JFP Gulf General Trading LLCv.Evory Technologies, Inc.Download PDFTrademark Trial and Appeal BoardFeb 6, 2017CANC (T.T.A.B. Feb. 6, 2017) Copy Citation Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA799450 Filing date: 02/06/2017 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Proceeding 92062012 Party Defendant Evory Technologies, Inc. Correspondence Address CHI LIU EVORY TECHNOLOGIES INC 1270 N MARINE CORP DR, STE 101-397 TAMUNING, GU 96913-4331 UNITED STATES chi_liu@evorytech.com, liuchi23@hotmail.com Submission Reply in Support of Motion Filer's Name Chi Liu Filer's e-mail chi_liu@evorytech.com Signature /LIU, CHI/ Date 02/06/2017 Attachments Registrants response to Petitioners Opp 01.pdf(450716 bytes ) Registrants response to Petitioners Opp 02.pdf(5304796 bytes ) Registrants response to Petitioners Opp 03.pdf(1798959 bytes ) Registrants response to Petitioners Opp 04.pdf(5172029 bytes ) 1 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD JFP GULF GENERAL TRADING LLC, Petitioner, vs. EVORY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Registrant. Mark: ALISHAN Cancellation No.: 92062012 REGISTRANT’S RESPONSE TO PETITIONER’S OPPOSITION TO REGISTRANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Evory Technologies, Inc., Registrant, hereby responds to Petitioner’s Opposition to Registrant’s Motion for Summary Judgment dated on January 17, 2017. I. ARGUMENT 1-1. Petitioner used fraudulent statement to distract the Board’s attention and mislead the truth. In Petitioner’s Declaration of Marie Richmond in support of Petitioner’s opposition to registrant’s motion for summary judgment, Petitioner stated that “Note that the Exhibit indicates that company was founded in 2010, but Mr. Liu has provided at least 6 invoices purportedly to that company in 2008” on page 5 in point 11. In fact, the above mentioned company Dainty Products Company was founded in 2003. True and correct copies of the relevant documents of the Business Name History are attached hereto as Exhibit AAA. Because of Ms. Marie Richmond’s continuous 2 fraudulent records in the processing, any Declaration of Ms. Marie Richmond should not be considered. 1-2. Petitioner is an unproven foreign organization. Throughout the discovery period, Petitioner escaped responsibilities and refused to submit any documents to prove that Petitioner is a legal entity. Basis on Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(b), Petitioner does not have any capacity to sue or be sued. The Petitioner’s Cancellation No. 92062012 should be denied immediately. See In re Cambridge Digital Systems, 1 USPQ2d 1659, 1660 n.1 (TTAB 1986). 1-3. Petitioner still refused to provide who or which division authorized Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh and Ms. Marie Richmond to be Petitioner’s counsel or representative in this processing. Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh and Ms. Marie Richmond has not proved that they were legally authorized by Petitioner and the range of their service. So far, Registrant has not seen any document directly from Petitioner, JFP GULF GENERAL TRADING LLC. In addition, Petitioner is an unproven foreign organization, the Cancellation No. 92062012 should be denied immediately. 1-4. On October 2, 2015, Petitioner received Registrant’s ALISHAN goods, including Chocolate, Herbal tea, Tea, Rice, Oatmeal, Noodle, Coffee, Spice, Flour, Gum, Sugar, Salt, Cappuccino, signed by M RODE, which is the abbreviation of Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh (See Exhibit AA). Those Registrant’s ALISHAN goods were shipped from oversea supplier (Algin Co. Ltd.) and filed custom form with USPS (See Exhibit AB). However, Petitioner refused to concede Petitioner’s receiving of Registrant’s ALISHAN goods (See Exhibit AC), until Registrant presented a copy of United State Postal Service confirmation of delivery by signature. Because of Petitioner’s repetitive lying and dishonesty, any Declaration of Petitioner should not be considered. Petitioner’s lying and 3 dishonesty should be censured. 1-5. After the completion of the discovery period, Petitioner responded Registrant’s document requests for the first time on December 1, 2016, although the responses showed an earlier date of October 20 (See Exhibit AJ, AK). Please note that October 20, 2016 is exactly the date set for the close of discovery period. Petitioner intended to respond on the date set for the close of discovery period, in order to avoid his obligations. Petitioner’s delay in response violate the regulation. Petitioner should be censured. 1-6. Petitioner has been intentionally delayed proceeding by distracting the Board’s attentions from this case to another case. In Petitioner’s Opposition to Registrant’s Motion for Summary Judgment dated on January 17, 2017, Petitioner wasted over 10 pages on another irrelevant trademark. It is no use to discuss how many lawsuits Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh lost or why Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh left his previous employer in the past to support Mr. Mike Rodenbaugh’s incompetence. Petitioner’s bad behaviors and should be censured. 1-7. Petitioner used misrepresentation to distract the Board’s attention and to mislead the truth. In Petitioner’s Opposition to Registrant’s Motion for Summary Judgment stated that “A cursory look at the Registrant’s Website reveals consumers cannot purchase items directly through the site, nor does the website indicate that such goods are available for sale. Registrant has not provided any evidence of any sales through the website” on page 14. The truth is, everyone in the United States can easily find the pictures, description, price and availability of ALISHAN goods as well as shipping method and shipping fee at eBay or Registrant’s website since 2006. Registrant reiterates that Registrant and relative parities has continuously used, promoted and advertised ALISHAN goods from 2006 to 2017 in the United States of American (See 4 Exhibit AB, AM, AP, AQ, AR, AU). 