Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc. v. Beaulieu Group, LlcSecond MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In SupportN.D. Ga.September 22, 2016IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Atlanta Division MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC., Plaintiff, v. BEAULIEU GROUP LLC, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-02763-TCB BEAULIEU GROUP LLC’S MOTION TO DISMISS Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), Defendant Beaulieu Group LLC (“Beaulieu”) files this Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint brought by Plaintiff Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc. (“Mohawk”) in the above- captioned case. As set forth in Beaulieu’s memorandum in support, Mohawk’s Amended Complaint should be dismissed for two independent reasons: (1) Mohawk failed to allege priority in the trademark allegedly infringed, which is an element of its claims; and (2) Mohawk’s claims fail on their face as it would not be plausible to find a likelihood of confusion given the trademarks and facts alleged by Mohawk. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15 Filed 09/22/16 Page 1 of 3 2 Therefore, each of Mohawk’s purported claims are subject to dismissal with prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Beaulieu respectfully requests that the Court grant this Motion to Dismiss with prejudice and for such other relief as may be appropriate. Respectfully Submitted, MCGUIREWOODS LLP Dated: September 22, 2016 /s/Peter N. Farley Peter N. Farley (Bar No. 255165) 1230 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 2100 Atlanta, GA 30309-3534 Telephone: 404-443-5623 Facsimile: 404-44305680 pfarley@mcguirewoods.com Brad R. Newberg (pro hac to be submitted) 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1800 Tysons Corner, VA 22102-4215 Telephone: 703-712-5000 Facsimile: 703-712-5050 bnewberg@mcguirewoods.com Lucy Jewett Wheatley (pro hac vice) Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219-3916 Telephone: 804-775-4320 Facsimile: 804-698-2017 lwheatley@mcguirewoods.com Counsel for Beaulieu Group LLC Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15 Filed 09/22/16 Page 2 of 3 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 5.1 I hereby certify that the foregoing document contains the required margins and was prepared in Times New Roman font, 14 point type (one of the font and point selections approved by the Court in N.D. Ga. L.R. 5.1(C)). I also hereby certify that on this 22nd day of September, 2016, a copy of the foregoing was filed via CM/ECF, which will send a notification of such filing to all counsel of record. By: /s/Peter N. Farley Peter N. Farley Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15 Filed 09/22/16 Page 3 of 3 1 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Atlanta Division MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC., Plaintiff, v. BEAULIEU GROUP LLC, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-02763-TCB BEAULIEU’S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO DISMISS MOHAWK’S AMENDED COMPLAINT Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), Defendant Beaulieu Group LLC (“Beaulieu”) respectfully requests that this Court dismiss in its entirety with prejudice the Amended Complaint brought by Plaintiff Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc. (“Mohawk”) for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. I. INTRODUCTION Mohawk’s Amended Complaint, like its original Complaint, alleges that Beaulieu is infringing Mohawk’s WELDLOK trademark for a ‘locking’ carpet backing by using Beaulieu’s own federally registered incontestable trademark Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 1 of 79 2 OMNI LOC for carpet backing. Obviously, this is entirely frivolous - the point of incontestable federal trademark registration is that it gives its holder the right to exclusive use of that trademark. Furthermore, OMNI and WELD are not remotely similar, and “lock” (or Beaulieu’s variation “loc” or Mohawk’s variation “lok”) is a common descriptive suffix for carpet backing (one that is used by most companies who sell carpet backing), which “locks” carpet to the floor. Unsurprisingly given these unavoidable obstacles to its claims, Mohawk’s Amended Complaint consists of little more than formulaic legal conclusions, and the only facts alleged are insufficient to plead trademark infringement of the claimed WELDLOK mark by Beaulieu’s use of OMNI LOC. Mohawk fails to allege superior rights, and in fact cannot allege superior rights given Beaulieu’s incontestable and long-standing federal trademark registration for OMNI LOC. Mohawk’s amendments to its Complaint consist of little more than window- dressing designed to obscure the weakness of Mohawk’s allegations, and do not in any way cure the fundamental flaws in Mohawk’s claims, which, as the Court knows, are also subject to a pending Rule 11 motion. II. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS Mohawk alleges that it owns both a federal trademark registration for WELDLOK (Reg. No. 1051944) and common law trademark rights in connection Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 2 of 79 3 with “carpet backing.” Amended Compl. (“FAC”) ¶¶ 13-23.1 Mohawk claims that it and its predecessors in interest have used WELDLOK on carpet backing for the past forty years, continuously since 1976. Id. ¶¶ 14-16. Mohawk also claims that it currently uses its WELDLOK Mark in connection with “carpet cleaning products.” Id. ¶ 18. Mohawk states that its WELDLOK brand has been “backed by major advertising and promotional efforts” and that Mohawk “has invested a substantial amount of time, money, and other resources in promoting” its WELDLOK brand in the United States. Id. ¶¶ 24-25. Mohawk alleges that Beaulieu “offer[s] to sell, has sold, and continues to sell carpet backing products featuring such carpet backing under the Omni Loc name in commerce throughout the United States.” Id. ¶ 30. The Amended Complaint recognizes that Beaulieu owns the federal registration (Reg. No. 3740645) for OMNI LOC in connection with carpet backing, id. ¶ 31, but does no more than hint at the fact that Beaulieu’s registration is actually incontestable, id. ¶ 35.2 The Amended Complaint alleges that Mohawk and Beaulieu compete in 1 Mohawk spends several paragraphs alleging that it owns a common law trademark in WELDLOK for carpet backing, see FAC ¶¶ 14. 2 See attached Exhibit A. See also Tellabs, Inc. v. Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd., 551 U.S. 308, 322, 127 S. Ct. 2499, 168 L.Ed.2d 179 (2007) (“[C]ourts must consider the complaint in its entirety, as well as other sources courts ordinarily examine when ruling on Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss, in particular, documents incorporated into the complaint by reference, and matters of which a court may Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 3 of 79 4 carpet backing products, and sell their respective goods in the same independent flooring retailers. Id. ¶ 29. III. STANDARD OF REVIEW In order to survive a motion to dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), a complaint must “plead all facts establishing an entitlement to relief with more than ‘labels and conclusions’ or a ‘formulaic recitation of the elements of a cause of action.’” Resnick v. AvMed, Inc., 693 F.3d 1317, 1324 (11th Cir. 2012) (quoting Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555, 127 S. Ct. 1955, 167 L.Ed.2d 929 (2007)). A pleading must contain “a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief.” Fed.R.Civ.P. 8(a)(2). The purpose of Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a)(2) is to provide defendants with fair notice of what claim is being alleged and the grounds upon which it rests. Davis v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consol., 516 F.3d 955, 974 (11th Cir. 2008) (citations omitted). “The complaint must contain enough facts to make a claim for relief plausible on its face.” Twombly, 550 U.S. at 1324-25. “[O]nly a complaint that states a plausible claim for relief survives a motion to dismiss.” Iqbal, 556 U.S. at take judicial notice.”); Drew Estate Holding Co., LLC v. Fantasia Distribution, Inc., No. 11-21900-CIV, 2012 WL 234105, at *3 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 24, 2012) (taking judicial notice of trademark registration on motion to dismiss). Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 4 of 79 5 679 (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556). “A claim has facial plausibility when the plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged.” Id. at 678 (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556). Although it is axiomatic that the Court must accept as true all of the fact allegations contained in the complaint, this tenet is “inapplicable to legal conclusions.” Id. at 678. “While legal conclusions can provide the framework of a complaint, they must be supported by factual allegations.” Id. at 679. IV. ARGUMENT In order to plead a claim for trademark infringement, Mohawk must allege facts which demonstrate the following elements: (1) its mark has legal priority, (2) defendant used its mark in commerce, and (3) defendant’s mark is likely to cause consumer confusion. See, e.g., Int’l Cosmetics Exch., Inc. v. Gapardis Health & Beauty, Inc., 303 F.3d 1242, 1248 (11th Cir. 