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`ADDRESS:
`Commissioner for Trademarks
`2900 Crystal Drive
`Arlington, VA 22202-3513
`www.uspto.gov
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`Ifno fees are enclosed, the address should include the
`words "Box Responses - No Fee."
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`Please provide in all correspondence:
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`1. Filing Date, serial number, mark and
`Applicant's name.
`.Mailing date ofthis Office action.
`. Examining Attorney's name and
`Law Office number.
`. Your telephone number and ZIP code.
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`A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 6
`MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ACTION IN ORDER-TO AVOID ABANDONMENT.
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`For your convenience and to ensure proper handling ofyour response, a label has been enclosed.
`Please attach it to the upper right corner ofyour response. Ifthe label is not enclosed, print or type
`the Trademark Law Ojzce N0., Serial No., and Mark in the upper right corner ofyour response.
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`RE: Serial Number: 76/ 1 57986
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`The assigned examining attorney has reviewed the referenced application and determined the
`following.
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`Mark is Merely Descriptive
`The examining attorney refuses registration on the Principal Register because the proposed mark
`merely describes the goods. Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(e)(1); TMEP
`section 1209 et seq.
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`A mark is merely descriptive under Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1), 15 U.S.C. 1052(e)(1), if it
`describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose or use of the relevant
`goods.
`In re Gyulay, 820 F.2d 1216, 3 USPQ2d 1009 (Fed. Cir. 1987);
`In re Bed & Breakfast
`Registry, 791 F.2d 157, 229 USPQ 818 (Fed. Cir. 1986); In re MetPath Inc., 223 USPQ 88 (TTAB
`1984); In re Bright-Crest, Ltd, 204 USPQ 591 (TTAB 1979); TMEP section 1209.01(b).
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`The applicant applied to register the mark E—WEAR.
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`The prefix “E—” means “electrical; electronic.” Acronym Finder copyright ©1988-2000 by
`Mountain Data Systems. (See attachments).
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`The word WEAR is defined as, “To have (clothes or jewelry) on your body.” Cambridge
`International Dictionary of English copyright © 2000lby Cambridge University Press.
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`In this case, the mark E-WEAR would be understood as describing a quality, characteristic,
`function, feature, purpose or use of the relevant goods, namely, electronic products which can be
`worn. Accordingly, the mark is refused registration on the Principal Register under Section
`2(e)(1).
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`Alternatively, to the extent that the proposed mark does not describe any aspect of the goods, then
`the idea it conveys would be false because, given the nature of the goods, it is plausible that the
`proposed mark would immediately be understood as describing some aspect of the goods or the
`manner in which the goods are provided.
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`then the term is deceptively
`If the idea conveyed by the mark is false, and also plausible,
`misdescriptive and is unregistrable under Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1), 15 U.S.C. Section
`1052(e)(l).
`In re Woodward & Lotlzrop Inc., 4 USPQ2d 1412 (TTAB 1987); In re 0x—Yoke
`Originals, Inc., 222 USPQ 352 (TTAB 1983).
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`Therefore, to the extent that the proposed mark does not describe any aspect of the goods or the
`manner in which they are provided, as indicated above, the examining attorney concludes that the
`proposed mark would be deceptively misdescriptive and, therefore, in the alternative, registration is
`refused on that basis as well.
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`The applicant should also note the following additional ground for refusal.
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`Likelihood of Confusion
`The examining attorney refuses registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U .S.C. Section
`1052(d), because the applicant's mark, when used on or in connection with the identified goods, so
`resembles the mark in U.S. Registration No. 1845160 as to be likely to cause confusion, to cause
`mistake, or to deceive. TMEP section 1207. See the enclosed registration.
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`The examining attorney must analyze each case in two steps to determine whether there is a
`likelihood of confusion. First, the examining attorney must look at the marks themselves for
`similarities in appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression.
`In re E.
`I. DuPont de
`Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (CCPA 1973). Second, the examining attorney
`must compare the goods or services todetermine if they are related or if the activities surrounding
`their marketing are such that confusion as to origin is likely.