1-8. Petitioner has strong drive to lie and to cheat in the processing for profits. In order to delay the processing and to enable Petitioner’s registration of trademark, Petitioner claimed that Petitioner did not received Registrant’s ALISHAN sample on October 20, 2015 (See Exhibit AC) and did not correct his statement until Registrant presented USPS proof of delivery. On the other hand, Registrant has strong motivation to do good faith in the processing and submits documents and supporting materials promptly. Petitioner’s cheating should be censured. II. CONCLUSION 2-1. Petitioner used false statements, lying, cheating and misdirect to delay the proceeding and misled the truth. Petitioner’s bad behaviors should be censured. 2-2. Petitioner purposely distracted the Board’s attention by ignoring Registrants evidence and picking hole in it. In fact, Registrant provided lots of documents showing sales invoice, sales records at websites and eBay. Petitioner intentionally ignored most of the above documents and focused on arguing about the number of invoice that Registrant provided to Petitioner. Petitioner attempted to delay the proceeding and misled the truth. Petitioner’s bad behavior should be censured. 2-3. Petitioner is an unproven foreign organization. However, Petitioner refused to submit any documents to prove that Petitioner is a legal entity (See Exhibit AJ, AK). Because of Petitioner’s repetitive lying and dishonesty (See Exhibit AA, AC), any 5 declaration of Petitioner should not be considered. Petitioner’s Petition to Cancel should be denied. 2-4. Based on all the evidence, there is little, if any, doubt that Petitioner’s Petition to Cancel should be denied and Registrant’s Motion for Summary Judgment granted due to Registrant’s continuous use, advertise and promote in the United States, without abandonment, of the mark ALISHAN. 2-5. The Petitioner’s Cancellation No. 92062012 was contrary to fact and was absence of evidence. Registrant respectfully requests that the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board grant Registrant’s Motion for Summary Judgment and deny the Petitioner’s Petition to Cancel. Respectfully submitted, EVORY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Dated: February 6, 2017 By:_____________________________ CHI LIU 1270 N. Marine Corp. Dr. Ste. 101-397 Tamuning, Guam 96913-4331 General Manager Evory Technologies, Inc. 6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing REGISTRANT’S RESPONSE TO PETITIONER’S OPPOSITION TO REGISTRANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT was served by Post Office Mail, postage prepaid on February 6, 2017 and E-mail on the same day, addressed as follows: JFP GULF GENERAL TRADING LLC 548 MARKET STREET BOX NO 55819 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 mike@rodenbaugh.com _________________________________ CHI LIU February 6, 2017 Exhibit AAA Exhibit AA Exhibit AB Exhibit AC Exhibit AD Exhibit AE Exhibit AF Exhibit AG Exhibit AH Exhibit AI Exhibit AJ IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Registration No.: 3511321 For the mark: ALISHAN Date Registered: October 7, 2008 Registration No.: 3273480 For the mark: ALISHAN Date Registered: August 7, 2007 _____________________________________________ JFP GULF GENERAL TRADING LLC, Petitioner, vs. EVORY TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Registrant. __________________________________________ : : : : : : : : : : : Proceeding No. 92062012 PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES Pursuant to Rules 26 and 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 2.120 of the Trademark Rules of Practice, Petitioner JFP Gulf General Trading LLC (“Petitioner”) submits the following objections and responses to Registrant’s First Set of Interrogatories: GENERAL OBJECTIONS The following General Objections apply to every paragraph of Registrant’s First Set of Interrogatories: 1. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory that calls for privileged information, including, without limitation, information protected by the attorney-client privilege. 2. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory that calls for information prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial absent a showing of substantial need by Registrant. 3. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory that calls for the production of any information containing or reflecting the mental impressions, conclusions, opinions and/or legal theories of any attorney for Petitioner, on the grounds that such information is protected by the attorney work product doctrine. 4. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory that is overly broad, unduly burdensome, harassing, duplicative or which requests documents which are already in the possession of Registrant. 5. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory that calls for information which is neither relevant to the subject matter of the pending Opposition proceeding nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence in connection with the pending Opposition proceeding. 6. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory, and to every introductory “definition” or “instruction,” that seeks to impose obligations beyond those required by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as reasonably interpreted and supplemented by Trademark Rules of Practice. RESPONSES AND OBJECTIONS TO INTERROGATORIES Subject to and without waiver of the foregoing General Objections, Petitioner responds to Registrant’s specific Requests for Production of Documents and Things as follows: INTERROGATORY NO. 1: (a) List the name and title of all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who visited Registrant’s website of http://www.superteastore.com (b) List the dates that all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who visited Registrant’s website of http://superteastore.com. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 2: (a) List the name and title of all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who had the most acknowledge of the ALISHAN samples provided by Registrant. The ALISHAN samples were received and signed by M. Rode on October 2, 2015. (b) List the dates that all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who had the most acknowledge of the ALISHAN samples provided by Registrant. The ALISHAN samples were received and signed by M. Rode on October 2, 2015. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 3: (a) List the name and title of all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who physically touched the ALISHAN samples provided by Registrant. The ALISHAN samples were received and signed by M. Rode on October 2, 2015. (b) List the dates that all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who physically touched the ALISHAN samples provided by Registrant. The ALISHAN samples were received and signed by M. Rode on October 2, 2105. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 4: According to Petitioner’s letter dated on May 9, 2016, Petitioner is located in India. Explain the transportation approach that Petitioner received the ALISHAN samples provided by Registrant. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 5: According to the International Accounting Standard 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, the contingent liability of the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant must be disclosed in Petitioner’s 2015 financial report: (a) an estimate of its financial effect; (b) an indication of the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; and (c) the possibility of any reimbursement Please provide the name and the contact information of the Chief Financial Officer of Petitioner. Did the Chief Financial Officer of Petitioner acknowledge the shareholders of the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant in Petitioner’s 2015 financial report? RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 6: According to the International Accounting Standard 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, the contingent liability of the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant must be disclosed in Petitioner’s 2015 financial report (a) an estimate of its financial effect; (b) an indication of the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; and (c) the possibility of any reimbursement Please provide the name and the contact information of the auditor of Petitioner. Was the Auditor of Petitioner acknowledged the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant? RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 7: According to the International Accounting Standard 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, the contingent liability of the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant must be disclosed in Petitioner’s 2015 financial report: (a) an estimate of its financial effect; (b) an indication of the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; and (c) the possibility of any reimbursement Please provide the name and contact information for the Chief Executive Officer of Petitioner. Was the Chief Executive Officer of Petitioner acknowledged the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant? RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 8: According to the International Accounting Standard 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, the contingent liability of the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant must be disclosed in Petitioner’s 2015 financial report: (a) an estimate of its financial effect; (b) an indication of the uncertainties relating to the amount or timing of any outflow; and (c) the possibility of any reimbursement Please provide the name and the contact information of all major shareholders of Petitioner. Were all major shareholders of Petitioner acknowledged the cancellation process between Petitioner and Registrant? RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 9: (a) List the date, location and name of trade show in the United States of America that Petitioner participated in the latest five (5) years. The trade shows include all local, cross state, national and/or international shows. (b) List the name and title of all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder who participated in the shows participated in the shows in the United States of America in the latest five (5) years. The trade shows include all local, cross state, national and/or international shows. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 10: (a) List the number of dates that Petitioner visited the United States of America in the latest five (5) years, including the arriving and the leaving dates. (b) List the name and title of all Petitioner’s employee and/or shareholder by each visit who visited the United States of America in the latest five (5) years. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 11: Identify all trademarks searches, conducted by or for Petitioner with respect to Registrant’s MARKS or any other name containing the term ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN including: (a) all marks searched; (b) whether a written report was rendered pursuant to these searches and investigations; (c) the person(s) to whom the results of such searches and investigations were reported. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 12: Identify all persons who have conducted for or on behalf of Petitioner any research relating in any manner to Registrant’s MARKS. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 13: Identify all proceedings (including but not limited to the Federal Courts, State Courts and the Patent and Trademark Office) in which Petitioner has been or is involved which refer or relate to products or services to be sold in connection with Registrant’s MARKS or which relate to a trademark comprised in whole or in part of ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN and identify all documents related thereto. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 14: (a) State when and how Petitioner first learned of Registrant’s use of Registrant’s MARKS. (b) Identify the documents in Petitioner’s possession referring to Registrant RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 15: (a) Has Petitioner or any person acting for or on behalf of Petitioner received any communication, oral or in writing, from any person which suggests that Petitioner may be connected with Registrant? (b) If so, identify each such communication, including Petitioner’s response thereto. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 16: State whether Petitioner has knowledge that third parties unrelated to Registrant or Petitioner use or have used a trademark comprising the term ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN in whole or in part in connection with Registrant’s goods. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 17: Identify the witnesses Petitioner intends to call to testify on its behalf and identify all documents upon which Petitioner intends to rely on in connection with this Cancellation proceeding. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. INTERROGATORY NO. 18: Identify each person who participated in the preparation of Petitioner’s responses to the foregoing interrogatories and who furnished any information in response thereto. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks information that is not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Respectfully submitted, Dated: Oct. 20, 2016 By: /s/ Mike Rodenbaugh Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW 548 Market Street Box No. 55819 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (451) 738-8087 Email: mike@rodenbaugh.com Attorney for Petitioner CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES was served by U.S. first class mail on this 20th day of October 2016, upon the following: Registrant’s Attorney of Record Chi Liu Evory Technologies, Inc. 1270 N. Marine Corp. Dr. Ste. 101-397 Tamuning, GU 96913-4331 United States Dated: Oct. 20, 2016 Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Mike Rodenbaugh Mike Rodenbaugh Rodenbaugh Law 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: (415) 738-8087 California Bar No. 292962 Exhibit AK 1 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Registration No.: 3511321 For the mark: ALISHAN Date Registered: October 7, 2008 Registration No.: 3273480 For the mark: ALISHAN Date Registered: August 7, 2007 ___________________________________________ JFP GULF GENERAL TRADING LLC, Petitioner, vs. EVORY TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Registrant. __________________________________________ : : : : : : : : : : : Proceeding No. 92062012 PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS Pursuant to Rules 26 and 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 2.120 of the Trademark Rules of Practice, Petitioner JFP Gulf General Trading (“Petitioner”) submits the following objections and responses to Registrant’s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things: GENERAL OBJECTIONS The following General Objections apply to every paragraph of Petitioner’s Responses to Registrant’s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things: 1. Petitioner objects to every Document Request that calls for privileged information, including, without limitation, information protected by the attorney-client privilege. 2. Petitioner objects to every Document Request that calls for information prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial absent a showing of substantial need by Registrant. 2 3. Petitioner objects to every Document Request that calls for the production of any information containing or reflecting the mental impressions, conclusions, opinions and/or legal theories of any attorney for Petitioner, on the grounds that such information is protected by the attorney work product doctrine. 4. Petitioner objects to every Document Request that is overly broad, unduly burdensome, harassing, duplicative or which requests documents which are already in the possession of Registrant. 5. Petitioner objects to every Document Request that calls for information, which is neither relevant to the subject matter of the pending Opposition proceeding nor reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence in connection with the pending Opposition proceeding. 6. Petitioner objects to every interrogatory, and to every introductory “definition” or “instruction,” that seeks to impose obligations beyond those required by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as reasonably interpreted and supplemented by Trademark Rules of Practice. RESPONSES AND OBJECTIONS TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION Subject to and without waiver of the foregoing General Objections, Petitioner responds to Registrant’s specific Requests for Production of Documents and Things as follows: DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 1: All documents and things requested to be identified by “Registrant’s Interrogatories to Petitioner” served concurrently herewith. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 2: The Petitioner’s Financial Statements for the last six (6) years. The Petitioner’s audited Financial Statements are preferably audited and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 3 RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, Petitioner’s financial statements have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 3: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, without limitation, any documentation of meetings or discussions about Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, Petitioner’s discussions and/or documents concerning Registrant’s mark, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 4: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, without limitation, any documentation of meetings or discussions about Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK after Petitioner reads, understands, and acknowledges Registrant’s website at http://www.superteastore.com. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, Petitioner’s discussions and/or documents concerning Registrant’s mark and/or use or lack thereof, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 4 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 5: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating or referring to Petitioner’s selection, design and adoption of ALISHAAN including, without limitation, any documentation of meetings or discussions held concerning the selection, design and adoption of ALISHAAN, any documentation relating to the reasons for selecting ALISHAAN, and any documentation concerning the consideration and rejection of using ALISHAAN in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks, if any, is not at issue in this proceeding, therefore documents concerning Petitioner’s selection of the ALISHAAN mark have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 6: A sample, copy, photograph, illustration, sketch of other depiction of each different logotype, design, font of type or style in which ALISHAN or ALISHAAN or any variation thereof has been or now is being used by Petitioner in the United States of America RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s depiction of the ALISHAAN mark have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 5 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 