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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`Input Field
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`SERIAL NUMBER
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`LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED
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`MARK SECTION
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`MARK FILE NAME
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`LITERAL ELEMENT
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`STANDARD CHARACTERS
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`USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE
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`COLOR(S) CLAIMED
`(If applicable)
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`DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
`(and Color Location, if applicable)
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`OWNER SECTION (current)
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`NAME
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`INTERNAL ADDRESS
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`STREET
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`CITY
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`ZIP/POSTAL CODE
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`The table below presents the data as entered.
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`Entered
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`88735814
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`LAW OFFICE 125
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`https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/88735814/large
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`BUMBLE
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`NO
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`NO
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`Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
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`The mark consists of a hexagon with rounded corners that includes three lines with
`rounded corners, which forms the appearance of a beehive, placed to the left of the
`word BUMBLE.
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`Bumble Holding Limited
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`The Broadgate Tower, Third Floor
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`20 Primrose Street
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`London
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`EC2A2RS
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`COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
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`United Kingdom
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`OWNER SECTION (proposed)
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`NAME
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`INTERNAL ADDRESS
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`STREET
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`CITY
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`ZIP/POSTAL CODE
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`Bumble Holding Limited
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`The Broadgate Tower, Third Floor
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`20 Primrose Street
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`London
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`EC2A2RS
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`COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
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`United Kingdom
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`EMAIL
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`GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (current)
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`INTERNATIONAL CLASS
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`DESCRIPTION
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`XXXX
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`025
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`Clothing, footwear, headgear; clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirt, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops,
`camisoles, vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits,
`loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers,
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`

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`kimonos, jumpers, knitwear, hoodies coats, parkas, ponchos, snoods, hand muffs, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas,
`nightwear, dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach clothes, namely, swimming
`caps, swim wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof jackets
`and waterproof pants; footwear; headwear namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors;
`wristbands; sweat bands; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods
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`FILING BASIS
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`FILING BASIS
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`        FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER
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`       FOREIGN APPLICATION
`COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
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`        FOREIGN FILING DATE
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`GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (proposed)
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`INTERNATIONAL CLASS
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`TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
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`Section 1(b)
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`Section 44(d)
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`UK0000341142
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`United Kingdom
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`07/03/2019
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`025
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`Clothing, footwear, headgear; Clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirts, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops,
`camisoles, vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits,
`loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers,
`kimonos, jumpers, hoodies, coats, parkas, ponchos, hand muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing,
`pyjamas, nightwear, dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets being underclothing, corsets being clothing, nighties,
`underpants, cuffs; clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirt, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, camisoles,
`vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits, loungewear,
`dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers, kimonos,
`jumpers, knitwear, hoodies coats, parkas, ponchos, snoods, hand muffs, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas, nightwear,
`dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach clothes, namely, swimming caps, swim
`wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof jackets and
`waterproof pants; footwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors;
`headwear namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors; wristbands as clothing; wristbands;
`sweat bands; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods
`
`FINAL DESCRIPTION
`
`Clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirts, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, camisoles, vests, tunics,
`cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits, loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits,
`playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers, kimonos, jumpers, hoodies,
`coats, parkas, ponchos, hand muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas, nightwear, dressing
`gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets being underclothing, corsets being clothing, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach
`clothes, namely, swimming caps, swim wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing,
`namely, waterproof jackets and waterproof pants; footwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats,
`headbands, headscarves, visors; wristbands as clothing; sweat bands
`
`FILING BASIS
`
`FILING BASIS
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`       FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER
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`       FOREIGN APPLICATION
`COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
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`       FOREIGN FILING DATE
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`       INTENT TO
`       PERFECT 44(d)
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`ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
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`Section 1(b)
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`Section 44(d)
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`UK0000341142
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`United Kingdom
`
`07/03/2019
`
`At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration
`and requests that the application be suspended to await the submission of the foreign
`registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for
`registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.
`
`Pursuant to TMEP § 1402.08, Applicant respectfully requests that the Examining
`Attorney delete "snoods" from this App. Ser. No. 887335814 in Class 25, and that
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`

