NOTICE OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO INTERNATIONAL BUREAU The table below presents the data as entered. Input Field Entered IDENTIFICATION SECTION INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1076045 OFFICE REFERENCE NUMBER 79096999 ORIGINAL LANGUAGE CODE ENGLISH NAME AND ADDRESS SECTION NAME AND ADDRESS TYPE Applicant/Holder NAME Svenska rymdaktiebolaget ADDRESS Box 4207 SE-171 04 Solna OPPOSITION PERIOD SECTION OPPOSITION PERIOD START DATE 02/14/2012 INSTRUCTIONS SECTION FREE TEXT PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS U. S. designated on 20110322, Opposition period is starting 20120214 Type 4
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NOTICE OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field Entered
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATIONNUMBER
1076045
OFFICE REFERENCE NUMBER 79096999
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE CODE ENGLISH
NAME AND ADDRESS SECTION
NAME AND ADDRESS TYPE Applicant/Holder
NAME Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
ADDRESS Box 4207
SE-171 04 Solna
OPPOSITION PERIOD SECTION
OPPOSITION PERIOD START DATE 02/14/2012
INSTRUCTIONS SECTION
FREE TEXT PROCESSINGINSTRUCTIONS
U. S. designated on 20110322, Opposition period is starting20120214 Type 4
Commissioner for TrademarksP.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451www.uspto.gov
Notification of Opposition Possible
Statement sent to the International Bureau of the World Intellectual PropertyOrganization (WIPO) in accordance with Rule 18bis(1)(b) of the Common Regulations
under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol.
International Registration No.: 1076045Holder: Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
By this notification, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hereby informs theInternational Bureau (IB) that the ex officio examination has been completed and the USPTO no longerhas grounds for refusal. However, the protection of the mark is still subject to opposition or observationsby third parties. The opposition or observations period is scheduled to begin on Febraury 14, 2012, thedate of publication by the USPTO.
An opposition must be filed within thirty (30) days after publication. Upon request, the opposition periodis extendable, but shall not exceed 180 days after publication. 37 C.F.R. §§2.101(c), 2.102.
Sincerely,
Madrid Processing UnitUnited States Patent & Trademark Office(571) 272-8910
** STATUS AND INFORMATION CHECK **
For questions about this notification or the referenced international registration, email the USPTOMadrid Processing Unit at [email protected] or visit their website athttp://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/madrid/madridindex.htm.
To check the status of the application, use the USPTO Trademark Applications and RegistrationsRetrieval (TARR) online system at http://tarr.uspto.gov. To view and download documents in pending
applications and registrations, please access the Trademark Document Retrieval (TDR) website athttp://tdr.uspto.gov/.
To view any notice of publication for opposition published in the Official Gazette, visit the USPTOwebsite at http://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/tmog/.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Commissioner for TrademarksP.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451www.uspto.gov
Jan 25, 2012
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
1. Serial No.:79-096,999
2. Mark:SSC(STYLIZED/DESIGN)
3. International Class(es):9, 12, 37, 38, 39, 42
4. Publication Date:Feb 14, 2012
5. Applicant:Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
The mark of the application identified appears to be entitled to registration. The mark will, in accordance with Section 12(a) ofthe Trademark Act of 1946, as amended, be published in the Official Gazette on the date indicated above for the purpose ofopposition by any person who believes he will be damaged by the registration of the mark. If no opposition is filed within thetime specified by Section 13(a) of the Statute or by rules 2.101 or 2.102 of the Trademark Rules, the Commissioner of Patentsand Trademarks may issue a certificate of registration.
Copies of the trademark portion of the Official Gazette containing the publication of the mark may be obtained from:
The Superintendent of DocumentsU.S. Government Printing OfficePO Box 371954Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954Phone: 202-512-1800
By direction of the Commissioner.
To view this notice and other documents for this application on-line, go to http://tdr.uspto.gov/search.action?sn=79096999.
Trademark Snap Shot Publication & Issue Review Stylesheet(Table presents the data on Publication & Issue Review Complete)
OVERVIEW
SERIAL NUMBER 79096999 FILING DATE 03/22/2011
REG NUMBER 0000000 REG DATE N/A
REGISTER PRINCIPAL MARK TYPE TRADEMARK
INTL REG # 1076045 INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
TM ATTORNEY CORWIN, KEVIN SCOTT L.O. ASSIGNED 112
PUB INFORMATION
RUN DATE 01/13/2012
PUB DATE 02/14/2012
STATUS 681-PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE
STATUS DATE 01/12/2012
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
DATE ABANDONED N/A DATE CANCELLED N/A
SECTION 2F NO SECTION 2F IN PART NO
SECTION 8 NO SECTION 8 IN PART NO
SECTION 15 NO REPUB 12C N/A
RENEWAL FILED NO RENEWAL DATE N/A
DATE AMEND REG N/A
FILING BASIS
FILED BASIS CURRENT BASIS AMENDED BASIS
1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO
1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO
44D NO 44D NO 44D NO
44E NO 44E NO 44E NO
66A YES 66A YES
NO BASIS NO NO BASIS NO
MARK DATA
STANDARD CHARACTER MARK NO
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
MARK DRAWING CODE 3-AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDESWORD(S)/LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
COLOR DRAWING FLAG NO
CURRENT OWNER INFORMATION
PARTY TYPE 10-ORIGINAL APPLICANT
NAME Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
ADDRESS Box 4207SE-171 04 Solna
ENTITY 09-JOINT STOCK COMPANY
CITIZENSHIP Sweden
GOODS AND SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 009
DESCRIPTION TEXT Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellitenavigation equipment, namely, GPS navigation device;Apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control,control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules formonitoring electric current and electrical signals, electricalcontrollers, electric meters; Computer programs for airbornemaritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance ofenvironmental changes, illegal fishing and smuggling, illegalsea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea,need for rescue operations at sea; Apparatus andinstruments for control and supervision, namely, electroniccontrols for maritime surveillance services;Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters;Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in thenature of transceiver base stations; Telecommunicationsystems comprised of radio transmitters and receivers forremote controls, radio controls; Telecommunications devices,namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators fordriving or control of vehicles, namely, simulators for thesteering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigationapparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatusfor vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 012
DESCRIPTION TEXT Space vehicles; aircrafts
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 037
DESCRIPTION TEXT Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services;Spacecraft maintenance services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 038
DESCRIPTION TEXT Telecommunications services, namely, electronictransmission of messages and data; Satellite transmission
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 039
DESCRIPTION TEXT Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport;
Launching of rockets and satellites for others
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 042
DESCRIPTION TEXT Scientific and technological services, namely, scientificresearch, analysis, testing in the field of space projects;Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design forothers in the field of airborne maritime surveillance services,computer software as it relates to the aforementionedservices; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring ofnetwork systems for technical purposes; Computer assisteddiagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services inthe field of aircraft and spacecraft; design, testing anddevelopment of satellites, maritime surveillance systems forairplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmannedaircraft; Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrialfluids; Industrial research in the field of satellite managementservices; Design and development of computer hardware andsoftware
GOODS AND SERVICES CLASSIFICATION
INTERNATIONALCLASS
009 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
012 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
037 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
038 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
039 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
042 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION/STATEMENTS
CHANGE IN REGISTRATION NO
COLORS CLAIMED STATEMENT Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
DESCRIPTION OF MARK The mark consists of the wording "SSC" appearing in the
lower half of a circular background, with an abstract designcomprised of small circles arranged to resemble a humanfigure, with two four-pointed stars appearing above thehuman design.
