UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`     APPLICANT:         
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`Panasonic Corporation of North America
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`78/706030
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`*78706030*
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`RETURN ADDRESS: 
`Commissioner for Trademarks
`P.O. Box 1451
`Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
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`Please provide in all correspondence:
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`1.  Filing date, serial number, mark and
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`applicant's name.
`2.  Date of this Office Action.
`3.  Examining Attorney's name and
`     Law Office number.
`4. Your
`telephone number and e-mail
`address.
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`    CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
`/MORTON AMSTER/
`AMSTER, ROTHSTEIN & EBENSTEIN LLP
`90 PARK AVE
`NEW YORK, NY 10016-1301
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`E-WEAR
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`         MARK:       
`        CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :   Morton Amste
`     CORRESPONDENT EMAIL ADDRESS:  
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`FINAL OFFICE ACTION
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`RESPONSE TIME LIMIT:  TO AVOID ABANDONMENT, THE OFFICE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE
`ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE MAILING OR E-MAILING DATE.  
`MAILING/E-MAILING DATE INFORMATION:  If the mailing or e-mailing date of this Office action does not appear above, this
`information can be obtained by visiting the USPTO website at http://tarr.uspto.gov/, inserting the application serial number, and viewing the
`prosecution history for the mailing date of the most recently issued Office communication.
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`Serial Number  78/706030
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`This letter responds to the applicant’s correspondence dated September 06, 2006.
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`The applicant (1) argued against the refusal to register the mark under Section 2(e)(1) as merely descriptive; and (2) argued against the refusal to
`register the mark under Section 2(d) with regard to Reg. No. 2293127 because the cited registration has been cancelled. Applicant additionally
`has provided an acceptable amended to the identification of goods.
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`Because Reg. No. 2293127 has been cancelled. The refusal to register under Section 2(d) is withdrawn. However, the refusal to register the mark
`under Section 2(e)(1) as merely descriptive is maintained and made FINAL.
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`Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1) Refusal – Mark is Descriptive
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`The refusal under Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1) as merely descriptive, 15 U.S.C. §1052(e)(1), is now made FINAL for the reasons set forth
`below. 37 C.F.R. §2.64(a).
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` mark is merely descriptive under Trademark Act Section 2(e)(1), 15 U.S.C. §1052(e)(1), if it describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic,
`function, feature, purpose or use of the relevant goods and/or services. In re Gyulay, 820 F.2d 1216, 3 USPQ2d 1009 (Fed. Cir. 1987); In re Bed
`& Breakfast Registry, 791 F.2d 157, 229 USPQ 818 (Fed. Cir. 1986); In re MetPath Inc., 223 USPQ 88 (TTAB 1984); In re Bright-Crest, Ltd.,
`204 USPQ 591 (TTAB 1979); TMEP §1209.01(b). A mark that describes an intended user of a product or service is also merely descriptive
`within the meaning of Section 2(e)(1). Hunter Publishing Co. v. Caulfield Publishing Ltd., 1 USPQ2d 1996 (TTAB 1986); In re Camel Mfg.
`Co., Inc., 222 USPQ 1031 (TTAB 1984); In re Gentex Corp., 151 USPQ 435 (TTAB 1966).
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`The determination of whether a mark is merely descriptive is considered in relation to the identified goods and/or services, not in the abstract. In
`re Polo International Inc., 51 USPQ2d 1061 (TTAB 1999) (Board found that DOC in DOC-CONTROL would be understood to refer to the
`“documents” managed by applicant’s software, not “doctor” as shown in dictionary definition);
`In re Digital Research Inc., 4 USPQ2d 1242
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`(TTAB 1987) (CONCURRENT PC-DOS found merely descriptive of “computer programs recorded on disk;” it is unnecessary that programs
`actually run “concurrently,” as long as relevant trade clearly uses the denomination “concurrent” as a descriptor of this particular type of
`operating system); In re Venture Lending Associates, 226 USPQ 285 (TTAB 1985); In re American Greetings Corp., 226 USPQ 365, 366
`(TTAB 1985) (“Whether consumers could guess what the product is from consideration of the mark alone is not the test”); TMEP §1209.01(b).
