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`Panasonic Corporation (docketingtm@hdp.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85196580 - @ EASY IPTV - 9432-200478
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`3/30/2012 12:09:28 PM
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`ECOM114@USPTO.GOV
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
`OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`85196580
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`*85196580*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
`http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp
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`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICATION SERIAL NO.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK: @ EASY IPTV(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(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) (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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`9432-200478(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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`GEOFFREY D. AURINI(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)
`HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`TROY, MI 48098-2683(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`5445 CORPORATE DR STE 200
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`(cid:160) Panasonic Corporation
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`docketingtm@hdp.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
`TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE
`RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 3/30/2012
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`The statement of use has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) Applicant must respond timely and completely to the
`issue(s) 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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`ark Differs on Drawing and Specimen
`The mark on the specimen disagrees with the mark on the drawing.(cid:160) The mark is shown on the drawing page as a blue @ symbol to the left of
`the white words EASY IPTV which are contained in a black square with gray outlining around the upper right corner.(cid:160) The current mark
`description is as follows: “The mark consists of a black square outlined on the top and left sides with a black border that becomes gray towards
`and in the upper left corner. Within the square are the white words "EASY IPTV" to the right of a blue @ symbol.” (cid:160) However, the specimen of
`use shows the mark without the black square with gray border, and appears simply as the blue @ sign next to the white words EASY IPTV.(cid:160)
`Thus, the square background carrier and color gray do not appear on the specimen.
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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 and/or services 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
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`mark as originally filed.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.72(a)(2), (b)(2); see 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 color drawing of the mark that agrees with the colors of the mark on the specimen and does not materially alter the original
`mark.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.72(b); TMEP §§807.07(d)(i), 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.(cid:160) However, applicant must also provide a statement listing all the
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`colors that are claimed as a feature of the mark and a statement describing the literal and design elements of the mark that specifies
`where all the colors appear in those elements.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.37, 2.52(b)(1); TMEP §807.07(d)(i).(cid:160) 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 represent background,
`outlining, shading and/or transparent areas and are not part of the mark.(cid:160) TMEP §807.07(d).(cid:160) Generic color names must be used in the
`color claim and mark description, e.g., magenta, yellow, turquoise.(cid:160) TMEP §807.07(a)(i)-(a)(ii).;
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`(2)(cid:160) A new black and white drawing of the mark, with a statement authorizing the deletion of any color claim and an amendment of the
`mark description deleting any reference to color.(cid:160) Amending the drawing to agree with the specimen would not be considered a material
`alteration of the mark in this case.(cid:160) See TMEP §807.07(a)(i), (d)(i).; or
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`(3)(cid:160) A substitute specimen showing use in commerce of the mark in the colors depicted on the drawing, and the following statement,
`verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. §2.20:(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) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.59(b)(2), 2.193(e)(1); TMEP §§807.07(d)(i), 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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`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 and/or service mark.(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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`irections for Submitting a Substitute Specimen
`The following is a sample declaration for a verified substitute specimen for use in a paper response:
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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 the substitute specimen was in use in commerce prior to the expiration of the deadline for filing the
`statement of use; 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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`(Print or Type Name and Position)
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`____________________________
`(Date)
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`To submit a verified substitute specimen online via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), applicant should do the
`following:(cid:160) (1) answer “yes” to the TEAS response form wizard question to “submit a new or substitute specimen;” (2) attach a jpg or pdf file
`of the substitute specimen; (3) select the statement that “The substitute specimen(s) was in use in commerce prior to the expiration of the
`deadline for filing the statement of use.”; and (4) sign personally or enter personally his/her electronic signature, name in printed or typed form,
`and date after the declaration at the end of the TEAS response form.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.59(b)(2), 2.193(a), (c)-(d), (e)(1); TMEP §§611.01(c),
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`804.01(b).(cid:160) Please note that these steps appear on different pages of the TEAS response form.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`If applicant experiences difficulty in submitting the required substitute specimen, supporting statement and/or declaration, please e-mail
`TEAS@uspto.gov for technical assistance regarding the TEAS response form.
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`uestions
`If applicant has questions regarding this Office action, please telephone or e-mail the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160) All relevant e-
`mail communications will be placed in the official application record; however, an e-mail communication will not be accepted as a response to
`this Office action and will not extend the deadline for filing a proper response.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.191; TMEP §§304.01-.02, 709.04-.05.(cid:160) Further,
`although the trademark examining attorney may provide additional explanation pertaining to the refusal(s) and/or requirement(s) in this Office
`action, the trademark examining attorney may not provide legal advice or statements about applicant’s rights. (cid:160) See TMEP §§705.02, 709.06.
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`/Mary Boagni/
`Examining Attorney
`Law Office 114
`571-272-9130
`Law Office 114 fax: 571-273-9114
`e-mail: mary.boagni@uspto.gov
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`O RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: (cid:160) Go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. (cid:160) Please wait 48-72 hours from the
`issue/mailing date before using TEAS, to allow for necessary system updates of the application.(cid:160) For technical assistance with online forms, e-
`mail TEAS@uspto.gov.(cid:160) For(cid:160)questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney.(cid:160)(cid:160) E-mail
`communications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to this Office action by e-mail.
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`ll informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the official application record.
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`HO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE:(cid:160) It must be personally signed by(cid:160)an individual applicant or(cid:160)someone with legal authority to bind an
`applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants).(cid:160)(cid:160)If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the
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`response.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION: (cid:160) To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official
`notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) at
`http://tarr.uspto.gov/. (cid:160) Please keep a copy of the complete TARR screen. (cid:160) If TARR shows no change for more than six months, call
`1-800-786-9199. (cid:160) For more information on checking status, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/.
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`O UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160) Use the TEAS form at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.
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`To:
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`Subject:
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`Panasonic Corporation (docketingtm@hdp.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85196580 - @ EASY IPTV - 9432-200478
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`3/30/2012 12:09:29 PM
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`ECOM114@USPTO.GOV
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`IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`USPTO OFFICE ACTION HAS ISSUED ON 3/30/2012 FOR
`SERIAL NO. 85196580
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`lease follow the instructions below to continue the prosecution of your application:
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`TO READ OFFICE ACTION: Click on this link or go to http://portal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow and enter the application serial
`number to access the Office action.
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`LEASE NOTE: The Office action may not be immediately available but will be viewable within 24 hours of this e-mail notification.
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`(cid:160)R
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`ESPONSE(cid:160)IS REQUIRED: You should carefully review the Office action to determine (1) how to respond; and (2) the applicable response
`time period. Your response deadline will be calculated from 3/30/2012 (or sooner if specified in the office action).
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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
`responses.(cid:160) Instead, the USPTO recommends that you respond online using the Trademark Electronic Application System Response
`Form.
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`ELP: For technical assistance in accessing the Office action, please e-mail
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`TDR@uspto.gov.(cid:160) Please contact the assigned examining attorney with questions about the Office action.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) WARNING
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`ailure to file the required response by the applicable deadline will result in the ABANDONMENT of your
`application.
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