UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`(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) 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)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`SMILEYWORLD LTD(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`35/37 Grosvenor Gardens(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)
`UNITED KINGDOM(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)
`(cid:160) LOUFRANI FRANKLIN(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)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`N/A(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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`*79073546*
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`(cid:160)G
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`ENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`79/073546
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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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`London SW1W OBS
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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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`OFFICE ACTION
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`O AVOID ABANDONMENT, THE OFFICE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS
`OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE.
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE:
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`NTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NO. 1015069
`This is a PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL of the trademark and/or service mark in the above-referenced U.S. application.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C.
`§1141h(c).
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`(cid:160)W
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`HO IS PERMITTED TO RESPOND TO THIS PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL:
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`(cid:160) However,
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`pplicant may respond directly to this provisional refusal Office action, or applicant’s attorney may respond on applicant’s behalf.
`the only attorneys who can practice before the USPTO in trademark matters are as follows:
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`(1)(cid:160) Attorneys in good standing with a bar of the highest court of any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other
`federal territories and possessions of the United States; and
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`(2)(cid:160) Canadian agents/attorneys who represent applicants residing in Canada and who have received reciprocal recognition by the
`USPTO under 37 C.F.R. §11.14(c).
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`(cid:160)3
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`7 C.F.R. §§11.1, 11.14; TMEP §602.
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`oreign attorneys are not permitted to practice before the USPTO, other than properly authorized Canadian attorneys.(cid:160) TMEP §602.06(b).(cid:160) Filing
`written communications, 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 is considered an incomplete
`response.(cid:160) See TMEP §§602.03, 712.03.
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`(cid:160)T
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`HE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY REFUSED AS FOLLOWS:
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`he referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to
`the issue(s) 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)(cid:160)(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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`A.(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)
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`Refusal to Register: Likelihood of Confusion
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`Registration of the applied-for mark is refused because of a likelihood of confusion with the mark in U.S. Registration Nos. 3242722, 3700179
`and 3700178.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.(cid:160) See the enclosed registrations.
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`For the reasons discussed below, the examining attorney concludes that confusion as to the source of goods and services is likely between the
`applicant's mark DESIGN OF A SMILEY FACE (cid:160) and the registrant's marks all DESIGNS OF A SMILEY FACE for the goods and/or
`services listed in the application.
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`(cid:160)T
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`rademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that so resembles a registered mark that it is likely that a potential consumer
`would be confused or mistaken or deceived as to the source of the goods and/or services of the applicant and registrant.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).(cid:160)
`The court in In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973) listed the principal factors to be considered
`when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d).(cid:160) See TMEP §1207.01.(cid:160) However, not all of the factors are
`necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one factor may be dominant in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record.(cid:160) In re
`Majestic Distilling Co., 315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont, 476 F.2d at 1361-62, 177 USPQ at
`567.
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`n this case, the following factors are the most relevant:(cid:160) similarity of the marks, similarity of the goods and/or services, and similarity of trade
`channels of the goods and/or services.(cid:160) See In re Opus One, Inc., 60 USPQ2d 1812 (TTAB 2001); In re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d
`1593 (TTAB 1999); In re Azteca Rest. Enters., Inc., 50 USPQ2d 1209 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.
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`aking into account the relevant du Pont factors, a likelihood of confusion determination in this case involves a two-part analysis.(cid:160) The marks
`are compared for similarities in their appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression.(cid:160) TMEP §§1207.01, 1207.01(b).(cid:160) The goods
`and/or services are compared to determine whether they are similar or commercially related or travel in the same trade channels.(cid:160) See Herbko
`Int’l, Inc. v. Kappa Books, Inc. , 308 F.3d 1156, 1164-65, 64 USPQ2d 1375, 1380 (Fed. Cir. 2002); Han Beauty, Inc. v. Alberto-Culver Co., 236
`F.3d 1333, 1336, 57 USPQ2d 1557, 1559 (Fed. Cir. 2001); TMEP §§1207.01, 1207.01(a)(vi).