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` mark that combines descriptive terms may be registrable if the composite creates a unitary mark with a separate, nondescriptive meaning.
`However, if each component retains its descriptive significance in relation to the goods or services, the combination results in a composite that is
`itself descriptive. In re Tower Tech, Inc., 64 USPQ2d 1314 (TTAB 2002) (SMARTTOWER merely descriptive of “commercial and industrial
`cooling towers and accessories therefor, sold as a unit”); In re Sun Microsystems Inc., 59 USPQ2d 1084 (TTAB 2001) (AGENTBEANS merely
`descriptive of computer software for use in development and deployment of application programs on global computer network); In re Putman
`Publishing Co., 39 USPQ2d 2021 (TTAB 1996) (FOOD & BEVERAGE ONLINE held to be merely descriptive of news and information service
`for the food processing industry); In re Copytele Inc., 31 USPQ2d 1540 (TTAB 1994) (SCREEN FAX PHONE merely descriptive of “facsimile
`terminals employing electrophoretic displays”); In re Entenmann’s Inc ., 15 USPQ2d 1750 (TTAB 1990), aff’d per curiam, 928 F.2d 411 (Fed.
`Cir. 1991) (OATNUT held to be merely descriptive of bread containing oats and hazelnuts).
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`The prefix E- is a well-known abbreviation for “electronic,” and is commonly used as a prefix to indicate “electronic.” Moreover, numerous
`cases have recognized the “e” prefix as a descriptive designation for electronics when the mark is used for electronic goods and/or services. See
`generally, In re SPX Corp., 63 USPQ2d 1592 (TTAB 2002) (E-AUTODIAGNOSTICS merely descriptive of an “electronic engine analysis
`system comprised of a hand-held computer and related computer software”); In re Styleclick.com Inc., 57 USPQ2d 1445 (TTAB 2000) (E
`FASHION held merely descriptive of software for use in shopping via global computer network and electronic retailing services); Continental
`Airlines Inc. v. United Air Lines Inc., 53 USPQ2d 1385 (TTAB 1999) (E-TICKET held generic for computerized reservation and ticketing of
`transportation services). In this case, where the applicant’s goods are electronic, the prefix “e-“ would be understood by potential purchasers as
`meaning “electronic.”
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`The term WEAR is defined as, “To carry or have habitually on the person.” The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language,
`Fourth Edition. Copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. (See attachments).
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`The examining attorney searched the Internet using the Google® computerized search engine for the term “wearable” in relation to “digital
`audio players” and found in excess of a thousand articles. Attached for the applicant’s reference are copies of representative articles which
`demonstrate that digital audio players are electronic devices which people wear. (See attachments).
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`The examining attorney searched the Lexis® computerized database for the terms “wearable electronics” and “e-wear.” Attached for the
`applicant’s reference are copies of excerpts from representative articles which demonstrate that electronic devices designed to be worn are
`commonly identified as wearable electronics and/or e-wear. (See attachments).
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`The examining attorney searched the Internet using the Google® computerized search engine for the term “e-wear” in relation to “wearable
`electronics.” Attached for the applicant’s reference are copies of representative web pages which demonstrate the descriptive significance of the
`term E-WEAR in relation to electronic items which can be worn.
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`In this case, the mark E-WEAR merely combines descriptive terms without creating a new non-descriptive meaning. The mark would be
`immediately understood as describing a feature of the goods, namely, that the applicant’s digital audio players are wearable electronics.
`Accordingly, the refusal to register the mark under Section 2(e)(1) as merely descriptive is maintained and made final.
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`Response to Final Office Action
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`If applicant fails to respond to this final action within six months of the mailing date, the application will be abandoned.  15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37
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`C.F.R. §2.65(a).  Applicant may respond to this final action by:  
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`(1)  submitting a response that fully satisfies all outstanding requirements, if feasible (37 C.F.R. §2.64(a)); and/or
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`(2)  filing an appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, with an appeal fee of $100 per class (37 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(18) and 2.64(a);
`TMEP §§715.01 and 1501 et seq.; TBMP Chapter 1200).