SECTION 66A INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION DATA
INTL REG # 1076045
INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
PRIORITY CLMD YES
PRIOR CLMD DATE 09/24/2010
INTL STATUS 001-REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTIONPROCESSED
INTL STATUS DATE 06/02/2011
AUTO PROTECTION DATE 12/02/2012
INTL RENEWAL DATE 03/22/2021
INTL REG DEATH DATE N/A
FIRST REFUSAL YES
PROSECUTION HISTORY
DATE ENT CD ENTTYPE
DESCRIPTION ENT NUM
01/12/2012 PREV O LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 015
01/11/2012 ALIE A ASSIGNED TO LIE 014
12/21/2011 CNSA O APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER 013
12/21/2011 TEME I TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 012
12/20/2011 CRFA I CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 011
12/20/2011 TROA I TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED 010
07/12/2011 RFNT P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB 009
06/22/2011 RFCS P NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB 008
06/22/2011 RFRR P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU 007
06/22/2011 RFCR E NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FORREVIEW
006
06/21/2011 CNRT R NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 005
06/20/2011 DOCK D ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 004
06/07/2011 MAFR O APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED 003
06/03/2011 NWOS I NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTEREDIN TRAM
002
06/02/2011 REPR M SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB 001
Trademark Snap Shot Amendment & Mail Processing Stylesheet(Table presents the data on Amendment & Mail Processing Complete)
OVERVIEW
SERIAL NUMBER 79096999 FILING DATE 03/22/2011
REG NUMBER 0000000 REG DATE N/A
REGISTER PRINCIPAL MARK TYPE TRADEMARK
INTL REG # 1076045 INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
TM ATTORNEY CORWIN, KEVIN SCOTT L.O. ASSIGNED 112
PUB INFORMATION
RUN DATE 12/22/2011
PUB DATE N/A
STATUS 680-APPROVED FOR PUBLICATON
STATUS DATE 12/21/2011
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
DATE ABANDONED N/A DATE CANCELLED N/A
SECTION 2F NO SECTION 2F IN PART NO
SECTION 8 NO SECTION 8 IN PART NO
SECTION 15 NO REPUB 12C N/A
RENEWAL FILED NO RENEWAL DATE N/A
DATE AMEND REG N/A
FILING BASIS
FILED BASIS CURRENT BASIS AMENDED BASIS
1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO
1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO
44D NO 44D NO 44D NO
44E NO 44E NO 44E NO
66A YES 66A YES
NO BASIS NO NO BASIS NO
MARK DATA
STANDARD CHARACTER MARK NO
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
MARK DRAWING CODE 3-AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDESWORD(S)/LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
COLOR DRAWING FLAG NO
CURRENT OWNER INFORMATION
PARTY TYPE 10-ORIGINAL APPLICANT
NAME Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
ADDRESS Box 4207SE-171 04 Solna
ENTITY 09-JOINT STOCK COMPANY
CITIZENSHIP Sweden
GOODS AND SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 009
DESCRIPTION TEXT Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellitenavigation equipment, namely, GPS navigation device;Apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control,control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules formonitoring electric current and electrical signals, electricalcontrollers, electric meters; Computer programs for airbornemaritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance ofenvironmental changes, illegal fishing and smuggling, illegalsea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea,need for rescue operations at sea; Apparatus andinstruments for control and supervision, namely, electroniccontrols for maritime surveillance services;Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters;Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in thenature of transceiver base stations; Telecommunicationsystems comprised of radio transmitters and receivers forremote controls, radio controls; Telecommunications devices,namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators fordriving or control of vehicles, namely, simulators for thesteering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigationapparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatusfor vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 012
DESCRIPTION TEXT Space vehicles; aircrafts
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 037
DESCRIPTION TEXT Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services;Spacecraft maintenance services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 038
DESCRIPTION TEXT Telecommunications services, namely, electronictransmission of messages and data; Satellite transmission
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 039
DESCRIPTION TEXT Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport;
Launching of rockets and satellites for others
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 042
DESCRIPTION TEXT Scientific and technological services, namely, scientificresearch, analysis, testing in the field of space projects;Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design forothers in the field of airborne maritime surveillance services,computer software as it relates to the aforementionedservices; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring ofnetwork systems for technical purposes; Computer assisteddiagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services inthe field of aircraft and spacecraft; design, testing anddevelopment of satellites, maritime surveillance systems forairplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmannedaircraft; Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrialfluids; Industrial research in the field of satellite managementservices; Design and development of computer hardware andsoftware
GOODS AND SERVICES CLASSIFICATION
INTERNATIONALCLASS
009 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
012 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
037 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
038 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
039 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
042 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION/STATEMENTS
CHANGE IN REGISTRATION NO
COLORS CLAIMED STATEMENT Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
DESCRIPTION OF MARK The mark consists of the wording SSC appearing in the lower
half of a circular background, with an abstract designcomprised of small circles arranged to resemble a humanfigure, with two four-pointed stars appearing above thehuman design.
SECTION 66A INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION DATA
INTL REG # 1076045
INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
PRIORITY CLMD YES
PRIOR CLMD DATE 09/24/2010
INTL STATUS 001-REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTIONPROCESSED
INTL STATUS DATE 06/02/2011
AUTO PROTECTION DATE 12/02/2012
INTL RENEWAL DATE 03/22/2021
INTL REG DEATH DATE N/A
FIRST REFUSAL YES
PROSECUTION HISTORY
DATE ENT CD ENTTYPE
DESCRIPTION ENT NUM
12/21/2011 CNSA O APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER 013
12/21/2011 TEME I TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 012
12/20/2011 CRFA I CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 011
12/20/2011 TROA I TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED 010
07/12/2011 RFNT P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB 009
06/22/2011 RFCS P NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB 008
06/22/2011 RFRR P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU 007
06/22/2011 RFCR E NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FORREVIEW
006
06/21/2011 CNRT R NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 005
06/20/2011 DOCK D ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 004
06/07/2011 MAFR O APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED 003
06/03/2011 NWOS I NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTEREDIN TRAM
002
06/02/2011 REPR M SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB 001
CURRENT CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
ATTORNEY NONE
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
Box 1065SE-101 39 STOCKHOLMSWEDEN
DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE NONE
Trademark Snap Shot Publication Stylesheet(Table presents the data on Publication Approval)
OVERVIEW
SERIAL NUMBER 79096999 FILING DATE 03/22/2011
REG NUMBER 0000000 REG DATE N/A
REGISTER PRINCIPAL MARK TYPE TRADEMARK
INTL REG # 1076045 INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
TM ATTORNEY CORWIN, KEVIN SCOTT L.O. ASSIGNED 112
PUB INFORMATION
RUN DATE 12/22/2011
PUB DATE N/A
STATUS 680-APPROVED FOR PUBLICATON
STATUS DATE 12/21/2011
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
DATE ABANDONED N/A DATE CANCELLED N/A
SECTION 2F NO SECTION 2F IN PART NO
SECTION 8 NO SECTION 8 IN PART NO
SECTION 15 NO REPUB 12C N/A
RENEWAL FILED NO RENEWAL DATE N/A
DATE AMEND REG N/A
FILING BASIS
FILED BASIS CURRENT BASIS AMENDED BASIS
1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO 1 (a) NO
1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO 1 (b) NO
44D NO 44D NO 44D NO
44E NO 44E NO 44E NO
66A YES 66A YES
NO BASIS NO NO BASIS NO
MARK DATA
STANDARD CHARACTER MARK NO
LITERAL MARK ELEMENT SSC
MARK DRAWING CODE 3-AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDESWORD(S)/LETTER(S)/NUMBER(S)
COLOR DRAWING FLAG NO
CURRENT OWNER INFORMATION
PARTY TYPE 10-ORIGINAL APPLICANT
NAME Svenska rymdaktiebolaget
ADDRESS Box 4207SE-171 04 Solna
ENTITY 09-JOINT STOCK COMPANY
CITIZENSHIP Sweden
GOODS AND SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 009
DESCRIPTION TEXT Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellitenavigation equipment, namely, GPS navigation device;Apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control,control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules formonitoring electric current and electrical signals, electricalcontrollers, electric meters; Computer programs for airbornemaritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance ofenvironmental changes, illegal fishing and smuggling, illegalsea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea,need for rescue operations at sea; Apparatus andinstruments for control and supervision, namely, electroniccontrols for maritime surveillance services;Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters;Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in thenature of transceiver base stations; Telecommunicationsystems comprised of radio transmitters and receivers forremote controls, radio controls; Telecommunications devices,namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators fordriving or control of vehicles, namely, simulators for thesteering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigationapparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatusfor vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 012
DESCRIPTION TEXT Space vehicles; aircrafts
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 037
DESCRIPTION TEXT Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services;Spacecraft maintenance services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 038
DESCRIPTION TEXT Telecommunications services, namely, electronictransmission of messages and data; Satellite transmission
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 039
DESCRIPTION TEXT Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport;
Launching of rockets and satellites for others
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 042
DESCRIPTION TEXT Scientific and technological services, namely, scientificresearch, analysis, testing in the field of space projects;Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design forothers in the field of airborne maritime surveillance services,computer software as it relates to the aforementionedservices; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring ofnetwork systems for technical purposes; Computer assisteddiagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services inthe field of aircraft and spacecraft; design, testing anddevelopment of satellites, maritime surveillance systems forairplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmannedaircraft; Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrialfluids; Industrial research in the field of satellite managementservices; Design and development of computer hardware andsoftware
GOODS AND SERVICES CLASSIFICATION
INTERNATIONALCLASS
009 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
012 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
037 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
038 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
039 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
INTERNATIONALCLASS
042 FIRST USEDATE
NONE FIRST USEINCOMMERCEDATE
NONE CLASSSTATUS
6-ACTIVE
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION/STATEMENTS
CHANGE IN REGISTRATION NO
COLORS CLAIMED STATEMENT Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
DESCRIPTION OF MARK The mark consists of the wording SSC appearing in the lower
half of a circular background, with an abstract designcomprised of small circles arranged to resemble a humanfigure, with two four-pointed stars appearing above thehuman design.