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`(cid:160) S
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`imilarity of the Marks
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`In a likelihood of confusion determination, the marks are compared for similarities in their appearance, sound, meaning or connotation and
`commercial impression.(cid:160) In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563, 567 (C.C.P.A. 1973); TMEP §1207.01(b).(cid:160)
`Similarity in any one of these elements may be sufficient to find a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB
`1988); In re Lamson Oil Co., 6 USPQ2d 1041, 1043 (TTAB 1987); see TMEP §1207.01(b).
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`(cid:160)T
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`he marks are compared in their entireties under a Trademark Act Section 2(d) analysis. (cid:160) See TMEP §1207.01(b).(cid:160) Nevertheless, one feature of a
`mark may be recognized as more significant in creating a commercial impression.(cid:160) Greater weight is given to that dominant feature in
`determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) In re Nat’l Data Corp. , 753 F.2d 1056, 224 USPQ 749 (Fed. Cir. 1985); Tektronix, Inc.
`v. Daktronics, Inc., 534 F.2d 915, 189 USPQ 693 (C.C.P.A. 1976); In re J.M. Originals Inc., 6 USPQ2d 1393 (TTAB 1987); see TMEP
`§1207.01(b)(viii), (c)(ii).
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`n the present case, the applicant’ s design mark and the designs in the registered mark(s) are similar in appearance and would create the same
`general overall commercial impression among potential consumers.(cid:160) They are also similar in appearance because their designs are nearly
`identical. Furthermore, the marks also create the same connotation and overall, the marks have the same commercial impression.
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`(cid:160)I
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`f the marks of the respective parties are identical or highly similar, the examining attorney must consider the commercial relationship between
`the goods or services of the respective parties carefully to determine whether there is a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) In re Concordia International
`Forwarding Corp., 222 USPQ 355 (TTAB 1983).
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`Similarity of the Goods/Services
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`The second part of the legal analysis involves comparing the goods to determine whether they are similar or related, and could cause a mistaken
`belief among potential purchasers that the goods come from a common source.
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`he goods and/or services of the parties need not be identical or directly competitive to find a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) See Safety-Kleen Corp. v.
`Dresser Indus., Inc., 518 F.2d 1399, 1404, 186 USPQ 476, 480 (C.C.P.A. 1975); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i).(cid:160) Rather, they need only be related in
`some manner, or the conditions surrounding their marketing are such that they would be encountered by the same purchasers under
`circumstances that would give rise to the mistaken belief that the goods and/or services come from a common source.(cid:160) In re Total Quality Group,
`Inc., 51 USPQ2d 1474, 1476 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i); see, e.g., On-line Careline Inc. v. Am. Online Inc., 229 F.3d 1080, 1086-87,
`56 USPQ2d 1471, 1475-76 (Fed. Cir. 2000); In re Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. , 748 F.2d 1565, 1566-68, 223 USPQ 1289, 1290 (Fed.
`Cir. 1984).
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`he fact that the goods or services of the parties differ is not controlling in determining likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) The issue is not likelihood of
`confusion between particular goods or services, but likelihood of confusion as to the source of those goods or services.(cid:160) In re Shell Oil Co., 992
`F.2d 1204, 1208, 26 USPQ2d 1687, 1690 (Fed. Cir. 1993); Safety-Kleen Corp. v. Dresser Indus., Inc., 518 F.2d 1399, 1404, 186 USPQ 476, 480
`(C.C.P.A. 1975); TMEP §1207.01.