7: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide documents sufficient to show the names, titles and addresses of each and every person who participated in the Petitioner’s selection, design and adoption of ALISHAAN including, specifically, the name(s) of the person and persons who first suggested that Petitioner adopts and uses the subject ALISHAAN for each of Petitioner’s goods and services in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefore documents concerning Petitioner’s selection of the ALISHAAN mark have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 8: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, of referring to any searches, investigations or any other inquiries, whether formal or informal, conducted by Petitioner relating to whether or not ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN or any mark or name incorporating the word ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN alone or as part thereof was available for use with respect to any mark, trade names, corporate names or other users by others in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning any “searches, investigations or any other inquiries” conducted by Petitioner, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 6 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 9: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to the production of Petitioner’s goods including, without limitation, documentation identifying every place of business where Petitioner’s goods are produced and documentation of the total volume of sales in units and the equivalent dollar value in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning the production of Petitioner’s goods have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 10: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents and things ever used by Petitioner or used on behalf of Petitioner to advertise or promote the goods which bear ALISHAAN, including, without limitation, flyers, periodicals, newspapers, telephone directory listings, video tapes, television scripts, audio discs, displays, promotional brochures, catalogs and outdoor window signs in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefore documents concerning Petitioner’s sales and marketing efforts are irrelevant to this proceeding. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 11: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating or referring to the organization and implementation of the Petitioner’s advertising program, including without limitation, documents identifying: (a) the date, (b) the place, (c) the monetary amount expended, (d) the class of customers to whom the advertising or promotional materials were (or are) directed, (e) the number of copies of such materials and (f) the names and addresses of each person, advertising agency, public relations firm or any other business entity hired or retained in connection with such advertisements in the United States of America. 7 RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s “advertising program” have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 12: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating or referring to any trade show or similar function in which Petitioner exhibited or showed its goods in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s participation in trade shows or exhibitions, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 13: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents including invoices, showing, concerning, evidencing, relating or referring to ALISHAAN appearing on each of Petitioner’s goods in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any “invoices, showing, concerning, evidencing, relating or referring to ALISHAAN appearing on each of Petitioner’s goods in the United States of America” have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 8 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 14: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide a sampling of invoices showing that Petitioner has used of ALISHAAN on each of Petitioner’s goods in commerce in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s mark is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any “invoices showing that Petitioner has used of ALISHAAN on each of Petitioner’s goods in commerce in the United States of America” have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 15: Documents sufficient to show any principal agents, distributors and/or retailers of Petitioner’s goods for the last six (6) years in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents “sufficient to show any principal agents, distributors and/or retailers of Petitioner’s goods” have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 16: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to Petitioner’s permission to any other company, agent or other person in the United States of American to use ALISHAAN or a word or mark including ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN as a part thereof or in combination with another word, including, without limitation all documentation identifying: (a) the name of such company, agent or person; (b) the date of such use; and (c) the goods or services used by such company, agent or person and any such documents which refer to any other company, agent or other person giving Petitioner permission to use its MARKS or a word or mark including ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN as a part thereof or in combination with another word. 9 RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefore documents concerning agreements between Petitioner and any third parties, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 17: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any assignment or license of ALISHAAN, including, without limitation, all documentation identifying: (a) the date of such assignment or license; (b) the name and address of the assignee and the assignor (or licensee and licensor); (c) any record of such assignment or license in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or other public place; and the terms and conditions of agreement. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any “documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any assignment or license of ALISHAAN” by Petitioner, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 18: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide a sample, copy, photograph, illustration, sketch or other depiction of each label, tag, container, stencil, package, price list and display which are or have ever been used in connection with goods bearing ALISHAAN in the United States of America. 10 RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any depictions of Petitioner’s ALISHAAN mark in connection with its goods have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 19: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to (a) the date when used of each item sold under ALISHAAN commenced; (b) the type of goods on or in connection with ALISHAAN are used; (c) the party who designed each item; (d) and the date each item was produced in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any documents concerning sales made under the ALISHAAN mark by Petitioner have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 20: As ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to Petitioner’s knowledge of any third party’s part of current use or registration of and ALISHAAN or a mark or term which includes the word ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN or the mark or use which Petitioner consider an alleged imitation of its MARKS on any goods or services in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner 11 further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any documents concerning “Petitioner’s knowledge of any third party’s part of current use or registration” of the ALISHAAN or similar mark have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 21: AS ALISHAAN is similar to Registrant’s ALISHAN MARK, Registrant requests Petitioner to provide all documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any infringement action or other proceeding in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (or any count) which has ever been brought by or against the Petitioner for the use of ALISHAAN or what it has asserted to be a colorable imitation thereof in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, the similarity of Registrant’s and Petitioner’s marks is not at issue in this proceeding, therefor any documents concerning “any infringement action or other proceeding” brought against Petitioner have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 22: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any discussions, negotiations, or settlements entered into by Petitioner with any other party in regard to the adoption, use, or registration of ALISHAN, ALISHAAN or any other mark which Petitioner has asserted to be a colorable imitation thereof in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, 12 documents concerning “any discussions, negotiations, or settlements entered into by Petitioner with any other party” have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 23: Provide documents sufficient to show the name and business address of each of the officers and directors of Petitioner for the past ten (10) years, and as to each state the office or offices held and the period of time during which each office was held (or in lieu thereof a listing of the same). RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s officers and directors have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 24: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to Petitioner’s acquired knowledge of Registrant’s ALISHAN MARKS and all documents surrounding the acquisition of such knowledge. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning “Petitioner’s acquired knowledge of Registrant’s” marks have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 25: All documents which show that Petitioner has a bona fide intention to use ALISHAN and /or ALISHAAN marks. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad 13 and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s intent to use the ALISHAAN or similar marks have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 26: All documents which refer or related to or comment on Petitioner’s knowledge or awareness of the use of the trademark ALISHAN by Registrant. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s knowledge of Registrant’s mark have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 27: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any survey which has ever been conducted by the Petitioner relating to whether there is or may be any likelihood of confusion between Registrant’s MARKS and any mark or name used by Registrant. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning any survey conducted by Petitioner, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 14 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 28: Provide copies of all registration and pending or lapsed applications, federal, state, and foreign owned for the benefit or in the name of or filed on behalf of Petitioner. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s trademarks registrations and/or applications, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 29: Documents sufficient to show all the goods or services which have been sold, advertised, and/or distributed under Petitioner’s any word which includes the word ALISHAN, ALISHAAN and/or predecessors in interest of the Petitioner and/or licensees of Petitioner including, where available specimens of such goods and literature describing the services in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning Petitioner’s use of the ALISHAAN, or similar, marks have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 30: All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any market research conducted by Petitioner concerning Registrant’s ALISHAN MARKS or similar Marks, including, without limitation, all documentation identifying: (a) the location and the date of such research; (b) the person who conducted the research; and (c) the results of the research in the United States of America. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that this 15 request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning market research conducted by Petitioner, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 31: (a) All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to any and all statements and/or opinions of any person, other than any attorney rendering legal advice to Petitioner, regarding any of the issues involved in this cancellation procedure. (b) All documents showing, concerning, evidencing, relating, or referring to the statements and/or opinions referred to in (a) above RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 32: Copies of all agreement, contracts or other arrangements between Petitioner and any third party which refer or relate to or comment on Petitioner’s right to Petitioner’s MARKS or any MARK which incorporate the word ALISHAN and/or ALISHAAN. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Specifically, documents concerning arrangements between Petitioner and any third parties concerning Petitioner’s rights in the ALISHANN or similar marks, if any, have no bearing on this proceeding and are therefore irrelevant. 16 DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 33: With respect to each document or thing which is withheld from production, whether under a claim or privilege or otherwise, and which is otherwise responsive to any of the production requests, provide: (a) the date, identity, and general subject matter of such document or thing; (b) the grounds asserted in support of the failure to produce such document or thing; (c) the identity of each person (other than stenographic or clerical assistants) participating in the preparation of such document or thing; (d) the identity of each person to whom the contents of such document or thing were communicated by copy, distribution, reading or substantial summarization; (e) a description of any document or thing or other material transmitted with or attached to such document or thing; (f)the number of pages in such document; (g) the particular request to produce to which such document or thing is responsive; and (h) whether any business or non-legal matter is contained or discussed in such document or thing. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 34: All documents, other than those produced in response to any of the forgoing requests, upon which Petitioner intends to rely in connection with this cancellation proceeding. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Applicant further objects to this request on the ground that the request seeks information and documents equally available to the propounding parties from their own records or from records which are equally available to the propounding parties. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 35: All documents, other than those produced in response to any of the forgoing requests, which were examined, reviewed or inspected by Petitioner or any person acting for on behalf of 17 Petitioner in connection with the preparation of Petitioner’s responses to REGISTRANT’S INTERROGATORIES TO PETITIONER. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 36: With respect to each document or thing otherwise responsive to any request to produce which has been lost or destroyed since its preparation or receipt, identify the document or thing, state the request to produce to which it would have been responsive, and give the full particulars or circumstances whereby the document or thing was lost or destroyed. RESPONSE Petitioner objects to this request as it is overly broad, unduly burdensome, vague, ambiguous, and not reasonably specific. Petitioner further objects that the request is overbroad and without reasonable limitation in scope or time frame. Petitioner further objects that the request seeks information that is protected from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine and/or the joint interest or joint defense privilege. Petitioner further objects that this request fails to designate the documents to be produced with reasonable particularity. Petitioner objects to the extent the request seeks the production of documents that are not relevant or likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Respectfully submitted, Dated: Oct. 20, 2016 By: /s/ Mike Rodenbaugh Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW 548 Market Street Box No. 55819 San Francisco, CA 94104 Telephone: (451) 738-8087 Email: mike@rodenbaugh.com Attorney for Petitioner 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS was served by U.S. first class mail and email on this 20th day of October 2016, upon the following: Registrant’s Attorney of Record Chi Liu Evory Technologies, Inc. 1270 N. Marine Corp. Dr. Ste. 101-397 Tamuning, GU 96913-4331 United States Dated: Oct. 20, 2016 Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Mike Rodenbaugh Marie Richmond Rodenbaugh Law 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Tel: (415) 738-8087 California Bar No. 292962 Exhibit AL Exhibit AM Exhibit AM was submitted to the Confidential Defendant’s Supporting Evidents/Exhibits. Exhibit AN Exhibit AO Exhibit AP Exhibit AQ Exhibit AR Exhibit AS Exhibit AS was submitted to the Confidential Defendant’s Supporting Evidents/Exhibits. Exhibit AT eBay/PayPal Law Enforcement Guide eBay, Inc., has established a Fraud Investigations Team (FIT) to promote safe use of our platforms and encourage prosecution of those responsible for misconduct on them. Law enforcement agencies in North America seeking assistance and records for investigations that relate to either the eBay or PayPal should use the Frequently Asked Questions below as guidance in how FIT can assist in these investigations. Q. What investigative tools are available on the public ebay.com site? Search by seller ID for 30 days of active/completed sales: http://pages.ebay.com/search/items/search_seller.html Search for active listings using search string or specific item number. Ability to search by nearest zip code using search options on left hand column: http://pages.ebay.com/search/items/basicsearch.html Feedback Profile reflects comments made by other users regarding prior transactions Create your own Favorite Searches: http://pages.ebay.com/help/find/search_favorites.html Create your own department/agency eBay account at eBay.com. http://pages.ebay.com/help/newtoebay/durreg_ov.html Please do not bid or purchase unless you plan to follow through and pay for the item Q. Can eBay help me search for a Stolen Item? A. eBay now makes listing and member information immediately available to law enforcement via Leadsonline’s First Responder Service. See Section A on the next page for more details. Please note eBay/PayPal FIT is unable to perform any specialized internal searches