2002); Davidoff & CIE, S.A. v. PLD Int’l Corp., 263 F.3d 1297, 1300-01 (11th Cir. 2001); Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. v. Longhorn Steaks, Inc., 122 F.3d 1379, 1382 (11th Cir. 1997). Mohawk’s Amended Complaint fails to sufficiently allege that Mohawk has prior rights, as that is defined in the law, or that there is a likelihood of confusion, and thus fails to state a claim for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 5 of 79 6 Because the test for federal unfair competition and for a violation of the Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Act is the same as the test for trademark infringement, Mohawk has failed to state a claim with respect to these causes of action as well. Tana v. Dantanna’s, 611 F.3d 767, 772 (11th Cir. 2010) (assuming test for federal trademark infringement and violation of Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Act was the same); Ross Bicycles, Inc. v. Cycles USA, Inc., 765 F.2d 1502, 1503-04 (11th Cir. 1985), cert. denied 475 U.S. 1013 (1986) (holding test for trademark infringement was same as test for unfair competition). A. Mohawk Cannot State a Plausible Claim for Relief Because Beaulieu Owns an Incontestable Registration for OMNI LOC. Each of Mohawk’s claims set out in the Amended Complaint must fail, by law, for one simple reason: Beaulieu owns an incontestable federal trademark registration for OMNI LOC in connection with carpet backing, the precise goods Mohawk alleges “infringe” its rights. See Ex. A. Mohawk’s legal conclusion that it has priority and superior rights with respect to OMNI LOC is thus directly undermined by publicly available records. 1. Beaulieu’s Incontestable Federal Registration Is an Absolute Shield from the Claims in the Amended Complaint The Lanham Act provides that the status of incontestability is “conclusive evidence” of the registrant’s “exclusive right to use the mark on or in connection Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 6 of 79 7 with the goods or services specified” in the affidavit supporting incontestability status. See 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b) (“[an incontestable registration] shall be conclusive evidence of . . . the registrant’s exclusive right to use the registered mark in commerce”); 15 U.S.C. § 1065 (“the right of the owner to use . . . [an incontestable registered mark] in commerce for the goods or services on or in connection with which such registered mark has been in continuous use . . . shall be incontestable”); Robert B. Vance & Associates, Inc. v. Baronet Corp., 487 F. Supp. 790, 796 (N.D. Ga. 1979) (“As a general rule, if a trademark has become incontestable under 15 U.S.C. § 1065, as in the instant case, the mark’s registration serves as conclusive evidence of the registrant’s exclusive right to use the registered mark.”). Mohawk in fact admits in its Amended Complaint that an incontestable trademark registration serves as “conclusive evidence” of the right to “exclusive use” of the registered trademark in connection with the registered goods. FAC ¶ 22. Underscoring Beaulieu’s exclusive right to use its incontestable mark, the incontestability status has the further effect of precluding certain avenues of attacking the trademark. Crucially, “[t]he major practical effect of incontestability is to cut off two of the most important challenges to the status of an incontestable mark[, including] that the mark is inferior in priority to the challenger’s previously Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 7 of 79 8 used mark.” Wallace Int’l Silversmiths, Inc. v. Wallace Cos., Inc., No. CV88-PT- 0021-S, 1988 WL 268169, *2, 7 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1723 (N.D. Ala. Apr. 26, 1988) (emphasis added) (where defendant counterclaimed for trademark infringement and plaintiff owned incontestable federal registrations for challenged marks, “this court can reach no other conclusion than the mark [in issue] being incontestable under § 33 of the Lanham Act may not be challenged on the grounds of defendant’s prior use”). See also Haviland & Co. v. Johann Haviland China Corp., 269 F. Supp. 928, 955 (S.D.N.Y. 1967) (the right to use “trademarks which have become incontestable under the Lanham Act . . . are protected against attack . . . despite any claim . . . of prior or superior rights”). Professor McCarthy has described the effect of an incontestable federal registration in situations such as this lawsuit as creating a “safe harbor” for a defendant like Beaulieu: “[I]f a defendant in an infringement lawsuit is the owner of a valid incontestable registration, its use of the mark on those goods or services is secure and cannot be disturbed. This creates a safe harbor for that mark as used on those goods or services.” See 6 McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition § 32:141 (4th ed.) (emphasis added). Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 8 of 79 9 2. Mohawk’s Attempts to Rely on § 1065 and § 1115(b) of the Lanham Act to Attack Beaulieu’s Incontestable Mark Fail Mohawk includes several allegations in the Amended Complaint apparently designed to get around Beaulieu’s incontestable registration and establish priority. See FAC ¶¶ 35-37. Those paragraphs largely consist of legal conclusions - dressed up as facts - about how Mohawk would prefer the Lanham Act to be interpreted. See id.; see also Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555 (2007) (admonishing courts to disregard “legal conclusion[s] couched as . . . factual allegation[s]” when analyzing Rule 12(b)(6) motions). Therein, Mohawk alleges that it has priority over Beaulieu’s OMNI LOC mark because Mohawk has been using WELDLOK continuously since before Beaulieu adopted OMNI LOC, relying on §§ 1065 and 1115(b) of the Lanham Act. However, neither of those provisions permit the Amended Complaint’s claims as against Beaulieu’s incontestable mark-and, in fact, as described above, the law is quite specific that use of a mark before defendant started using its mark is of absolutely no consequence where the defendant has obtained an incontestable trademark registration in the mark alleged to be infringing. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 9 of 79 10 a. 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b) Does Not Allow Mohawk to Establish Priority Over Beaulieu’s Incontestable Registration. First, Mohawk alleges that it can establish priority under two subsections of § 1115(b). See FAC ¶¶ 35-37. That provision lays out nine “incontestability defenses”, two of which involve circumstances where the party seeking to attack an incontestable registration either registered or began using its own mark before the incontestable registration. See 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5-6) (herein, the “§ 1115 prior use defenses”). Mohawk tries to establish in the Amended Complaint that because it alleges that it used and registered WELDLOK before Beaulieu first registered OMNI LOC, Mohawk has priority. But, in an example of Mohawk’s willingness to argue anything no matter how contrary to black-letter law, § 1115 is a defense to trademark infringement. It does not give one the right to sue the owner of an incontestable mark. Thus, the applicability of the § 1115 prior use defenses turns on which party is raising those defenses and in what circumstances: the defense can be raised where the owner of the incontestable mark at issue (here, that would be Beaulieu) is charging another party with infringement. See id. § 1115(b)(5) (providing defense for “the mark whose use by a party is charged as an infringement” if certain conditions are met) (emphasis added); § 1115(b)(6) (same). Here, Beaulieu is not suing Mohawk for trademark infringement, and so Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 10 of 79 11 by the plain language of the statute, the § 1115(b) priority defenses are inapplicable. To argue otherwise would be frivolous. Accordingly, courts in this Circuit, on facts parallel to those alleged by Mohawk, have found that an incontestable mark cannot be challenged on the ground that it is inferior in priority to the challenger’s mark. See Wallace, 1988 WL 268169, *2 (where defendant counterclaimed for trademark infringement involving plaintiff’s incontestable mark, “this court can reach no other conclusion than the mark ‘Wallace’ being incontestable under § 33 of the Lanham Act may not be challenged on the grounds of defendant’s prior use”). Therefore, even taking all of the factual allegations in the Amended Complaint as true, Mohawk cannot rely on the § 1115 priority defenses to establish the priority element of trademark infringement. b. 15 U.S.C. § 1065 Also Does Not Allow Mohawk to Establish Priority Over Beaulieu’s Incontestable Registration. Mohawk’s attempt to rely on § 1065 to establish priority are equally futile. Section 1065 sets out the conditions under which a registered mark can become incontestable, excluding any mark “to the extent, if any, . . . [it] infringes a valid right acquired under the law of any State or Territory by use of a mark or trade name continuing from a date prior to the date of registration.” See 15 U.S.C. § 1065 (emphasis added). The logical and only reading of the statute that is in Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 11 of 79 12 accord with the rest of the statute, is to clarify (in keeping with 