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`he applicant’s goods/services, namely:
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`lass 016: Printed matter, bookbinding materials; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials;
`paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); printing type; printing
`blocks; paper, cardboard; cardboard or paper boxes; posters; albums; cards; books; newspapers; prospectuses; pamphlets; calendars; writing
`implements; lithographic or engraved art objects; paintings, framed or not; watercolours; patterns for dressmaking; drawings; drawing
`instruments; paper handkerchiefs; paper towels; paper table linen; toilet paper; babies' napkins of paper and cellulose (disposable); bags, small
`bags (wrappings, pouches) for packaging purposes (of paper or plastic); garbage bags (of paper or plastic materials)
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`(cid:160)C
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`lass 018: Leather and imitation leather, animal skins and hides; trunks and suitcases; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and
`saddlery; wallets; purses not of precious metal; handbags, backpacks, wheeled bags; bags for climbers, bags for campers, travelling bags, beach
`bags, school bags; unfitted vanity cases; collars and clothing for animals; shopping nets or bags; bags or pouches (wrappings, pouches) for
`packaging (leather)
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`(cid:160)C
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`lass 025: Clothing, footwear, headgear; shirts; clothes of leather or imitation leather; belts (clothing); furs (clothing); gloves (clothing); scarves,
`neckties; hosiery; socks; slippers; beach, ski or sports footwear; textile babies' napkins; underwear
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) The goods are almost identical to registrant’s goods/services, namely:
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`Registration: 3242722
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`lass 018: Unworked or semi-worked leather; school bags; bags and the like, namely, shoulder bags, briefcases, carry-on bags, handbags, Boston
`bags, school children's backpacks and backpacks; wallets not of precious metal; key cases; pouches of leather; vanity cases not fitted; saddlery;
`clothing for domestic pets
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`lass 028: Go games; Japanese chess; dice; Japanese dice games; dice cups; diamond games; chess sets; checkers; dominoes; mah-jong games;
`billiard game playing equipment; toys, namely, toy clocks and watches, plush toys, musical toys and toy construction sets; dolls; toys for
`domestic pets; sports equipment, namely, golf bags and golf clubs; wax for skis; fishing tackle
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`egistration: 3700179
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`lass 025: Caps; Coats; Footwear; Gloves; Hats; Neckties; Pants; Pyjamas; Scarves; Shirts; Shorts; Skirts; Socks and stockings; Sweaters;
`Swimsuits; T-shirts; Trousers; Underwear
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`egistration: 3700179
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`lass 025: Caps; Coats; Footwear; Gloves; Hats; Neckties; Pants; Pyjamas; Scarves; Shirts; Shorts; Skirts; Socks and stockings; Sweaters;
`Swimsuits; T-shirts; Trousers; Underwear.
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`t is therefore quite likely that both applicant’s and registrant’s goods/services will travel through the same channels of trade to the same classes
`of purchasers.
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`he marks are very similar.(cid:160) The goods/services are identical.(cid:160) The similarities among the marks and the goods/services are so great as to create a
`likelihood of confusion among consumers. The examining attorney must resolve any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion in favor of the
`prior registrant.(cid:160) In re Hyper Shoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 6 USPQ2d 1025 (Fed. Cir., 1988).(cid:160) TMEP §§1207.01(d)(i).
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`lthough applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) by submitting evidence and arguments in
`support of registration.
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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)
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`B. (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Prior Pending Application: Not Entitled to Register
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`The filing dates of pending Application Serial Nos. 77632762, 77631722, 77610625, 77632778 77628178, 77634669, 79045616 and 77347604
`precede applicant’s filing date. (cid:160) See attached referenced applications.(cid:160) If one or more of the marks in the referenced applications register,
`applicant’s mark may be refused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d) because of a likelihood of confusion with the registered
`mark(s).(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq.(cid:160) Therefore, upon receipt of applicant’s response to this Office action,
`action on this application may be suspended pending final disposition of the earlier-filed referenced application.
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`n response to this Office action, applicant may present arguments in support of registration by addressing the issue of the potential conflict
`between applicant’s mark and the marks in the referenced applications. (cid:160) Applicant’s election not to submit arguments at this time in no way
`limits applicant’s right to address this issue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues.
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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) The application does not include applicant’s “Legal Nature” and “Legal Nature:
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`C. (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Clarification of Entity information
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`(“Legal Nature”) and citizenship (“Place Incorporated”).
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`(cid:160) Place Incorporated.” (cid:160) Applicant must specify its entity type
`(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(3); TMEP §§803.03, 803.04.
