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`Crytek GmbH (tadams@rennerotto.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85143109 - CRYSIS - BLAST10445US
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`1/13/2011 7:55:17 PM
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`ECOM112@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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`(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: CRYSIS(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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`THOMAS W ADAMS(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)
`CLEVELAND, OH 44115-2193(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) 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)
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`BLAST10445US(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) Crytek GmbH
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`tadams@rennerotto.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
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`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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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 1/13/2011
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`The assigned trademark examining attorney has reviewed the application.(cid:160) Based on the review of the file, applicant must respond timely and
`completely to the following below.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62, 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
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`he Office records have been searched and there are no similar registered or pending marks that would bar registration under Trademark Act
`Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d). TMEP §704.02.
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`pplicant must however respond to the following requirement(s) before the mark can be approved for publication.
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`dentification
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`ortions of the wording in the identification are indefinite and must be clarified consistent with the suggestions below. See TMEP §§1402.01,
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`1402.03.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Please note the following specific points:
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`he language, in classes 18 and 21, “parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned” is overly broad and indefinite because the
`“accessories” could a variety of goods classified in other International Classes. (cid:160) Applicant must either listed the “accessories” in the given class
`OR simply amend the statement to read “parts for all of the aforementioned goods.” (cid:160) Please note, however, the language “accessories therefore”
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`85143109
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`RENNER, OTTO, BOISSELLE & SKLAR LLP
`1621 EUCLID AVE FL 19
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`*85143109*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`is acceptable for class 28 per ID MANUAL practice.
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`he wording “non-metal decorative boxes” are classified in the class of the material composition or, if highly specialized (e.g., boxes for pens)
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`in the class of the specific item for which it is designed.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The wording “cases for personal hygiene products” and “toilet cases” have been moved from class 21 to class 18 and the suggested wording
`“sold empty” is noted.
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`he wording “paper party favors” belongs in class 16, not 28.
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`he wording “and/or” is indefinite and must be changed to “and” to avoid it being overly broad and indefinite.
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`pplicant may adopt the following if accurate:
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`IC 16: paper party favors
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`IC 18: Trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery; athletic bags; bath carry all bags;
`beach bags; book bags; diaper bags; duffel bags; leather bags; school bags; shoe bags for travel; textile shopping bags, other than paper
`or plastic; tote bags; toiletry bags sold empty; suit carriers being travelling bags; waist bags; weekend bags; work bags; backpacks;
`knapsacks; fanny packs; waist packs; wallets; purses; chain mesh purses, not of precious metal; clutch purses; coin purses; cosmetic
`purses sold empty; evening purses; leather purses; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned; cases for personal hygiene
`products sold empty; toiletry cases sold empty
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`IC 21: Beverage glassware; ceramic, porcelain and earthenware, not included in other classes, namely, _______ <specify the goods by
`common commercial name or generic name in the Class, e.g., cups, mugs, bowls, plates>; beverage glassware delete is duplicative;
`cutting boards; bottles sold empty; jugs; bowls; mugs; plastic water bottles sold empty; bottle openers; lunch boxes; cookie cutters; pans;
`kettles; dishes; non-electric waffle irons; non-electric coffee pots not of precious metal; plates not of precious metal; buckets; plastic
`buckets; ice pail buckets; champagne buckets; shower caddies, not of precious metal; tea caddies, not of precious metal; soap boxes;
`vacuum bottles; hair combs; cleaning combs; powder compacts sold empty; non-metal decorative boxes, namely, ________ <specify
`use in Class 21 [refer to ID Manual] e.g., glass boxes, candy(cid:160) boxes, fabric boxes for storing greeting cards>; dusting brushes; hair
`brushes; brushes for clothes; bathroom pails; cake molds; plastic coasters; coffee cups; all purpose portable household containers;
`drinking glasses; demitasse sets consisting of cups and saucers; plastic coasters delete is duplicative; cocktail shakers; thermal insulated
`containers for food or beverages; cork screws; corn cob holders; decanters; drinking flasks; sugar and creamer sets; infant drinking cups;
`cookie jars; napkin holders; towel holders; toothpicks; toothpick holders; paper cups; paper plates; non-metal piggy banks; plastic cups;
`salt shakers not of precious metal; pepper pots not of precious metal; shoe horns; window dusters; toothbrushes; toothbrush cases; wash
`basins; waste baskets; incense pots being containers for household use; baby bath tubs; bird cages; serving trays not of precious metal;
`serving utensils, namely, pie servers, cake turners, spatulas, scrapers and cake servers; vases not of precious metal; candlestick holders
`not of precious metal; statues and figurines made of china, ceramic, earthenware, glass and porcelain; chopsticks; gardening gloves;
`rubber household gloves; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned
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`IC 25: Clothing for men, women and children, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, trousers, jeans, pants, shorts, tank tops,
`rainwear, cloth bibs, skirts, blouses; dresses, suspenders, sweaters, jackets, coats; raincoats, snow suits, ties, robes, hats, caps, sunvisors,
`belts, scarves, sleepwear, pajamas, lingerie, underwear, boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, booties, slipper socks, swimwear and masquerade
`and Halloween costumes
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`IC 28: Toys and sporting goods, namely, action figures and accessories therefor; plush toys; balloons; bathtub toys; ride-on toys; playing
`cards; equipment sold as a unit for playing card games; toy vehicles; dolls; flying discs; coin or counter operated arcade games; pinball
`game machines; hand-held electronic game apparatus other than those adapted for use with television receivers; game equipment sold as a
`unit for playing a board game, a card game, a manipulative game, a parlor game, a parlor-type computer game, or an action type target
`game; jigsaw and manipulative puzzles; paper face masks; novelty masks, namely, masquerade and Halloween masks; skateboards; ice
`skates; water squirting toys; balls, namely, playground balls, soccer balls, baseballs; basketballs; baseball gloves; surfboards; swimming
`floats for recreational use; kickboard flotation devices for recreational use; swim boards for recreational use; swim fins; toy zip guns; toy
`bakeware and toy cookware; toy banks; toy snow globes; Christmas tree ornaments
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`IC 41: Entertainment services in the nature of live-action, comedy, drama and animated television programmes; production of live-action
