UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
`OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
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`U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. (cid:160) 86824922
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`ARK: RHYTHM & HUES
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`CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) OLIVER A. RUIZ,
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160) MALLOY & MALLOY, P.L.
`(cid:160) (cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) 2800 S.W. 3RD AVENUE
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`APPLICANT: Rhythm & Hues, LLC
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`*86824922*
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`CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:
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`CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(cid:160) 7983.2184.15
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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:
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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 issues 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:
`Partial Section 2(d) Refusals—Likelihood of Confusion (3 Marks)
`Identification of Goods and Services
`Multiple—Class Application Requirements
`Information About Goods and Services Required
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`ARTIAL SECTION 2(D) REFUSALS—LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION (3 MARKS)
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`egistration of the applied-for mark is partially refused because of a likelihood of confusion with the marks in U.S. Registration Nos. 3072409,
`1906065, and 1939431.(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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`pplicant’s mark is RHYTHM & HUES, presented in standard characters, for use in connection with “ children's art; children's music;
`arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting children's birthday parties; retail store services.”
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`egistration No. 3072409 is for the mark RHYTHM & HUES, presented in standard characters, for use in connection with “clothing and
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`accessories namely t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps” in International Class 25. The refusal as to this mark applies ONLY to Applicant’s “retail
`store services” services.
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`egistration Nos. 1906065 and 1939431 are for the mark RHYTHM & HUES, presented in standard characters and with design, respectively,
`for use in connection with “entertainment services in the form of production and distribution of animation, special effects and computer graphics
`for motion pictures and television” in International Class 41. The refusal as to this mark applies ONLY to Applicant’s “children’s art”
`and “children’s music” goods/services.
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`Similarity of the Marks (All Cited Registrations)
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`n a likelihood of confusion determination, the marks in their entireties are compared for similarities in appearance, sound, connotation, and
`commercial impression.(cid:160) In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563, 567 (C.C.P.A. 1973); TMEP §1207.01(b)-
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`(b)(v).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`In the present case, applicant’s mark is RHYTHM & HUES and the registrants’ marks are RHYTHM & HUES.(cid:160) Thus, the parties’ marks are
`identical in terms of appearance and sound.(cid:160) In addition, the connotation and commercial impression of the marks do not differ when considered
`in connection with Applicant’s and the registrants’ respective goods and/or services.
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`he examining attorney notes that the mark in U.S. Registration No. 1939431 contains stylization and design elements. However, these elements
`are entitled to minimal significance because Applicant’s mark is presented in standard characters. A mark in typed or standard characters may be
`displayed in any lettering style; the rights reside in the wording or other literal element and not in any particular display or rendition.(cid:160) See In re
`Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d 1358, 1363, 101 USPQ2d 1905, 1909 (Fed. Cir. 2012); In re Mighty Leaf Tea, 601 F.3d 1342, 1348, 94 USPQ2d 1257,
`1260 (Fed. Cir. 2010); 37 C.F.R. §2.52(a); TMEP §1207.01(c)(iii).(cid:160) Thus, a mark presented in stylized characters and/or with a design element
`generally will not avoid likelihood of confusion with a mark in typed or standard characters because the marks could be presented in the same
`manner of display.(cid:160) See, e.g., In re Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d at 1363, 101 USPQ2d at 1909; Squirtco v. Tomy Corp., 697 F.2d 1038, 1041, 216
`USPQ 937, 939 (Fed. Cir. 1983) (stating that “the argument concerning a difference in type style is not viable where one party asserts rights in
`no particular display”).
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`onsequently, the parties’ marks are confusingly similar.(cid:160)(cid:160)
`Relatedness of the Goods and Services (U.S. Registration No. 3072409)
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`ith respect to an applicant’s and registrant’s goods and/or services, the question of likelihood of confusion is determined based on the
`description of the goods and/or services stated in the application and registration at issue, not on extrinsic evidence of actual use.(cid:160) See Stone Lion
`Capital Partners, LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d 1317, 1323, 110 USPQ2d 1157, 1162 (Fed. Cir. 2014) (quoting Octocom Sys. Inc. v. Hous.