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`cceptable entity types include an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or a joint venture.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(3); TMEP §§803.03 et seq.
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`f applicant’s entity type is an individual, applicant must indicate his or her national citizenship for the record. (cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(3)(i); TMEP
`§803.04.(cid:160) If applicant’s entity type is a corporation or association, applicant must set forth the country under whose laws applicant is organized
`or incorporated.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(3)(ii); TMEP §§803.03(c), 803.04.(cid:160) If applicant’s entity type is a partnership or joint venture, applicant
`must specify the country under whose laws the partnership or joint venture is organized.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.32(a)(3)(ii); TMEP §§803.03(b), 803.04.
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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)
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`D. (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Clarification of Description
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`The description of the mark is accurate but incomplete because it does not describe all the significant aspects of the applied-for mark.(cid:160)
`Applications for marks not in standard characters must include an accurate and concise description of the entire mark that identifies literal
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`elements as well as any design elements.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.37; TMEP §§808 et seq.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must provide a more complete description of the applied-for mark.(cid:160) The following is suggested:
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`The mark consists of a stylized design of two eyes and a mouth in the shape of a smiling face.
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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)
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`E. (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Identification of Goods/Services
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`any of the identifications of goods and recitations of services are indefinite or vague and require clarification. Specific issues will be addressed
`within each class below. As to each of the identifications of goods and recitations of services, applicant must use the common commercial or
`generic names for the goods and services, be as complete and specific as possible, and avoid the use of indefinite words and phrases. TMEP
`§§1402.01 and 1402.03(a).
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`(cid:160)T
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`he identification of goods and/or services contains parentheses.(cid:160) Generally, parentheses and brackets should not be used in identifications.(cid:160)
`Parenthetical information is permitted in identifications only if it serves to explain or translate the matter immediately preceding the
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`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)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must remove the parentheses from the identification of goods and/or services and incorporate the parenthetical information
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`into the description.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`In the recommendations below, the examining attorney sought to offer comprehensive proposals in instances where the identification of goods or
`recitation of services was indefinite. Applicant is not required to accept these proposals but any further changes must be within the scope of the
`identifications and recitations set out in the application. Please see below for a more thorough discussion.
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`(cid:160)A
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`dditionally, where necessary, the examining attorney has indicated where applicant must supply additional information. In such cases, the
`wording is presented in bold print within brackets, for example, “Computer software for {specify the function of the programs, e.g., use in
`database management, use as a spreadsheet, word processing, etc. and, if software is content- or field-specific, the content or field of
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`use}.” In such a case, applicant must supply the required information within the brackets and must remove the brackets from the identification of
`goods or recitation of services.
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`International Class 016: Printed matter, bookbinding materials; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes;
`artists' materials; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus);
`printing type; printing blocks; paper, cardboard; cardboard or paper boxes; posters; albums; cards; books; newspapers; prospectuses;
`pamphlets; calendars; writing implements; lithographic or engraved art objects; paintings, framed or not; watercolours; patterns for
`dressmaking; drawings; drawing instruments; paper handkerchiefs; paper towels; paper table linen; toilet paper; babies' napkins of paper and
`cellulose (disposable); bags, small bags (wrappings, pouches) for packaging purposes (of paper or plastic); garbage bags (of paper or plastic
`materials)
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`he wording in the identification of goods/services must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods/services in other
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`·(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`international classes.(cid:160) See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`In addition, the wording does not provide sufficient specificity.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The identification of goods/services is indefinite and must be clarified.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant must specify the common commercial
`or generic name for the goods/services.(cid:160) If the goods/services have no common commercial or generic name, applicant must describe the nature
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`of the goods/services as well as their main purpose, channels of trade, and the intended consumer(s).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Applicant may adopt the following identification of goods, if accurate:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.