SECTION 66A INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION DATA
INTL REG # 1076045
INTL REG DATE 03/22/2011
PRIORITY CLMD YES
PRIOR CLMD DATE 09/24/2010
INTL STATUS 001-REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PROTECTIONPROCESSED
INTL STATUS DATE 06/02/2011
AUTO PROTECTION DATE 12/02/2012
INTL RENEWAL DATE 03/22/2021
INTL REG DEATH DATE N/A
FIRST REFUSAL YES
PROSECUTION HISTORY
DATE ENT CD ENTTYPE
DESCRIPTION ENT NUM
12/21/2011 CNSA O APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER 013
12/21/2011 TEME I TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 012
12/20/2011 CRFA I CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 011
12/20/2011 TROA I TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED 010
07/12/2011 RFNT P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB 009
06/22/2011 RFCS P NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB 008
06/22/2011 RFRR P REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU 007
06/22/2011 RFCR E NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FORREVIEW
006
06/21/2011 CNRT R NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 005
06/20/2011 DOCK D ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 004
06/07/2011 MAFR O APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED 003
06/03/2011 NWOS I NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTEREDIN TRAM
002
06/02/2011 REPR M SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB 001
CURRENT CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
ATTORNEY NONE
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
Box 1065SE-101 39 STOCKHOLMSWEDEN
DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE NONE
PTO Form 1957 (Rev 9/2005)
OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp. 04/2009)
Response to Office Action
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field Entered
SERIAL NUMBER 79096999
LAW OFFICEASSIGNED
LAW OFFICE 112
MARK SECTION (no change)
ARGUMENT(S)
Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section.
EVIDENCE SECTION
EVIDENCE FILE NAME(S)
ORIGINAL PDF FILE evi_991730142-191634953_._Response_to_2011-06-21_OA.pdf
DESCRIPTION OFEVIDENCE FILE Argument in .pdf format
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(current)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 009
DESCRIPTION
Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; apparatus and instruments forsurveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy;surveillance programs (computer programs); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radiotransmitters (telecommunications); base transceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunicationsystems; transmitters (telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft;automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (009)(proposed)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 009
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; Satellite navigationequipment, namely, GPS navigation device; apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control,control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy; Apparatus and instruments forsurveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy, namely,electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric current and electrical signals, electricalcontrollers, electric meters; surveillance programs (computer programs); Computer programs forairborne maritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance of environmental changes, illegal fishing andsmuggling, illegal sea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea, need for rescue operationsat sea; apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); Apparatus and instruments for control andsupervision, namely, electronic controls for maritime surveillance services; radio transmitters(telecommunications); Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters; base transceiverstations (telecommunications); Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in the nature oftransceiver base stations; telecommunication systems; Telecommunication systems comprised of radiotransmitters and receivers for remote controls, radio controls; transmitters (telecommunication);Telecommunications devices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; simulators for the steering andcontrol of vehicles and craft; Simulators for driving or control of vehicles, namely, simulators for thesteering and control of vehicles and craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft;Navigation apparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, andspacecraft
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellite navigation equipment, namely, GPS navigationdevice; Apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricityand consumption of energy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electriccurrent and electrical signals, electrical controllers, electric meters; Computer programs for airbornemaritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance of environmental changes, illegal fishing and smuggling,illegal sea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea, need for rescue operations at sea;Apparatus and instruments for control and supervision, namely, electronic controls for maritimesurveillance services; Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transceivers in the nature of transceiver base stations; Telecommunication systemscomprised of radio transmitters and receivers for remote controls, radio controls; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators for driving or control of vehicles, namely,simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigation apparatus for vehicles, namely,automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (012)(no change)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (037)(current)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 037
DESCRIPTION Vehicle and craft maintenance services
Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of messages and data; Satellitetransmission.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (039)(current)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 039
DESCRIPTION Transport services; launching of rockets and satellites
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (039)(proposed)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 039
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Transport services; Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport; launching of rockets andsatellites; Launching of rockets and satellites for others.
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport; Launching of rockets and satellites forothers.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (042)(current)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 042
DESCRIPTION
Network surveillance; computer assisted diagnostics testing services; design, testing and development ofsatellites, maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space,unmanned aircraft; scientific and technological services and thereto related research and design;
industrial analyses and research services; design and developing of computer hardware and software
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (042)(proposed)
INTERNATIONALCLASS 042
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Network surveillance; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testingin the field of space projects; computer assisted diagnostics testing services; Scientific research in theaforementioned fields; Design for others in the field of airborne maritime surveillance services,computer software as it relates to the aforementioned services; scientific and technological services andthereto related research and design; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring of networksystems for technical purposes; industrial analyses and research services; Computer assisted diagnosticstesting services, namely, diagnostic services in the field of aircraft and spacecraft; design anddeveloping of computer hardware and software; design, testing and development of satellites, maritimesurveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; Industrialanalysis, namely, analysis of industrial fluids; Industrial research in the field of satellite managementservices; Design and development of computer hardware and software.
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of spaceprojects; Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design for others in the field of airbornemaritime surveillance services, computer software as it relates to the aforementioned services; Networksurveillance, namely, remote monitoring of network systems for technical purposes; Computer assisteddiagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services in the field of aircraft and spacecraft; design,testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, researchballoons for space, unmanned aircraft; Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrial fluids;Industrial research in the field of satellite management services; Design and development of computerhardware and software.
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
DESCRIPTION OF THEMARK(and Color Location, ifapplicable)
The mark consists of the wording SSC appearing in the lower half of a circularbackground, with an abstract design comprised of small circles arranged toresemble a human figure, with two four-pointed stars appearing above thehuman design.
SIGNATURE SECTION
RESPONSE SIGNATURE /robert j lauson/
SIGNATORY'S NAME Robert J. Lauson
SIGNATORY'SPOSITION Attorney for applicant CA bar member
Response to Office ActionTo the Commissioner for Trademarks:
Application serial no. 79096999 has been amended as follows:
ARGUMENT(S)In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
Please see the actual argument text attached within the Evidence section.
EVIDENCEEvidence in the nature of Argument in .pdf format has been attached.Original PDF file:evi_991730142-191634953_._Response_to_2011-06-21_OA.pdfConverted PDF file(s) (3 pages)Evidence-1Evidence-2Evidence-3
CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICESApplicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:Current: Class 009 for Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment;apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity andconsumption of energy; surveillance programs (computer programs); apparatus and instruments forcontrol (supervision); radio transmitters (telecommunications); base transceiver stations(telecommunications); telecommunication systems; transmitters (telecommunication); simulators for thesteering and control of vehicles and craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craftOriginal Filing Basis:Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Proposed:Tracked Text Description: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment;
Satellite navigation equipment, namely, GPS navigation device; apparatus and instruments forsurveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy; Apparatusand instruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric current and electricalsignals, electrical controllers, electric meters; surveillance programs (computer programs); Computerprograms for airborne maritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance of environmental changes, illegalfishing and smuggling, illegal sea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea, need for rescueoperations at sea; apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); Apparatus and instruments forcontrol and supervision, namely, electronic controls for maritime surveillance services; radio transmitters(telecommunications); Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters; base transceiver stations(telecommunications); Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in the nature of transceiver basestations; telecommunication systems; Telecommunication systems comprised of radio transmitters andreceivers for remote controls, radio controls; transmitters (telecommunication); Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles andcraft; Simulators for driving or control of vehicles, namely, simulators for the steering and control ofvehicles and craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft; Navigation apparatus for vehicles,namely, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
Class 009 for Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellite navigation equipment, namely, GPSnavigation device; Apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring ofelectricity and consumption of energy, namely, electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoringelectric current and electrical signals, electrical controllers, electric meters; Computer programs forairborne maritime surveillance, sea surface surveillance of environmental changes, illegal fishing andsmuggling, illegal sea cross-border activities, pollution, traffic control by sea, need for rescue operations atsea; Apparatus and instruments for control and supervision, namely, electronic controls for maritimesurveillance services; Telecommunications devices, namely, radio transmitters; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transceivers in the nature of transceiver base stations; Telecommunication systemscomprised of radio transmitters and receivers for remote controls, radio controls; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators for driving or control of vehicles, namely,simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigation apparatus for vehicles, namely,automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft
Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:Current: Class 037 for Vehicle and craft maintenance servicesOriginal Filing Basis:Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Proposed:Tracked Text Description: Vehicle and craft maintenance services; Vehicle maintenance services;Aircraft maintenance services; Spacecraft maintenance services.
Class 037 for Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services; Spacecraft maintenanceservices.
Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:Current: Class 038 for Telecommunications services; satellite transmissionOriginal Filing Basis:Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Proposed:Tracked Text Description: Telecommunications services; Telecommunications services, namely,electronic transmission of messages and data; satellite transmission; Satellite transmission.
Class 038 for Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of messages and data;Satellite transmission.
Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:Current: Class 039 for Transport services; launching of rockets and satellitesOriginal Filing Basis:Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Proposed:Tracked Text Description: Transport services; Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport;launching of rockets and satellites; Launching of rockets and satellites for others.
Class 039 for Transport services, namely, air transport, marine transport; Launching of rockets andsatellites for others.
Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Applicant proposes to amend the following class of goods/services in the application:Current: Class 042 for Network surveillance; computer assisted diagnostics testing services; design,testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, researchballoons for space, unmanned aircraft; scientific and technological services and thereto related researchand design; industrial analyses and research services; design and developing of computer hardware andsoftwareOriginal Filing Basis:Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
Proposed:Tracked Text Description: Network surveillance; Scientific and technological services, namely,scientific research, analysis, testing in the field of space projects; computer assisted diagnostics testingservices; Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design for others in the field of airborne
maritime surveillance services, computer software as it relates to the aforementioned services; scientificand technological services and thereto related research and design; Network surveillance, namely, remotemonitoring of network systems for technical purposes; industrial analyses and research services; Computerassisted diagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services in the field of aircraft and spacecraft;design and developing of computer hardware and software; design, testing and development of satellites,maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft;Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrial fluids; Industrial research in the field of satellitemanagement services; Design and development of computer hardware and software.
