Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
`PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)
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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)
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`Response to Office Action
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`The table below presents the data as entered.
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`Input Field
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`Entered
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`SERIAL NUMBER
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`87647929
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`LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED
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`LAW OFFICE 116
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`MARK SECTION
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`MARK
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`LITERAL ELEMENT
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`STANDARD CHARACTERS
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`USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE
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`https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/87647929/large
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`PRO FIT
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`YES
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`YES
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`MARK STATEMENT
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`The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size or color.
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`EVIDENCE SECTION
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`        EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S)
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`       ORIGINAL PDF FILE
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`evi_1-98232114111-20180621161224046166_._Response_to_USPTO_Examiner_Serial__87647929.pdf
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`       CONVERTED PDF FILE(S)
`       (3 pages)
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`\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\876\479\87647929\xml13\ROA0002.JPG
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`\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\876\479\87647929\xml13\ROA0003.JPG
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`\\TICRS\EXPORT17\IMAGEOUT17\876\479\87647929\xml13\ROA0004.JPG
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`DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE FILE
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`Arguments pertaining to office action on serial # 87647929 attached
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`SIGNATURE SECTION
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`RESPONSE SIGNATURE
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`SIGNATORY'S NAME
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`SIGNATORY'S POSITION
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`SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER
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`DATE SIGNED
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`/Peter J. Tsakiris/
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`Peter J. Tsakiris
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`Principal
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`7322415448
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`06/21/2018
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`AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
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`YES
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`FILING INFORMATION SECTION
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`SUBMIT DATE
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`Thu Jun 21 16:45:04 EDT 2018
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`TEAS STAMP
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`USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-
`20180621164504569327-8764
`7929-610c33591c31078adcd1
`23228dcef67a264810478cbff
`496663345d7f2ce6f296-N/A-
`N/A-20180621161224046166
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`Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
`PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)
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`OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)
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`To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
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`Response to Office Action
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`Application serial no. 87647929 PRO FIT(Standard Characters, see https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/87647929/large) has been
`amended as follows:
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`EVIDENCE
`Evidence in the nature of Arguments pertaining to office action on serial # 87647929 attached has been attached.
`Original PDF file:
`evi_1-98232114111-20180621161224046166_._Response_to_USPTO_Examiner_Serial__87647929.pdf
`Converted PDF file(s) ( 3 pages)
`Evidence-1
`Evidence-2
`Evidence-3
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`SIGNATURE(S)
`Response Signature
`Signature: /Peter J. Tsakiris/     Date: 06/21/2018
`Signatory's Name: Peter J. Tsakiris
`Signatory's Position: Principal
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`Signatory's Phone Number: 7322415448
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`The signatory has confirmed that he/she is not represented by either an authorized attorney or Canadian attorney/agent, and that he/she is either:
`(1) the owner/holder ; or (2) a person(s) with legal authority to bind the owner/holder; and if an authorized U.S. attorney or Canadian
`attorney/agent previously represented him/her in this matter, either he/she has filed a signed revocation of power of attorney with the USPTO or
`the USPTO has granted the request of his/her prior representative to withdraw.
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`Serial Number: 87647929
`Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jun 21 16:45:04 EDT 2018
`TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201806211645045
`69327-87647929-610c33591c31078adcd123228
`dcef67a264810478cbff496663345d7f2ce6f296
`-N/A-N/A-20180621161224046166
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`U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
`Law Office 1 l6
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`C/O: Examining Attorney— Sean Crowley
`sean. crowley@u spto . gov
`571.272.8851
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`Re: Serial # 87647929
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`June 21,2018
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`Dear Mr. Crowley,
`
`We spoke recently in regards to the office action on the “Pro Fit” word mark for HBC Sports Systems,
`LLC. Thank you for clarifying the outstanding issues on this application, This letter is to further clarify the
`intended meaning behind this word mark vs the initial interpretation expressed in the office action. I am not
`an attorney so I ask that you to please view this letter as a preliminary response.
