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`GLOCK, Inc. (jorgel@renzullilaw.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86609344 - G42 - N/A
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`8/5/2015 10:35:01 AM
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`ECOM107@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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`*86609344*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
`http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp
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`VIEW YOUR APPLICATION FILE
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`U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. (cid:160) 86609344
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`ARK: G42
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`CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) JULIANNA E. ORGEL-EATON
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`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) Renzulli Law Firm Llp
`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) 81 Main St Unit 508
`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) White Plains, NY 10601-1750
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`APPLICANT: GLOCK, Inc.
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`jorgel@renzullilaw.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
`TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S
`COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 8/5/2015
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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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`earch for Conflicting Marks
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`The trademark examining attorney has searched the Office’s database of registered and pending marks and has found no conflicting marks that
`would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d).(cid:160) TMEP §704.02; see 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).
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`ark Differs on Drawing and Specimen
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`egistration is refused because the first specimen does not show the applied-for mark in the drawing in use in commerce in International
`Class(es) 13.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a),
`1301.04(g)(i).(cid:160) Specifically, the specimen displays the mark as GP42; however, the drawing displays the mark as G43.(cid:160) While other pages of the
`applicant’s specimen do include the wording G43, these specimens fail for the reasons set forth in the refusal below.
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`he drawing shows the mark sought to be registered, and must be a substantially exact representation of the mark as used on or in connection
`with the goods and/or services, as shown by the specimen.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.51(a); TMEP §807.12(a).(cid:160) Because the mark in the drawing is not a
`substantially exact representation of the mark on the specimen, applicant has failed to provide the required evidence of use of the applied-for
`mark in commerce on or in connection with applicant’s goods and/or services. (cid:160) See TMEP §807.12(a).
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`n application based on Trademark Act Section 1(a) must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each
`international class of goods and/or services identified in the application or amendment to allege use.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1051(a)(1); 37 C.F.R.
`§§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`xamples of specimens for goods include tags, labels, instruction manuals, containers, photographs that show the mark on the actual goods or
`packaging, and displays associated with the actual goods at their point of sale.(cid:160) See TMEP §§904.03 et seq.(cid:160) Webpages may also be specimens
`for goods when they include a picture or textual description of the goods associated with the mark and the means to order the goods.(cid:160) TMEP
`§904.03(i).(cid:160) Examples of specimens for services include advertising and marketing materials, brochures, photographs of business signage and
`billboards, and webpages that show the mark used in the actual sale, rendering, or advertising of the services.(cid:160) See TMEP §1301.04(a), (h)(iv)(C).
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`egarding whether applicant may submit an amended drawing in response to this refusal, applicant is advised that the drawing of a mark can be
`amended only if the amendment does not materially alter the mark as originally filed.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.72(a)(2); see TMEP §§807.12(a), 807.14 et
`seq.(cid:160) In this case, amending the mark in the drawing to conform to the mark on the specimen would be a material alteration and would not be
`accepted, because the difference between the mark in the specimen and the drawing is significant and each mark creates a different commercial
`impression.(cid:160) Specifically, the specimen incudes the additional letter P in the mark, thus creating a wholly new set of letters.
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`pplicant may respond to this refusal by satisfying one of the following for each applicable international class:
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`(1)(cid:160) Submit a different specimen (a verified “substitute” specimen ) that (a) was in actual use in commerce at least as early as the filing
`date of the application or prior to the filing of an amendment to allege use and (b) shows the applied-for mark in actual use in commerce
`for the goods and/or services identified in the application or amendment to allege use.
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`(2)(cid:160) Amend the filing basis to intent to use under Section 1(b), for which no specimen is required.(cid:160) This option will later necessitate
`additional fee(s) and filing requirements such as providing a specimen at a subsequent date.
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`or an overview of both response options referenced above and instructions on how to satisfy either option online using the Trademark Electronic
`Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/law/J3_1.jsp.
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`pecimen Refused – Printed/Web Catalog or Web Page Not Acceptable for Goods
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`egistration is refused for the remaining specimens because the specimen in International Class(es) 13 is not acceptable as a display associated
`with the goods and appears to be mere advertising material; thus, the specimen fails to show the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each
`international class.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).(cid:160)
`Specifically, the specimen consists of a web page that does not include the mark appearing in association with the goods or the means for
`ordering the goods>.(cid:160) See In re Sones, 590 F.3d 1282, 1286-89, 93 USPQ2d 1118, 1122-24 (Fed. Cir. 2009); In re Azteca Sys., Inc., 102 USPQ2d
`1955, 1957 (TTAB 2012); TMEP §§904.03(i) et seq.(cid:160) Without this feature, the specimen is mere advertising material, which is not acceptable as
`a specimen to show use in commerce for goods.(cid:160) See In re Genitope Corp., 78 USPQ2d 1819, 1822 (TTAB 2006); In re MediaShare Corp., 43
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`USPQ2d 1304, 1307 (TTAB 1997); TMEP §904.04(b), (c).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`An application based on Trademark Act Section 1(a) must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each
`international class of goods identified in the application or amendment to allege use.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1051(a)(1); 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a);
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`TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Examples of specimens for goods include tags, labels, instruction manuals, containers, photographs that show the mark on the actual goods or
`packaging, and displays associated with the actual goods at their point of sale.(cid:160) See TMEP §§904.03 et seq.(cid:160) As stated above, webpages may also
`be specimens for goods when they include a picture or textual description of the goods associated with the mark and the means to order the
`goods.(cid:160) See In re Sones, 590 F.3d at 1286-89, 93 USPQ2d at 1122-24; In re Azteca Sys., Inc., 102 USPQ2d at 1957; TMEP §§904.03(i) et seq.