Class 042 for Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing in thefield of space projects; Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design for others in the field ofairborne maritime surveillance services, computer software as it relates to the aforementioned services;Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring of network systems for technical purposes; Computerassisted diagnostics testing services, namely, diagnostic services in the field of aircraft and spacecraft;design, testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft,research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; Industrial analysis, namely, analysis of industrial fluids;Industrial research in the field of satellite management services; Design and development of computerhardware and software.
Filing Basis Section 66(a), Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of theTrademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Description of markThe mark consists of the wording SSC appearing in the lower half of a circular background, with anabstract design comprised of small circles arranged to resemble a human figure, with two four-pointedstars appearing above the human design.
SIGNATURE(S)Response SignatureSignature: /robert j lauson/ Date: 12/20/2011Signatory's Name: Robert J. LausonSignatory's Position: Attorney for applicant CA bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 3107260892
The signatory has confirmed that he/she is an attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of thehighest court of a U.S. state, which includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other federalterritories and possessions; and he/she is currently the applicant's attorney or an associate thereof; and tothe best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S. attorney or a Canadianattorney/agent not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the applicant inthis matter: (1) the applicant has filed or is concurrently filing a signed revocation of or substitute powerof attorney with the USPTO; (2) the USPTO has granted the request of the prior representative towithdraw; (3) the applicant has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or (4) theapplicant's appointed U.S. attorney or Canadian attorney/agent has filed a power of attorney appointinghim/her as an associate attorney in this matter.
Serial Number: 79096999
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Dec 20 20:06:59 EST 2011TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-99.173.0.142-20111220200659425502-79096999-4902aa3f9d6ed1f6dc0956df5e12ca3d72b-N/A-N/A-20111220191634953465
STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTERTO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUSTRECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THEISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW. ISSUE/MAILING DATE: INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NO. 1076045 This is a PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL of the trademark and/or service mark in the above-referenced U.S. application. See 15 U.S.C. §1141h(c). WHO IS PERMITTED TO RESPOND TO THIS PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL:
Applicant may respond directly to this provisional refusal Office action if applicant is not represented byan authorized attorney. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(ii). Otherwise, applicant’s authorized attorney mustrespond on applicant’s behalf. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(i). However, the only attorneys who areauthorized to sign responses and practice before the USPTO in trademark matters are as follows:
(1) Attorneys in good standing with a bar of the highest court of any U.S. state, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, and other federal territories and possessions of the United States; and
(2) Canadian agents/attorneys who represent applicants located in Canada and (a) are registeredwith the USPTO and in good standing as patent agents or (b) have been granted reciprocalrecognition by the USPTO.
See 37 C.F.R. §§2.17(e), 2.62(b), 11.1, 11.5(b)(2), 11.14(a), (c); TMEP §§602, 712.03. Foreign attorneys, other than authorized Canadian attorneys, are not permitted to represent applicantsbefore the USPTO. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.17(e), 11.14(c), (e); TMEP §602.03-.03(b). That is, foreignattorneys may not file written communications, authorize an amendment to an application, or submit legalarguments in response to a requirement or refusal, among other things. See 37 C.F.R. §11.5(b)(2); TMEP§§602.03(c), 608.01. If applicant is represented by such a foreign attorney, applicant must responddirectly to this provisional refusal Office action. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(ii). DESIGNATION OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE: The USPTO encourages applicants who do not reside in the U.S. to designate a domestic representativeupon whom notices or process may be served. 15 U.S.C. §§1051(e), 1141h(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.24(a)(1)-(2);see TMEP §610. Such designations may be filed online at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html. THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY REFUSED AS FOLLOWS: The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney. Applicantmust respond timely and completely to the issue(s) below. 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62, 2.65(a);TMEP §§711, 718.03.
I. PARTIAL SECTION 2(d) REFUSAL – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION – CLASS009 ONLY
Registration of the applied-for mark is refused in International Class 009 because of a likelihood ofconfusion with the marks in U.S. Registration Nos. 2450445 and 3365819. Trademark Act Section 2(d),15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq. See the enclosed registrations. Trademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that so resembles a registered markthat it is likely that a potential consumer would be confused or mistaken or deceived as to the source of thegoods and/or services of the applicant and registrant. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d). The court in In re E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973) listed the principal factors to beconsidered when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d). See TMEP§1207.01. However, not all of the factors are necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one factormay be dominant in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record. In re Majestic Distilling Co.,315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont, 476 F.2d at 1361-62, 177 USPQ at 567. In this case, the following factors are the most relevant: similarity of the marks, similarity of the goodsand/or services, and similarity of trade channels of the goods and/or services. See In re Opus One, Inc., 60USPQ2d 1812 (TTAB 2001); In re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593 (TTAB 1999); In reAzteca Rest. Enters., Inc., 50 USPQ2d 1209 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq. For the following reasons, the examining attorney concludes that there exists a likelihood of confusionbetween applicant’s proposed mark, SSC (w/ design), for, in pertinent part, “Satellites; satellites forscientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remotecontrol, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy; surveillance programs (computerprograms); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters (telecommunications);
base transceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunication systems; transmitters(telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; automatic steeringapparatus for vehicles and craft,” in International Class 009, and registrants’ marks,
SSC (Reg. No. 2450445 -- typed drawing/standard character), for “Computer software for1.communications over existing power lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely,embedded computer software or firmware for use in establishing and maintaining a protocol forcommunications over RF links and existing power lines; computer hardware for communicationsover existing power lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely computerhardware whose functions are packet assembly, channel access, modulation and demodulation.”
SSC (Reg. No. 3365819 – wording w/ design), for “Electric current switches; Electric switches;2.Electrical controllers; Electrical controlling devices; Electronic speed controllers.
A. Similarity of the Marks In a likelihood of confusion determination, the marks are compared for similarities in their appearance,sound, meaning or connotation and commercial impression. In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563, 567 (C.C.P.A. 1973); TMEP §1207.01(b). Similarity in any one ofthese elements may be sufficient to find a likelihood of confusion. In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); In re Lamson Oil Co., 6 USPQ2d 1041, 1043 (TTAB 1987); see TMEP§1207.01(b). When a mark consists of a word portion and a design portion, the word portion is more likely to beimpressed upon a purchaser’s memory and to be used in calling for the goods and/or services; therefore,the word portion is normally accorded greater weight in determining whether marks are confusinglysimilar. In re Dakin’s Miniatures, Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1596 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §1207.01(c)(ii);see CBS Inc. v. Morrow, 708 F. 2d 1579, 1581-82, 218 USPQ 198, 200 (Fed. Cir 1983); In re Kysela Pereet Fils, Ltd., 98 USPQ2d 1261, 1267-68 (TTAB 2011). Thus, the wording SSC in the applied-for mark and in Reg. No. 3365819 are appropriately viewed as thedominant portion of the respective marks in assessing likelihood of confusion. Consequently, thedominant portion of the applied for mark and Reg. No. 3365819 are comprised of the same three lettersSSC, which sound the same when spoken. Similarity in sound alone may be sufficient to support a findingthat the marks are confusingly similar. In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); seeIn re 1st USA Realty Prof’ls, Inc. , 84 USPQ2d 1581, 1586 (TTAB 2007); TMEP §1207.01(b)(iv). With respect to Reg. No. 2450445, the examining attorney notes that registrant’s mark consists solely ofthe wording SSC in typed drawing form. A mark in typed or standard characters may be displayed in anylettering style; the rights reside in the wording or other literal element and not in any particular display. TMEP §1207.01(c)(iii); see 37 C.F.R. §2.52(a). Thus, a mark presented in stylized characters orotherwise in special form generally will not avoid likelihood of confusion with a mark in typed or standardcharacters because the marks could be presented in the same manner of display. See, e.g., Squirtco v.Tomy Corp., 697 F.2d 1038, 1041, 216 USPQ 937, 939 (Fed. Cir. 1983) (stating that “the argumentconcerning a difference in type style is not viable where one party asserts rights in no particular display”);In re Melville Corp., 18 USPQ2d 1386, 1387-88 (TTAB 1991); In re Pollio Dairy Prods. Corp., 8USPQ2d 2012, 2015 (TTAB 1988). Thus, because registrant may choose to present its wording in asimilar manner of display to that in the applied-for mark, applicant’s presentation of its mark in specialform does not obviate a likelihood of confusion. As the mark in Reg. No. 2450445 may be presented in amanner substantially similar to that of applicant’s mark, the mark is viewed as being effectively identical
