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`Aupeo GmbH (ptodocket@arelaw.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86774632 - ONECONNECT - 55210/850
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`UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
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`OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`*86774632*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
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`U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. (cid:160) 86774632
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`ARK: ONECONNECT
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein Llp
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`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) 90 Park Ave
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`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) New York, NY 10016-1301
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`APPLICANT: Aupeo GmbH
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`CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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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: 1/22/2016
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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 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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`UMMARY OF ISSUES:
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`Section 2(d) Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion
`Identification of Services - Indefinite
`Section1(b) and 44(d) – Intent to Perfect 44(e)
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`SECTION 2(d) REFUSAL – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION – CLASSES 35 & 38
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`egistration of the applied-for mark is refused because of a likelihood of confusion with the marks in U.S. Registration Nos. (cid:160) 4848347
`(ONECONEXION) and 4098285 (ONE2CONNECT).(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.(cid:160) See the
`enclosed registrations.
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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 a potential consumer
`would be confused, 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)
`A determination of likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d) is made on a case-by case basis and the factors set forth in In re E. I. du Pont de
`Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563, 567 (C.C.P.A. 1973) aid in this determination.(cid:160) Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp.,
`Inc., 637 F.3d 1344, 1349, 98 USPQ2d 1253, 1256 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (citing On-Line Careline, Inc. v. Am. Online, Inc., 229 F.3d 1080, 1085, 56
`USPQ2d 1471, 1474 (Fed. Cir. 2000)).(cid:160) Not all the du Pont factors, however, are necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one of the
`factors may control in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record.(cid:160) Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., 637 F.3d at 1355, 98
`USPQ2d at 1260; In re Majestic Distilling Co., 315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont de
`Nemours & Co., 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 and nature of the goods and/or services, and similarity
`of the trade channels of the goods and/or services.(cid:160) See In re Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d 1358, 1361-62, 101 USPQ2d 1905, 1908 (Fed. Cir. 2012); In
`re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1595-96 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.
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`OMPARISON OF THE MARKS
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`arks are compared in their entireties for similarities in appearance, sound, connotation, and commercial impression.(cid:160) Stone Lion Capital
`Partners, LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d 1317, 1321, 110 USPQ2d 1157, 1160 (Fed. Cir. 2014) (quoting Palm Bay Imps., Inc. v. Veuve
`Clicquot Ponsardin Maison Fondee En 1772, 396 F. 3d 1369, 1371, 73 USPQ2d 1689, 1691 (Fed. Cir. 2005)); TMEP §1207.01(b)-(b)(v).(cid:160)
`“Similarity in any one of these elements may be sufficient to find the marks confusingly similar.” (cid:160) In re Davia, 110 USPQ2d 1810, 1812 (TTAB
`2014) (citing In re 1st USA Realty Prof’ls, Inc. , 84 USPQ2d 1581, 1586 (TTAB 2007)); In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB
`1988)); TMEP §1207.01(b).
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`n the present case, the applicant’s mark is ONECONNECT, and the registrants’ marks are: (cid:160)
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`1)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) ONECONEXION.
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`2)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) ONE2CONNECT
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`he applicant’s mark is similar to the registrant’s mark as to the terms ONE and CONNECT, and creates the same commercial impression as
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`ONE CONEXION, which translates to “one connection.”
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`OMPARISON OF THE GOODS/SERVICES
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`he goods and/or services of the parties need not be identical or even competitive to find a likelihood of confusion.(cid:160) See On-line Careline Inc. v.
`Am. Online Inc., 229 F.3d 1080, 1086, 56 USPQ2d 1471, 1475 (Fed. Cir. 2000); Recot, Inc. v. Becton, 214 F.3d 1322, 1329, 54 USPQ2d 1894,
`1898 (Fed. Cir. 2000) (“[E]ven if the goods in question are different from, and thus not related to, one another in kind, the same goods can be
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`related in the mind of the consuming public as to the origin of the goods.”); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i). (cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The respective goods and/or services need only be “related in some manner and/or if the circumstances surrounding their marketing [be] such
`that they could give rise to the mistaken belief that [the goods and/or services] emanate from the same source.” (cid:160) Coach Servs., Inc. v. Triumph
`Learning LLC, 668 F.3d 1356, 1369, 101 USPQ2d 1713, 1722 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting 7-Eleven Inc. v. Wechsler, 83 USPQ2d 1715, 1724
`(TTAB 2007)); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i).
