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`MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (mail@hsml.com)
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`TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77335955 - VIERA CAST - 8279.1253US0
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`12/28/2007 7:05:49 PM
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`ECOM106@USPTO.GOV
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`Attachments:
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`Attachment - 1
`Attachment - 2
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) SERIAL NO:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: VIERA CAST(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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`KRISTINA M. FOUDRAY(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)
`HAMRE, SCHUMANN, MUELLER & LARSON, P.C.(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) MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402(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)(cid:160) APPLICANT:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.(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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`8279.1253US0(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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`*77335955*
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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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`77/335955
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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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`PO BOX 2902-0902
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160) MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
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`mail@hsml.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`O AVOID ABANDONMENT, THE OFFICE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS
`OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE.
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 12/28/2007
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`The assigned examining attorney has reviewed the referenced application and determined the following.
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`earch Results
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`fter searching the Office database, the examining attorney found no similar pending or registered marks which would bar registration under the
`Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(d).(cid:160) TMEP 1105.01.
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`ew Drawing Required
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`he drawing is not acceptable because it contains background noise, and the terms “Viera” and “Cast” are shown in blurry lines and for those
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`reasons, it will not create a high quality image when reproduced.(cid:160) A clear drawing of the mark is an application requirement.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.52.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must submit a new drawing showing a clear depiction of the mark.(cid:160) All lines must be clean, sharp and solid, and not fine or
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`crowded.(cid:160)(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §§2.52, 2.53(c) and 2.54(e).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`If applicant submits a new drawing in the form of a digitized image, it must be in JPG format.(cid:160) The Office recommends that the digitized image
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`have a length and width no smaller than 250 pixels and no larger than 944 pixels.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.53(c); TMEP §807.05(c).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Amendments or changes to the applied-for mark in a substitute drawing will not be accepted if the changes would materially alter the mark.(cid:160) 37
`C.F.R. §2.72; TMEP §807.14.
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`pecial Form Drawing Requirements:
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`he requirements for a special-form drawing are as follows:
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`The drawing must appear in black and white if color is not claimed as a feature of the mark, or in color if color is claimed as a feature of
`the mark.
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`Drawings must be made with a pen or by a process that will provide high definition when copied.(cid:160) A photolithographic, printer’s proof
`copy, or other high quality reproduction of the mark may be used.(cid:160) All lines must be clean, sharp and solid, and must not be fine or
`crowded.
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`The image must be no larger than 3.15 inches (8 cm) high by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide.
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`If reduction of the mark to the required size renders any details illegible, then applicant may insert a statement in the application to describe
`the mark and these details.
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`7 C.F.R. §§2.52(b); TMEP §§807.04 et seq.
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`f submitted on paper, the Office prefers that the drawing be depicted on a separate sheet of non-shiny, white paper that is 8 to 8.5 inches wide
`and 11 to 11.69 inches long (20.3 to 21.6 cm. wide and 27.9 to 29.7 cm. long).(cid:160) One of the shorter sides of the sheet should be regarded as its top
`edge. In addition, the drawing should include the caption “DRAWING PAGE” at the top of the drawing beginning one-inch (2.5 cm) from the
`top edge.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.54; TMEP §§807.06 et seq.
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`he Office strictly enforces these drawing requirements.
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`esponse Guidelines
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`o set form is required for response to this Office action.(cid:160) The applicant must respond to each point raised.(cid:160) The applicant should simply set
`forth the required changes or statements and request that the Office enter them.(cid:160) The applicant must sign the response.(cid:160) In addition to the
`identifying information required at the beginning of this letter, the applicant should provide a telephone number to speed up further processing.
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`pplicant should include the following information on all correspondence with the Office:(cid:160) (1) the name and law office number of the trademark
`examining attorney; (2) the serial number of this application; (3) the mailing date of this Office action; and, (4) applicant's telephone number.(cid:160) 37
`C.F.R. §2.194(b)(1); TMEP §302.03(a).
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`f the applicant has any questions or needs assistance in responding to this Office action, please telephone the assigned examining attorney.
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`/Pamela Y. Willis/
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
`Law Office 106
`Tel: 571.272.9335
`Fax: 571.272.9106
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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 form available at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm. 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. 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
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`months, please contact the assigned examining attorney.
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`Print: Dec 23, 21107
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`?7335955
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`DESIGN MARK
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`Serial Number
`11335955
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`Status
`NEW APPLICATION — ASSISNED To EXAMINER
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`Word Mark
`VIERA CAST
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`Standard Character Mark
`No
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`Type of Marl:
`TRADEMARK
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`Register
`PRINCIPAL
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`Mark Drawing Code
`[53 WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED EoRN
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`Owner
`MATSUSHITR ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. CORPORATION JAPRN 1006, Oaza
`Kadoma, Kadoma-shi Osaka JAPAN 571-S501
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`Goodefserviees
`G & S:
`O21 O23 O26 O36 038.
`US
`IC 009.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`Plasma televisions; LCD televisions; Video apparatus, namely slim
`television sets, video cassette recorders, digital video disc players
`or digital video disc recorders, all equipped with a flat display.
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`Prior Ra-gistration{s}
`2943375
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`Culnrs Claimed
`Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
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`Filing Date
`2OOTfllf23
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`Examining Attorney
`WILLIS,
`PAM
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`Attorney of Record
`Kristina M. Foudray
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`To:
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`Subject:
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`Sent:
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`Attachments:
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`MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (mail@hsml.com)
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`TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77335955 - VIERA CAST - 8279.1253US0
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`12/28/2007 7:05:52 PM
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`ECOM106@USPTO.GOV
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE
`USPTO OFFICE ACTION HAS ISSUED ON 12/28/2007 FOR
`APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 77335955
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