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`MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS, LTD. (trademark@sughrue.com)
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`TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77179116 - NANOE - S11851
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`9/3/2007 1:58:50 PM
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`ECOM101@USPTO.GOV
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: NANOE(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)
`WASHINGTON, DC 20037-3213(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)
`GARY D. KRUGMAN(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`SUGHRUE MION, PLLC(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)(cid:160)
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`(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)
`WORKS, LTD.(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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`S11851(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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`*77179116*
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`ENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`77/179116
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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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`2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
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`(cid:160) MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
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`trademark@sughrue.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 9/3/2007
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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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`The assigned trademark examining attorney has reviewed the referenced application and has determined the following:
`SECTION 2(D) - LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION REFUSAL
`The examining attorney refuses registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §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. 2601363 as to be likely to cause confusion, or to
`cause mistake, or to deceive.(cid:160) TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.(cid:160) See the enclosed registration.
`The examining attorney must analyze each case in two steps to determine whether there is a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) First, the examining
`attorney must look at the marks themselves for similarities in appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression. (cid:160) In re E. I. DuPont de
`Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973).(cid:160) Second, the examining attorney must compare the goods or services to
`determine if they are related or if the activities surrounding their marketing are such that confusion as to origin is likely.(cid:160) 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).(cid:160) TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.
`The registered mark is NANO and design covering “nanomaterials, namely, molecular scale chemical forms and ceramic particles for use in the
`manufacture of industrial chemicals, electronic devices, electronic apparatus, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, catalysts, coatings, cleaning
`preparations, lubricants, fuels, fuel cells, and catalytic converters”; “electrical apparatus, namely, inductors, capacitors, resistors, switches,
`transistors, sensors for use in monitoring environmental conditions, chemical and electrochemical changes, and fuel cells” and “machine parts,
`namely, catalytic converters for use in industrial waste-processing machines and chemical refining machines.”
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`n this case, the applicant’s mark NANOE is similar to the cited marks visually and may be pronounced in the identical manner. (cid:160) As such, the
`marks are essentially phonetic equivalents.(cid:160) Similarity in sound alone is sufficient to find a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) Molenaar, Inc. v. Happy
`Toys Inc., 188 USPQ 469 (TTAB 1975); In re Cresco Mfg. Co., 138 USPQ 401 (TTAB 1963).(cid:160) TMEP §1207.01(b)(iv).(cid:160) The disclaimer of the
`term NANO in the registration is insufficient to distinguish the marks in this case.(cid:160) The marks must be considered in their entireties when
`determining whether there is likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) A disclaimer does not remove the disclaimed portion from the mark for the purposes of
`this analysis.(cid:160) In re National Data Corp., 753 F.2d 1056, 224 USPQ 749 (Fed. Cir. 1985); Specialty Brands, Inc. v. Coffee Bean Distributors,
`Inc., 748 F.2d 669, 223 USPQ 1281 (Fed. Cir. 1984); In re Infinity Broadcasting Corp. of Dallas, 60 USPQ2d 1214 (TTAB 2001); In re MCI
`Communications Corp., 21 USPQ2d 1534 (Comm’r Pats. 1991). (cid:160) Purchasers are not aware of disclaimers that reside only in the records of the
`U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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`n addition, the applicant’s identification of goods encompasses products which are the same or closely related to those covered by the cited
`registrations.(cid:160) Likelihood of confusion is determined on the basis of the goods or services as they are identified in the application and the
`registration.(cid:160) Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 62 USPQ2d 1001 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204,
`26 USPQ2d 1687, 1690 n.4 (Fed. Cir. 1993); J & J Snack Foods Corp. v. McDonald’s Corp. , 932 F.2d 1460, 18 USPQ2d 1889 (Fed. Cir. 1991);
`Octocom Systems Inc. v. Houston Computer Services Inc., 918 F.2d 937, 16 USPQ2d 1783 (Fed. Cir. 1990).(cid:160) Since the identification of the
`applicant’s “machine” goods and/or services is very broad, it is presumed that the application encompasses all goods and/or services of the type
`described, including those in the registrant’s more specific identification, that they move in all normal channels of trade and that they are
`available to all potential customers.(cid:160) TMEP §1207.01(a)(iii).
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`or instance, applicant’s “machines and machine tools” are presumed to include catalytic converters and, therefore, are likely to move in the
`same channels of trade to the same classes of purchasers as the catalytic converters encompassed by the cited registration.(cid:160) For example, the both
`the applicant’s and registrants’ products would likely be sold through industrial suppliers or environmental treatment machinery manufacturers
`and could be used in conjunction with other similar products.(cid:160) Given the similarities of the marks and the goods, consumers are likely to
`conclude that the goods are somehow related or emanate from the same source.(cid:160) Accordingly, because confusion is likely, registration is refused
`under Trademark Act Section 2(d) based on a likelihood of confusion.
`Applicant also must note the following pending applications:
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`RIOR PENDING APPLICATIONS
`Information is enclosed concerning pending Application Serial Nos. 76576091, 77091052, 77081607, 77081609, 77040864, 78863688,
`78714871 and 78795340.(cid:160) There may be a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d) of the Act between applicant’s mark and the marks in the
`above noted applications.(cid:160) The filing dates of the referenced applications precede applicant’s filing date. (cid:160) If one or more of these earlier-filed
`applications registers, registration may be refused under Section 2(d).(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.83.(cid:160) Therefore, upon entry of a response to the Office action,
`action on this case may be suspended pending final disposition of the earlier-filed applications.
`If applicant believes that there is no potential conflict between this application and the earlier-filed applications, then applicant may present
`arguments relevant to the issue in a request to remove the application from suspension.(cid:160) The election to file or not to file such a request at this
`time in no way limits applicant’s right to address this issue at a later point.
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`lthough the examining attorney has refused registration, the applicant may respond to the refusal to register by submitting evidence and
`arguments in support of registration.(cid:160) If the applicant chooses to respond to the refusal to register, the applicant must also respond to the
`following informalities.