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`he applicant’s services are: (cid:160) Advertising, marketing and promotion services; advertising, marketing and promotion advisory, research, analysis
`and consulting services; market research and market intelligence services; branding services, namely, consulting, development, management and
`marketing of brands for businesses and/or individuals; Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images,
`audio and video by means of telecommunication networks, wireless communication networks and the Internet; broadcasting of radio and
`television programmes; musical broadcasting, electronic transmission and streaming of phonographic sounds, images, text, signals; providing
`information relating to telecommunications networks, including the internet; electronic transmission of data, images, audio, video and
`documents; connection and access to electronic communications networks, for the transmission or reception of data, sounds, music, videos and
`multimedia documents; paging services by radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication; rental of telecommunications
`apparatus; communications via computer terminals; mobile radiotelephony; Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data,
`graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunication networks, wireless communication networks and the Internet; broadcasting of
`radio and television programmes; musical broadcasting, electronic transmission and streaming of phonographic sounds, images, text, signals;
`providing information relating to telecommunications networks, including the internet; electronic transmission of data, images, audio, video and
`documents; connection and access to electronic communications networks, for the transmission or reception of data, sounds, music, videos and
`multimedia documents; paging services by radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication; rental of telecommunications apparatus;
`communications via computer terminals; mobile radiotelephony.
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`he registrant’s services are:
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`1)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) Telephone answering services; telemarketing; teleservicing, namely, business inquiry in the nature of receiving and responding to
`telephone inquiries from customers of other businesses, providing telephone advertising for others in the nature of recorded advertising
`messages, market research, business development, and consulting services related thereto; commercial business and business report
`preparation services; operation and management of telephone call centers for others; and retail services through direct solicitation by sales
`representatives directed to end-users in the field of telephone and telecommunications equipment, namely, both hardware and software
`used in telephone call centers and used in the operation and management of call centers for others; Electronic mail services for data and
`voice; providing audio teleconferencing services; and transmittal and reception of electronic messaging for others; Design and rental of
`computer hardware and software used in telephone call centers and the operation and management of call centers for others.
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`2)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Providing telephone conferencing services; Provision of video conferencing services; Telecommunications consultation;
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`for businesses, namely, providing long distance telecommunication services, voice
`telecommunication services, local telephone service, and Internet access services.
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`pplicant’s services are related to the registrant’s services as to advertising services in class 35 and telecommunications services in Class 38.
`Accordingly, the services would be used by and provided(cid:160) to the same class of purchasers and encountered under circumstances leading one to
`mistakenly believe the services originate from the same source.
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`ee the attached 3rd party registrations illustrating that the applicant and registrant’s telecommunication services are closely related. (cid:160) See:
`4886308, (cid:160)(cid:160)4890474, (cid:160)4868178, (cid:160)4856627, (cid:160)4780015
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`ince the marks are similar and the services are related, there is a likelihood of confusion as to the source of the applicant’s services. (cid:160) Therefore,
`applicant’s mark is not entitled to registration.
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`he stated refusal refers to International Classes 35 AND 38 only and does not bar registration in the other class.
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`pplicant may respond to the stated refusal by submitting evidence and arguments against the refusal.(cid:160) In addition, applicant may respond by
`doing one of the following:
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`(1)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Deleting the classes to which the refusal pertains;
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`(2)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Filing a request to divide out the goods and/or services that have not been refused registration, so that the mark may proceed toward
`publication for opposition in the class to which the refusal does not pertain.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.87.(cid:160) See generally TMEP §§1110 et seq.