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`nternational Class 016: Printed matter namely, ___________________{indicate specific items, e.g. printed calendars, printed forms,
`printed invitations, bookbinding materials namely, _______________{bookbinding tapes, book bindings, cloth for bookbinding};
`photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials namely, _______________{indicate specific items,
`e.g., art pads, art paper, artists' brushes}; paintbrushes; typewriters and office requisites except furniture namely, _______________{indicate
`specific items, e.g., magnetic boards, file folders, desktop stationery cabinets}; printed instructional and teaching material except
`apparatus; printing type; printing blocks; paper, cardboard; cardboard or paper boxes; posters; [photo] albums; [file] cards; [children’s]
`books; newspapers; [printed] prospectuses [In the field of field of finance]; pamphlets in the field of {indicate subject matter, e.g., real
`estate sales}; calendars; writing implements; lithographic or engraved art objects; paintings, framed or not; watercolors; patterns for
`dressmaking; drawings; drawing instruments; paper handkerchiefs;
`
`(cid:160)p
`
`aper towels; paper table linen; toilet paper; babies' napkins of paper and cellulose, disposable; bags[please deinethe type of bags e.g. paper bags,
`small bags as wrappings and (cid:160) pouches for [merchandise] packaging purposes of paper or plastic; garbage bags of paper or plastic materials
`
`International Class 018: Leather and imitation leather, animal skins and hides; trunks and suitcases; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks;
`whips, harness and saddlery; wallets; purses not of precious metal; handbags, backpacks, wheeled bags; bags for climbers, bags for campers,
`travelling bags, beach bags, school bags; unfitted vanity cases; collars and clothing for animals; shopping nets or bags; bags or pouches
`(wrappings, pouches) for packaging (leather)
`
`he wording in the identification of goods/services must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods/services in other
`
`·(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`international classes.(cid:160) See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`In addition, the wording does not provide sufficient specificity.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`The identification of goods/services is indefinite and must be clarified.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant must specify the common commercial
`or generic name for the goods/services.(cid:160) If the goods/services have no common commercial or generic name, applicant must describe the nature
`
`of the goods/services as well as their main purpose, channels of trade, and the intended consumer(s).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Applicant may adopt the following identification of goods, if accurate:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`nternational Class 018: Leather and imitation leather, animal skins and hides; trunks and suitcases; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks;
`whips, harness and saddlery; wallets; purses not of precious metal; handbags, backpacks, wheeled bags; bags for climbers [please define these
`goods e.g. sports bags for climbers], bags for campers[please define these goods e.g. sports bags for campers], traveling bags, beach
`bags, school bags; unfitted vanity cases; collars and clothing for animals [namely, pet clothing and collars]; shopping nets [please define nets
`in this class; the examining attorney cannot offer any suggestions] or [leather] bags; bags or pouches for packaging [of] leather)
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`

`
`International Class 025: Clothing, footwear, headgear; shirts; clothes of leather or imitation leather; belts (clothing); furs (clothing); gloves
`(clothing); scarves, neckties; hosiery; socks; slippers; beach, ski or sports footwear; textile babies' napkins; underwear
`
`he wording in the identification of goods/services must be clarified because it is too broad and could include goods/services in other
`
`·(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`international classes.(cid:160) See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`In addition, the wording does not provide sufficient specificity.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`The identification of goods/services is indefinite and must be clarified.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant must specify the common commercial
`or generic name for the goods/services.(cid:160) If the goods/services have no common commercial or generic name, applicant must describe the nature
`
`of the goods/services as well as their main purpose, channels of trade, and the intended consumer(s).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Applicant may adopt the following identification of goods, if accurate:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`nternational Class 025: Footwear, headgear [please define the types of headgear with common commercial name e.g. caps and hats];
`clothing [please define the specific type namely,] shirts; clothes of leather or imitation leather [please define the specific type e.g. belts and
`pants]; belts [as] clothing; furs [coats] as clothing; gloves as clothing; scarves, neckties; hosiery; socks; slippers; beach, ski or sports
`footwear; textile babies' napkins [namely cloth bibs]; underwear
`
`Although identifications of goods and/or services may be amended to clarify or limit the goods and/or services, adding to or broadening the
`scope of the goods and/or services is not permitted.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq., 1402.07.(cid:160) Therefore, applicant may not
`amend the identification to include goods and/or services that are not within the scope of the goods and/or services 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 in the corresponding international registration.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.85(d);
`TMEP §§1401.03(d), 1904.02(b).
