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`Subject:
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`Attachments:
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`Panasonic Corporation of North America (jlerner@whitecase.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77924148 - GAME TOGETHER, WHEREVER - 1237580-0002
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`4/20/2010 1:40:44 PM
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`ECOM109@USPTO.GOV
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`Attachment - 1
`Attachment - 2
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`Attachment - 4
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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: GAME TOGETHER, WHEREVER(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)(cid:160)
`Palo Alto CA 94306(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)
`Julieta Lerner(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)
`White & Case LLP(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)(cid:160) 3000 El Camino Real(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)
`America(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`1237580-0002(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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`*77924148*
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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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`77/924148
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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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`5 Palo Alto Square, 9th Floor
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160) Panasonic Corporation of North
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`jlerner@whitecase.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: 4/20/2010
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`The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to
`the issues 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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`SECTION 2(d) REFUSAL – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION – (cid:160) Refusal Pertains to Classes 9, 38, 41 and 42 Only
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`Registration of the applied-for mark is refused because of a likelihood of confusion with the mark in U.S. Registration No. 3534983.(cid:160) Trademark
`Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.(cid:160) See the enclosed registration.
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`rademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that so resembles a registered mark that it is likely that a potential consumer
`would be confused or mistaken or deceived as to the source of the goods and/or services of the applicant and registrant.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).(cid:160)
`The court in In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973) listed the principal factors to be considered
`when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d).(cid:160) See TMEP §1207.01.(cid:160) However, not all of the factors are
`necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one factor may be dominant in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record.(cid:160) In re
`Majestic Distilling Co., 315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont, 476 F.2d at 1361-62, 177 USPQ at
`567.
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`n this case, the following factors are the most relevant:(cid:160) similarity of the marks, similarity of the goods and/or services, and similarity of trade
`channels of the goods and/or services.(cid:160) See In re Opus One, Inc., 60 USPQ2d 1812 (TTAB 2001); In re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d
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`1593 (TTAB 1999); In re Azteca Rest. Enters., Inc., 50 USPQ2d 1209 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.
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`aking into account the relevant du Pont factors, a likelihood of confusion determination in this case involves a two-part analysis.(cid:160) The marks
`are compared for similarities in their appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression.(cid:160) TMEP §§1207.01, 1207.01(b).(cid:160) The goods
`and/or services are compared to determine whether they are similar or commercially related or travel in the same trade channels.(cid:160) See Herbko
`Int’l, Inc. v. Kappa Books, Inc. , 308 F.3d 1156, 1164-65, 64 USPQ2d 1375, 1380 (Fed. Cir. 2002); Han Beauty, Inc. v. Alberto-Culver Co., 236
`F.3d 1333, 1336, 57 USPQ2d 1557, 1559 (Fed. Cir. 2001); TMEP §§1207.01, 1207.01(a)(vi).
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`egarding the issue of likelihood of confusion, all circumstances surrounding the sale of the goods and/or services are considered.(cid:160) These
`circumstances include the marketing channels, the identity of the prospective purchasers, and the degree of similarity between the marks and
`between the goods and/or services.(cid:160) See Indus. Nucleonics Corp. v. Hinde, 475 F.2d 1197, 177 USPQ 386 (C.C.P.A. 1973); TMEP §1207.01.(cid:160) In
`comparing the marks, similarity in any one of the elements of sound, appearance or meaning may be sufficient to find a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160)
`In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); In re Lamson Oil Co., 6 USPQ2d 1041, 1043 (TTAB 1987); see TMEP
`§1207.01(b).(cid:160) In comparing the goods and/or services, it is necessary to show that they are related in some manner.(cid:160) See On-line Careline Inc. v.
`Am. Online Inc., 229 F.3d 1080, 1086, 56 USPQ2d 1471, 1475 (Fed. Cir. 2000); TMEP §1207.01(a)(vi).
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`he applicant’s mark is GAME TOGETHER, WHEREVER in standard characters for the following goods and services:
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`The mark in the cited registration is TOGETHER, WHEREVER in standard characters for “Internet based social and family networking
`services.”
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`lease note that this refusal pertains only to applicant’s goods and services in Classes 9, 38, 41 and 42.