`(regarding the requirements for filing a request to divide).(cid:160) If applicant files a request to divide, then to avoid abandonment, applicant
`must also file a timely response to all outstanding issues in this Office action, including the refusal.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.87(e).; or
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`(3)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Amending the basis for such classes, if appropriate.(cid:160) TMEP §806.03(h).(cid:160) (The basis cannot be changed for applications filed under
`Trademark Act Section 66(a).(cid:160) TMEP §1904.01(a).)
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`lthough applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) by submitting evidence and arguments in
`support of registration.(cid:160) If applicant responds to the refusal(s), applicant must also respond to the requirement(s) set forth below.
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`IDENTIFICATION OF SERVICES
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`he identification of services is indefinite and must be clarified to identify the specific type of services. For example, information is classified
`according to the subject area, and the term “technology” is indefinite because it identifies multiple subject areas, e.g., computer technology in
`Class 42 and communications technology in Class 38. Also, information in the field of energy identifies “information in energy efficiency” in
`Class 35.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.01.(cid:160) Applicant must specify the nature of the services as well as their main purpose and their field of use or channels
`of trade. In the identification of services, applicant must use the common commercial or generic names for the services, be as complete and
`specific as possible, and avoid the use of indefinite words and phrases.(cid:160) TMEP §1402.03(a).(cid:160) If applicant uses indefinite words and phrases such
`as “services in connection with,” “such as,” “including,” “and like services,” “concepts,” or “not limited to,” such wording must be followed
`by “namely,” and a list of the specific services identified by their common commercial or generic names. (cid:160) See id.
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`pplicant may adopt the following identification, if accurate:
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`lass 35 - acceptable
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`lass 38 - Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio data and video by means of
`telecommunication networks, wireless communication networks and the Internet; broadcasting of radio and television programmes; transmission
`and delivery of digital music via broadcast medium musical broadcasting; electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content in
`the nature of phonographic sounds, images, text, signals, for others via global and local computer networks; providing information relating to
`telecommunications networks, and [“internet” is indefinite because information on internet hosting is in Class 42. Applicant may adopt:
`“information on providing telecommunications connections to the internet” ] electronic transmission of data, images, audio, video and
`documents via computer terminals; providing connection and access to electronic telecommunications networks, for the transmission or
`reception of data, sounds, music, videos and multimedia documents; paging services by radio, telephone or other means of electronic
`communication; rental of telecommunications apparatus; communications via computer terminals; [the wording “mobile radiotelephony”
`seems to identify a good in Class 9. Applicant may adopt: “rental of telecommunication equipment, namely, mobile radiotelephony
`sets”]
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`lass 41 - Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops and courses of instruction in the field of science, energy,
`advertising, consumer electronics, transportation, medicine, health, fitness, sports, music and [specify type of “technology” e.g., computer
`technology”] ; providing information and courses of instruction in the field of science, energy, advertising, consumer electronics,
`transportation, medicine, health, fitness, sports, music and technology; educational training in the field of science, energy, advertising, consumer
`electronics, transportation, medicine, [clarify training in “health, fitness, sports” because personal training involves physical fitness
`programs and instruction in Class 41 and athletic training is a healthcare service in Class 44.(cid:160) Applicant may adopt: “training in the field of
`physical fitness” in Class 41], music and [clarify the type of “technology,” e.g., “computer education training” ]; entertainment services,
`namely, providing live music concerts, providing continuing radio shows on the subject of entertainment and news and information; providing
`talk show and comedy shows broadcasts over television, radio and internet; production of radio or television [specify the type of
`“entertainment” e.g., shows ]; [clarify “entertainment via computer or other means of dissemination presented to mobile communications
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`devices via a global computer network and wireless networks” e.g., “ Entertainment services, namely, non-downloadable ringtones, pre-
`recorded music, and graphics presented to mobile communications devices via a global computer network and wireless networks” in
`Class 41 or “ Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content” in Class 38]; organizing
`community activities in the nature of [specify the Class 41 activities, e.g., art exhibitions, sporting events, etc.] in the field of science, energy,
`advertising, consumer electronics, transportation, medicine, health, fitness, sports, music and technology; publication of books, magazines and
`newspapers; production of television and radio shows and videos (cid:160) shows; film production; organization of competitions for education or
`entertainment purposes in the nature of [specify type of competition, e.g., spelling bee]; [the wording “organization and arranging and
`conducting of conferences, colloquiums, exhibitions and congresses in the field of science, energy, advertising, consumer electronics,
`transportation, medicine, health, fitness, sports, music and technology” identifies services in multiple classes, because “exhibitions for
`advertising purposes is in Class 35 and “conferences in the field of technology” for business purposes is in Class 35 . Applicant may amend
`to: Organizing live exhibitions and conferences in the fields of science,(cid:160) energy, advertising, consumer electronics, transportation, medicine,
`health, fitness, sports, music and technology, for non-business and non-commercial purposes]; providing online electronic computer
`games and [specify the type of “entertainment” e.g., non-downloadable game software] via a computer network
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`pplicant must list the goods and/or services by international class.(cid:160) TMEP §§801.01(b), 1403.01.