`In re August Storck KG, 218 USPQ
`823 (TTAB 1983); In re International Telephone and Telegraph Corp., 197 USPQ 910 (TTAB
`1978); Guardian Products Co., v. Scott Paper Co., 200 USPQ 738 (TTAB 1978).
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`The applicant applied to register the mark E-WEAR. The registered mark is E WEAR, with
`design.
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`The applicant’s mark is similar to the registrant’s mark. The applicant’s mark and the registrant’s
`mark share the common elements E and WEAR. The test of likelihood of confusion is not whether
`the marks can be distinguished when subjected to a side—by—side comparison. The issue is whether
`the marks create the same overall impression. Visual Information Institute, Inc. v. Vicon Industries
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`Inc., 209 USPQ 179 (TTAB 1980). The focus is on the recollection of the average purchaser who
`normally retains a general rather than specific impression of trademarks. Chemetron Corp.
`12.
`Morris Coupling & Clamp Co., 203 USPQ 537 (TTAB 1979); Sealea’Az'r Corp. v. Scott Paper Co.,
`190 USPQ 106 (TTAB 1975); TMEP section 1207.01(b).
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`The goods of the parties need not be identical or directly competitive to find a likelihood of
`confusion. They need only be related in some manner, or the conditions surrounding their
`marketing be such, that they could be encountered by the same purchasers under circumstances that
`could give rise to the mistaken belief that the goods come from a common source.
`In re Martin '5
`Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc., 748 F.2d 1565, 223 USPQ 1289 (Fed. Cir. 1984); In re Corning
`Glass Works, 229 USPQ 65 (TTAB 1985); In re Rexel Inc., 223 USPQ 830 (TTAB 1984);
`Guardian Products Co., Inc. v. Scott Paper Co., 200 USPQ 738 (TTAB 1978);_ In re International
`Telephone & Telegraph Corp., 197 USPQ 910 (TTAB 1978).
`In this case,
`the applicant’s
`identified goods appear to be related to the registrant’s identified goods.
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`The examining attorney must resolve any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion in favor of the
`prior registrant.
`In re Hyper Shoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 6 USPQ2d 1025 (Fed. Cir.,
`1988).
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`P.otential Citation of Prior—Filed Applications
`The examining attorney encloses information regarding pending Application Serial Nos. 75885905,
`75755972, 76024141, 75615245, 75720646, 75772783 and 75742114. The filing dates of the
`referenced applications precede the applicant's filing date. There may be a likelihood of confusion
`between the applicant‘s mark and the referenced marks under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15
`U.S.C. Section 1052(d). If one or more of the referenced applications matures into a registration,
`the examining attorney may refiise registration in this case under Section 2(d). 37 C.F.R. Section
`2.83; TMEP section 1208.01.
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`Informalities
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`Although the examining attorney has refused registration, the applicant may respond to the refusal
`to register by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration.
`If the applicant
`chooses to respond to the refusal to register, the applicant must also respond to the following
`issues.
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`Identification of Goods
`The identification of goods is unacceptable as indefinite. TMEP section 804. The applicant may
`adopt the following identification, if accurate:
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`International Class 9
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`Wearable portable consumer electronics products, namely, digital still cameras, digital
`camcorders, personal computers and notebook computers.
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`Please note that, while an application may be amended to clarify or limit the identification,
`additions to the identification are not permitted. 37 C.F.R. Section 2.71(a); TMEP section 804.09.
`Therefore, the applicant may not amend to include any goods that are not within the scope of‘goods
`set forth in the present identification.
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`Requirement for Advertising or Literature
`The nature of the goods is not clear from the present record. In order to allow proper consideration
`of the goods on which the applicant intends to use the mark, the applicant must submit samples of
`advertisements or promotional materials for goods of the same type.
`If such materials are not
`available, the applicant must submita photograph of similar goods and must describe the nature,
`purpose and channels of trade of the goods on which the applicant has asserted a bona fide intent to
`use the mark. 37 C.F.R. Section 2.6l(b); TMEP sections 1103.04 and 1105.02.
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`If the applicant has any questions or needs assistance in responding to this Office action, please
`telephone the assigned examining attorney.