`
`In regards to this IC 0028 class application please consider the following:
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`Double Entendre
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`The branding strategy for the “Pro Fit” name can be viewed as having two levels of meaning:
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`1. The primary meaning is based on our vision of the brand’s identity that was derived from (2) US
`utility patents that are our flagship products and represent the essence of our company theme;
`rhonghifirlb: designed exercise equipment with an emphasis on maximizingfloorspace efficiency
`Our target markets are home gyms and small commercial or hospitality settings.
`
`The adverb “Pro” is defined as “in affirmation” (definition 1) and “Fit” is an abbreviation of
`‘ffiriing” or “to make a place or roomfar“ (definition 2c).
`
`
`Merriam Webster dictionary definition of Pro
`adverb
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`Definition of Pro
`: on the affirmative side: in affirmation
`much has been written pro and con
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`
`Merriam Webster dictionary definition of Fit
`verb
`Definition of Fit
`fitted or fit; fitting
`llflllSlllVe Vt‘lib
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`l a: to be suitable for or to: harmonize with
`b: archaic: to be seemly or proper for
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`2 a: to conform correctly to the shape or size of
`b: to insert or adjust until correct
`c: to make a place or room for: ACCOMMODATE
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`

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`Patents:
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`US. Patent #7,857,733 is a stretching device designed to fit in the corner ofa room. It is designed
`for stretching of the calf muscles and tendons of the lower legs prior to rigorous exercise.
`
`US. Patent it 8, 342,4 75 is a mounting system for a punching bag that allows a boxing or martial
`arts practitioner to hang a punching bag from a ceiling. It mitigates shock, motion and vibration to
`minimize the harsh energies generated during use as well as noise disturbance to adjacent habitable
`spaces. In an updated version, we have incorporated an overhead track system to the design that
`allows the punching bag to be stored on the perimeter of the room or a closet or cubby space. When
`training is desired the user simply disengages the brake and slides the bag to the desired training
`position. When finished, reverse the sequence and return the bag to its original position.
`
`2. The secondary meaning of “Pro Fit” is the associated connotation (an idea or feeling that a word
`invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning) from the word “Profit”, or just simply “to derive
`benefit” (definition 2) as a result of using this brand of equipment. Also. “to make a profit”
`(definition 3). Think “No pain. . .No gain” advertising campaign.
`
`
`Merriam Webster dictionary definition of Profit:
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`verb
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`Definition of PROFIT
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`intransitive verb
`1: to be of service or advantage: AVAIL
`2: to derive benefit: m
`3: to make a profit
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`Highlighted below are examples of registered, previously approved applications for the Pro Fit mark using
`definition (1), applied to protective mouthpieces for sports and automotive mufflers
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`There are also examples of a similar mark, Pro Tech, applied to medical devices and paint formulations.
`both of which I believe represent similar prosecution methodology.
`
`Please let me know if the clarification provided in this response is sufficient. If not. please feel free to
`contact me with any questions or comments or to request further action on my part.
`
`Thank you in advance for your consideration.
`
`Sincerely.
`
`Peter J. Tsakiris
`
`Signatory/ Managing Member
`HBC Sports Systems LLC
`peter@hbcsportssystems.com
`ph 732.241.5448
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`

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`Similar marks approved under “Pro Fit”:
`Word Mark
`PROFIT
`Goods and Services
`IC 028. US 022‘ G & S: PROTECTIVE MOUTRPIECE FOR USE IN SPORTS ACTlVITIES FIRST USE: 19620618. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19520618
`Mark Drawing Code
`(1) TYPE) DRAWING
`Serial Number
`73643831
`Filing Date
`February 9, 1587
`Current Basis
`1A
`Original Filing Basis
`1A
`Published for Opposition June 9. 1957
`Registration Number
`1455542
`Registrafion Date
`September 1. 1987
`Owner
`(REGISTRANT) SAFE-T-GARD CORPORATION CORPORATION COLORADO 4975 Miller Street Unit B Wheat Ridge COLORADO 80033
`Attorney of Record
`Judith Keene
`Type of Merk
`TRADEMARK
`Register
`PRINCIPAL
`Affidavit Text
`SECT 15. SECT 8 (ii-YR). SECTION 3(10-YR) 20171004.