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`DENTIFICATION OF GOODS
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`The identification of goods contains wording which is unacceptable as indefinite or because it could encompass goods in more than one class.(cid:160)
`The applicant must amend the identification to specify the commercial name of the goods as indicated below.(cid:160) If there is no common commercial
`name for the product, the applicant must describe the product and its intended uses. TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) In particular:
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`lass 7:
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`“Electric laundry dryers for household purposes” – The goods are classified incorrectly. (cid:160) Applicant must amend the application to classify
`the goods in International Class 11.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(a)(7) and 2.85; TMEP §§1401.02(a) and 1401.03(b).
`“Electric laundry dryers for industrial purposes” – The goods are classified incorrectly. (cid:160) Applicant must amend the application to classify
`the goods in International Class 11.(cid:160)
`“Dish washer for household purposes” and “dish washer for industrial purposes” – Applicant must clarify the nature of the “washers” to
`enable proper classification, e.g., “dishing washing machines,” in Class 7.
`“Dish drying apparatus and instruments for household use” and “dish drying apparatus and instruments for industrial use” – The nature of
`the apparatus and instruments must be clearly stated to ensure proper classification, e.g., “dish drying machines” in Class 11; or “dish
`drying racks,” in Class 21; or “dish cloths” in Class 24.
`“Machines and machine tools” – The wording is generally unacceptable as indefinite and must be amended to state the common
`commercial names of the machines and tools and/or their specific use.
`“Machine coupling and transmission components except for land vehicles” - (cid:160) The nature/purpose of the goods must be clarified, e.g., shaft
`couplings, transmission gears.
`“Agricultural implements other than hand-operated” – The specific implements of interest must be stated, e.g., “mowers” or “plows.”
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`Lamps and other lighting apparatus” - (cid:160) The common commercial name of the “other lighting apparatus” must be stated, e.g., “candles,”
`in Class 4.
`“Electric toilet deodorizing apparatus for household purposes” – The general nature of the “apparatus” must be clarified, e.g., “electric
`toilet deodorizer dispensers for household purposes” in Class 11.
`“Electric, ultrasonic or steam facial apparatus for household purposes” and “electric, ultrasonic or steam facial apparatus for industrial
`purposes” - Applicant must further clarify the nature of the “facial apparatus,” e.g., “facial saunas” or “electronic facial steamers.”
`“Non-electric cooking heaters for household purposes” – The nature of the “cooking heaters” is indefinite and must be clarified, e.g.,
`“gas stoves.”
`“Kitchen worktops” – The goods are classified incorrectly. (cid:160) Applicant must amend the application to classify the goods in International
`Class 20.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(a)(7) and 2.85; TMEP §§1401.02(a) and 1401.03(b).
`“Machines and apparatus for use in beauty salons and barbers' shops not including "hairdressing chairs"” – The common commercial
`name of the “machines and apparatus” must be stated, e.g., “scissors,” in Class 8.
`“Dish drying apparatus and instruments for household use” and “dish drying apparatus and instruments for industrial use” - The nature of
`the apparatus and instruments must be clearly stated to ensure proper classification, e.g., “dish drying machines” in Class 11; or “dish
`drying racks,” in Class 21; or “dish cloths” in Class 24.
`“Set units of bathroom” – The wording is generally unacceptable as indefinite and must be amended to state the common commercial
`units and their specific use.(cid:160) If the goods consist of a “set,” the primary components of the sets must be specified to enable classification,
`e.g., “bathroom unit sets comprising sinks and faucets,” in Class 11.
`“Shower units” – The term “units” must be clarified, e.g., “shower enclosures,” in Class 11.
`“Bath heating apparatus” – The common commercial name of the apparatus must be specified, e.g., “hot water heaters for use with
`bathtubs,” in Class 11.
`“Cooking equipment for industrial purposes” - (cid:160) The nature of the equipment must be specified to enable proper classification, e.g.,
`“cooking ranges for industrial use,” in Class 11; or “stew pots for industrial use,” in Class 21.
`“Electric heating dryers of bath room for household purposes” – The purpose of the dryers must be stated, e.g., “hand-held electric hair
`dryers for household purposes,” in Class 11.
`“Bidets and/or toilets, or toilets with water squirting washers” – The use of “and/or” in this instance is ambiguous and should be clarified
`to indicate specific goods, e.g., “Bidets, toilets and toilets with water squirting washers.”
`“Gas hot-water heating dryers of bath room for household purposes” – The wording is generally indefinite and must be amended to
`clarify the nature and specific use of the goods.(cid:160) It is unclear, for instance, if the goods are used to heat water or dry some unnamed object.(cid:160)
`“Gas fan heaters” and “oil fan heaters” – The nature and purpose of the goods requires clarification, e.g., “gas powered heating fans.”
`“Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes” – The
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`apparatus must be identified by its common commercial name.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Class 12:
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`“Automobiles and their parts and fittings” – The nature of the “parts and fittings” must be specifically stated, e.g., “Automobiles and
`structural parts therefore,” in Class 12; or “automobile oil pans,” in Class 7.
`“Vehicles” – The common commercial names of the individual vehicles must be stated, e.g., “boats,” in Class 12.
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`“Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water” - (cid:160) The common commercial names of the individual apparatus must be stated, e.g.,
`“helicopters,” in Class 12.
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`or example, the identification may be amended in the following manner, if accurate:
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`“Washing machines for household purposes; electric washing machines for industrial purposes; dish washing machines
`for household purposes; dish washing machines for industrial purposes; vacuum cleaners for household purposes;
`vacuum cleaners for industrial purposes; machines and machine tools, namely, (specify); machine coupling and
`transmission components except for land vehicles, namely, (specify); agricultural implements other than hand-operated,
`namely, (specify); incubators for eggs,” in Class 7;
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`Electric lamps and other lighting apparatus, namely, ( specify); hair dryers for household purposes; air purifiers for
`household purposes; negative ion generators for household air purifiers; air conditioners for household purposes; electric
`refrigerators for household purposes; electric laundry dryers for household purposes; electric toilet deodorizer dispensers
`for household purposes; electric, ultrasonic or steam facial saunas for household purposes; non-electric cooking heaters for
`household purposes, namely, (specify, e.g., gas stoves); kitchen sinks; household tap-water filters; industrial air purifiers;
`negative ion generators for industrial air purifiers; air conditioners for industrial purposes; air conditioners for vehicles;
`electric refrigerators for industrial purposes; ice machines for industrial purposes; refrigerating machines for industrial
`purposes; freezers for industrial purposes; electric laundry dryers for industrial purposes; electric, ultrasonic or steam
`facial saunas for commercial use; machines and apparatus for use in beauty salons and barbers' shops, namely, (specify);
`tap-water filters for industrial purposes; dish drying machines for household use; dish drying machines for industrial use;
`set units of toilet bowl and seat; bathroom set units comprising (specify, e.g., sinks and faucets); shower enclosures; bath
`heating apparatus, namely, hot water heaters for use with bathtubs; ventilation fans for industrial purposes; industrial
`humidifiers; cooking equipment for industrial purposes, namely, (specify); electric hot air hand dryers for household