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`John Dwyer
`Law Office 103
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`(703) 308-9103 ext. 220
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`wear (ON BODY)’; g wee r' J $ W91-J verb [T]
`to have (clothing orjewellery) on your body
`Tracey is wearing a simple black dress made from a cotton and Lycra mix.
`What are you wearing to Caro|ine's wedding?
`She was complaining that she had nothing to wear to the party.
`Some musicians don't like to wear rings when they're playing.
`He wears glasses for reading. [T]
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`To wear your hair in a particular style is to have it arrariged that way.
`When she's working she wears her hair in a pony—tail.
`You should wear your hair up (=so that it does not hang clown) more often — it suits you.
`FIGURATIVE The minister wore a confident smile throughout the interview. [T]
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`If a person w ears their heart on their sleeve they ntake their feelings and emotions obvious
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`In 21 reiatiottship. a p€1‘SO1’t, esp. a woman, who wears the trousers/Am and A115 wears the
`pants is the one who is in control and who makes decisions for both people.
`Lisa may appear more pliant and easy-going than Brian but I'll tell you she wears the trousers in that
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`Wearabie /E 'wee.re.bl, $ 'war.a—,I Mjecfive
`Ciotiies that are weazabic are easy to wear because they are co.:n.fo.rtab].e, acceptable in most
`social situations and look attractive in combination with other clothes.
`Unlike a lot of women's fashion magazines, it features clothes that are both affordable and wearable.
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`Wearer /'£ '=rraa.reP, $ 'wer.a~/ WW [C]
`In medieval times the sapphire was believed to offer protection to its wearer.
`Clothes, of course, say a lot about the wearer.
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`Mark
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`E WEAR
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`Goods and Services
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`G & S: clothing; namely, pants, sweaters, T—shirts,
`US 039.
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`polo shirts, stirrup pants,
`leggings,
`jackets, shirts, vests, shorts,
`skirts, blazers,
`turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks, and blouses. FIRST USE:
`19930901.
`FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930901
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
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`Design Code
`261313 261321
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`Serial Number
`74326630
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`Filing Date
`October 28, 1992
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Publication for Opposition Date
`June 29, 1993
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`Registration Number
`1845160
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`Registration Date
`July 12, 1994
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`Owner Name and Address
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`Inc. CORPORATION WASHINGTON P. O. Box 2229 1321
`(REGISTRANT) Nordstrom,
`Second Avenue Seattle WASHINGTON 98111
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`(LAST LISTED OWNER) NTN INC CORPORATION BY ASSIGNMENT COLORADO 13531 E
`CALEY AVE ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 80111
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`Assignment Recorded
`ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
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`Disclaimer Statement
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`NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "WEAR" APART FROM THE MARK
`AS SHOWN
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`E-SOFTWEAR
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`Mark
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`E—SOFTWEAR
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`Pseudo Mark
`E SOFT WEAR
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`Goods and Services
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`G & S: CLOTHING FOR MEN AND LADIES, NAMELY SUI
`US O22 039.
`IC 025.
`SPORTS COATS, TOP COATS, SLACKS, SHIRTS AND SHORTS
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAW:NG
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`Serial Number
`75885905
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`Filing Date
`December 30, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Publication for Opposition Date
`October 10, 2000
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`Owner Name and Address
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`(APPLICANT) EISENBERG INTERNATIONAL CORP. CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 1350 6th
`Avenue, Suite 3110 New York NEW YORK 10019
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Attorney of Record
`John M. May
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`*** ‘rial Number: 75755972
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`Mark
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`E.WEAR
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`E WEAR
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`Goods and Services
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`tops, shorts,
`G & S: Clothing, namely, shirts,
`US 022 039.
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`dresses, skirts, pants, slacks,
`trousers,
`jeans, sweaters, sweatshirts,
`jackets, coats, socks,
`swim wear, beachwear,
`footwear and hats
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
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`Serial Number
`75755972
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`Filing Date
`July 20, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Publication for Opposition Date
`February 15, 2000
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`Owner Name and Address
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`(APPLICANT) Read, Randy K.