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`In certain circumstances, a petition to the Director may be filed to review a final action that is limited to procedural issues, pursuant to 37 C.F.R.
`§2.63(b)(2).  37 C.F.R. §2.64(a).  See 37 C.F.R. §2.146(b), TMEP §1704, and TBMP Chapter 1201.05 for an explanation of petitionable matters. 
`The petition fee is $100.  37 C.F.R. §2.6(a)(15).
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`/Jordan A. Baker/
`Trademark Examining Attorney
`Law Office 102
`571-272-8844
`jordan.baker@uspto.gov
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`HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS OFFICE ACTION:
`ONLINE RESPONSE:  You may respond using the Office’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) Response to Office action
`form available on our website at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html.  If the Office action issued via e-mail, you must wait 72 hours
`after receipt of the Office action to respond via TEAS.  NOTE:  Do not respond by e-mail.  THE USPTO WILL NOT ACCEPT AN
`E-MAILED RESPONSE.
`REGULAR MAIL RESPONSE:  To respond by regular mail, your response should be sent to the mailing return address above, and
`include the serial number, law office number, and examining attorney’s name.   NOTE:  The filing date of the response will be the date
`of receipt in the Office, not the postmarked date.  To ensure your response is timely, use a certificate of mailing.  37 C.F.R. §2.197.
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`STATUS OF APPLICATION: To check the status of your application, visit the Office’s Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval
`(TARR) system at http://tarr.uspto.gov.
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`VIEW APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ONLINE: Documents in the electronic file for pending applications can be viewed and downloaded
`online at http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow.
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`GENERAL TRADEMARK INFORMATION: For general information about trademarks, please visit the Office’s website at
`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`FOR INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFICE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ASSIGNED EXAMINING
`ATTORNEY SPECIFIED ABOVE.
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`ICUfl1 — Intelligent Communication Uniforms for health care workers
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`The ICUd project aims at investigating the feasibility of applying we arable computing in health care work. Wearable computing refers to information devices
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`Nurses use a wide variety ofinformation, e.g., about patient conditions, medication, treatments, and
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`The ICU4 concept aims to provide solutions in the form ofintegrating communication technology
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`the tasks which the worker must carry out. The uniforms must be save, functional and comfortable.
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`Method
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`Information on working conditions, specific needs and requirements for technological devices were collected. Through methods as workshops, interviews and
`use of video and photography, information was gathered on the basis of which a first collection of ideas for basic uniforms were created. Workshops, interviews
`and literature were also used to describe and specify user groups within nursing and health care work and to map the specific tasks and needs within each group.
`On the basis ofthis information uniforms can be designed for each target group.
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`Key issues in the design process
`Mobility, filnctionality, us er fiiendliness, hygiene, personal, pervasive, uniform
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`Result
`A design collection of ewear uniforms for nurses, with gender and nursing spesializations adjustments.
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`CONTENTS INDEX - ILLUSTRATIONS BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD
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`The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
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`wear
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`PRONUNCIATION:
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`:1 War
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`Inflected forms: were ( :1 wor, W), worn ( Ed worn, Worn), wearing, wears
`VERB:
`TRANSITIVE 1. To carry or have on the person as covering, adornment, or protection:
`HERB: wearing a jaehez; masfi wear a seat belt. 2. To carry or have habitually on
`the person, especially as an aid: wears glasses. 3. To display in one's
`appearance: always wears a smile. 4. To bear, carry, or maintain in a
`particular manner: wears her hair lohg. 5. To fly or display (colors). Used of
`a ship, jockey, or knight. 6. To damage, diminish, erode, or consume by long
`or hard use, attrition, or exposure. Often used with away, down, or of: rocks
`worh away by she sea; shoes worn down a3 Ehe heels. T. To produce by
`constant use, attrition, or exposure: evehzaally wore hollows in the stone
`steps. 8. To bring to a specified condition by long use or attrition: wore zhe
`cloihes to rags; pebbles worn smooih. 9. To fatigue, weary, or exhaust:
`Your ihe‘essahr erizicism has worn mypaziehe'e. 10. Naazieal To make (a
`sailing ship) come about with the wind aft.