`comedy, drama and animated television programmes; and theatrical performances both animated and live action; video and audio
`recording and production services; video and audio recording and production services (cid:160) of live recitals; education services provided
`via a global computer network, namely, _______ <indicate form, e.g., classes, seminars, workshops> in the field of _______
`<specify field, e.g., art, history, computer gaming>; entertainment services provided via a global computer network, namely
`_______ <indicate specific nature of the entertainment by common commercial or generic name and the subject matter e.g.,
`providing on-going webisodes featuring comedy and drama>; Internet services in the nature of providing information via an
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`electronic global computer network in the field of entertainment relating specifically to music, movies, and television; online electronic
`games services provided via a global computer network; audio-visual display presentation services for entertainment purposes, namely
`_______ <indicate specific nature of the display presentations by common commercial or generic name, e.g., displaying a series of
`films, visual and audio performances by actors, musical bands, and rock groups> ; video arcade services; providing amusement
`arcade services; amusement arcade machine rental services; theme park services; amusement park services with a theme of films;
`amusement park services with a theme of radio productions; amusement park services with a theme of television productions; television
`entertainment in the nature of ______ <specify the mode of entertainment, e.g., television programs and shows> in the field of
`_______ <specify field e.g., news, music, comedy, drama>; rental of cinematographic and motion picture films; distribution of
`cinematographic and motion picture films; editing of cinematographic and motion picture films; showing of cinematographic and motion
`picture films; providing of casino and gaming facilities; booking of seats for shows; organization of quizzes, games and competitions in
`the nature of ______ <indicate type of competition, e.g., sporting, dance, beauty, cooking>
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`lease note that the bolded items in examiner’s suggested amendment are meant to merely assist applicant in denoting where the examiner has
`included new language for applicant’s amendment to the identification.
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`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.
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`Please note that, while the identification of goods and/or services may be amended to clarify or limit the goods and/or services, adding to the
`goods and/or services or broadening the scope of the goods and/or services is not permitted.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.71(a); TMEP §1402.06.(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.
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`nsufficient Fee
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`he application identifies goods and/or services that are classified in at least 6 classes; however, the fees submitted are sufficient for only 5
`class(es).(cid:160) In a multiple-class application, a fee for each class is required.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.86(a)(2); TMEP §§810.01, 1403.01.
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`herefore, applicant must either (1) restrict the application to the number of classes covered by the fee(s) already paid, or (2) submit the fees for
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`the additional class(es).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`Multiple Class Requirements
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`f applicant prosecutes this application as a combined, or multiple-class application, applicant must comply with each of the following for those
`goods and/or services based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under Trademark Act Section 1(b)
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`(1)(cid:160)(cid:160) Applicant must list the goods and/or services by international class with the classes listed in ascending numerical order; and
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`(2)(cid:160)(cid:160) Applicant must submit a filing fee for each international class of goods and/or services not covered by the fee already paid (current fee
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`information should be confirmed at http://www.uspto.gov).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`37 C.F.R. §2.86(a)(2); TMEP §§810 and 1403.01.
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`esponse Guidelines
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`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 requires assistance using
`TEAS to file a response, or has any other technical questions, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-786-9199.
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`owever, 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
`mailing date 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).
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`he response should address each refusal and/or requirement raised in the Office action.(cid:160) If a refusal has issued, applicant can argue against the
`refusal; i.e., applicant can submit arguments and evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should register.(cid:160) To respond
`to requirements, applicant should set forth in writing the required changes or statements and request that the Office enter them into the
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`application record.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The response must be personally signed or the electronic signature manually entered 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
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`company applicants, a general partner of a partnership applicant, each applicant for applications with multiple individual applicants).(cid:160) TMEP
`§§605.02, 712.
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`lease note that all references to the TMEP are to the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure and can be found at
`http://tess2.uspto.gov/tmdb/tmep/.
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`f applicant has any questions about its application, please telephone the assigned trademark examining attorney.
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`Jaclyn Kidwell Walker
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`Trademark Examining Attorney
`Law Office 112
`Tel: 571-272-8196
`Fax:571-273-8196
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`TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: (cid:160) Use the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) response form at
`http://teasroa.uspto.gov/roa/.(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.
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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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`O UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160) Use the TEAS form at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.
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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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`Crytek GmbH (tadams@rennerotto.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85143109 - CRYSIS - BLAST10445US
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`1/13/2011 7:55:19 PM
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`ECOM112@USPTO.GOV
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`USPTO OFFICE ACTION HAS ISSUED ON 1/13/2011 FOR
`SERIAL NO. 85143109
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`lease follow the instructions below to continue the prosecution of your application:
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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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`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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`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 1/13/2011 (or sooner if specified in the office action).
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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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`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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`ailure to file the required response by the applicable deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT of your
`application.
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