to the dominant portion of applicant’s mark, namely, the wording SSC. B. Relatedness of the Goods/Services The goods and/or services of the parties need not be identical or directly competitive to find a likelihoodof confusion. See Safety-Kleen Corp. v. Dresser Indus., Inc., 518 F.2d 1399, 1404, 186 USPQ 476, 480(C.C.P.A. 1975); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i). Rather, it is sufficient that the goods and/or services are related insome manner and/or the conditions surrounding their marketing are such that they would be encounteredby the same purchasers under circumstances that would give rise to the mistaken belief that the goodsand/or services come from a common source. In re Total Quality Group, Inc., 51 USPQ2d 1474, 1476(TTAB 1999); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i); see, e.g., On-line Careline Inc. v. Am. Online Inc., 229 F.3d 1080,1086-87, 56 USPQ2d 1471, 1475-76 (Fed. Cir. 2000); In re Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. , 748F.2d 1565, 1566-68, 223 USPQ 1289, 1290 (Fed. Cir. 1984). In a likelihood of confusion analysis, the comparison of the parties’ goods and/or services is based on thegoods and/or services as they are identified in the application and registration, without limitations orrestrictions that are not reflected therein. In re Dakin’s Miniatures, Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1595 (TTAB1999); see Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1267-68, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004-05 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Thor Tech, Inc., 90 USPQ2d 1634, 1638-39 (TTAB 2009); TMEP§1207.01(a)(iii). In this case, applicant’s goods and/or services are identified broadly as including “apparatus andinstruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy” and “apparatus and instruments for control (supervision).” Therefore, it is presumed that theapplication encompasses all goods and/or services of the type described, including those in theregistrant’s more specific identification, namely, “computer hardware for communications over existingpower lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely computer hardware whose functionsare packet assembly, channel access, modulation and demodulation,” and “Electric current switches;Electric switches; Electrical controllers; Electrical controlling devices; Electronic speed controllers.” It isfurther presumed that the goods and/or services move in all normal channels of trade, and that they areavailable to all potential customers. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., ___ F.3d ___, 98USPQ2d 1253, 1261 (Fed. Cir. 2011); In re La Peregrina Ltd., 86 USPQ2d 1645, 1646 (TTAB 2008); Inre Jump Designs LLC, 80 USPQ2d 1370, 1374 (TTAB 2006); TMEP §1207.01(a)(iii). As explained above, applicant’s identification of goods in International Class 009 includes languagebroad enough to encompass the more particular goods identified in registrants’ more specificidentifications. Consequently, applicant’s identification is viewed as including goods legally identical tothose in the cited registrations. If the goods and/or services of the respective parties are “similar in kind and/or closely related,” as is thecase here, then the degree of similarity between the marks required to support a finding of likelihood ofconfusion is not as great as would be required with diverse goods and/or services. In re J.M. OriginalsInc., 6 USPQ2d 1393, 1394 (TTAB 1987); see Shen Mfg. Co. v. Ritz Hotel Ltd., 393 F.3d 1238, 1242, 73USPQ2d 1350, 1354 (Fed. Cir. 2004); TMEP §1207.01(b). In light of the above, the trademark examining attorney concludes that potential purchasers of theapplicant’s and registrant’s goods/services are likely to erroneously believe that they emanate from acommon source.
Any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion is resolved in favor of the prior registrant. Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re HyperShoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 6 USPQ2d 1025 (Fed. Cir. 1988); TMEP §§1207.01(d)(i). Accordingly, registration is REFUSED under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d) Although applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) bysubmitting evidence and arguments in support of registration. II. ADDITIONAL SEARCH RESULTS – ONE PRIOR PENDING APPLICATION The filing date of pending Application Serial No. 85134986 precedes applicant’s filing date. See attachedreferenced application. If the mark in the referenced application registers, applicant’s mark may berefused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d) because of a likelihood of confusion between thetwo marks. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq. Therefore, upon receipt ofapplicant’s response to this Office action, action on this application may be suspended pending finaldisposition of the earlier-filed referenced application. In response to this Office action, applicant may present arguments in support of registration by addressingthe issue of the potential conflict between applicant’s mark and the mark in the referenced application. Applicant’s election not to submit arguments at this time in no way limits applicant’s right to address thisissue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues. III. CLARIFICATION OF THE IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS/SERVICES – CLASSES 009,037, 038, 039, and 042 NOTE: The requirement below applies only to classes 009, 037, 038, 039, and 042. The identification ofgoods in International Class 012 is acceptable as filed. As filed, the identification of goods/services in classes 009, 037, 038, 039, and 042 appears as follows:
International Class 009: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigationequipment; apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control, control andmeasuring of electricity and consumption of energy; surveillance programs (computerprograms); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters(telecommunications); base transceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunicationsystems; transmitters (telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehiclesand craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft.
International Class 037: Vehicle and craft maintenance services {indefinite – does not adequatelyspecify the nature of applicant’s maintenance services}
International Class 038: Telecommunications services {indefinite – does not adequately specifythe nature of applicant’s telecommunications services} ; satellite transmission.
International Class 039: Transport services {indefinite – does not adequately specify the nature ofapplicant’s services}; launching of rockets and satellites {indefinite – does not adequately specifythe nature of applicant’s services}
International Class 042: Network surveillance {indefinite – does not adequately specify the
type/purpose of network surveillance services in International Class 042 only}; computer assisteddiagnostics testing services; design, testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillancesystems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; scientific andtechnological services and thereto related research and design {indefinite – does not adequatelyspecify the types of scientific, technological, research, and design services}; industrial analysesand research services; design and developing of computer hardware and software.
The above-bolded in the identification of goods and/or services is indefinite and must be clarified becauseit does not adequately specify the types of goods and nature of the services in the particular indicatedclasses. See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03. Further, the identification of goods and/or services contains parentheses. Generally, parentheses andbrackets should not be used in identifications. Parenthetical information is permitted in identificationsonly if it serves to explain or translate the matter immediately preceding the parenthetical phrase in such away that it does not affect the clarity of the identification, e.g., “obi (Japanese sash).” TMEP §1402.12. Therefore, applicant must remove the parentheses from the identification of goods and/or services andincorporate the parenthetical information into the description. In an application filed under Trademark Act Section 66(a), an applicant may not change the classificationof goods and/or services from that assigned by the International Bureau in the corresponding internationalregistration. 37 C.F.R. §2.85(d); TMEP §§1401.03(d), 1904.02(b). Further, in a multiple-class Section66(a) application, an applicant may not transfer goods and/or services from one existing international classto another. 37 C.F.R. §2.85(d); see TMEP §§1402.07(a), 1904.02(c). Therefore, any modification to this wording must identify goods and/or services in the particularclassification specified in the application for these goods and/or services. Applicant may adopt the following suggested amended identification of goods and services, if accurate:
International Class 009: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellite navigationequipment, namely, {specify, e.g., GPS navigation device}; Apparatus and instruments forsurveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy,namely, {specify, e.g., electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric currentand electrical signals, electrical controllers, electric meters}; Computer programs for thesurveillance of {specify, e.g. electrical energy consumption}; Apparatus and instruments forcontrol and supervision, namely, {specify, e.g. electronic controls for motors, electronic speedcontrollers, computer hardware for IP video surveillance}; Telecommunications devices,namely, radio transmitters; Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in the nature oftransceiver base stations; Telecommunication systems comprised of {specify main components,e.g., radio transmitters and receivers for remote controls, radio controls}; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators for driving or control ofvehicles, namely, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigationapparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, andspacecraft
International Class 037: Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services;Spacecraft maintenance services
International Class 038: Telecommunications services, namely, {specify particulartelecommunication services, e.g., electronic transmission of messages and data}; Satellitetransmission.
International Class 039: Transport services, namely, {specify particular transport services, e.g.,air transport, marine transport, railway transport}; Launching of rockets and satellites forothers
International Class 042: Scientific and technological services, namely, {specify type of services,e.g., scientific research, analysis, testing, etc.} in the field of {indicate field or subject matter};Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design for others in the field of {indicatetangible item(s) or visual display(s), e.g., machinery, computer software, graphic arts, etc.} as itrelates to the aforementioned services; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring ofnetwork systems for technical purposes; Computer assisted diagnostics testing services,namely, diagnostic services in the field of {indicate type of equipment, e.g., aircraft andspacecraft}; design, testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillance systems forairplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; Industrial analysis, namely,analysis of industrial fluids; Industrial research in the field of {specify field or goods that aresubject of the research}; Design and development of computer hardware and software.
An applicant may amend an identification of goods and services only to clarify or limit the goods andservices; adding to or broadening the scope of the goods and/or services is not permitted. 37 C.F.R.§2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq., 1402.07 et seq. For assistance with identifying and classifying goods and/or services in trademark applications, please seethe online searchable Manual of Acceptable Identifications of Goods and Services athttp://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html. See TMEP §1402.04. IV. MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED – MARK NOT IN STANDARD CHARACTERS The applied-for mark is not in standard characters and applicant did not provide a description of the markwith the initial application. Applications for marks not in standard characters must include an accurateand concise description of the entire mark that identifies literal elements as well as any design elements. See 37 C.F.R. §2.37; TMEP §§808.01, 808.02, 808.03(b). Therefore, applicant must provide a description of the applied-for mark. The following is suggested:
The mark consists of the wording LLC appearing in the lower half of a circular background,with an abstract design comprised of small circles arranged to resemble a human figure, withtwo four-pointed stars appearing above the human design.