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`n applicant may only amend an identification to clarify or limit the services, but not to add to or broaden the scope of the services.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R.
`§2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq., 1402.07.
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`or assistance with identifying and classifying goods and services in trademark applications, please see the USPTO’s online searchable U.S.
`Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual at http://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html. (cid:160) See TMEP §1402.04.
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`he application identifies goods and/or services in more than one international class; therefore, applicant must satisfy all the requirements below
`for each international class based on Trademark Act Sections 1(b) and 44:
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`(1)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`List the goods and/or services by their international class number in consecutive numerical order, starting with the lowest
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`(2)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Submit a filing fee for each international class not covered by the fee(s) already paid (view the USPTO’s current fee schedule at
`http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/tm_fee_info.jsp).(cid:160) The application identifies goods and/or services that are classified in at least 3
`classes; however, applicant submitted a fee(s) sufficient for only 4 classes.(cid:160) Applicant must either submit the filing fees for the classes
`not covered by the submitted fees or restrict the application to the number of classes covered by the fees already paid.
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`ee 15 U.S.C. §§1051(b), 1112, 1126(e); 37 C.F.R. §§2.32(a)(6)-(7), 2.34(a)(2)-(3), 2.86(a); TMEP §§1403.01, 1403.02(c).
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`or an overview of the requirements for a Sections 1(b) and 44 multiple-class application and how to satisfy the requirements online using the
`Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/law/multiclass.jsp.
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`ECTION 1(B) AND 44(D) WITH INTENT TO PERFECT 44(E)
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`he application specifies both an intent to use basis under Trademark Act Section 1(b) and a claim of priority under Section 44(d) based on a
`foreign application.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §§1051(b), 1126(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.34(a)(2), (a)(4).(cid:160) However, no copy of a foreign registration has been
`provided even though the application indicates applicant’s intent to rely on Section 44(e) as an additional basis for registration. (cid:160) See 15 U.S.C.
`§1126(e).
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`n application with a Section 44(e) basis must include a true copy, photocopy, certification, or certified copy of a foreign registration from an
`applicant’s country of origin. (cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1126(e); 37 C.F.R. §2.34(a)(3)(ii); TMEP §§1004, 1004.01, 1016.(cid:160) In addition, an applicant’s country
`of origin must be a party to a convention or treaty relating to trademarks to which the United States is also a party, or must extend reciprocal
`registration rights to nationals of the United States by law.(cid:160) 15 U.S.C. §1126(b); TMEP §§1002.01, 1004.