`bathroom use; ventilation fans for household purposes; bath room ventilation fans for household purposes; household
`humidifiers; household dehumidifiers; bidets, toilets and toilets with water squirting washers; gas powered heating fans;
`oil powered heating fans; gas or oil or coal stoves and space heaters for household use; apparatus for lighting, heating,
`steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, (specify),” in Class 11;
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`Automobiles and structural parts therefore; vehicles, namely, ( specify); apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water,
`namely, (specify),” in Class 12;
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`Kitchen worktops,” in Class 20.
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`lease note that, while the identification of goods may be amended to clarify or limit the goods, adding to the goods or broadening the scope of
`the goods 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 that are
`not within the scope of the goods set forth in the present identification.
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`or assistance with identifying 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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`dvisory: Combined Application
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`f applicant prosecutes this application as a combined, or multiple-class application, then applicant must comply with each of the following for
`those goods/services based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under Trademark Act Section 1(b):
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`Applicant must list the goods by international class with the classes listed in ascending numerical order.(cid:160) TMEP § 1403.01; and
`Applicant must submit a filing fee for each international class of goods/services not(cid:160) covered by the fee already paid.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R.
`§2.86(a)(2); TMEP §§810.01 and 1403.01.
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`he filing fee for adding classes to an application is as follows:
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`$325 per class, when the fees are submitted with a response filed online via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html; and
`$375 per class, when the fees are submitted with a paper response.(cid:160)
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`7 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(i) and (ii); TMEP §810.
`USE OF GRAY IN DRAWING
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`pplicant’s drawing presents the proposed mark entirely in gray. (cid:160) Although use of gray is permissible, it may be regarded alternately as a color
`specifically claimed as an element of a mark or merely as shading within a black and white mark for which no color claim is made.(cid:160) Since it is
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`unclear whether the applicant intends to claim the color gray as an element of the mark, the applicant must clarify this ambiguity.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Color claimed as a feature of the mark:
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`f color is claimed as a feature of the mark, the applicant must (1) state that color is claimed as a feature of the mark, (2) identify the colors
`claimed (including any use of the colors black or white), and (3) describe where in the mark the colors appear, e.g.:
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`“The color gray is claimed as a feature of the mark. (cid:160) The mark appears entirely in gray.”
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`f the mark is not in color:
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`f the mark is not intended to be “in color”, the applicant may simply state for the record that the mark is not in color.(cid:160) In such case, the mark
`will be interpreted as in “black and white,” notwithstanding the presence of gray. (cid:160) Such a statement would not affect applicant’s ability to
`present the mark in color in actual use.(cid:160) In the alternative, the applicant may submit a new black and white drawing with the gray shading
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`removed or filled in as solid black.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`SIGNIFICANCE OF MARK
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`pplicant must specify whether “NANOE” has any significance in the relevant trades or industries or in relation to any of the identified goods,
`any geographical significance, or any meaning in a foreign language.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.61(b).
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`f the applicant has any questions or needs assistance in responding to this Office action, please e-mail or telephone the assigned examining
`attorney.
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`/SMP/
`Steven M. Perez
`Trademark Attorney
`Law Office 101
`(571) 272-5888
`steven.perez@uspto.gov
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION: If there are any questions about the Office action, please contact the assigned examining attorney. A response
`to this Office Action should be filed using the Office’s Response to Office action form available at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm.(cid:160) If notification of this Office action was received via e-mail, no response using this form may be
`filed for 72 hours after receipt of the notification.(cid:160) Do not attempt to respond by e-mail as the USPTO does not accept e-mailed responses.
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`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.
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`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.
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`Print: Sep 3, 200?
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`?5Il-22118-1
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`DESIGN MARK
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`Serial Number
`15422084
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`Status
`REGISTERED
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`Word Marl:
`NANO
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`Standard Character Mark
`No
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`Registration NI.II"I'IhBf
`2601363
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`Date Registered
`2002fO?f3O
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`Type of Mark
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Mark Drawing Code
`[3] DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS ANDJOR NUMBERS
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`D"NI1Bf
`NANOPRODUCTS CORPORATION CORPORATION DELAWARE 1-4 330 LONGS PEAK CT .
`LONGMONT COLORADO 80504
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`Goodslse-wines
`G & S:
`O01 O05 O06 O10 O26 046.
`US
`IC 001.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`NANOMATERIALS, NAMELY, MOLECULAR SCALE CHEMICAL FORMS AND CERAMIC
`PARTICLES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS,
`ELECTRONIC DEVICES, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, PETROCHEMICALS,
`PHARMACEUTICALS, CATALYSTS, COATINGS, CLEANING PREPARATIONS,
`LUBRICANTS, FUELS, FUEL CELLS, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. First Use:
`l998fOlfl5. First Use In Commerce: 1998fO2!l5.
`
`Goodsfservices
`G & S:
`U21 U23 U25 U35 033.
`US
`IC 009.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`ELECTRICAL APPARATUS, NAMELY,
`INDUCTORS, CAPACITORS, RESISTORS,
`SWITCHES, TRANSISTORS, SENSORS FOR USE IN MONITORING ENVIRONMENTAL
`CONDITIONS, CHEMICAL AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CHANGES, AND FUEL CELLS.
`First Use:
`l998HOlfl5. First Use In Commerce:
`l998HO2Hl5.
`
`Goodsfservices
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
`
`IC 007.
`
`US
`
`O13 O19 O21 O23 O31 O34 035.
`
`G
`
`-1-
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`?5Il-22118-1
`
`& S: MACHINE PARTS, NAMELY, CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
`WASTE-PROCESSING MACHINES AND CHEMICAL REFINING MACHINES. First Use:
`l998fUlfl5. Firet Uee In Commerce:
`l998fD2{l5.
`
`Disclaimer Statement
`NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "NANO" APART FROM THE
`MARK AS SHOWN.
`
`Liningistippling Statement
`The drawing is lined for the colors gray, green and blue the lining is
`used to ehow oontraet. Color ie not claimed as a feature of the mark.
`
`Filing Date
`l99BfDlf23
`
`Examining Attorney
`LEVINE, HOWARD E.
`
`Attorney of Record
`Stephen E. Maebius
`
`