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`MISCELLANEOUS STATEMENT
`
`the Examining Attorney add "snoods" to Applicant's pending companion App. Ser.
`No. 88735816 for the same mark in Class 26. Provided that the foregoing response
`satisfies the issues raised in the office action, Applicant respectfully requests that the
`Examining Attorney withdraw the Section 44(d) filing basis for this application so it
`can proceed to publication under Section 1(b).
`
`CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (current)
`
`NAME
`
`LEE J. EULGEN
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`PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
`
`trademarks@nge.com
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`SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) NOT PROVIDED
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`DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER
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`29046.
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`CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (proposed)
`
`NAME
`
`Lee J. Eulgen
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`PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
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`trademarks@nge.com
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`SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) martus@nge.com
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`DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER
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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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`AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
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`FILING INFORMATION SECTION
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`SUBMIT DATE
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`TEAS STAMP
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`29046.
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`/Ian Block/
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`Ian J. Block
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`Attorney
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`312-269-2960
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`04/30/2020
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`YES
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`Fri May 01 11:38:48 ET 2020
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`USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2
`0200501113848910028-88735
`814-710a315b13b1b53859f98
`811f9cb286e86a9846fb425bb
`25432dc60683b50491a33-N/A
`-N/A-20200430151047962291
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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. 88735814 BUMBLE (Stylized and/or with Design, see https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/88735814/large) has
`been amended as follows:
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`CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES
`Applicant proposes to amend the following:
`Current: Class 025 for Clothing, footwear, headgear; clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirt, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts,
`tank tops, crop tops, camisoles, vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers,
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`

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`tracksuits, loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets,
`blazers, kimonos, jumpers, knitwear, hoodies coats, parkas, ponchos, snoods, hand muffs, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas,
`nightwear, dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach clothes, namely, swimming
`caps, swim wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof jackets
`and waterproof pants; footwear; headwear namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors;
`wristbands; sweat bands; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods
`Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
`bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a
`collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
`bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with
`the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the
`applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in
`connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the
`mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification
`standards of the applicant.
`
`Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date,
`the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services, and
`asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark
`application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use
`of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization, and asserts a
`claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a certification application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide
`intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with the
`identified goods/services, the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except
`to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods or services that meet the certification standards of the applicant,
`and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on[ United Kingdom application number
`UK0000341142 filed 07/03/2019]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
`
`Proposed:
`Tracked Text Description: Clothing, footwear, headgear; Clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirts, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-
`shirts, tank tops, crop tops, camisoles, vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings,
`joggers, tracksuits, loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit
`jackets, blazers, kimonos, jumpers, hoodies, coats, parkas, ponchos, hand muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, aprons, jerseys, underwear,
`underclothing, pyjamas, nightwear, dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets being underclothing, corsets being
`clothing, nighties, underpants, cuffs; clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirt, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop
`tops, camisoles, vests, tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits,
`loungewear, dresses, jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers,
`kimonos, jumpers, knitwear, hoodies coats, parkas, ponchos, snoods, hand muffs, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas, nightwear,
`dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach clothes, namely, swimming caps, swim
`wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof jackets and
`waterproof pants; footwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors;
`headwear namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats, headbands, headscarves, visors; wristbands as clothing; wristbands;
`sweat bands; parts and fittings for all the aforementioned goods
`
`Class 025 for Clothing, namely, sweaters and sweatshirts, shirts, polo shirts, blouses, shell tops, T-shirts, tank tops, crop tops, camisoles, vests,
`tunics, cardigans, clothing wraps, trousers, pants, chinos, shorts, skorts, jeans, leggings, jeggings, joggers, tracksuits, loungewear, dresses,
`jumpsuits, playsuits, dungarees, skirts, outer clothing, namely, gilets, capes, jackets, quilted jackets, suit jackets, blazers, kimonos, jumpers,
`hoodies, coats, parkas, ponchos, hand muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, aprons, jerseys, underwear, underclothing, pyjamas, nightwear,
`dressing gowns, bath robes, bodysuits, hosiery, shapewear, corsets being underclothing, corsets being clothing, nighties, underpants, cuffs; beach
`clothes, namely, swimming caps, swim wear, bikinis, tankinis, swimming trunks, swim suits; suspenders, suspender belts; waterproof clothing,
`namely, waterproof jackets and waterproof pants; footwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, bandanas, beanies, ear muffs, fascinator hats,
`headbands, headscarves, visors; wristbands as clothing; sweat bands
`Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
`bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services in the application. For a
`collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
`bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with
`the identified goods/services/collective membership organization. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the
`applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in
`connection with the identified goods/services, and the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the
`mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification
`standards of the applicant.
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`