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`herefore, applicant must provide a copy of the foreign registration from applicant’s country of origin when it becomes available. (cid:160)
`TMEP §1003.04(a).(cid:160) A copy of a foreign registration must consist of a document issued to an applicant by, or certified by, the intellectual
`property office in applicant’s country of origin. (cid:160) TMEP §1004.01.(cid:160) If applicant’s country of origin does not issue registrations or Madrid
`Protocol certificates of extension of protection, applicant may submit a copy of the Madrid Protocol international registration that shows that
`protection of the international registration has been extended to applicant’s country of origin. (cid:160) TMEP §1016.(cid:160) In addition, applicant must also
`provide an English translation if the foreign registration is not written in English.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.34(a)(3)(ii); TMEP §1004.01(a)-(b).(cid:160) The
`translation should be signed by the translator.(cid:160) TMEP §1004.01(b).
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`f the foreign registration has not yet issued, or applicant requires additional time to procure a copy of the foreign registration (and English
`translation, as appropriate), applicant should so inform the trademark examining attorney and request that the U.S. application be suspended until
`a copy of the foreign registration is available.(cid:160) TMEP §§716.02(b), 1003.04(b).
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`f applicant cannot satisfy the requirements of a Section 44(e) basis, applicant may request that the mark be approved for publication based
`solely on the Section 1(b) basis.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C. §§1051(b), 1126(e); 37 C.F.R. §2.35(b)(1); TMEP §§806.02(f), 806.04(b), 1003.04(b).(cid:160) Although
`the mark may be approved for publication on the Section 1(b) basis, it will not register until an acceptable allegation of use has been filed.(cid:160) See
`15 U.S.C. §1051(c)-(d); 37 C.F.R. §§2.76, 2.88; TMEP §1103.(cid:160) Please note that, if the U.S. application satisfied the requirements of Section
`44(d) as of the U.S. application filing date, applicant may retain the priority filing date under Section 44(d) without perfecting the Section 44(e)
`basis, provided there is a continuing valid basis for registration.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.35(b)(3)-(4); TMEP §§806.02(f), 806.04(b).
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`ESPONSE GUIDELINES
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`o expedite prosecution of the application, applicant is encouraged to file its response to this Office action online via the Trademark Electronic
`Application System (TEAS), which is available at http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/index.jsp.(cid:160) If applicant has technical questions about the
`TEAS response to Office action form, applicant can review the electronic filing tips available online at
`http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/e_filing_tips.jsp and e-mail technical questions to TEAS@uspto.gov.
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`TEAS PLUS OR TEAS REDUCED FEE (TEAS RF) APPLICANTS – TO MAINTAIN LOWER FEE, ADDITIONAL
`REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, INCLUDING SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ONLINE:(cid:160) Applicants who filed their application
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`Pfini:Jan22,2fl1E
`
`TBT1T655
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`T6TlT655
`
`Status
`REGISTERED
`
`Word Mark
`ONE CONEXION
`
`Standard Character Merit
`No
`
`Registration Number
`4S4S347
`
`Date Registered
`2OI5x11x1O
`
`Type of Marin
`SERvIcE MARK
`
`Register
`RRINOIRRL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[53 WORDS, LETTERS, ANDJOR NDNEERS IN STYLIZED EORN
`
`Dvmer
`ONE CONEXION, L.L.c. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TENRS IDS North Post
`Oak Lane Suite 436 Houston TEXAS T7024
`
`Goodsfserviees
`
`G & 3: Telephone
`lU2.
`100 lUl
`US
`IC 035.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`teleservicing, namely, business
`answering services:
`telemarketing;
`inquiry in the nature of receiving and responding to telephone
`inquiries from customers of other businesses, providing telephone
`advertising for others in the nature of recorded advertising messages,
`market research, business development, and consulting services related
`thereto; commercial business and business report preparation services;
`operation and management of telephone call centers for Others; and
`retail services through direct solicitation by sales representatives
`directed to end—users in the field of telephone and telecommunications
`equipment, namely, both hardware and software used in telephone call
`centers and used in the operation and management of call centers for
`others. First Use: 20l4fllHOl. First Use In Commerce: 2Ul4fllfOl.
`
`Goodsiserviees
`Class Status —— HCTIVE.
`
`IC 038.
`
`US
`
`lOO lfll
`
`lO4.
