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`Parodies LLC (ustrademarks@mchaleslavin.com)
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`U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 85503117 - CRAPITOL HILL - 4085U.000003
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`5/24/2012 8:56:35 PM
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`ECOM102@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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`85503117
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`CARL J. SPAGNUOLO
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`MCHALE & SLAVIN, P.A.(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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`*85503117*
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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: CRAPITOL HILL(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410-2910(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) 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)(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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`4085U.000003(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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`Parodies LLC
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`ustrademarks@mchaleslavin.com
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`TRICT 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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`(cid:160)I
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`SSUE/MAILING DATE: 5/24/2012
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`pon further review of the application the following refusal is now issued.(cid:160) The examining attorney apologizes for any inconvenience to the
`applicant.
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`(cid:160)S
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`ection 2(a) – Disparagement
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`egistration is refused because the applied-for mark consists of or includes matter which may disparage or bring into contempt or disrepute
`persons, institutions, beliefs or national symbols.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 2(a), 15 U.S.C. §1052(a); see In re Squaw Valley Dev. Co., 80 USPQ2d
`1264, 1267-79 (TTAB 2006); Harjo v. Pro-Football, Inc., 50 USPQ2d 1705, 1740-48 (TTAB 1999), rev’d , 284 F. Supp. 2d 96, 125, 68 USPQ2d
`1225, 1248 (D.D.C. 2003) (finding “no error in the TTAB’s articulation of [the Section 2(a)] test for disparagement”), remanded on other
`grounds, 415 F.3d 44, 75 USPQ2d 1525 (D.C. Cir. 2005), and aff’d , 565 F.3d 880, 90 USPQ2d 1593 (D.C. Cir. 2009), cert. denied, 130 S. Ct.
`631 (2009); TMEP §§1203.03, 1203.03(c).
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`(cid:160)T
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`he following two factors must be considered when determining whether matter may be disparaging under Trademark Act Section 2(a):
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`(1)(cid:160) What is the likely meaning of the matter in question, taking into account not only dictionary definitions, but also the relationship of
`the matter to the other elements in the mark, the nature of the goods and/or services, and the manner in which the mark is used in the
`marketplace in connection with the goods and/or services; and
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`(2)(cid:160)
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`If that meaning is found to refer to identifiable persons, institutions, beliefs or national symbols, whether that meaning may be
`disparaging to a substantial composite of the referenced group.
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`(cid:160)I
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`n re Squaw Valley Dev., 80 USPQ2d at 1267 (citing Harjo, 50 USPQ2d at 1740-41); TMEP §1203.03(c).
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`(cid:160)T
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`is defined as “Vulgar:(cid:160)
`he attached evidence shows that “Capitol Hill” refers to the institution known as the U.S. Congress. (cid:160)“CRAP”
`excrement; an act of defecation”. (cid:160)“CRAPITOL HILL” refers to the institution in a disparaging manner because it belittles the institution that
`is crucial to making our democratic system of government work.(cid:160) The U.S. Congress, or Capitol Hill, “keeps an eye on the executive branch,
`advances an agenda based on its members' understanding of what the country needs, polices its members' behavior” and in general provides
`the policy-making function that our Founders envisioned. Further, it makes an objectionable statement about the institution and holds it up to
`ridicule and contempt. (cid:160) See attached dictionary definitions and evidence referring to Capitol Hill as referring to the institution of the U.S.
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`Congress.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`Alternatively, the mark must be refused under Section 2a as scandalous because it is an offensive and vulgar term.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Registration is refused because the applied-for mark consists of or includes immoral or scandalous matter.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 2(a), 15
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`U.S.C. §1052(a); see TMEP §1203.01.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`The words “immoral” and “scandalous” may have somewhat different connotations; however, immoral matter has been included in the same
`category as scandalous matter.(cid:160) TMEP §1203.01; see In re McGinley, 660 F.2d 481, 484 n.6, 211 USPQ 668, 673 n.6 (C.C.P.A. 1981) (Because
`of the court’s holding that appellant’s mark was scandalous, “it [was] unnecessary to consider whether appellant’s mark [was] ‘immoral.’