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`Filing Basis: Section 44(d), Priority based on foreign filing:For a trademark or service mark application: As of the application filing date,
`the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services, and
`asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, or collective membership mark
`application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use
`of the mark in commerce by members on or in connection with the identified goods/services/collective membership organization, and asserts a
`claim of priority based upon a foreign application. For a certification mark application: As of the application filing date, the applicant had a
`bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce by authorized users in connection with
`the identified goods/services, the applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied,
`except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods or services that meet the certification standards of the
`applicant, and the applicant asserts a claim of priority based upon a foreign application. Claim of priority is based on [ United Kingdom
`application number UK0000341142 filed 07/03/2019]. 15 U.S.C.Section 1126(d), as amended.
`INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration and requests that the
`application be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on §44(e) as a basis for
`registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.
`
`OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
`Applicant proposes to amend the following:
`Current: Bumble Holding Limited a(n) limited company (ltd.), legally organized under the laws of United Kingdom, having an address of
`
`            The Broadgate Tower, Third Floor      20 Primrose Street
`      London, EC2A2RS
`      United Kingdom
`
`Proposed: Bumble Holding Limited, limited company (ltd.) legally organized under the laws of United Kingdom, having an address of
`      The Broadgate Tower, Third Floor
`      20 Primrose Street
`      London, EC2A2RS
`      United Kingdom
`      Email Address: XXXX
`
`Correspondence Information (current):
`      LEE J. EULGEN
`      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@nge.com
`      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): NOT PROVIDED
`
`The docket/reference number is 29046..
`
`Correspondence Information (proposed):
`      Lee J. Eulgen
`      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: trademarks@nge.com
`      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): martus@nge.com
`
`The docket/reference number is 29046..
`
`Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the
`owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic
`Application System (TEAS).
`
`ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
`Miscellaneous Statement
`Pursuant to TMEP § 1402.08, Applicant respectfully requests that the Examining Attorney delete "snoods" from this App. Ser. No. 887335814 in
`Class 25, and that the Examining Attorney add "snoods" to Applicant's pending companion App. Ser. No. 88735816 for the same mark in Class
`26. Provided that the foregoing response satisfies the issues raised in the office action, Applicant respectfully requests that the Examining
`Attorney withdraw the Section 44(d) filing basis for this application so it can proceed to publication under Section 1(b).
`
`SIGNATURE(S)
`Response Signature
`Signature: /Ian Block/     Date: 04/30/2020
`Signatory's Name: Ian J. Block
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`

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`Signatory's Position: Attorney
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`Signatory's Phone Number: 312-269-2960
`
`The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a
`U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or
`an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated
`with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a
`signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder
`has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of
`attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.
`
`Mailing Address:    LEE J. EULGEN
`   NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG LLP
`   SUITE 1700
`   TWO NORTH LASALLE STREET
`   CHICAGO, Illinois 60602
`Mailing Address:    Lee J. Eulgen
`   NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG LLP
`   SUITE 1700
`   TWO NORTH LASALLE STREET
`   CHICAGO, Illinois 60602
`
`Serial Number: 88735814
`Internet Transmission Date: Fri May 01 11:38:48 ET 2020
`TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XX.XX.XXX.XXX-2020050111384891
`0028-88735814-710a315b13b1b53859f98811f9
`cb286e86a9846fb425bb25432dc60683b50491a3
`3-N/A-N/A-20200430151047962291
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