`
`(cid:160)F
`
`or assistance with identifying and classifying goods and/or services in trademark applications, please see the online searchable Manual of
`Acceptable Identifications of Goods and Services at http://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.04.
`
`(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)
`
`F.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`Response Guidelines
`
`(cid:160)T
`
`here is no required format or form for responding to an Office action.(cid:160) The Office recommends applicants use the Trademark Electronic
`Application System (TEAS) to respond to Office actions online at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html.(cid:160) If applicant responds on paper via
`regular mail, the response should include the title “Response to Office Action” and the following information: (cid:160) (1) the name and law office
`number of the examining attorney, (2) the serial number and filing date of the application, (3) the date of issuance of this Office action, (4)
`applicant’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if applicable), and (5) the mark. (cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.194(b)(1); TMEP §302.03(a).
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`n the response, applicant should explicitly address each refusal and/or requirement raised in the Office action.(cid:160) If a refusal has issued, applicant
`may wish to argue against the refusal, i.e., submit arguments and/or evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and why the mark
`
`should register.(cid:160) To respond to requirements, applicant should set forth in writing the required changes or statements.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`
`The response must be signed by applicant or someone with legal authority to bind applicant (i.e., a corporate officer of a corporate applicant, the
`equivalent of an officer for unincorporated organizations or limited liability company applicants, a general partner of a partnership applicant,
`each applicant for applications with multiple individual applicants).(cid:160) TMEP §§605.02, 712.(cid:160) The signer must personally sign and date the
`response or manually enter their electronic signature in the signature block.(cid:160) TMEP §605.02.
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`f applicant has questions about its application or this Office action, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney at the telephone
`number below.
`
`/wrossman/
`William M. Rossman
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`Law Office 109
`William.Rossman@USPTO.GOV
`
`(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`

`
`571-272-9029
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)
`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:(cid:160)Applicant should file a response to this Office action(cid:160)online using the form at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm, waiting 48-72 hours if applicant received notification of the Office action via e-mail.(cid:160)(cid:160)For
`technical assistance with the form, please 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 .
`
`(cid:160)I
`
`f responding by paper mail, please include the following information: the application serial number, the mark, the filing date and the name,
`title/position, telephone number and e-mail address of the person signing the response.(cid:160) Please use the following address: Commissioner for
`Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, VA 22313-1451.
`
`(cid:160)S
`
`TATUS CHECK: Check the status of the application at least once every six months from the initial filing date using the USPTO Trademark
`Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) online system at http://tarr.uspto.gov.(cid:160) When conducting an online status check, print and
`maintain a copy of the complete TARR screen.(cid:160) If the status of your application has not changed for more than six months, please contact the
`assigned examining attorney.
`
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`

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`Print: Oct 28, 2009
`
`??3-l-?fiI‘J-l-
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`17341604
`
`Status
`OPPOSITION PENDING
`
`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`MEIR Drawi ng Code
`[2] DESIGN ONLY
`
`Owner
`Harvey Ball Smile Limited LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY JAPAN
`#832Minamimegurcen Elg 4-6-16 Kamicsaki Shinagawa—ku JAPAN 141-0021
`
`Gnadsisewlces
`G & 5: Costs;
`O22 039.
`US
`IC 025.
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
`Sweaters; Pants; Shirts; Trousers; Skirts; Shorts; T—shirts; Pyjamas;
`Swimsuits; Underwear; Socks and stockings; Scarves; Neckties; Gloves;
`Footwear; Hats; Caps.
`
`Prior Registratioms]
`3242?22
`
`Colors Claimed
`Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
`
`Filing Date
`zooixlzxog
`

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