RESPONSE GUIDELINES For this application to proceed toward registration, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/orrequirement raised in this Office action. If the action includes a refusal, applicant may provide argumentsand/or evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should register. Applicant mayalso have other options for responding to a refusal and should consider such options carefully. To respondto requirements and certain refusal response options, applicant should set forth in writing the requiredchanges or statements and request that the Office enter them into the application record.
Applicant’s response must be properly signed by (1) the individual applicant (for joint individualapplicants, both must sign) or (2) someone with legal authority to bind a juristic applicant (e.g., acorporate officer or general partner). See 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(b), 2.193(a), (e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.03(b),611.06 et seq., 712.01. If applicant retains an attorney, the attorney must sign the response. 37 C.F.R.§2.193(e)(2)(i); TMEP §§611.03(b), 712.01. The individual(s) signing must personally sign or personallyenter his/her electronic signature. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(a), (e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.01(b), 611.02. If applicant does not respond to this Office action within six months of the issue/mailing date, or respondsby expressly abandoning the application, the application process will end, the trademark will fail toregister, and the application fee will not be refunded. 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. In such case, applicant’s only option would be to filea timely petition to revive the application, which, if granted, would allow the application to return to livestatus. See 37 C.F.R. §2.66; TMEP §1714. There is a $100 fee for such petitions. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.6,2.66(b)(1).
/Kevin S. Corwin/Trademark Examining AttorneyLaw Office 112Phone - (571) 270-1521Fax No - (571) [email protected]
TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: Go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. Pleasewait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing date before using TEAS, to allow for necessary system updates ofthe application. For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail [email protected]. For questionsabout the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney. E-mailcommunications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to thisOffice action by e-mail. All informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the officialapplication record. WHO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE: It must be personally signed by an individual applicantor someone with legal authority to bind an applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all jointapplicants). If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the response. PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION: To ensure that applicant doesnot miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four monthsusing Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) at http://tarr.uspto.gov/. Please keep acopy of the complete TARR screen. If TARR shows no change for more than six months, call 1-800-786-9199. For more information on checking status, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/. TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS: Use the TEAS form athttp://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 79096999 MARK: SSC
*79096999* CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS: Advokatfirman Lindahl KB Box 1065 SE-101 39 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN
CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER:http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp
STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTERTO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUSTRECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THEISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW. ISSUE/MAILING DATE: INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NO. 1076045 This is a PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL of the trademark and/or service mark in the above-referenced U.S. application. See 15 U.S.C. §1141h(c). WHO IS PERMITTED TO RESPOND TO THIS PROVISIONAL FULL REFUSAL:
Applicant may respond directly to this provisional refusal Office action if applicant is not represented byan authorized attorney. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(ii). Otherwise, applicant’s authorized attorney mustrespond on applicant’s behalf. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(i). However, the only attorneys who areauthorized to sign responses and practice before the USPTO in trademark matters are as follows:
(1) Attorneys in good standing with a bar of the highest court of any U.S. state, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, and other federal territories and possessions of the United States; and
(2) Canadian agents/attorneys who represent applicants located in Canada and (a) are registeredwith the USPTO and in good standing as patent agents or (b) have been granted reciprocalrecognition by the USPTO.
See 37 C.F.R. §§2.17(e), 2.62(b), 11.1, 11.5(b)(2), 11.14(a), (c); TMEP §§602, 712.03. Foreign attorneys, other than authorized Canadian attorneys, are not permitted to represent applicantsbefore the USPTO. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.17(e), 11.14(c), (e); TMEP §602.03-.03(b). That is, foreignattorneys may not file written communications, authorize an amendment to an application, or submit legalarguments in response to a requirement or refusal, among other things. See 37 C.F.R. §11.5(b)(2); TMEP§§602.03(c), 608.01. If applicant is represented by such a foreign attorney, applicant must responddirectly to this provisional refusal Office action. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(e)(2)(ii). DESIGNATION OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE: The USPTO encourages applicants who do not reside in the U.S. to designate a domestic representativeupon whom notices or process may be served. 15 U.S.C. §§1051(e), 1141h(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.24(a)(1)-(2);see TMEP §610. Such designations may be filed online at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html. THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY REFUSED AS FOLLOWS: The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney. Applicantmust respond timely and completely to the issue(s) below. 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62, 2.65(a);TMEP §§711, 718.03.
I. PARTIAL SECTION 2(d) REFUSAL – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION – CLASS009 ONLY
Registration of the applied-for mark is refused in International Class 009 because of a likelihood ofconfusion with the marks in U.S. Registration Nos. 2450445 and 3365819. Trademark Act Section 2(d),15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq. See the enclosed registrations. Trademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that so resembles a registered markthat it is likely that a potential consumer would be confused or mistaken or deceived as to the source of thegoods and/or services of the applicant and registrant. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d). The court in In re E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973) listed the principal factors to beconsidered when determining whether there is a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d). See TMEP§1207.01. However, not all of the factors are necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one factormay be dominant in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record. In re Majestic Distilling Co.,315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont, 476 F.2d at 1361-62, 177 USPQ at 567. In this case, the following factors are the most relevant: similarity of the marks, similarity of the goodsand/or services, and similarity of trade channels of the goods and/or services. See In re Opus One, Inc., 60USPQ2d 1812 (TTAB 2001); In re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593 (TTAB 1999); In reAzteca Rest. Enters., Inc., 50 USPQ2d 1209 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq. For the following reasons, the examining attorney concludes that there exists a likelihood of confusionbetween applicant’s proposed mark, SSC (w/ design), for, in pertinent part, “Satellites; satellites forscientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remotecontrol, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy; surveillance programs (computerprograms); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters (telecommunications);
base transceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunication systems; transmitters(telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; automatic steeringapparatus for vehicles and craft,” in International Class 009, and registrants’ marks,
SSC (Reg. No. 2450445 -- typed drawing/standard character), for “Computer software for1.communications over existing power lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely,embedded computer software or firmware for use in establishing and maintaining a protocol forcommunications over RF links and existing power lines; computer hardware for communicationsover existing power lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely computerhardware whose functions are packet assembly, channel access, modulation and demodulation.”
SSC (Reg. No. 3365819 – wording w/ design), for “Electric current switches; Electric switches;2.Electrical controllers; Electrical controlling devices; Electronic speed controllers.
A. Similarity of the Marks In a likelihood of confusion determination, the marks are compared for similarities in their appearance,sound, meaning or connotation and commercial impression. In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563, 567 (C.C.P.A. 1973); TMEP §1207.01(b). Similarity in any one ofthese elements may be sufficient to find a likelihood of confusion. In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); In re Lamson Oil Co., 6 USPQ2d 1041, 1043 (TTAB 1987); see TMEP§1207.01(b). When a mark consists of a word portion and a design portion, the word portion is more likely to beimpressed upon a purchaser’s memory and to be used in calling for the goods and/or services; therefore,the word portion is normally accorded greater weight in determining whether marks are confusinglysimilar. In re Dakin’s Miniatures, Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1596 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §1207.01(c)(ii);see CBS Inc. v. Morrow, 708 F. 2d 1579, 1581-82, 218 USPQ 198, 200 (Fed. Cir 1983); In re Kysela Pereet Fils, Ltd., 98 USPQ2d 1261, 1267-68 (TTAB 2011). Thus, the wording SSC in the applied-for mark and in Reg. No. 3365819 are appropriately viewed as thedominant portion of the respective marks in assessing likelihood of confusion. Consequently, thedominant portion of the applied for mark and Reg. No. 3365819 are comprised of the same three lettersSSC, which sound the same when spoken. Similarity in sound alone may be sufficient to support a findingthat the marks are confusingly similar. In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); seeIn re 1st USA Realty Prof’ls, Inc. , 84 USPQ2d 1581, 1586 (TTAB 2007); TMEP §1207.01(b)(iv). With respect to Reg. No. 2450445, the examining attorney notes that registrant’s mark consists solely ofthe wording SSC in typed drawing form. A mark in typed or standard characters may be displayed in anylettering style; the rights reside in the wording or other literal element and not in any particular display. TMEP §1207.01(c)(iii); see 37 C.F.R. §2.52(a). Thus, a mark presented in stylized characters orotherwise in special form generally will not avoid likelihood of confusion with a mark in typed or standardcharacters because the marks could be presented in the same manner of display. See, e.g., Squirtco v.Tomy Corp., 697 F.2d 1038, 1041, 216 USPQ 937, 939 (Fed. Cir. 1983) (stating that “the argumentconcerning a difference in type style is not viable where one party asserts rights in no particular display”);In re Melville Corp., 18 USPQ2d 1386, 1387-88 (TTAB 1991); In re Pollio Dairy Prods. Corp., 8USPQ2d 2012, 2015 (TTAB 1988). Thus, because registrant may choose to present its wording in asimilar manner of display to that in the applied-for mark, applicant’s presentation of its mark in specialform does not obviate a likelihood of confusion. As the mark in Reg. No. 2450445 may be presented in amanner substantially similar to that of applicant’s mark, the mark is viewed as being effectively identical