`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`7fi5?GIlI91
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`16576091
`
`Status
`REDDRT CDNELETED SUSSENSIDN CHECK — CASE STILL SUSPENDED
`
`Word Marl:
`NANO
`
`Standard Character Mark
`No
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[53 WORDS, LETTERS, AND/DR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED FORM
`
`Owner
`Marui Ltd. CORPORATION JAPAN 6-24, Motomachi-dori
`Kobe JAPAN 651-0022
`
`4 Chome, Chuo-ku
`
`Goodsfservices
`G & 8:
`O19 O21 O23 O31 O35 044.
`US
`IC 012.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`bicycle parts, namely, tire compounds, tire beads and tire casings.
`
`Filing Date
`2004;-’O2r’l1
`
`Examining Attnmey
`DUBOIS, SUSAN LESLIE
`
`Attorney of Record
`Vic Y. Lin
`
`

`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`??fl-I-0864
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`17040864
`
`Status
`REQUEST EcR EXTENSION OF TIME Tc FILE OPPOSITION
`
`Word Mark
`NANO CERAMIC
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER MARI-C
`
`Owner
`Helen of Troy Limited CORPORATION BARBADOS 13 8th Avenue, Belleville
`P.O. Bcx 836E St. Michael BARBADOS
`
`Goodafservices
`G & 8:
`O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
`US
`IC 009.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`Electric hair curling ircns; Electric hair straightening ircns.
`
`Goodsfservices
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 011.
`
`US
`
`O13 O21 O23 O31 034.
`
`G & S:
`
`Hand-held electric hair dryers.
`
`Filing Date
`2006f11f09
`
`Examining Attnmey
`ANKRAH, NAAKWAMA
`
`