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`Computers Servs. Inc., 918 F.2d 937, 942, 16 USPQ2d 1783, 1787 (Fed. Cir. 1990)).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Absent restrictions in an application and/or registration, the identified goods and/or services are “presumed to travel in the same channels of
`trade to the same class of purchasers.” (cid:160) In re Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d 1358, 1362, 101 USPQ2d 1905, 1908 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting Hewlett-
`Packard Co. v. Packard Press, Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1268, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1005 (Fed. Cir. 2002)).(cid:160) Additionally, unrestricted and broad
`identifications are presumed to encompass all goods and/or services of the type described.(cid:160) See In re Jump Designs, LLC, 80 USPQ2d 1370, 1374
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`(TTAB 2006) (citing In re Elbaum, 211 USPQ 639, 640 (TTAB 1981)); In re Linkvest S.A., 24 USPQ2d 1716, 1716 (TTAB 1992).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Here, Applicant’s pertinent services are broadly defined as “retail store services,” with no restricts as to nature, type, channels of trade, or
`classes of purchasers. Such broad wording is therefore presumed to encompass retail store services of any and all kinds whatsoever, including
`those featuring clothing. Registrant’s goods comprise clothing.
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`he attached evidence shows that clothing and retail store services featuring clothing may be provided by the same entities under a common
`source indicator, and that such goods and services travel in the same channels of trade to the same classes of purchasers.
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`ccordingly, the parties’ pertinent goods and services are considered related for purposes of likelihood of confusion analysis.
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`Relatedness of the Services (U.S. Registration Nos. 1906065, and 1939431
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`ith respect to an applicant’s and registrant’s goods and/or services, the question of likelihood of confusion is determined based on the
`description of the goods and/or services stated in the application and registration at issue, not on extrinsic evidence of actual use.(cid:160) See Stone Lion
`Capital Partners, LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d 1317, 1323, 110 USPQ2d 1157, 1162 (Fed. Cir. 2014) (quoting Octocom Sys. Inc. v. Hous.
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`Computers Servs. Inc., 918 F.2d 937, 942, 16 USPQ2d 1783, 1787 (Fed. Cir. 1990)).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Absent restrictions in an application and/or registration, the identified goods and/or services are “presumed to travel in the same channels of
`trade to the same class of purchasers.” (cid:160) In re Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d 1358, 1362, 101 USPQ2d 1905, 1908 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting Hewlett-
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`Packard Co. v. Packard Press, Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1268, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1005 (Fed. Cir. 2002)).(cid:160) Additionally, unrestricted and broad
`identifications are presumed to encompass all goods and/or services of the type described.(cid:160) See In re Jump Designs, LLC, 80 USPQ2d 1370, 1374
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`(TTAB 2006) (citing In re Elbaum, 211 USPQ 639, 640 (TTAB 1981)); In re Linkvest S.A., 24 USPQ2d 1716, 1716 (TTAB 1992).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`As an initial matter, the examining attorney notes that Applicant’s “children’s art” and “children’s music” wording is not clearly identified as
`being a good or service. Accordingly, such wording must be presumed to encompass all goods that fall under these categories, as well as services
`for the production of such goods. Registrant’s services comprise the production and distribution of animation, special effects, and computer
`graphics for motion pictures and television, with no restrictions as to type, channels of trade, or classes of purchasers. Accordingly, Registrant’s
`services must be presumed to encompass the production of all variants of such works, including, for example, animations intended for children.
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`ccordingly, Applicant’s “children’s art” goods/services and Registrant’s services are, as currently worded, overlapping in significant part.
`With respect to Applicant’s music goods/services, the attached evidence shows that services for the production of animation and graphics and
`services for the production of music may be provided by the same entities under a common source indicator, and that such services travel in the
`same channels of trade to the same classes of purchasers.
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`Accordingly, the parties’ pertinent services are considered related for purposes of likelihood of confusion analysis.
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`Conclusion
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`he overriding concern is not only to prevent buyer confusion as to the source of the goods and/or services, but to protect the registrant from
`adverse commercial impact due to use of a similar mark by a newcomer.(cid:160) See In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1208, 26 USPQ2d 1687, 1690
`(Fed. Cir. 1993).(cid:160) Therefore, any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion determination is resolved in favor of the registrant.(cid:160) TMEP
`§1207.01(d)(i); see Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press, Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1265, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1003 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Hyper
`Shoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 464-65, 6 USPQ2d 1025, 1026 (Fed. Cir. 1988).
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`ccordingly, since the parties’ marks are similar and their pertinent goods and services related, registration of Applicant’s mark must be
`partially refused under Trademark Act Section 2(d) due to a likelihood of confusion.
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`pplicant may respond to the refusal(s) by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration.(cid:160) However, if applicant responds to the
`refusal(s), applicant must also respond to the requirement(s) set forth below.
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`DENTIFICATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES
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`he identification of goods and services contains indefinite and/or overly broad language that must be clarified and properly classified. TMEP §
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`ounsel for Applicant is politely reminded that, in the identification of goods and services, applicant must use the common commercial or
`generic names for the goods and 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) Indefinite words for goods such as “accessories,” “apparatus,” “components,” “devices,” “equipment,” “materials,” “parts,”
`“systems,” or “products,” must be followed by “namely” and a list of specific goods identified by their common commercial or generic names.