`Renewal
`2ND RENEWAL 20171004
`LivolDead Indicator
`LIVE
`
`PRO-FIT
`Word Mark
`IC 0121 US 023, G & S: Mufflers for Motor Vehide Exhaust Systems FIRST USE: 19731212 FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19751212
`Goods and Services
`(1) TYPED DRAWING
`Mark Drawing Code
`73237763
`Serial Number
`November 2, 1979
`Filing Date
`1A
`Current Basis
`1A
`Original Filing Basis
`Published lor Opposition February 10. 1981
`Registration Number
`1153083
`Registration Date
`May 5, 1981
`Owner
`(REGISTRANT) Tenneoo Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 10B Wilmot Rd. Deerfield ILLINOIS 60015
`(LAST LISTED OWNER) TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC CORPORATION BY MERGER. BY ASSIGNMENTI
`ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
`Anessa Owen Kramer
`TRADEMARK
`PRINCIPAL
`SECT 15. SECT 8 (ti—YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20110201.
`2ND RENEWAL 20110201
`LIVE
`
`Assig nrnent Recorded
`Attorney of Record
`Type of Mark
`Register
`Affidavit Text
`Renewal
`LiveIDead Indicator
`
`Marks approved under the “Pro Tech” name.
`Word Mark
`PRO TECH
`Goods and Services
`IC 0027 US 006 011 016. G 8. Sr Archilaclural paints FIRST USE: 20150611 FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20150611
`Standard Characters Claimed
`Mark Drawing Code
`Serial Number
`Filing Date
`Current Basis
`Original Filing Basis
`Published for Opposition
`Registration Number
`Ragisualion Date
`Owner
`
`(4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
`86424118
`October 15. 2014
`1A
`13
`July 7, 2015
`4847575
`November 3, 2015
`(REGISTRANT) The Sherwin-Williams Company CORPORATION OHIO 101 W. Prospect Avenue Cleveland OHIO 441151075
`(LAST LISTED OWNER) SWIMC LLC LiMITED LIABILITY COMPANY DELAWARE 101 W. PROSPECT AVENUE CLEVELAND OHIO 441151075
`ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
`Juliet P. Castovinci
`TRADEMARK
`PRINCIPAL
`LIVE
`
`Assignment Recorded
`Attorney of Record
`Type of Mark
`Register
`LivelDead Indicator
`
`Word Mark
`Goods and Services
`Mark Drawing Code
`Serial Number
`Filing Date
`Current Basis
`Original Filing Basis
`Published lor
`Opposition
`Reglstrarion Number
`Registration Date
`Owner
`Attorney of Record
`Type of Mark
`Register
`Affidavit Text
`Renewal
`leelDead Indicator
`
`PROTECH
`IC 010 US 026 039 044. G & 3. Medical apparatus‘ namely 7 air low pressure transducers. medical pressure transducers, respiratory air llow sensors respiratory effort sensors.
`USE: 19960600 FIRST USE IN COMMERCE 19980600
`(I) TVPED DRAWING
`76013225
`March 29‘ 2000
`1A
`1A
`
`Febmary 13, 2001
`2449091
`May Ii, 2001
`(REGISTRANT) Pro-Tech Services, Inc CORPORATION WASHINGTON 1001 Murry Ridge Lane Murrysville PENNSYLVANIA 15668
`MICHAEL J FOLISE
`TRADEMARK
`PRINCIPAL
`SECT 15, SECT 8 (6»YR) SECTION 8(10~YR) 20111110,
`1ST RENEWAL20111110
`LIVE
`
`