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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. 77924150 - A MEAN LITTLE MACHINE - 1237580-0002
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`4/20/2010 1:39:14 PM
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`ECOM109@USPTO.GOV
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`Attachment - 1
`Attachment - 2
`Attachment - 3
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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: A MEAN LITTLE MACHINE(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) 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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`*77924150*
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`RESPOND TO THIS ACTION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageD.htm
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`(cid:160)G
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`ENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION:
`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`77/924150
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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)(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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)I
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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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`(cid:160)S
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`EARCH RESULTS
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`The trademark examining attorney has searched the Office’s database of registered and pending marks and has found no conflicting marks that
`would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d).(cid:160) TMEP §704.02; see 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).
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`(cid:160)H
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`owever, the applicant must address the following issues:
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`(cid:160)P
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`ARTIAL REQUIREMENT:(cid:160) IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES
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`(cid:160)C
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`lass 9
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`(cid:160)P
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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
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`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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`(cid:160)C
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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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`(cid:160)C
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`lass 35
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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)C
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`lass 41
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`(cid:160)T
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`he wording “Entertainment services, namely, providing images and sounds in the forms of music videos, photographs and screen shots,
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`(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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`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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)I
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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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`(cid:160)F
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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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`(cid:160)D
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`ISCLAIMER – Does NOT pertain to Classes 25 and 28
`Applicant must insert a disclaimer of “MACHINE” in the application because it refers immediately to the nature and features of applicant’s
`goods and services, which the identification of goods and services shows includes various devices for accomplishing specific tasks.(cid:160) The term
`“machine” is defined as “A system or device, such as a computer, that performs or assists in the performance of a human task: The machine is
`down.”(cid:160) Please see the attached dictionary entry from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, online edition, accessed at
`www.education.yahoo.com on April 20, 21010.(cid:160) As the applicant’s goods consist of various devices and systems for performing human tasks as
`well as services which utilize these machines, the term “machine” is merely descriptive. (cid:160) Accordingly, it must be disclaimed. (cid:160) See 15 U.S.C.
`§1056(a); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a).
`The following is the accepted standard format for a disclaimer:
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`No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “MACHINE” apart from the mark as shown.
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`(cid:160)T
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`MEP §1213.08(a)(i).
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`(cid:160)A
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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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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)A
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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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`(cid:160)R
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`ESPONDING TO THIS OFFICE ACTION
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`If applicant should fail to respond to this Office action within the six-month period for response, then the following goods and/or services will be
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`deleted from the application:(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Portable, hand-held electronic devices enabled for electronic mail, instant messaging, social networking, web browsing,
`gaming, music, video, and text; software for a portable, hand-held electronic device enabled for electronic mail, instant
`messaging, social networking, web browsing, gaming, music, video, and text; digital materials, namely, optical discs, CD-
`ROMs, DVD-ROMs, memory cards, and other storage media featuring content for digital entertainment applications;
`downloadable multimedia files; downloadable image files; downloadable computer and electronic gaming applications;
`downloadable electronic publications and newsletters; 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; memory cards loaded with video, picture, game, data, educational, and text content;
`(cid:160) and accessory therefor in the nature of a video player; hand-held remote controls; headsets for portable, hand-held electronic
`device; car charger for portable, hand-held electronic device; storage case, protective carrying case, carrying case, pouch,
`backpack for portable, hand-held electronic device, in Class 9.
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`(cid:160)A
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`thletic apparel, in Class 25.
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`(cid:160)D
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`esign of websites for advertising purposes; organizing, promoting, and conducting events for the purposes of sales promotions
`of game commodities, in Class 35.
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`(cid:160)P
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`roviding online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users;(cid:160) “and electronic
`devices” within the wording “streaming of audio, visual, and audiovisual material via the Internet and electronic devices,” in
`Class 38.
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`(cid:160)E
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`ntertainment 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,” “providing non-downloadable computer and electronic gaming applications via communication on
`electronic devices; providing online and downloadable computer and electronic gaming applications,” “rental of movies,
`images, books, game applications, magazines, and other digital content,” “text entry and editing,” and “online digital video,
`audio, and multimedia publishing services,” in Class 41.
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`(cid:160)T
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`he application will then proceed with the following goods and services only:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`User interfaces for electronic devices; downloadable electronic game programs; digital cameras and accessory therefor in the
`nature of a digital photo viewer; video cameras; MP3 players; microphones; global positioning system (GPS); AC adapter,
`power converter, power inverter; external mouse; optical mouse; external keyboard; external computer screen; video projectors;
`earphones, headphones; stand for holding portable electronic device and handset docking station;(cid:160) batteries for portable, hand-
`held electronic device, in Class 9.
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`(cid:160)C
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`locks and watches, in Class 14.
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`(cid:160)F
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`olders; notebooks; notepads; pens; pencils; posters; publications, namely, catalogs and instruction booklets in the field of
`electronic devices and software therefor; stationery; trading cards, in Class 16.
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`(cid:160)C
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`lothing, namely, hats, t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, shorts, sweat pants, wrist bands, in Class 25.
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`(cid:160)T
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`oys, namely, collectible toy figurines, modeled toy figurines, and play figurines; playing cards, in Class 28.
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`(cid:160)A
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`dvertising services; advertising via electronic media and specifically the Internet; rental of advertising space on electronic
`devices and web sites, in Class 35.
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`Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, documents, graphics, images, audio, and video for electronic
`mail, instant messaging, social networking, web browsing, gaming, music, video, and text services; wireless electronic
`transmission of voice signals, data, facsimiles, images, computer and electronic gaming applications and content, music,
`cinematic films, television programs, multimedia files, and publications; wireless broadband communication services for use
`with the Internet and content provider computer networks; electronic transmission of hypertext documents, streaming video web
`hyperlinks, music, data, and documents; providing access to telecommunication networks; providing multiple use access to
`global computer information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information; electronic mail
`services; data communication by electronic mail; providing co-location services for voice, video, and data communications
`applications; streaming of audio, visual, and audiovisual material via the Internet; broadcasting of television programs;
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`broadcasting of video and audio programming over the Internet; broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication
`access to video, audio, and audiovisual content provided via a video-on-demand service via the Internet, in Class 38.
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`Sweepstakes services provided over a global computer network, in Class 41.
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`(cid:160)P
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`roviding a secured-access web site that gives users the ability to upload, exchange, and share videos and other electronic data
`on the Internet, in Class 42.
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`37 C.F.R. §2.65(a).
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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)
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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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`(cid:160)I
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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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`(cid:160)S
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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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`force; a simple machine.
`2. A system or device for doing work, as an automobile or a
`jackhammer, together with its power source and auxiliary equipment.
`3. A system or device, such as a computer, that performs or assists in the
`performance of a human task: The machine is down.
`4. An intricate natural system or organism, such as the human body.
`5. A person who acts in a rigid, mechanical, or unconscious manner.
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`mechanical means oflowering an actor
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`8. An answering machine: Leave a message on my macnine :'j"I'in not
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`ADJECTIVE:
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`Of, relating to, or felt to resemble a machine: macnine repairs;
`macnine poiiiics.
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`ma-chimed, ma-chin-ing, ma-chines
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`To cut, shape, or finish by l11flC.l].l.l‘1C.
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`To be cut, shaped, or finished by machine: fiis meta! macnines
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`ETYMOLOGY:
`French, from Old French, from Latin rrachina, from Greek mikhanfi,
`dialectal variant ofro§khan§; see rnagh— in Inr:io-EL1r-npean roots
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