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5)-(6)) that an incontestable federal trademark registration will not destroy validly acquired state law rights. There is no support for the theory that this language can be read to directly contradict 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b), and create an additional ground on which an incontestable trademark registration can be attacked to eliminate the absolute defense to an infringement claim. That § 1065 reflects only a defense of prior use to has been conclusively decided by the Eleventh Circuit. In Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes & of Malta v. Florida Priory of the Knights Hospitallers of the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta, The Ecumenical Order, the Court held that: “section 1065 of the Lanham Act - the provision that defines incontestability-also contains a defense of prior use.” 809 F.3d 1171, 1185 (11th Cir. 2015). Furthermore, even were one to credit Mohawk’s theory that an incontestable federal trademark registration can be found to affirmatively infringe based on state law rights, Mohawk has not stated such a claim here. The Amended Complaint does not allege facts (as opposed to bald legal conclusions) that could show that Mohawk has acquired any state-specific trademark rights to use WELDLOK. The Amended Complaint alleges only that Mohawk uses WELDLOK throughout the Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 12 of 79 13 United States, apparently in an effort to broadly sweep every state and territory within its scope. See FAC ¶ 35-37. On its face, the Amended Complaint does not plead ownership of any state trademark registrations, or other state-specific rights, making it entirely implausible for Mohawk to rely on § 1065 were that argument not already specious. Finally, to the extent that § 1065 allowed for an affirmative infringement claim under state law (an interpretation which contradicts the purpose of the statute and applicable Supreme Court authority), such a claim would have to be brought pursuant to state law (as specifically referenced in the statute), and could not be brought as a claim for federal trademark infringement under the Lanham Act. The Amended Complaint simply does not allege that Beaulieu has infringed state law trademark rights. The Amended Complaint only alleges infringement of Mohawk’s registered WELDLOK Mark. See FAC at 16 (setting out COUNT ONE: “Infringement of a Federally Registered Trademark”). See Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes & of Malta, 809 F.3d at 1185 (“The defense of prior use in section 1065 turns on state law.”). Consequently, for many reasons, Mohawk cannot rely on § 1065 to circumvent Beaulieu’s incontestable registration. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 13 of 79 14 3. The Amended Complaint Runs Counter to Trademark Law To allow Mohawk to maintain a lawsuit against Beaulieu for Beaulieu’s use of its own incontestable registered trademark would be to upend trademark law. The entire purpose of an incontestable federal trademark registration is to “quiet title” to a trademark. Park ‘N Fly, Inc. v. Dollar Park & Fly, Inc., 469 U.S. 189, 198 (1985) (“The incontestability provisions, as the proponents of the Lanham Act emphasized, provide a means for the registrant to quiet title in the ownership of his mark.”). If Mohawk is allowed to pursue this lawsuit, it essentially renders an incontestable federal trademark registration meaningless. Furthermore, Mohawk’s claims are directly contrary to statute because Mohawk is trying to do what the statute does now allow it to do: cancel Beaulieu’s incontestable registration for OMNI LOC. Mohawk has not pleaded a separate claim for cancellation, but it is seeking to “permanently enjoin[]” Beaulieu from using Beaulieu’s own OMNI LOC mark. See FAC at 25. As explained above, Beaulieu’s incontestable registration means that Beaulieu has the exclusive right to use OMNI LOC in connection with carpet backing. Mohawk is attempting to completely strip away and effectively cancel Beaulieu’s rights to use OMNI LOC with carpet backing. Under the Lanham Act, an incontestable trademark registration can be cancelled only under certain enumerated circumstances, such as Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 14 of 79 15 fraud or abandonment. See 15 U.S.C. §§ 1064, 1115(b). Likelihood of confusion with a prior mark is not grounds for cancelling an incontestable registration. Id.; see Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes & of Malta, 809 F.3d at 1185 (holding “the Lanham Act expressly limits the effect of those defenses [of prior use]” with respect to an incontestable trademark). Mohawk cannot attempt an