to the dominant portion of applicant’s mark, namely, the wording SSC. B. Relatedness of the Goods/Services The goods and/or services of the parties need not be identical or directly competitive to find a likelihoodof confusion. See Safety-Kleen Corp. v. Dresser Indus., Inc., 518 F.2d 1399, 1404, 186 USPQ 476, 480(C.C.P.A. 1975); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i). Rather, it is sufficient that the goods and/or services are related insome manner and/or the conditions surrounding their marketing are such that they would be encounteredby the same purchasers under circumstances that would give rise to the mistaken belief that the goodsand/or services come from a common source. In re Total Quality Group, Inc., 51 USPQ2d 1474, 1476(TTAB 1999); TMEP §1207.01(a)(i); see, e.g., On-line Careline Inc. v. Am. Online Inc., 229 F.3d 1080,1086-87, 56 USPQ2d 1471, 1475-76 (Fed. Cir. 2000); In re Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. , 748F.2d 1565, 1566-68, 223 USPQ 1289, 1290 (Fed. Cir. 1984). In a likelihood of confusion analysis, the comparison of the parties’ goods and/or services is based on thegoods and/or services as they are identified in the application and registration, without limitations orrestrictions that are not reflected therein. In re Dakin’s Miniatures, Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1595 (TTAB1999); see Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1267-68, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004-05 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Thor Tech, Inc., 90 USPQ2d 1634, 1638-39 (TTAB 2009); TMEP§1207.01(a)(iii). In this case, applicant’s goods and/or services are identified broadly as including “apparatus andinstruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption ofenergy” and “apparatus and instruments for control (supervision).” Therefore, it is presumed that theapplication encompasses all goods and/or services of the type described, including those in theregistrant’s more specific identification, namely, “computer hardware for communications over existingpower lines and over RF links within buildings and vehicles, namely computer hardware whose functionsare packet assembly, channel access, modulation and demodulation,” and “Electric current switches;Electric switches; Electrical controllers; Electrical controlling devices; Electronic speed controllers.” It isfurther presumed that the goods and/or services move in all normal channels of trade, and that they areavailable to all potential customers. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., ___ F.3d ___, 98USPQ2d 1253, 1261 (Fed. Cir. 2011); In re La Peregrina Ltd., 86 USPQ2d 1645, 1646 (TTAB 2008); Inre Jump Designs LLC, 80 USPQ2d 1370, 1374 (TTAB 2006); TMEP §1207.01(a)(iii). As explained above, applicant’s identification of goods in International Class 009 includes languagebroad enough to encompass the more particular goods identified in registrants’ more specificidentifications. Consequently, applicant’s identification is viewed as including goods legally identical tothose in the cited registrations. If the goods and/or services of the respective parties are “similar in kind and/or closely related,” as is thecase here, then the degree of similarity between the marks required to support a finding of likelihood ofconfusion is not as great as would be required with diverse goods and/or services. In re J.M. OriginalsInc., 6 USPQ2d 1393, 1394 (TTAB 1987); see Shen Mfg. Co. v. Ritz Hotel Ltd., 393 F.3d 1238, 1242, 73USPQ2d 1350, 1354 (Fed. Cir. 2004); TMEP §1207.01(b). In light of the above, the trademark examining attorney concludes that potential purchasers of theapplicant’s and registrant’s goods/services are likely to erroneously believe that they emanate from acommon source.
Any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion is resolved in favor of the prior registrant. Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re HyperShoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 6 USPQ2d 1025 (Fed. Cir. 1988); TMEP §§1207.01(d)(i). Accordingly, registration is REFUSED under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d) Although applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal(s) bysubmitting evidence and arguments in support of registration. II. ADDITIONAL SEARCH RESULTS – ONE PRIOR PENDING APPLICATION The filing date of pending Application Serial No. 85134986 precedes applicant’s filing date. See attachedreferenced application. If the mark in the referenced application registers, applicant’s mark may berefused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d) because of a likelihood of confusion between thetwo marks. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq. Therefore, upon receipt ofapplicant’s response to this Office action, action on this application may be suspended pending finaldisposition of the earlier-filed referenced application. In response to this Office action, applicant may present arguments in support of registration by addressingthe issue of the potential conflict between applicant’s mark and the mark in the referenced application. Applicant’s election not to submit arguments at this time in no way limits applicant’s right to address thisissue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues. III. CLARIFICATION OF THE IDENTIFICATION OF GOODS/SERVICES – CLASSES 009,037, 038, 039, and 042 NOTE: The requirement below applies only to classes 009, 037, 038, 039, and 042. The identification ofgoods in International Class 012 is acceptable as filed. As filed, the identification of goods/services in classes 009, 037, 038, 039, and 042 appears as follows:
International Class 009: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigationequipment; apparatus and instruments for surveillance, remote control, control andmeasuring of electricity and consumption of energy; surveillance programs (computerprograms); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters(telecommunications); base transceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunicationsystems; transmitters (telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehiclesand craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft.
International Class 037: Vehicle and craft maintenance services {indefinite – does not adequatelyspecify the nature of applicant’s maintenance services}
International Class 038: Telecommunications services {indefinite – does not adequately specifythe nature of applicant’s telecommunications services} ; satellite transmission.
International Class 039: Transport services {indefinite – does not adequately specify the nature ofapplicant’s services}; launching of rockets and satellites {indefinite – does not adequately specifythe nature of applicant’s services}
International Class 042: Network surveillance {indefinite – does not adequately specify the
type/purpose of network surveillance services in International Class 042 only}; computer assisteddiagnostics testing services; design, testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillancesystems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; scientific andtechnological services and thereto related research and design {indefinite – does not adequatelyspecify the types of scientific, technological, research, and design services}; industrial analysesand research services; design and developing of computer hardware and software.
The above-bolded in the identification of goods and/or services is indefinite and must be clarified becauseit does not adequately specify the types of goods and nature of the services in the particular indicatedclasses. See TMEP §§1402.01, 1402.03. Further, the identification of goods and/or services contains parentheses. Generally, parentheses andbrackets should not be used in identifications. Parenthetical information is permitted in identificationsonly if it serves to explain or translate the matter immediately preceding the parenthetical phrase in such away that it does not affect the clarity of the identification, e.g., “obi (Japanese sash).” TMEP §1402.12. Therefore, applicant must remove the parentheses from the identification of goods and/or services andincorporate the parenthetical information into the description. In an application filed under Trademark Act Section 66(a), an applicant may not change the classificationof goods and/or services from that assigned by the International Bureau in the corresponding internationalregistration. 37 C.F.R. §2.85(d); TMEP §§1401.03(d), 1904.02(b). Further, in a multiple-class Section66(a) application, an applicant may not transfer goods and/or services from one existing international classto another. 37 C.F.R. §2.85(d); see TMEP §§1402.07(a), 1904.02(c). Therefore, any modification to this wording must identify goods and/or services in the particularclassification specified in the application for these goods and/or services. Applicant may adopt the following suggested amended identification of goods and services, if accurate:
International Class 009: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; Satellite navigationequipment, namely, {specify, e.g., GPS navigation device}; Apparatus and instruments forsurveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy,namely, {specify, e.g., electronic monitors and monitor modules for monitoring electric currentand electrical signals, electrical controllers, electric meters}; Computer programs for thesurveillance of {specify, e.g. electrical energy consumption}; Apparatus and instruments forcontrol and supervision, namely, {specify, e.g. electronic controls for motors, electronic speedcontrollers, computer hardware for IP video surveillance}; Telecommunications devices,namely, radio transmitters; Telecommunications devices, namely, transceivers in the nature oftransceiver base stations; Telecommunication systems comprised of {specify main components,e.g., radio transmitters and receivers for remote controls, radio controls}; Telecommunicationsdevices, namely, transmitters of electronic signals; Simulators for driving or control ofvehicles, namely, simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft; Navigationapparatus for vehicles, namely, automatic steering apparatus for vehicles, aircraft, andspacecraft
International Class 037: Vehicle maintenance services; Aircraft maintenance services;Spacecraft maintenance services
International Class 038: Telecommunications services, namely, {specify particulartelecommunication services, e.g., electronic transmission of messages and data}; Satellitetransmission.
International Class 039: Transport services, namely, {specify particular transport services, e.g.,air transport, marine transport, railway transport}; Launching of rockets and satellites forothers
International Class 042: Scientific and technological services, namely, {specify type of services,e.g., scientific research, analysis, testing, etc.} in the field of {indicate field or subject matter};Scientific research in the aforementioned fields; Design for others in the field of {indicatetangible item(s) or visual display(s), e.g., machinery, computer software, graphic arts, etc.} as itrelates to the aforementioned services; Network surveillance, namely, remote monitoring ofnetwork systems for technical purposes; Computer assisted diagnostics testing services,namely, diagnostic services in the field of {indicate type of equipment, e.g., aircraft andspacecraft}; design, testing and development of satellites, maritime surveillance systems forairplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; Industrial analysis, namely,analysis of industrial fluids; Industrial research in the field of {specify field or goods that aresubject of the research}; Design and development of computer hardware and software.