`
`Nano Ceramic
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`T708160?
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`T708160?
`
`Status
`NCN—EINAL ACTICN — MAILED
`
`Word Mark
`NANO 02
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
`
`Owner
`Pharmatropic, Ltd. CORPORATION PENNSYLVENIA Suite 400 41 University
`Drive New-town PENNSYLVANIA 18940
`
`Goodefservioes
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 011.
`
`US
`
`O13 O21 O23 O31 034.
`
`G & 8: air
`
`purification systems. First Use: 2DD5{Dl{Ol. First Use In Commerce:
`2005fOlfOl.
`
`Filing Daie
`200?fOlfl2
`
`Examining Attorney
`KHOURI, SANI
`
`Attorney of Record
`Scott J. Fields
`
`

`
`NANO O2
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`?7Iflfl1fiI‘J9
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`11081609
`
`Status
`NCN—EINAL ACTICN — MAILED
`
`Word Mark
`NANO H20
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER I\-LARK
`
`Owner
`INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES Suite 400 41 University
`Pharmatropic, Ltd.
`Drive New-town PENNSYLVANIA 18940
`
`Goodefserviees
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 011.
`
`US
`
`O13 O21 O23 O31 034.
`
`G & S:
`
`water purification systems. First Use: 2DD5{OlfDl. First Use In
`Commerce: 2005/O1/Ol.
`
`Filing Daie
`200?fOlfl2
`
`Examining Attorney
`KHOURI, SANI
`
`Attorney of Record
`Scott J. Fields
`
`