end run around the Lanham Act by filing a frivolous federal lawsuit.3 Because Beaulieu has superior and incontestable rights in OMNI LOC, Mohawk has failed to allege priority as defined by the law, and thus fails to state a claim for trademark infringement, unfair competition, or violation of Georgia law. B. All of Mohawk’s Claims Should Be Dismissed Because Mohawk Does Not and Cannot Allege a Likelihood of Confusion Even setting aside Beaulieu’s incontestable federal registration for OMNI LOC (which conclusively settles the question), this is not a case where the USPTO inadvertently allowed registration of a confusingly similar mark. OMNI LOC, as a matter of law, is not confusingly similar to WELDLOK. Mohawk’s claim-that 3 This is yet more proof that §§ 1115 and 1065 cannot be used to affirmatively destroy a defendants’ incontestable trademark and impose infringement liability. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 15 of 79 16 OMNI LOC, with which Mohawk’s WELDLOK has coexisted since 2008, creates a likelihood of confusion-is entirely implausible on its face.4 In a trademark infringement case, if the conflicting marks are overwhelmingly dissimilar, a dismissal of the infringement claim is proper even if all of the other factors tip in favor of the plaintiff. Dippin’ Dots, Inc. v. Frosty Bites Distrib., LLC, 369 F.3d 1197, 70 U.S.P.Q.2d 1707 (11th Cir. 2004). Here, the dominant portions of the marks “WELD” for WELDLOK and “OMNI” for OMNI LOC, are entirely dissimilar in sight, meaning, and pronunciation. See 4 McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition § 23:21 (4th ed.) (conflicting marks are to be compared with respect to similarity of pronunciation, appearance, and verbal translation). Mohawk does not allege any similar stylization of the marks, so the allegation of confusing similarity apparently rests of the similarity of 4 In pursuit of a highly anti-competitive strategy and as retaliation for Beaulieu’s filing of trademark litigation against Mohawk in 2015, this summer, Mohawk filed a series of intellectual property lawsuits against Beaulieu, all frivolous on their faces. See Mohawk Carpet Distrib., Inc. v. Beaulieu Grp., LLC, Case No. 1:16-cv- 02266-WSD (N.D. Ga.) (action filed June 27, 2016); Mohawk Carpet Distrib., Inc. v. Beaulieu Grp. LLC, Case No. 1:16-cv-03018-AT (N.D. Ga.) (action filed August 18, 2016). Additional facts would show the additional sanctionable nature of the filing at hand, but, here, Beaulieu limits its discussion to the Amended Complaint, which is dismissible pursuant to Rule 12(b). Beaulieu intends to seek attorneys’ fees under 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a), and has filed a motion for sanctions against Mohawk pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 11. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 16 of 79 17 the words alone, and the similarity of the words alone appears limited to the suffix “LOC”, though even here, Mohawk’s mark spells the suffix differently as “LOK.” Nor does the fact that both alleged marks share the common suffix “loc[k]” create any confusing similarity. Mohawk cannot claim exclusive rights in the syllable “lok/c/ck”, even in connection with carpet backing. This is readily apparent because there are many other federal trademark registrations for marks using “loc/k/ck” in connection with carpet backing. A simple search of the USPTO for federally registered trademarks for carpet backing (hardly an enormous category) turns up the following: • EXTRALOC (Reg. No. 1822049, incontestable) for backing for carpet; • VINYLOC (Reg. No. 1415115, incontestable) for carpet backing sold as a component of carpeting; • SUPER-LOK (Reg. No. 4589858) for carpet backing; • ENVIROLOC (Reg. No. 4122127) for backing for carpet; • FIBER-LOCK (Reg. No. 2591549) for carpet cushion; • DUBL-LOC (Reg. No. 2658765, incontestable) for carpet underlay; • ULTRA-LOC (Reg. No. 1216880, incontestable) for carpet manufactured using a synthetic secondary backing web; • LOK-LIFT (Reg. No. 1426643, incontestable) for floor covering, namely, scrim material to be interposed between carpet and surface to anchor carpet in place; Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 17 of 79 18 • LIFELOC (Reg. No. 3708326) for carpet backing;5 • DUO-LOCK (Reg. No. 4521659) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers; • ECONO-LOCK (Reg. No. 4521657) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers; • TRIPLE-LOCK (Reg. No. 4748212) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers; • SUPERIOR-LOCK (Reg. No. 4877770) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers; • PREMIUMLOCK (Reg. No. 3893602) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers; and • SUPER-LOCK NATURAL (Reg. No. 4895879) for carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers made of natural rubber. Copies of federal TSDR reports for these marks are attached hereto as Exhibit B. If you widen the criteria to similar trademarks related to “carpet”, the list is even longer. Therefore, as a matter of law, in a field where “loc/k/ck” is a commonly used descriptive suffix (which it is here, as carpet backing “locks” carpet to the floor) that commonality alone cannot create a likelihood of confusion. 