`(cid:160)[The court] note[d] the dearth of reported trademark decisions in which the term ‘immoral’ [had] been directly applied.”).
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`o be considered “scandalous,” the evidence must show that a mark would be considered shocking to the sense of decency or propriety, giving
`offense to the conscience or moral feelings, or calling out for condemnation.(cid:160) In re Mavety Media Grp. Ltd., 33 F.3d 1367, 1371, 31 USPQ2d
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`1923, 1925 (Fed. Cir. 1994); In re Wilcher Corp., 40 USPQ2d 1929, 1930 (TTAB 1996); see TMEP §1203.01.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`A mark is immoral or scandalous when the evidence shows that a substantial composite of the general public (although not necessarily a
`majority) would consider the mark to be scandalous in the context of contemporary attitudes and the relevant marketplace.(cid:160) See In re The
`Boulevard Entm’t, Inc., 334 F.3d 1336, 1340, 67 USPQ2d 1475, 1477 (Fed. Cir. 2003); In re Luxuria s.r.o., 100 USPQ2d 1146, 1148 (TTAB
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`2011); TMEP §1203.01.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`In this case, applicant seeks registration of CRAPITOL HILL for “Decorative magnets and refrigerator magnets; Paper and printed matter,
`namely, books, coloring books, pictures books, comic books, posters, calendars, placemats of coated paper, greeting cards, stickers, decals,
`stationery, art images, namely, art prints; 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art made of coated papers and cardboard; 2-dimensional and
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`3-dimensional works of art made of plastic; vinyl placemats; Clothing for men, women and children, namely, shirts, t-shirts and tank tops,
`headwear, dresses, skirts; Parlor games, board games; playing cards.”(cid:160) The attached evidence from a search on the Google search engine shows
`the word “crap” is “a vulgar term for defecating”.(cid:160) Therefore, the word “CRAP” is scandalous because it is vulgar and offensive.
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`(cid:160)E
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`vidence that a mark is vulgar is sufficient to establish that the mark is scandalous or immoral within the meaning of Trademark Act Section
`2(a).(cid:160) In re The Boulevard Entm’t, Inc., 334 F.3d 1336, 1340, 67 USPQ2d 1475, 1477 (Fed. Cir. 2003); In re Luxuria, s.r.o., 100 USPQ2d 1146,
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`1148 (TTAB 2011); see TMEP §1203.01.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Dictionary definitions alone may be sufficient to show that a term is vulgar if multiple dictionaries, including at least one standard dictionary,
`uniformly indicate that the term’s meaning is vulgar, and the applicant’s use of the term is clearly limited to that vulgar meaning.(cid:160) See In re The
`Inc., 334 F.3d at 1341, 67 USPQ2d at 1478 (holding 1-800-JACK-OFF and JACK-OFF scandalous where all dictionary
`Boulevard Entm’t,
`definitions of “jack-off” were considered vulgar); Boston Red Sox Baseball Club LP v. Sherman, 88 USPQ2d 1581, 1588 (TTAB 2008) (holding
`SEX ROD in stylized form scandalous where multiple dictionary definitions of “rod” characterized that term vulgar, such that when preceded by
`the word “sex” denoted only one meaning); TMEP §1203.01.
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`(cid:160)T
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`herefore, the mark is refused under Section 2(a).
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`Although applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) by submitting evidence and arguments in
`support of registration.
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`(cid:160)R
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`esponse
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`f 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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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`/Andrea P. Butler/
`Andrea P. Butler
`Trademark Attorney
`L.O. 102
`571-272-7491
`andrea.butler@uspto.gov
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`(cid:160)T
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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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`(cid:160)A
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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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`(cid:160)W
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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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`D Members of Congress are a bunch of crooks.
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`D There's too much ponc—Darrei seq by Congress.
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`D Members ot Congress just bicker and don't get anything done.
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`Members ot Congress represent a diverse group of peopte, and they debate and
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