pplication No. 791043219 MAMIVIUT
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`Jlass 6
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`Metal articles for mountain climbers, namely, snap—hool<s.
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`Class 9
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`Protective helmets.
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`Class 18 _
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`Rucksacks.
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`Class 20
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`Sleeping bags; insulating mattresses.
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`Class 22
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`Ropes, strings, cords; commercial nets; tents; tapes, namely, bands not of metal for wrapping or
`binding; all—purpose straps not of metal; bags, namely, sacks for the transportation or storage of
`materials in bulk.
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`Class 25
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`Clothing, namely, jackets, pullovers sweaters, trousers, pants, shorts, overalls, shirts, T—sl1irts,
`vests, underwear,
`tights, gaiters, gloves, headbands, belts;
`footwear namely, sports shoes,
`climbing shoes, trekking shoes, boots, climbing boots; headgear, namely, caps, hats, facemasks,
`hoods.
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`Mark
`Goods and
`Services
`Serial Number
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`Filing Date
`Registration
`Number
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`‘ Registration
`Date
`Owner
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`SCHEDULE B
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`MAMMUT (word mark)
`EC 028. US 007 022. G & S: Stings, Ropes, Webbings and Climbing Rope Harnesses All for
`Use in Mountain Climbing. FIRST USE: 19450306. FERST USE EN COMMERCE: 19640101
`73250973
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`May 5, 1980
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`1176376
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`November 3, 1981
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`MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP AG COMPANY SWITZERLAND ENDUSTRIESTRASSE
`BIRREN SEON SWITZERLAND 5703
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`Affidavit Text
`Renewal
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`SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTEON 8(10-YR) 20020221.
`‘IST RENEWAL 20020221
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`Mark
`Goods and
`Services
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`. MAMMUT (& Mammoth Design)
`1C 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G 8. 8: Life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, safety
`nets, safety ladders, safety tarpaulins as weli as safety and salvage restraints (other than for
`vehicle seats and sports equipment), gloves for protection, protective helmets
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`IC 018. US 001 D02 003 022 041. G & S: RUCKSACKS, DUFFEL BAGS, CARRY—ON BAGS.
`ATHLETIC BAGS, TRAVELLING BAGS, ATHLETIC BAGS FOR MOUNTAINEERNG;
`ATHLETIC BAGS FOR OUTDOOR USE; ALLPURPDSE SPORT BAGS, SUlTCASES
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`i0 022. US O01 002 007 019 022 042 050. G 8: S: Ropes: strings; cords; bands for wrapping or
`binding (not of metal); ali purpose straps (not of metal); commercial nets for covering refuse
`containers; commercial nets for covering sandboxes; commercial nets for transporting goods by
`helicopter; commercial nets for marking ski slopes; commercial nets for defining areas for
`prevention of injury and protection of forests; tents; canvas tarpaulins; sacks for the
`transportation or storage of materials in bulk
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`SC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing, namely, jackets, pullovers sweaters, trousers, pants,
`shorts, overalls, shirts, T~shirts, vests, underwear, tights, gaiters, gloves, headbands, belts;
`footwear namely, sports shoes, climbing shoes, trekking shoes, boots, climbing boots:
`headgear, namely, caps, hats, facemask, hoods
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`IC 028. US O22 023 038 050. G & S: Gymnastic and sporting articles in particular for
`mountaineering, namely, climbing ropes, climbers’ harness
`75525353
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`Juiy 24, 1998
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`2409826
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`December 5, 2000
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`MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP AG COMPANY SWITZERLAND INDUSTRIESTRASSE BIRREN
`SEON SWITZERLAND 5703
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`Seriai
`Number
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`Filing Date
`Registration
`Number
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`Registration
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`Owner
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`Mammut Sports Group AG
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`LETTER OF CONSENT
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`Applicant, Mammu-t Spons Gtoup AG (liereinafier "Mammut“) has filed to Iegister
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`Application No. 79/035996 for
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`17:3 for metallic articles and meta] hardware for use in
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`mountaineering, lifting purposes, lifé saving and safety (Class 6); life saving apparatus and
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`equipment; gloves for protection against accidents, protective helmets (Class 9); rucksacks and
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`other bags (Class 18); sleeping bags for camping; bivouac bags, and thermal mattresses (Class
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`20); ropes, strings, cords, straps for handling loads, nets, tents, tatpaulins, and bags (Class 22);
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`clothing, footwear and headwear (Ciass 25); and gymnastics and sports articles for
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`mountaineering purposes (Class 28).N_
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`Mammoet Holding B.V., (hércinaficr "Mammoot") has filed to register Application No.