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`pplicant may respond to this refusal by satisfying one of the following for each applicable international class:
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`(1)(cid:160) Submit a different specimen (a verified “substitute” specimen ) that (a) was in actual use in commerce at least as early as the filing
`date of the application or prior to the filing of an amendment to allege use and (b) shows the mark in actual use in commerce for the
`goods identified in the application or amendment to allege use.
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`(2)(cid:160) Amend the filing basis to intent to use under Section 1(b), for which no specimen is required.(cid:160) This option will later necessitate
`additional fee(s) and filing requirements such as providing a specimen.
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`or an overview of both response options referenced above and instructions on how to satisfy either option online using the Trademark Electronic
`Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/law/specimen.jsp.
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`ssistance
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`f applicant has questions regarding this Office action, please telephone or e-mail the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) All relevant e-
`mail communications will be placed in the official application record; however, an e-mail communication will not be accepted as a response to
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`this Office action and will not extend the deadline for filing a proper response.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.191; TMEP §§709.04-.05.(cid:160) Further, although
`the trademark examining attorney may provide additional explanation pertaining to the refusal(s) and/or requirement(s) in this Office action, the
`trademark examining attorney may not provide legal advice or statements about applicant’s rights. (cid:160) See TMEP §§705.02, 709.06.
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`TEAS PLUS OR TEAS REDUCED FEE (TEAS RF) APPLICANTS – TO MAINTAIN LOWER FEE, ADDITIONAL
`REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, INCLUDING SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ONLINE:(cid:160) Applicants who filed their application
`online using the lower-fee TEAS Plus or TEAS RF application form must (1) file certain documents online using TEAS, including responses to
`Office actions (see TMEP §§819.02(b), 820.02(b) for a complete list of these documents); (2) maintain a valid e-mail correspondence address;
`and (3) agree to receive correspondence from the USPTO by e-mail throughout the prosecution of the application.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.22(b),
`2.23(b); TMEP §§819, 820.(cid:160) TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit an additional processing fee of
`$50 per international class of goods and/or services.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(1)(v), 2.22(c), 2.23(c); TMEP §§819.04, 820.04.(cid:160) However, in certain
`situations, TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants may respond to an Office action by authorizing an examiner’s amendment by telephone without
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`incurring this additional fee.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`/James W. Stein/
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`Law Office 107
`Phone: 571.272.3056
`james.stein@uspto.gov
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`O RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: (cid:160) Go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. (cid:160) Please wait 48-72 hours from the
`issue/mailing date before using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), to allow for necessary system updates of the application.(cid:160)
`For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160) For questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned
`trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) E-mail communications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to
`this Office action by e-mail.
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`ll informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the official application record.
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`HO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE:(cid:160) It must be personally signed by an individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind an
`applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants).(cid:160) If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the
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`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 the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system at
`http://tsdr.uspto.gov/. (cid:160) Please keep a copy of the TSDR status screen. (cid:160) If the status shows no change for more than six months, contact the
`Trademark Assistance Center by e-mail at TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov or 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/trademarks/teas/correspondence.jsp.
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`To:
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`Subject:
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`Sent:
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`GLOCK, Inc. (jorgel@renzullilaw.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86609344 - G42 - N/A
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`8/5/2015 10:35:02 AM
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`ECOM107@USPTO.GOV
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`USPTO OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) HAS ISSUED
`ON 8/5/2015 FOR U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 86609344
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`Please follow the instructions below:
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`1)(cid:160) TO READ THE LETTER:(cid:160) Click on this link or go to http://tsdr.uspto.gov, enter the U.S. application serial number, and click on
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`he Office action may not be immediately viewable, to allow for necessary system updates of the application, but will be available within 24
`hours of this e-mail notification.
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`2)(cid:160) TIMELY RESPONSE IS REQUIRED:(cid:160) Please carefully review the Office action to determine (1) how to respond, and (2) the applicable
`response time period.(cid:160) Your response deadline will be calculated from 8/5/2015 (or sooner if specified in the Office action).(cid:160) For information
`regarding response time periods, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/responsetime.jsp.
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`o NOT hit “Reply” to this e-mail notification, or otherwise e-mail your response because the USPTO does NOT accept e-mails as
`responses to Office actions.(cid:160)
`Instead, the USPTO recommends that you respond online using the Trademark Electronic Application System
`(TEAS) response form located at http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp.
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`3)(cid:160) QUESTIONS:(cid:160) For questions about the contents of the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) For
`technical assistance in accessing or viewing the Office action in the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system, please e-mail
`TSDR@uspto.gov.
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`WARNING
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`ailure to file the required response by the applicable response deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT of your application.(cid:160) For
`more information regarding abandonment, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/abandon.jsp.
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`PRIVATE COMPANY SOLICITATIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION:(cid:160) Private companies not associated with the USPTO are
`using information provided in trademark applications to mail or e-mail trademark-related solicitations.(cid:160) These companies often use names that
`closely resemble the USPTO and their solicitations may look like an official government document.(cid:160) Many solicitations require that you pay
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`“fees.” (cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Please carefully review all correspondence you receive regarding this application to make sure that you are responding to an official document
`from the USPTO rather than a private company solicitation.(cid:160) All official USPTO correspondence will be mailed only from the “United States
`Patent and Trademark Office” in Alexandria, VA; or sent by e-mail from the domain “@uspto.gov.” (cid:160) For more information on how to handle
`private company solicitations, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/solicitation_warnings.jsp.
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