for items - only users. Q. How can I acquire BOTH eBay and PayPal records for the same case? A. You may send in a single subpoena, court order, legal process for this information. This Subpoena must be addressed to eBay AND PayPal and must include all suspect data referenced in Sections C and D on Page Two of this doc. Q. What information must I submit to acquire records? A. In most cases, we require a minimum of name, email address and User Name (for eBay investigations) to locate the correct account. Please provide as much information on your subject as possible to assist us in searching for records of over 200 million users. Please reference Page Two of this document for specific guidance on releasing data. -- In addition, we require you provide your full contact details including name, e-mail address, agency, phone/fax numbers and physical address (no P.O. Boxes). For faster delivery of your records, please include your email address. Q. Where do I send my formal data request? A. Please address your data request to eBay/PayPal Fraud Investigations Team and send via Fax: 408.967.9915. Please only mail data requests if you do NOT have access to a fax machine: 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. Q. How and when will the data be returned? A. eBay and PayPal provide all records electronically, via secure website or via CD Rom via Fed Ex Ground (For faster service please provide agency Fed Ex account number and specify delivery timeframe). Please be sure to provide your email address in your data inquiry. Please reference Page Two for turnaround time estimates. Q. Does eBay/PayPal supply all accounts linked/related to my subject? A. Please inform us in your data request if linked/ related accounts are required. Due to our privacy agreement with our users, we must use strict standards when making this determination. Our common linkage criteria includes financial instruments and identical registration data. Q. How long do eBay and PayPal retain records? A. eBay keeps most account records indefinitely and most transaction records for two years. Records may not be available for Inactive or closed accounts. PayPal currently keeps all records indefinitely Q. Does eBay/PayPal inform the subject of my investigation of my query? A. eBay/PayPal does not disclose inquiries to the account holder Q. How can I follow up on a query already submitted? A. If you do not have the FIT Analyst/Investigator’s direct line or email, please leave a message on our help line (408.967.9919) and somebody will return your call within 24 hours. If your specific question is not answered above, please contact FIT directly for information by phone (408.967.9919 - automated message only). All calls are returned within ONE business day. A. eBay User Contact Details New From eBay --- First Responder Service via LeadsOnline eBay has eBay/PayPal Law Enforcement Guide partnered with L.e.a.d.s.online to make certain listings and eBay user data available to law enforcement immediately to assist in their investigations. These services are available 24/7 to registered L.e.a.d.s.online customers. L.e.a.d.s.online offers two separate services to assist law enforcement in eBay Investigations: eBay site search and Internet (eBay) Drop-Off Store Search. Visit www.leadsonline.com for more information. Turnaround Time: Immediate. B. eBay User Contact Details and limited transaction history (12 months maximum) Please submit a signed fax (non-subpoena) on department letterhead stating specifically what you require. eBay can provide the following information for users under investigation of illegal activity only: • Contact Name, City, State, Zip, and Telephone Number • All email addresses and eBay User ID’s added to account with date/time stamps • eBay Fraud complaints (*If Requested) • Account listing/bid history dating back one year (*If Requested) To assist us in searching for records, the following data must be included in your data request (if available): - All known names, aliases, street addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers - Known eBay ID(s) and Item Numbers - Statement relating to the illegal nature of the activities being investigated Please fax data request to: Fax: 408.967.9915 Turnaround Time: Typically within 15 business days C. All Records relating to an eBay user Please submit a subpoena, court order, or other legal process stating specifically what you require. We can provide: Full eBay Contact Details, including the billing and mailing address eBay IP addresses: time of registration and at time of item listing Complete Listing and/or bid history – 2 yr max (including bidder information if specifically requested) Credit card and checking account information added to eBay account (if available) To assist us in searching for records, the following data must be included in your data request (if available): - Full name of the subject, and any known aliases - All known addresses, including email addresses, and phone numbers - Known eBay ID(s) and Item Numbers **If you require the related PayPal records, please address your Subpoena to EBAY AND PAYPAL and include all available PayPal details outlined in Section D below. Please fax data request to: Fax: 408.967.9915 Turnaround Time: Typically within 10 business days D. All Records relating to a PayPal user -- Please note all PayPal records require a subpoena. Please submit a subpoena, court order, or other legal process stating specifically what you require. We can provide: • All PayPal account information including, SSN*, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses • PayPal IP addresses (at each login) • Financial instruments added to PayPal account • Complete PayPal transactional information (including complaints if requested and available) To assist us in searching for records, the following data must be included in your data request (if available): - Full name of the subject, and any known aliases, and known email addresses - All known financial instruments and any transaction details linked to the relevant PayPal activity **If you require the related eBay records, please address your Subpoena to EBAY AND PAYPAL and include all available eBay details outlined in Section C above. * If applicable Please fax data request to: Fax: 408.967.9915 Turnaround Time: Typically within 10 business days Exhibit AU Copy with citationCopy as parenthetical citation