`
`NANO H20
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`??tl91tI52
`
`Issue: Oct 9, 20117
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`11091052
`
`Status
`PUBLISHED FOR oppoarrrom
`
`Word Mark
`NANO
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER I\-LARK
`
`Owner
`Black & Decker Corporation, The CORPORATION MARYLAND TW-199 T01 E.
`Joppa Road Toweon MARYLAND 21286
`
`Goodefservioes
`Class Statue -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 001'.
`
`US
`
`O13 O19 O21 O23 O31 O34 035.
`
`G
`
`& S: Drillfdrivere, reciprocating eawe, circular eawe, hammer drille,
`jig saws,
`impact wrenches, rotary hammer and cut—off tools.
`
`Filing Date
`200?fOlf25
`
`Examining Attorney
`TIERNEY MARGERY ANN
`
`Attorney of Record
`Adan Ayala
`
`

`
`NANO
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`7B?1-I-BT1
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`18114871
`
`Status
`OPPOSITION PENDING
`
`Word Marl:
`NANO SERIES
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER MARI-C
`
`Owner
`Conair Corporation CORPORATION DELAWARE One Cummings Point Road
`Stamford CONNECTICUT 06902
`
`Goodaiservices
`US
`IC 011.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`Hair appliances, namely hair dryers.
`
`O13 O21 O23 O31 034.
`
`G & 8:
`
`Goodsiservices
`O02 O13 O23 O29 O30 O33 O40 050.
`US
`IC 021.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`G & S: Non-electric hair brushes and hair combs.
`
`Disclaimer Statement
`NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "SERIES" APART FROM THE
`MARI-1' AS SHOWN.
`
`Filing Date
`2SS5xo9x1E
`
`Examining Attorney
`MANDIR FREDERICK M
`
`

`
`NANO SERIES
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`?8?953Il-{I
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`18195340
`
`Status
`NSTICE OF ALLOWANCE — ISSUED
`
`Word Marl:
`NANO SHAVE
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER I\-LARK
`
`Owner
`Hewland, Herbert A INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 9.0. Box l2?3 Manomet
`MASSACHUSETTS 023-4 5
`
`Goodaiservices
`G & S: Razors;
`O23 O28 044.
`US
`IC 008.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`a Small nand-held, flexible pad ueing an array
`enaving bladee, namely,
`of miniature razors that have been directly deposited and formed onto
`the surface of the pad for the purpose of abrading the tips of body
`and or facial hair.
`
`Disclaimer 5Ifl‘i:El"I'IEl'I‘i:
`NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE SHAVE APART FROM THE
`MARK AS SHOWN.
`
`Filing Date
`2006HU1H19
`
`Examining Attorney
`SONNEECJRN, TRICIA
`
`

`
`NANO SHAVE
`
`

`
`Print: Sep 3, 200?
`
`Tflflfififififl
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`18863688
`
`Status
`FINAL REFUSAL — MAILEEI
`
`Word Mark
`NANO CERAMIC TI
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER I\-LARK
`
`Owner
`Helen of Troy Limited CORPORATION BARBADOS P.O. Box 836E l3 8th
`Avenue, Belleville St. Michael BARBADOS
`
`Goodafservices
`G & 8:
`O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
`US
`IC 009.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`Electric hair curling irche; Electric hair etraightehihg irche.
`
`Goodsfservices
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 011.
`
`US
`
`O13 O21 O23 O31 034.
`
`G & S:
`
`Hand-held electric hair dryers.
`
`Filing Date
`2006fO4fl8
`
`Examining Attnmey
`MACIOL, GENE
`
`

`
`NANO CERAMIC TI
`
`

`
`To:
`
`Subject:
`
`Sent:
`
`Sent As:
`
`Attachments:
`
`MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS, LTD. (trademark@sughrue.com)
`
`TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77179116 - NANOE - S11851
`
`9/3/2007 1:58:53 PM
`
`ECOM101@USPTO.GOV
`
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`APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 77179116
`
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