`(cid:160) See TMEP §§1401.05(d), 1402.03(a). Similarly, indefinite words for services such as “services in connection with,” “such as,” “including,”
`“and like services,” “concepts,” or “not limited to,” must be followed by “namely” and a list of specific services identified by their common
`commercial or generic names.(cid:160) See TMEP §1402.03(a).
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`hat being said, the examining attorney shall discuss the specific deficiencies with Applicant’s identification of goods/services below.
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`he wording “children’s art” is indefinite and must be clarified because it fails to identify specific goods and services, and encompasses goods
`and services in multiple international classes. If this wording is intended to identify goods, then Applicant must follow it with “namely,”
`followed by a list of specific children’s art products that it intends to produce, and classify such goods accordingly. Works of art are generally
`classified by their material composition. For example, works of art made primarily of wood are in Class 20, whereas works of art made primarily
`of porcelain are in Class 21.
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`he wording “children’s music” is indefinite and must be clarified because it fails to identify specific goods and services, and encompasses
`goods and services in multiple international classes. If this wording is intended to identify goods, then Applicant must state the medium on which
`the music is provided (i.e., “compact disc”), and classify the goods accordingly. For example, compact discs featuring children’s music are in
`Class 9, whereas children’s sheet music is in Class 16. If the music is provided online and is not downloadable, the provision of such music is
`considered a service in Class 41.
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`he wording “retail store services” is indefinite and must be clarified because it fails to identify specific services. Applicant must specify the
`field of the retail store services (i.e., “featuring clothing”), or state that the retail store services feature “a wide variety of consumer goods of
`others.” If Applicant chooses the latter route, Applicant is advised in advance that when Applicant submits an amendment to allege use or
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`statement of use, Applicant will be required to provide one or more specimens showing that Applicant’s retail store services do in fact feature a
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`pplicant may adopt any or all of the following suggested wording, if accurate:
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`Class 9: compact discs featuring children’s music;
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`lass 16: children’s sheet music; works of children’s art made of paper
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`lass 19: works of children’s art made of clay
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`lass 20: works of children’s art made of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
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`lass 35: retail store services featuring {specify one or more fields of the retail store services, i.e., “works of art”}
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`lass 41: providing non-downloadable prerecorded music online via a global computer network; arranging, organizing,
`conducting and hosting children's birthday parties
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`n applicant may only amend an identification to clarify or limit the goods and/or services, but not to add to or broaden the scope of the goods
`and/or 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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`ULTIPLE-CLASS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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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 Section 1(b):
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`(1)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`(2)(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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`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 6
`classes; however, applicant submitted a fee sufficient for only 1 class.(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 Section 1(b) 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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`he fees for adding classes to a regular TEAS application are $325 per class when the fee is paid using the Trademark Electronic Application
`System (TEAS) and $375 per class when the fee is paid in a paper submission.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.6(a)(1)(i)-(ii); TMEP §§810, 1403.02(c).
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`NFORMATION ABOUT GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRED
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`o permit proper examination of the application, applicant must submit additional information about the goods and services.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R.
`§2.61(b); In re AOP LLC, 107 USPQ2d 1644, 1650-51 (TTAB 2013); In re Cheezwhse.com, Inc., 85 USPQ2d 1917, 1919 (TTAB 2008); In re
`Planalytics, Inc., 70 USPQ2d 1453, 1457-58 (TTAB 2004); TMEP §814.(cid:160) The requested information should include fact sheets, instruction
`manuals, brochures, and/or advertisements.(cid:160) If these materials are unavailable, applicant should submit similar documentation for goods and
`services of the same type, explaining how its own product or services will differ.(cid:160) If the goods and services feature new technology and no
`information regarding competing goods and services is available, applicant must provide a detailed factual description of the goods and services.
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`actual information about the goods must make clear how they operate, salient features, and prospective customers and channels of trade.(cid:160) For
`the services, the factual information must make clear what the services are and how they are rendered, salient features, and prospective
`customers and channels of trade.(cid:160) Conclusory statements will not satisfy this requirement for information.
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`ailure to comply with a request for information can be grounds for refusing registration.(cid:160) In re AOP LLC, 107 USPQ2d at 1651; In re DTI
`P’ship LLP, 67 USPQ2d at 1701-02; TMEP §814.(cid:160) Merely stating that information about the goods and services is available on applicant’s
`website is an inappropriate response to a request for additional information and is insufficient to make the relevant information of record.(cid:160) See In
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`ESPONSE GUIDELINES
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`or this application to proceed toward registration, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/or requirement raised in this Office action.(cid:160)
`If the action includes a refusal, applicant may provide arguments and/or evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should
`register.(cid:160) Applicant may also have other options for responding to a refusal and should consider such options carefully.(cid:160) To respond to
`requirements and certain refusal response options, applicant should set forth in writing the required changes or statements.