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`78/922042 for
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`I for “protective clothing; protective industrial shoes and
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`boots; protective helmets; protective goggles; safety equipment, namely, safety tsrpaulins for
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`covering and protecting equipme.nt,. machinery, the enviromnent and work project; non»-:efle_ctive
`and reflective "safety clothing, namely, pants’, jackets, overalls, shorts, sweaters, shirts, t—shirts,
`vests, blouses, underwear, 5ocl<s.".
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`The United States Patent and '.1‘rademarl< Office has issued a potential refusal to register
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`in View of Application No. 78/922042.
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`For the reasons set forth liclcw,
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`the parties believe that their respective trademarks,
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`MAIV.El\/1U'l" & Design and MJ-\MMO.E'I' are capable of co—ex.isting without confusion:
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`(1)
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`Mammut is the owner of Registration No. 1,] 76,3 76 for MAMMUT for “slings,
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`ropes, webbings and climbing rope harnesses all for use in mountain climbing. The mark has
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`been in use since 1945 and has been in use in commerce with the US. since 1964.
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`(2)
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`Mammut is the owner of Registration No. 2,409,826 for
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`“life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, safety nets, safety ladders, safety tarpeulins as
`well, as safety and salvage restraints iutlrer than for. vehicle seats and sports equipment), gloves
`for protection, protective helmets; rucksacks, duffel bags, carry~on bags, athletic hags, travelling
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`bags, athletic bags‘ for mountaineeririg; zrllriletic bags for outdoor use; all-purpose sport bags,
`suitcases; ropes; strings; cords; bancls for wrapping or binding {not ofmetal); aii purpose straps
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`(not of metal); commercial nets for covering refuse containers; commercial nets for covering
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`sandboxes; commercial nets for transponing goods by helicopter; commercial nets for marking
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`ski slopes; commercial nets for. defining areas for prevention of injury and protection of forests;
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`tents; canvas tarpaulins; sacks for transportation or storage of materials in bulk; ciothing,
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`namely, jackets, pullovers sweaters, trousers, pants, shorts. overalls, shirts, T-shirts, vests,
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`underwear, tights, gaiters, gloves, headbands, belts; footwear namely, sports shoes, climbing
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`shoes, trekking shoes, ‘boots, climbing boots; headgear. namely, caps, hats, facemask, hoods;
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`gymnastic and sporting articles in particular for mountaineering, namely, climbing ropes,
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`climbers‘ harness.
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`3.
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`Mammoet is the owner of Registration No. 1,763,327 for
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`main M&E'?E"y
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`4..
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`Tlle ‘trademarks MAMMUT and MAMMOET have co—e7s:istccl on the federal date
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`for transportation of goods by boat, rail and trucks-
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`base for at least )4 years.
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`Marntnut is seeking to register the mark T 7
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`for goods
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`commercially related to those protected in its prior registrations for MAMMUT.
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`6.
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`Manama! and Mammoet believe that the overall commercial impression evoked
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`by
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`are visually and verbally different.
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`7.
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`Mamrnut and Mammoet ‘recognize that the as 3 result of the differences in
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`appearance and sound,
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`the marks evoke substantially different commercial
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`impressions, and
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`purchasers are unlikely to believe that the goods emanate from the same or common source,
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`3.
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`To the best of the gaflies“ knowledge there have been no instances of actual
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`Based thereon, Mammoet -hereby cbnsents to the use and registration of MAMMUT for the
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`goods shown in Application No. 79/043219 and will agree to execute additional Letters of Consent
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`to aid in the registration of MAMMLJT.