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`INTRANSITIVE la. To last under continual or hard use: afabrie that will wear. I]. To last
`HERB:
`through the passage of time: a friendship zhafi wears well. 2. To break. down
`or diminish throuoh use or attrition The rear fires been» fin wear. 3. To pass
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`or dimimsh through use or attrition: Ine rear tires began to wear. 3. 'l'o pass
`gradually or tediously: The hours were on. 4. Naazica! To come about with
`stem to windward.
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`NOHN' 1. The act ofwearing or the state ofbeing worn; use: 3329 coat 32am: nan? heavy
`wear. 2. Clothing, especially of a particular kind or for a particular use. Often
`used in combination: rainwearjbozwear. 3. Gradual impairment or
`diminution resulting from use or attrition. 4. The ability to withstand impairment
`fiom use 01 aLLIiLioIi. The engine nab'pfeniy of wear fefl.
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`PHRASAL VERBSi wear down To break down or exhaust by relentless pressure or resistance.
`wear off To diminish gradually in eEect: The drug were Qfl. wear out 1. To
`make or become unusable through long or heavy use. 2. To use up or consume
`gradually. 3. To exhaust; tire. 4. Cniefly Southern US. To punish by
`spanking,
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`1DIOMS$ wear the pants (or trousers) Informal To exercise controlling authority in a
`household. wear thin I. To be weakened or eroded gradually: Herpaiience
`is wearing am. 2. To become less convincing, acceptable, or popular, as
`through repeated use: excuses inaz are wearing skin.
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`ETWDLDGY: Mddle English weren, from Old English werr'an. See wes—g in Appendix I.
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`OTHER FORLJIS: wear'er _NDU.N
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`USERS; COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF SOFTWARE; COMPUTER
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`INDEKING, STORING, ORGANIZING, RECEIVING, RETRIEVING,
`AUTHORING, EDITING, REDIRECTION, OR OTHERWISE PROCESSING DATA,
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`SOFTWARE FOR ACCESS TO COMPUTER NETWORKS, GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORKS,
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`COMPUTERS, BEEPERS;
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`GAMES CONTAINING MEMORY DEVICES, HANDHELD COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAME
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`C 042.
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`100 :01.
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`G & S: COMPUTER
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`PROGRAMMING SERVICES USED IN AREAS OF DATA STORAGE, NAMELY DATA
`STORAGE, DATA INDEXING, SEARCHING, COLLECTING AND RETRIEVING DATA,
`CREATION OF DATA COMPILATIONS AND ORGANIZING AND PROCESSING DATA,
`INFORMATION, SITES, AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON COMPUTER SOFTWARE
`OR NETWORKS, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND
`APPLICATIONS NAMELY SOFTWARE FOR DATA_STORAGE, DATA_INDEXING,
`SEARCHING, COLLECTING AND RETRIEVING DATA, CREATION OF DATA
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`COMPILATIONS AND ORGAN Z NG AN] PROCESSING DATA; COMPUTER PROJECT
`MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DATA RECOVERY SERVICES, PROVIDING SEARCH ENGINES
`FOR OBTAINING DATA ON COMPUTER NETWORKS AND ON A GLOBAL COMPUTER
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`JAPAN
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`FOREIGN PRIORITY CLAIMED
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`GoodsIServices
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`US
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`021 023 026 036 038.
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`G a S:
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`Self—contained and accessory communications equipment, namely computer
`peripherals, handheld computers, personal digital assistants,
`electronic organizers, electronic notepads, digital audio recorders,
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`and digital audio playback devices comprising data compression
`software, all for handheld use and connectivity to personal computers,
`miniature computers, personal digital assistants, audio and video
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`assistants; memory devices, namely computer memory cards; data storage
`devices, namely blank magnetic data carriers and computer memory
`cards; electrical controllers; cradles for recharging and connecting
`the communications equipment to the foregoing; modems; cases for
`holdi