`Salt Lake City UTAH 84121
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`INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 6l4l South 2300
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
`LIVE
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`Attorney of Record
`Michael 3. Mangelson
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`*** ‘rial Number: 76024141
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`E WARE
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`Mark
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`E WARE
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`Goods and Services
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`IC
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`US 100 101.
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`G & S:
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`INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
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`Serial Number
`76024141
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`Filing Date
`April 12, 2000
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Owner Name and Address
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`Inc. CORPORATION MINNESOTA_92O
`(APPLICANT) Dobbs Temporary Services,
`Second Avenue South Suite 920 Minneapolis MINNESOTA 55402
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`Type of Mark
`SERVICE MARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
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`Attorney of Record
`Byron R. Jacobson
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`?'<** ‘rial Number: 75615245
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`Mark
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`E WARE
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`A
`Goods and Services
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`US O22 O23 O38 050.
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`G & 5: educational electronic toys
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
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`Design Code
`260321
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`Serial Number
`75615245
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`Filing Date
`January 4, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Publication for Opposition Date
`September 7, 1999
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`Owner Name and Address
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`(APPLICANT) Original San Francisco Toymakers, The CORPORATION CALIFORNIA
`360 Oyster Point Suite I10 South San Francisco CALIFORNIA 94080
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
`LIVE
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`*** irial Number: 75720646
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`eWare
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`Mark
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`EWARE
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`Pseudo Mark
`E WARE
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`Goods and Services
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`G & S: COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR
`US O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
`IC 009.
`INTERNAL
`ACCESSING, VIA A WIRELESS GATEWAY OR A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK,
`INFORMATION DATABASES TO RETRIEVE, TRACK, ANALYZE AND MANAGE DATA
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
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`Serial Number
`75720646
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`Filing Date
`June 3, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Publication for Opposition Date
`January 23, 2001
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`Owner Name and Address
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`(APPLICANT) eware Ltd. COMPANY IRELAND 8 Baggot Lane Dublin 4
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`IRELAND
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
`LIVE
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`Attorney of Record
`A. Jason Mirabito
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`*** ‘rial Number: 75772783
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`EWARE
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`Mark
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`EWARE
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`Pseudo Mark
`E WARE
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`Goods and Services
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`IC
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`009.
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`G & S: computer software which assists
`the backup and storage of networked files
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`US O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
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`Serial Number
`75772783
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`Filing Date
`August 11, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Owner Name and Address
`(APPLICANT) CONNECTED CORPORATION UNKNOWN MASSACHUSETTS 24 PRIME PARKWAY
`NATICK MASSACHUSETTS 01760
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`_ Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
`LIVE
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`Attorney o: Record
`BARRY C NELSON
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`*** ‘rial Number: 75742114 **.3/8/O1 8:27:32 AM
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`[Typed Drawing]
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`Mark
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`E-WARE
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`Pseudo Mark
`E WARE
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`Goods and Services
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`G & S: COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR
`US O21 O23 O26 036 038.
`IC 009.
`DEVELOPING INTERNET BASED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS;
`COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPL"CAT"ON MODULES FOR PRODUCT PURCHASING ANAGE.ENT;
`COMPUTER SOFTWARE_APPL CAT ON MODULES FOR PRODUCT SALES MANAGEMENT;
`COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION MODULES FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT MANAGEMENT;
`COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION MODULES FOR PRODUCT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT;
`COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION MODULES FOR MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH
`CUSTOMERS; COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATION MODULES FOR SYNCHRONIZZNG
`PRODUCT MANAGEMENT DATA BETWEEN MULTIPLE COMPUTER SITES; FINANCIAL
`ACCOUNTING COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
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`Serial Number
`75742114
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`Filing Date
`July 1, 1999
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`Filed ITU
`FILED AS ITU
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`Owner Name and Address
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`Inc. CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 999 Baker
`(APPLICANT) Enterprise Engines,
`Way, Suite 400 San Mateo CALIFORNIA 94404
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Live Dead Indicator
`LIVE
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`Attorney of Record
`Gary S.Williams
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`8 *** Document Number: 49 ***