An applicant may amend an identification of goods and services only to clarify or limit the goods andservices; adding to or broadening the scope of the goods and/or services is not permitted. 37 C.F.R.§2.71(a); see TMEP §§1402.06 et seq., 1402.07 et seq. For assistance with identifying and classifying goods and/or services in trademark applications, please seethe online searchable Manual of Acceptable Identifications of Goods and Services athttp://tess2.uspto.gov/netahtml/tidm.html. See TMEP §1402.04. IV. MARK DESCRIPTION REQUIRED – MARK NOT IN STANDARD CHARACTERS The applied-for mark is not in standard characters and applicant did not provide a description of the markwith the initial application. Applications for marks not in standard characters must include an accurateand concise description of the entire mark that identifies literal elements as well as any design elements. See 37 C.F.R. §2.37; TMEP §§808.01, 808.02, 808.03(b). Therefore, applicant must provide a description of the applied-for mark. The following is suggested:
The mark consists of the wording LLC appearing in the lower half of a circular background,with an abstract design comprised of small circles arranged to resemble a human figure, withtwo four-pointed stars appearing above the human design.
RESPONSE GUIDELINES For this application to proceed toward registration, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/orrequirement raised in this Office action. If the action includes a refusal, applicant may provide argumentsand/or evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should register. Applicant mayalso have other options for responding to a refusal and should consider such options carefully. To respondto requirements and certain refusal response options, applicant should set forth in writing the requiredchanges or statements and request that the Office enter them into the application record.
Applicant’s response must be properly signed by (1) the individual applicant (for joint individualapplicants, both must sign) or (2) someone with legal authority to bind a juristic applicant (e.g., acorporate officer or general partner). See 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(b), 2.193(a), (e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.03(b),611.06 et seq., 712.01. If applicant retains an attorney, the attorney must sign the response. 37 C.F.R.§2.193(e)(2)(i); TMEP §§611.03(b), 712.01. The individual(s) signing must personally sign or personallyenter his/her electronic signature. See 37 C.F.R. §2.193(a), (e)(2)(ii); TMEP §§611.01(b), 611.02. If applicant does not respond to this Office action within six months of the issue/mailing date, or respondsby expressly abandoning the application, the application process will end, the trademark will fail toregister, and the application fee will not be refunded. 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. In such case, applicant’s only option would be to filea timely petition to revive the application, which, if granted, would allow the application to return to livestatus. See 37 C.F.R. §2.66; TMEP §1714. There is a $100 fee for such petitions. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.6,2.66(b)(1).
/Kevin S. Corwin/Trademark Examining AttorneyLaw Office 112Phone - (571) 270-1521Fax No - (571) [email protected]
TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: Go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. Pleasewait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing date before using TEAS, to allow for necessary system updates ofthe application. For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail [email protected]. For questionsabout the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney. E-mailcommunications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to thisOffice action by e-mail. All informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the officialapplication record. WHO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE: It must be personally signed by an individual applicantor someone with legal authority to bind an applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all jointapplicants). If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the response. PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION: To ensure that applicant doesnot miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four monthsusing Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) at http://tarr.uspto.gov/. Please keep acopy of the complete TARR screen. If TARR shows no change for more than six months, call 1-800-786-9199. For more information on checking status, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/. TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS: Use the TEAS form athttp://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASpageE.htm.
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08 169 0 169 127 0:01 6 not 7
09 21 0 21 19 0:01 *ssc[bi,ti] not dead[ld] not (3 4)
10 160 0 160 120 0:01 8 not 9
11 2594 N/A 0 0 0:01 (010109 010112)[dc] not dead[ld]
This acknowledges receipt on the FILING DATE of the application for registration for the mark identified below. The FILING DATE iscontingent upon all minimum filing date requirements being met. Your application will be considered in the order in which it was received. Please review the status of your application every six months from the filing date of your application. You can check the status of yourapplication on-line at http://tarr.uspto.gov/ or by contacting the Trademark Assistance Center at 1-800-786-9199. Also, documents in theelectronic file for pending applications can be viewed and downloaded at http://www.uspto.gov/.
PLEASE REVIEW THE ACCURACY OF THE FILING RECEIPT DATA. A request for correction to the filing receipt should be submitted within 30 days. Such requests may be submitted by mail to:COMMISSIONER FOR TRADEMARKS, P.O. BOX 1451, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22313-1451; by fax to 571-273-9913; or by e-mailto [email protected]. The USPTO will review the request and make corrections when appropriate.
SERIAL NUMBER: 79/096999
FILING DATE: Mar 22, 2011
REGISTER: Principal
MARK: SSC
MARK TYPE(S): Trademark; Service Mark
DRAWING TYPE: Words, letters, or numbers and design
FILING BASIS: Sect. 66(a)(Madrid Protocol)
OWNER: Svenska rymdaktiebolaget (SWEDEN, Joint Stock Company)Box 4207SE-171 04 Solna, SWEDEN
FOR: Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; apparatus and instruments for surveillance,remote control, control and measuring of electricity and consumption of energy; surveillance programs (computerprograms); apparatus and instruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters (telecommunications); basetransceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunication systems; transmitters (telecommunication); simulators forthe steering and control of vehicles and craft; automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craftINT. CLASS: 009FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
FOR: Space vehicles; aircraftsINT. CLASS: 012FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
FOR: Vehicle and craft maintenance servicesINT. CLASS: 037FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
FOR: Telecommunications services; satellite transmissionINT. CLASS: 038FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
FOR: Transport services; launching of rockets and satellitesINT. CLASS: 039FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
FOR: Network surveillance; computer assisted diagnostics testing services; design, testing and development of satellites,maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, research balloons for space, unmanned aircraft; scientific and
technological services and thereto related research and design; industrial analyses and research services; design anddeveloping of computer hardware and softwareINT. CLASS: 042FIRST USE: NONE USE IN COMMERCE: NONE
ALL OF THE GOODS/SERVICES IN EACH CLASS ARE LISTED
OTHER DATA
COLOR(S) CLAIMED: Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Design Search Codes:
01.01.09 - Stars, two; Two stars
01.01.12 - Stars - multiple stars with four points
26.01.02 - Circles, plain single line; Plain single line circles
26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.
26.01.31 - Circles - five or more; Five or more circles
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INTERNATIONAL OR FOREIGN REGISTRATION DATA
INTERNATIONAL REG. NUMBER: 1076045
Note on representation: An attorney who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of any U.S. state maypractice before the USPTO in trademark matters. See http://tess2.uspto.gov/tmdb/tmep/0600.htm#_T60206 for moreinformation on foreign attorneys and persons who may practice before the Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE PRESENT IN THE USPTO RECORDS
Satellites; satellites for scientific purposes; satellite navigation equipment; apparatus andinstruments for surveillance, remote control, control and measuring of electricity andconsumption of energy; surveillance programs (computer programs); apparatus andinstruments for control (supervision); radio transmitters (telecommunications); basetransceiver stations (telecommunications); telecommunication systems; transmitters(telecommunication); simulators for the steering and control of vehicles and craft;automatic steering apparatus for vehicles and craft.
NICE CLASSIFICATION 12
GOODS AND SERVICES Space vehicles; aircrafts.
NICE CLASSIFICATION 37
GOODS AND SERVICES Vehicle and craft maintenance services.
NICE CLASSIFICATION 38
GOODS AND SERVICES Telecommunications services; satellite transmission.
NICE CLASSIFICATION 39
GOODS AND SERVICES Transport services; launching of rockets and satellites.
NICE CLASSIFICATION 42
GOODS AND SERVICES
Network surveillance; computer assisted diagnostics testing services; design, testing anddevelopment of satellites, maritime surveillance systems for airplanes, spacecraft, researchballoons for space, unmanned aircraft; scientific and technological services and theretorelated research and design; industrial analyses and research services; design anddeveloping of computer hardware and software.
PARIS PRIORITY DETAILS
PARIS PRIORITY CODE: Sweden
PARIS PRIORITY APPLICATION NUMBER 2010/07620
PARIS PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE 09/24/2010
BASE REGISTRATION DETAILS
BASE APPLICATION NUMBER 2010/07620
BASE APPLICATION DATE 09/24/2010
REPRESENTATIVE DETAILS
CLIENT IDENTIFIER 731198
NAME Advokatfirman Lindahl KB
ADDRESS Box 1065
SE-101 39 STOCKHOLM
COUNTRY Sweden
INTENT TO USE GROUP
CONTRACTING PARTY CODE United States of America
DESIGNATIONS
DESIGNATIONS UNDER THE PROTOCOL United States of America
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION DETAILS
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1076045
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION DATE OF MARK 03/22/2011
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION EXPIRY DATE 03/22/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE OF MODIFICATION 03/22/2011
NOTIFICATION DATE 06/02/2011
DATE OF RECORDAL IN INTERNATIONALREGISTER
05/16/2011
IB DOCUMENT ID 596198601
OFFICE OF ORIGIN CODE Sweden
OFFICE REFERENCE 79096999
TRANSACTION TYPE VALUES Initial Designation
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH
INSTRUMENT UNDER WHICH CONTRACTINGPARTY IS DESIGNATED