`
`G & S: Electronic
`
`mail services for data and voice: providing audio teleconferencing
`
`.1.
`
`

`

`Pfint:Jan22,2fl1E
`
`TBT1T655
`
`services; and transmittal and reception of electronic messaging for
`others. First Use: 2Ul4fllfOl. First Use In Commerce: ZUl4fllfOl.
`
`Goodsfservioos
`
`G & S: Design and
`100 101.
`US
`IC 042.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`rental of computer hardware and software used in telephone call
`centers and the operation and management of call centers for others.
`First Use: 20l4fllfUl. First Use In Commerce: 2Ul4fllHUl.
`
`Prior Registration(s)
`3985944
`
`Description of Mark
`"ONE" and
`to wit,
`two [2] words,
`The mark consists of the following:
`"CONEXION" together,
`in stylized lettering and design. The color red
`appears in the wording "ONE" and the stylized "X" appearing in the
`middle of the second word "CONEXION". The color gray appears in the
`letters "C", "O", "N", "E", "I",
`"O" and "N" which compose the second
`word in the mark "CONEXION".
`
`Colors Claimed
`r
`She color[s]
`
`red and gray isfare claimed as a feature of the mark.
`
`Translation Statement
`The English translation of the word "CONEXION"
`"CONNECTION".
`
`in the mark is
`
`Filing Date
`2OZL5:’U3:’U=1
`
`Examining Attorney
`RUTLAND , BARBARA
`
`Attorney of Record
`Jim L. Garcia
`
`

`

`

`

`Pfini:Jan22,2fl1E
`
`85287469
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`8528T469
`
`Status
`REGISTERED
`
`Word Mark
`oNE2CoNNECT
`
`Standard Character Mark
`Yes
`
`Registration Number
`4098285
`
`Date Registered
`2DI2xD2x14
`
`Type of Marin
`SERvICE MARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[4]
`STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
`
`Dvmer
`Keith N. Goeke INDIvIDDAL UNITED STATES SS5 Woodstock Road Suite
`430-148 Roswell GEORGIA 3UUT5
`
`Goodsfserviees
`
`G & 3: Providing
`100 101 104.
`US
`IC 038.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`telephone conferencing services: Provision of video conferencing
`services; Telecommunications consultation; Telecommunications reseller
`services for businesses. namely. providing long distance
`telecommunication services, voice telecommunication services,
`telephone service, and Internet access services. First Use:
`l999fOBf24. First Use In Commerce: 1999fO8{24.
`
`local
`
`Filing Date
`Zflllffldfflfi
`
`Examining Attorney
`HoLTE, ALLISCN
`
`

`

`ONEZCONNECT
`
`

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`Pfini:Jan22,2fl1E
`
`88020314
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`86020814
`
`Status
`REGISTERED
`
`Word Mark
`I — SWAP
`
`Standard Character Merit
`No
`
`Registration Number
`4SSS3DS
`
`Date Registered
`2DISxD1x12
`
`Type of Marin
`SERvICE MARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[53 WoRDS, LETTERS, ANDxoR NDMEERS IN STYLIZED EoRM
`
`Dvmer
`ICAP Services North America, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY CoMPANY DELAWARE
`Harborside Financial Center 1100 Plaza Five Jersey City NEW JERSEY
`01311
`
`Goodsiservices
`Class Status —— ACTIVE.
`
`IC 036.
`
`US
`
`100 101 102.
`
`G a 5: Financial
`
`services consisting of investment of funds for others, securities and
`financial derivatives trading; provision of financial consultation and
`advice to others; online or electronically delivered financial
`services, namely, electronic trading services provided through an
`electronic trading platform; online or electronically delivered
`financial services consisting of investment of funds for others,
`securities and financial derivatives trading and provision of
`financial consultation. First Use: 20l5fOl{Ol. First Use In
`Commerce: 20l5f0lf01.
`
`Goodsfservices
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 038.
`
`US
`
`100 101 104.
`
`G & 5:
`
`Transmission of data, messages and information by compu