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`he marks are confusingly similar because they are very similar in sound, appearance and meaning.(cid:160) The dominant portion of the applicant’s
`mark is identical to the registrant’s mark. (cid:160) The marks are compared in their entireties under a Trademark Act Section 2(d) analysis.(cid:160) See TMEP
`§1207.01(b).(cid:160) Nevertheless, one feature of a mark may be recognized as more significant in creating a commercial impression.(cid:160) Greater weight is
`given to that dominant feature in determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) In re Nat’l Data Corp. , 753 F.2d 1056, 224 USPQ 749
`(Fed. Cir. 1985); Tektronix, Inc. v. Daktronics, Inc., 534 F.2d 915, 189 USPQ 693 (C.C.P.A. 1976); In re J.M. Originals Inc., 6 USPQ2d 1393
`(TTAB 1987); see TMEP §1207.01(b)(viii), (c)(ii).
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`lthough a disclaimed portion of a mark certainly cannot be ignored, and the marks must be compared in their entireties, one feature of a mark
`may be more significant in creating a commercial impression.(cid:160) Disclaimed matter is typically less significant or less dominant when comparing
`marks.(cid:160) See In re Dixie Rests., Inc., 105 F.3d 1405, 1407, 41 USPQ2d 1531, 1533-34 (Fed. Cir. 1997); In re Nat’l Data Corp. , 753 F.2d 1056,
`1060, 224 USPQ 749, 752 (Fed. Cir. 1985); TMEP §1207.01(b)(viii), (c)(ii).
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`(cid:160) Such leaves “TOGETHER,
`s will be discussed more fully below, the term “GAME” is merely descriptive of applicant’s goods and services.
`WHEREVER” as the dominant portion of the mark. (cid:160) As it is identical to the registrant’s mark, the marks create a very similar commercial
`impression.
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`he applicant’s relevant goods and services in Classes 9, 38 , 41 and 42 are closely related to the registrant’s services because the applicant’s
`goods and services are identified broadly enough to include the registrant’s services and to be marketed in the same trade channels as the
`registrant’s services. (cid:160) Likelihood of confusion is determined on the basis of the goods and/or services as they are identified in the application
`and registration.(cid:160) Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1267-68, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004-05 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Shell
`Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1207 n.4, 26 USPQ2d 1687, 1690 n.4 (Fed. Cir. 1993); TMEP §1207.01(a)(iii).
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`n this case, applicant’s goods and/or services are identified broadly. (cid:160) Therefore, 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) See TMEP §1207.01(a)(iii); see, e.g., In re Americor Health Servs., 1 USPQ2d 1670,
`1670-71 (TTAB 1986); In re Equitable Bancorporation, 229 USPQ 709, 710 (TTAB 1986).
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`s the relevant goods and services are so closely related, and as they are identified by such similar marks, a likelihood of confusion exists
`between the applicant’s mark and the mark in the cited registration. (cid:160) Accordingly, registration is refused with regard to Classes 9, 38, 41 and 42
`in this application.
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`dditional Search Results:(cid:160) Prior pending application – Classes 9, 38, 41 and 42 Only
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`he filing date of pending Application Serial No. 77250938 precedes applicant’s filing date. (cid:160) See attached referenced application.(cid:160) If the mark
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`in the referenced application registers, applicant’s mark may be refused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d) because of a likelihood
`of confusion with the registered mark.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq.(cid:160) Therefore, upon receipt of applicant’s
`response to this Office action, action on this application may be suspended pending final disposition of the earlier-filed referenced application.
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`n response to this Office action, applicant may present arguments in support of registration by addressing the issue of the potential conflict
`between applicant’s mark and the mark in the referenced application. (cid:160) Applicant’s election not to submit arguments at this time in no way limits
`applicant’s right to address this issue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues.
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`lease note that this potential refusal to register pertains only to applicant’s goods and services in Classes 9, 38, 41 and 42.
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`lthough applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal by submitting evidence and arguments in support
`of registration.
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`pplicant must respond to the requirements set forth below.
