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`PANASONIC CORPORATION (tmefs@LSLLP.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77976541 - AVC INTRA - 11623
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`8/31/2009 9:38:40 AM
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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) 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: AVC INTRA(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)
`SCARSDALE, NY 10583(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)
`HOWARD N. ARONSON(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)
`LACKENBACH SIEGEL LLP(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`LACKENBACH SIEGEL BUILDING(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)
`(cid:160) PANASONIC CORPORATION(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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`11623(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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`tmefs@LSLLP.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: 8/31/2009
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`This Office action is in response to applicant’s communication filed on July 31, 2009.
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`Colors Claimed and Description of the Mark
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`he color white appears in the drawing and it is unclear whether the applicant is claiming the color white, in addition to the other colors already
`claimed, or if the white is meant to be background only.
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`If black, white and/or gray are not being claimed as a color feature of the mark, applicant must state that the colors black, white and/or gray
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`represent background, outlining, shading and/or transparent areas and are not part of the mark.(cid:160) TMEP §807.07(d).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must provide a color claim and a mark description specifying where all the colors appear in the mark.(cid:160) The following color
`claim and mark description are suggested, if accurate, if white is claimed also:
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`olor claim:(cid:160) “ The colors black, red and white are claimed as a feature of the mark.”; and
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`ark description:(cid:160) “ The mark consists of the acronym "AVC" followed by the fanciful word "INTRA" within a parallelogram; the color black
`appears in the wording "AVC" and in the parallelogram; the color red appears in the letter "I” and the letters “NTRA” are in white.”
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`*77976541*
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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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`77/976541
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`ONE CHASE ROAD
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`Mark Differs on Drawing and Specimen- Continued and Maintained
`The mark on one of the substitute specimen disagrees with the mark on the drawing.(cid:160) In this case, one of the specimens displays the mark in the
`colors red, black and gray, while the drawing shows the mark as red, black and white only.
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` statement of use must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each class of goods specified in the statement
`of use.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 1109.09(b).(cid:160) The mark on the
`drawing must be a substantially exact representation of the mark as used on the specimen.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.51(b); TMEP §807.12(a); see 37 C.F.R.
`§2.72(b)(1).(cid:160) In addition, the drawing of the mark can be amended only if the amendment does not materially alter the mark as originally filed.(cid:160)
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`37 C.F.R. §2.72(a)(2), (b)(2); TMEP §§807.12(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Therefore, applicant must submit one of the following:
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`(1)(cid:160) A new drawing of the mark that agrees with the mark on the specimen but does not materially alter the original mark.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R.
`§2.72(b); TMEP §§807.13(a), 807.14 et seq.(cid:160) Amending the drawing to agree with the specimen would not be considered a material
`alteration of the mark in this case.; or
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`(2)(cid:160) A substitute specimen showing use in commerce of the mark on the drawing, and the following statement, verified with an affidavit
`or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §§2.20, 2.33: “The substitute specimen was in use in commerce prior to the expiration of the
`time allowed applicant for filing a statement of use.”(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.59(b)(2); TMEP §§807.12(a), 904.05.(cid:160) If submitting a
`specimen requires an amendment to the dates of use, applicant must also verify the amended dates.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.71(c); TMEP §904.05.
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`ending receipt of a proper response, registration is refused because the specimen does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce as a
`trademark.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).
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`pplicant may not withdraw the statement of use.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.88(g); TMEP §1109.17.
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`Specimen Refusal
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`he substitute specimens are not acceptable because they do not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce.(cid:160) A statement of use must
`include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each class of goods specified in the statement of use.(cid:160) Trademark Act
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`Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 1109.09(b).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The specimens are not acceptable as evidence of actual trademark use because they are advertisements for the goods; one appears to be a printed
`advertisement and the other is an online advertisement that lacks price, ordering and contact information that would enable a potential consumer
`to immediately order the goods.(cid:160) Thus, it fails to show proper use on the goods or the packaging of the goods.
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`herefore, applicant must submit the following:
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`(1)(cid:160) A substitute specimen showing the mark in use in commerce for each class of goods specified in the statement of use; and
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`(2)(cid:160) The following statement, verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §§2.20, 2.33:(cid:160) “ The substitute specimen
`was in use in commerce prior to the expiration of the deadline for filing the statement of use.” (cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.59(b)(2); TMEP
`§904.05.(cid:160) If submitting a substitute specimen requires an amendment to the dates of use, applicant must also verify the amended dates.(cid:160) 37
`C.F.R. §2.71(c); TMEP §904.05.
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`he following is a properly worded declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20.(cid:160) Applicant should add this declaration to the end of its response, properly
`signed and dated by a person authorized under 37 C.F.R. §2.33(a).(cid:160) TMEP §804.01(b).
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`The undersigned being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C.
`§1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or document or any registration
`resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true; and all statements made on information and
`belief are believed to be true.
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`_____________________________
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`(Print or Type Name and Position)
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`*****Examples of specimens for goods are tags, labels, instruction manuals, containers, photographs that show the mark on the actual
`goods or packaging, or displays associated with the actual goods at their point of sale.(cid:160) See TMEP §§904.03 et seq.
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`ending receipt of a proper response, registration is refused because the specimen does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce as a
`trademark.(cid:160) Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.56(a), 2.88(b)(2); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).
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`pplicant may not withdraw the statement of use.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.88(g); TMEP §1109.17
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`Response to Office Action
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`here is no required format or form for responding to an Office action.(cid:160) The 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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`n the response, applicant should explicitly address each refusal and/or requirement raised in the 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 why the mark
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`should register.(cid:160) To respond to requirements, applicant should set forth in writing the required changes or statements.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The response must be signed by applicant or someone with legal authority to bind applicant (i.e., a corporate officer of a corporate applicant, the
`equivalent of an officer for unincorporated organizations or limited liability company applicants, a general partner of a partnership applicant,
`each applicant for applications with multiple individual applicants).(cid:160) TMEP §§605.02, 712.(cid:160) The signer must personally sign and date the
`response or manually enter their electronic signature in the signature block.(cid:160) TMEP §605.02
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`The Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) database on the USPTO website at http://tarr.uspto.gov provides
`detailed, up to the minute information about the status and prosecution history of trademark/service mark applications and
`registrations.(cid:160) To access the TARR database, applicant will need to provide an application serial number or registration number.(cid:160) The
`TARR database is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) The applicant may also call the Trademark Assistance Center with general
`questions at (571) 272-9250.
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`/Laurie Mayes/
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`Law Office 101
`571-272-5874
`FAX 571-273-9101
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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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`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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`PANASONIC CORPORATION (tmefs@LSLLP.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 77976541 - AVC INTRA - 11623
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`8/31/2009 9:38:43 AM
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`ECOM101@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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`our trademark application (Serial No. 77976541) 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 8/31/2009
`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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`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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`. 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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`. Respond within 6 months, calculated from 8/31/2009 (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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