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`f applicant does not respond to this Office action within six months of the issue/mailing date, or responds by expressly abandoning the
`application, the application process will end, the trademark will fail to register, and the application fee will not be refunded.(cid:160) See 15 U.S.C.
`§1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.65(a), 2.68(a), 2.209(a); TMEP §§405.04, 718.01, 718.02.(cid:160) Where the application has been abandoned for failure to
`respond to an Office action, applicant’s only option would be to file a timely petition to revive the application, which, if granted, would allow
`the application to return to active status.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §2.66; TMEP §1714.(cid:160) There is a $100 fee for such petitions.(cid:160) See 37 C.F.R. §§2.6,
`2.66(b)(1).
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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. §§2.62(c), 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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`/Jason Malashevich/
`Examining Attorney
`Law Office 114
`571-272-4597
`jason.malashevich@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 the Trademark Electronic Application System (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 questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned
`trademark examining attorney.(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 an individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind an
`applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants).(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
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`Print: Mar 15, 2016
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`74-54-3612
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`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`T45486T2
`
`Status
`REGISTERED AND RENEWED
`
`Word Mark
`RHYTHM & HDES
`
`Standard Character Merit
`No
`
`Registration Number
`1939431
`
`Date Registered
`ISS5x12xD5
`
`Type of Marin
`SERVICE NRRK
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`Register
`PRINCIPRL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[3] DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS RNDxoR NDNEERS
`
`Owner
`Rhythm & Hues, Inc. CORPORATION CRLIFORNIA 5404 Jandy Place Los
`Angeles CHLIFORNIA 90066
`
`Goodsfserviees
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`I0 041.
`
`US
`
`10?.
`
`G & S: entertainment
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`services in the form of production and distribution of animation,
`special effects and computer graphics for motion pictures and
`television. First Use:
`l988Hl1Hl5. First Use In Commerce:
`l988H11f15.
`
`Liningistippling Statement
`The stippling and lining in the drawing are for shading purposes only
`and are not
`intended to represent color.
`
`Filing Date
`1994/05/30
`
`Examining Attorney
`LRMOTHE, LESLEY
`
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`74-54-3613
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`TYPED DRAWING
`
`Serial Number
`T45486T3
`
`Status
`REGISTERED AND RENEWED
`
`Word Mark
`RHYTHM & HUES
`
`Standard Character Merit
`No
`
`Registration Number
`1905055
`
`Date Registered
`I995xD7x1e
`
`Type of Marin
`SERVICE MARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[1] TYPED DRAWING
`
`Owner
`34x11e HOLDINGS, LLc LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CALIEDRNIA 1145 NORTH
`MCCADDEN PLACE LOS ANGELES CHLIFORNIA 90038
`
`Goodsfservioes
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`
`IC 041.
`
`US
`
`10?.
`
`G & S: entertainment
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`services in the form of production and distribution of animation,
`special effects and computer graphics for motion pictures and
`television. First Use:
`l988Hl1Hl5. First Use In Commerce:
`l988H11f15.
`
`Filing Date
`I994H06H3D
`
`Examining Attorney
`CHO, DAVID
`
`Attorney of Record
`LoRI N. DDATRIGHT
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`78478211
`
`DESIGN MARK
`
`Serial Number
`T64T82Tl
`
`Status
`SECTION s & 15—AccERTED AND ADKNDWLEDGED
`
`Word Mark
`RHYTHM & HUES
`
`Standard Character Merit
`No
`
`Registration Number
`3012409
`
`Date Registered
`zooexosxzs
`
`Type of Marin
`TRADEMARK
`
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`
`Mark Drawing Code
`[1] TYPED DRAWING
`
`Owner
`Rhythm .2. Hues, Inc. CDRRDRATIDN CALIEDRNIA 21:10 E. Grand Ave., Bldg. A
`El Segundo CHLIFORNIA 90245
`
`Goodsfserviees
`
`G & S: clothing and
`U22 039.
`US
`IC 025.
`Class Status -- ACTIVE.
`accessories namely t—shirts, sweatshirts, caps. First Use:
`LBBTHOO/O0. First Use In Commerce: 1987/OOHOO.
`
`Prior Registration(s)
`;9DeDe5;1939431
`
`Filing Date
`2DD2x12x23
`
`Examining Attorney
`FICKES,
`JERI J.
`
`Attorney of Record
`Lori N. Boatright
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