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`DENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES
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`lass 9
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`ortions of the wording in this class are indefinite and must be clarified because the nature or function of the goods is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP
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`§1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may substitute the following wording, if accurate:(cid:160)(cid:160)
`Portable and hand-held digital electronic devices for [specify function, e.g., recording, organizing transmitting,
`manipulating, and reviewing text, data, image, and audio files for the purpose of electronic mail, instant messaging, social
`networking, web browsing, gaming, music, video, and text; (cid:160) computer operating software for a portable, hand-held electronic
`device used for electronic mail, instant messaging, social networking, web browsing, gaming, music, video, and text; user
`interfaces for electronic devices; digital materials, namely, optical discs, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, memory cards, and other
`storage media in the nature of [specify “other storage media” as this wording is overly broad] featuring [specify subject
`matter of “content,” e.g., music] for digital entertainment applications; downloadable multimedia files containing [specify
`subject matter, e.g., artwork, text, audio, video, games, and Internet web links relating to [indicate field of subject
`matter of file]; downloadable image files containing [specify subject matter, e.g., artwork, text, audio, video, games, and
`Internet web links relating to [indicate field of subject matter of file]; downloadable computer game programs;
`downloadable electronic publications, namely, [specify nature and subject matter, e.g., books, magazines, journals] and
`newsletters featuring [specify subject matter, e.g., computer games, music]; (cid:160) the wording “downloadable music files,
`photographs, art, and video and electronic game characters, scenes, and images; downloadable multimedia files,
`downloadable image files, downloadable electronic publications and newsletters, downloadable music files, photographs,
`art, video and computer game characters, scenes, and images via the Internet and wireless device” is unacceptable as
`indefinite and is also duplicative of wording already included in the identification in Class 9;(cid:160) applicant must amend this
`wording to specify the nature and subject matter of the goods without duplicating items already included in the
`identification of goods]; downloadable electronic game programs; memory cards loaded with video, picture, game, data,
`educational, and text content in the fields of [indicate subject matter, e.g., computer games, music videos, motion picture
`films, math workbooks]; digital cameras and accessory therefor in the nature of a digital photo viewer; video cameras and
`accessory therefor in the nature of a video disc player; MP3 players; microphones; global positioning system (GPS); AC
`adapter, power converter, power inverter; external mouse; optical mouse; external keyboard; external computer screen; video
`projectors, hand-held remote controls for [indicate use, e.g., radios, televisions, stereos], earphones, headphones, and headsets
`for portable, hand-held electronic device in the nature of [specify use, e.g., telephones, computers, mobile telephones]; stand
`for holding portable electronic device and handset docking station; battery charger for use in automobiles for charging
`portable, hand-held electronic device; batteries for portable, hand-held electronic device; storage case, protective carrying case,
`carrying case, pouch and backpack for portable, hand-held electronic device, namely, [specify type of device, e.g., laptop,
`notebook computer].
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`lass 25
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`The wording “athletic apparel” in the identification of goods is indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of the goods is unclear. (cid:160) See
`TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may substitute the following wording, if accurate:(cid:160) “athletic apparel, namely, [specify items, e.g., uniforms,
`shorts, shirts,, footwear].”
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`lass 35
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`he “design of websites for advertising purposes” services are classified incorrectly.(cid:160) Applicant must amend the application to classify these
`services in International Class 42.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(a)(7), 2.85; TMEP §§1401.02(a), 1401.03(b).
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`he wording “organizing, promoting, and conducting events for the purposes of sales promotions of game commodities” in the identification of
`services is indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of the services is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) In addition, the wording does not
`appear to identify services for trademark registration purposes in that it appears to refer to activities that are ancillary to applicant’s core
`business and also inure to applicant’s benefit and not those of third parties. (cid:160) The promotion of one’s own products (in this case, game
`commodities) is not considered to be a separate service for trademark registration purposes.(cid:160) To resolve this issue, applicant may adopt the
`following suggested wording, if accurate:(cid:160) “ Advertising services, namely, promoting and marketing the goods and services of others in the
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`field of upscale choices such as cultural events, restaurants, shopping, and travel via print and electronic media.”(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Class 38
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`he wording “providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users” in the identification of
`services is indefinite and must be clarified because the subject matter is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt the following
`suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160) “Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the
`field of [specify subject matter, e.g., general interest, online computer games, history, math, literature, music].”
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`he wording “and electronic devices” within the wording “streaming of audio, visual, and audiovisual material via the Internet and electronic
`devices” in the identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of this aspect of the service sis unclear. (cid:160) See
`TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt the following suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160) “streaming of audio, visual, and audiovisual material
`via the Internet and global computer networks.”
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`lass 41
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`he wording “Entertainment services, namely, providing images and sounds in the forms of music videos, photographs and screen shots,
`electronic games and game supplies, television programs, films, and entertainment-related multimedia content via the Internet and electronic
`devices” in the identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of the services is unclear. (cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160)
`The applicant may adopt the following suggested amendments, if accurate:(cid:160) “Entertainment services, namely, [specify nature of services, e.g.,
`non-downloadable ringtones, pre-recorded music, and graphics presented to mobile communications devices via a global computer
`network and wireless networks;(cid:160) providing online computer games;(cid:160) providing video podcasts in the field of [indicate field or subject
`matter].”
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`he wording “providing non-downloadable computer and electronic gaming applications via communication on electronic devices; providing
`online and downloadable computer and electronic gaming applications” in the identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified
`because the nature of these services is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt the following suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160) “
`entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer and electronic games via communication on
`electronic devices,” in Class 41; (cid:160) downloadable computer and electronic game programs,” in Class 9.
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`he wording “rental of movies, images, books, game applications, magazines, and other digital content” in the identification of services is
`indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of the services is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt the following
`suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160) “Rental and computerized online rental services featuring interactive software in the nature of motion
`pictures, films, movies, prerecorded DVDS, prerecorded video cassettes, audio, audio recordings in a variety of genres.”
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`he wording “text entry and editing” in the identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified because the nature of the services is
`unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt the following suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160) “Text entry, namely, [indicate services,
`e.g., word processing and typing services,” in Class 35;(cid:160) “Post-production editing services for video and audio commercials,” in Class 35;
`(cid:160) “[indicate type of editing, e.g., film, photo, video, written text] editing,” in Class 41.
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`he wording “online digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services” in the identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified
`because the nature of the services is unclear.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) The applicant may adopt the following suggested amendment, if accurate:(cid:160)
`“Online digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing of [indicate field of use, e.g., books, periodicals, magazines].”
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`dentifications of goods and/or services can be amended only to clarify or limit the goods and/or services; adding to or broadening the scope of
`the goods and/or services is not permitted.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq., 1402.07.(cid:160) Therefore, applicant may not amend the
`identification to include goods and/or services that are not within the scope of the goods and/or services set forth in the present identification.
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`or assistance with identifying and classifying goods and/or services in trademark applications, please see the online searchable Manual of
`Acceptable Identifications of Goods and Services at http://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.04.
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`ISCLAIMER
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`pplicant must insert a disclaimer of “GAME” in the application because it refers immediately to the nature, features and field of use of the
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`goods and services, which the identification of goods and services shows are various types of games as well as goods and services to enable
`users to game.(cid:160) As such, this term is merely descriptive and must be disclaimed.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §1056(a); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a).
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`he following is the accepted standard format for a disclaimer:
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`No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “GAME” apart from the mark as shown.
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`MEP §1213.08(a)(i).
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` “disclaimer” is a statement in the record that an applicant does not claim exclusive rights to an unregistrable component of a mark; it does not
`affect the appearance of the mark.(cid:160) TMEP §1213.(cid:160) An unregistrable component can include wording or designs that are merely descriptive or
`generic, deceptively misdescriptive, or primarily geographically descriptive of an applicant’s goods and/or services. (cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1052(e); see
`TMEP §§1213, 1213.03.
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`he Office can require an applicant to disclaim an unregistrable component of a mark.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1056(a).(cid:160) Failure to comply with a disclaimer
`requirement can result in a refusal to register the entire mark.(cid:160) TMEP §1213.01(b).
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` disclaimer does not physically remove the disclaimed matter from the mark, but rather is a written statement that applicant does not claim
`exclusive rights to the disclaimed wording and/or design separate and apart from the mark as shown in the drawing.(cid:160) TMEP §§1213, 1213.10.
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`ESPONDING TO THIS OFFICE ACTION
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`here is no required format or form for responding to an Office action; however, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/or
`requirement raised in this Office action.(cid:160) If a refusal has issued, applicant may wish to argue against the refusal, i.e., submit arguments and/or
`evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should register.(cid:160) To respond to requirements, applicant should set forth in
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`writing the required changes or statements and request that the Office enter them into the application record.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The response must be signed by the individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind a juristic applicant (e.g., a corporate officer or
`general partner).(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(b), 2.193(e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.03(b), 611.06 et seq., 712.01.(cid:160) In the case of joint applicants, all must
`sign.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(ii); TMEP §611.06(a).(cid:160) In addition, the proper signatory must personally sign or personally enter his/her electronic
`signature.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(a), (e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.01(b), 611.02.
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`(cid:160)T
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`he Office recommends applicants use the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) to respond to Office actions online at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html.(cid:160) If applicant responds on paper via regular mail, the response should include the title “Response to Office
`Action” and the following information: (cid:160) (1) the name and law office number of the examining attorney, (2) the serial number and filing date of
`the application, (3) the date of issuance of this Office action, (4) applicant’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if applicable),
`and (5) the mark.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.194(b)(1); TMEP §302.03(a).
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`/Susan R. Stiglitz/
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`USPTO
`Law Office 109
`571-272-9285 (tel)
`571-273-9285 (fax)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:(cid:160)Applicant should file a response to this Office action(cid:160)online using the form at
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm, waiting 48-72 hours if applicant received notification of the Office action via e-mail.(cid:160)(cid:160)For
`technical assistance with the form, please e-mail TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160) For(cid:160)questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned
`examining attorney.(cid:160)(cid:160) Do not respond to this Office action by e-mail;(cid:160)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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`STATUS 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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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Print: Apr 19, 2010
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`77250938
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`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`11250938
`
`Status
`THIRD ExTENaIoN — GRANTED
`
`Word Mark
`TOGETHER. WHEREVER.
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Type of Marl:
`SERVICE MARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER I\-LARK
`
`Owner
`Balava, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DELAWARE 305A West Taylor Street
`Savannah GEORGIA 31401
`
`Goodaiservices
`G & 8: Computer
`100 lOl.
`US
`IC 042.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`services, namely, providing online web facilities for others for
`organizing and conducting online meetings, gatherings, and interactive
`discussions; and computer services in the nature of customized web
`pages featuring user-defined information, personal profiles and
`information.
`
`Filing Date
`ZOOTKOBHOB
`
`Examining Attorney
`BULLOFF, TOBY
`
`Attorney of Record
`Nathan C. Eelzer
`
`

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`
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`TOG ETH ER. WH EREVER.TOG ETH ER. WH EREVER.
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`

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`Print: Apr 19, 2010
`
`77250939
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`11250939
`
`Status
`REGISTERED
`
`Word Marl:
`TOGETHER. WHEREVER.
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Registration NI.II"I'IhBf
`3534983
`
`Date Registered
`2008f11f18
`
`Type of Mark
`sERvIc::E MARI-C
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4
`STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
`
`tanner
`EaEl__El1_-(El, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DELAWARE 305A West Taylor Street
`Savannah GEORGIA 31401
`
`Goodslse-wines
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
`
`IC 045.
`
`US
`
`100 101.
`
`G & 3: Internet based
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`social and family networking services. First Use: EOOBHOZHOZ. First
`Use In Commerce: ZOOBKOZIOZ.
`
`Filing Date
`ZOOTHOSHOB
`
`Examining Attorney
`EULLOFF, TOBY
`
`Attflfllfly Of R.Bt‘.'l'.'II"d
`Nathan C. Belzer
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`

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`TOG ETH ER. WH EREVER.TOG ETH ER. WH EREVER.
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`

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`Panasonic Corporation of North America (jlerner@whitecase.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77924148 - GAME TOGETHER, WHEREVER - 1237580-0002
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`4/20/2010 1:40:49 PM
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`ECOM109@USPTO.GOV
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`To:
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`Subject:
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`Sent:
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`Sent As:
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`Attachments:
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`(cid:160)Y
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`our trademark application (Serial No. 77924148) has been reviewed.(cid:160)(cid:160) The examining attorney assigned by the
`United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has written a letter (an “Office action”) on 4/20/2010
`to which you must respond (unless the Office letter specifically states that no response is required).(cid:160) Please follow
`these steps:
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`(cid:160)1
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`link
`Read
`.
`this
`on
`clicking
`by
`letter
`Office
`the
`http://tmportal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow?DDA=Y&serial_number=77924148&doc_type=OOA&mail_date=20100420 OR go to (cid:160)
`http://tmportal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow and enter your serial number to access the Office letter.(cid:160) If you have difficulty accessing the
`Office letter, contact TDR@uspto.gov. (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)(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)
`PLEASE NOTE: The(cid:160)Office letter may not be(cid:160)immediately available but will be(cid:160)viewable within(cid:160)24 hours of this e-mail notification.
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`(cid:160)2
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`. Contact the examining attorney who reviewed your application if you have any questions about the content of the Office letter (contact
`information appears at the end thereof).
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`(cid:160)3
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`. Respond within 6 months, calculated from 4/20/2010 (or sooner if specified in the Office letter), using the Trademark Electronic Application
`System (TEAS) Response to Office Action form. If you have difficulty using TEAS, contact TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`ALERT:
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`Failure to file any required response by the applicable deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT (loss) of your application.
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`o NOT hit “Reply” to this e-mail notification, or otherwise attempt to e-mail your response, as the USPTO does NOT accept e-mailed
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`responses.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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