5 Mohawk owns LIFELOC, and registered it in 2009, with a first use date in 2009. Since this is subsequent to Beaulieu’s registration of OMNI LOC, under Mohawk’s creative interpretation of trademark law, that mark would be infringing OMNI LOC. Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 18 of 79 19 See Imoco-Gateway Corp., 180 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) ¶ 275 (T.T.A.B. Sept. 27, 1973) (holding that SLEEVE-LOK and G-LOC used in connection with the same goods were not confusingly similar because: “‘LOCK’, ‘LOK’, or ‘LOC’ have been so commonly adopted and registered as a portion of marks in the construction industry . . . that the presence of this term as a common suffix affords no basis by itself upon which to predicate a holding that the marks are confusingly similar”); Crawford Fitting Co. v. C. B. Crawford Co., 135 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 381, 1962 WL 8668, at *2 (T.T.A.B. Oct. 5, 1962) (finding no likelihood of confusion between SWAGELOK in connection with tube couplings and TYLOK in connection with tube couplings because the sole resemblance between the marks was the descriptive suffix “lok” and third parties in the same industry also used “lok” without confusion); In Re Amteco, Inc., Serial No. 75/086,733, 1999 WL 421022, at *3 (T.T.A.B. June 18, 1999) (citing large number of marks in same metal paint/coating/sealant field that used variations on “lock” and holding that there was no likelihood of confusion between LOX-RUST on rust preventive paint and LOX- SEAL on coatings for automotive industry). Furthermore, in granting Beaulieu a federal registration for OMNI LOC for identical goods to WELDLOK, the USPTO already determined that the marks are not confusingly similar, and Mohawk does not allege any additional facts which Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 19 of 79 20 would alter that analysis. There has been no actual confusion alleged, nor could there be. Given the overwhelming dissimilarity between the marks, and the lack of factual allegations (as opposed to threadbare recitals or legal conclusions) as to the remaining likelihood of confusion factors, Mohawk has failed to allege a likelihood of confusion sufficient to survive a motion to dismiss. C. Count Three of the Amended Complaint Should Be Dismissed for the Further Reason that Mohawk has Not Alleged Facts that Beaulieu Uses the Mark with Carpeting Finally, Count Three of the Amended Complaint, which alleges a claim for violation of the Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-370 et seq., must also be dismissed for all of the reasons set forth above. In addition, in raising that claim, Mohawk claims that Beaulieu has engaged in an unlawful deceptive trade practice by Beaulieu’s use of OMNI LOC “in connection with the distribution, marketing, promotion, offering for sale, and sale of carpeting.” See FAC ¶¶ 67-68 (emphasis added). But Mohawk has not laid out a single allegation that Beaulieu uses OMNI LOC with carpeting, as opposed to carpet backing. See id. ¶¶ 28-45. See, e.g., Se. Clinical Nutrition Ctrs., Inc. v. Mayo Found. For Medical Educ. & Research, 135 F. Supp. 3d 1267, 1274 (N.D. Ga. 2013) (dismissing trademark infringement complaint where plaintiff failed to plead Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 20 of 79 21 essential element of claim). Therefore, even taking all the allegations in the Amended Complaint as true, Mohawk has failed to state a claim for relief under Count Three, and that claim should be dismissed. V. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, Beaulieu respectfully requests that the Court dismiss Mohawk’s Complaint in its entirety with prejudice. Dated: September 22, 2016 Respectfully submitted, MCGUIREWOODS LLP /s/Lucy Jewett Wheatley Peter N. Farley (Bar No. 255165) 1230 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 2100 Atlanta, GA 30309-3534 Telephone: 404-443-5623 Facsimile: 404-44305680 pfarley@mcguirewoods.com Brad R. Newberg (pro hac to be submitted) 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1800 Tysons Corner, VA 22102-4215 Telephone: 703-712-5000 Facsimile: 703-712-5050 bnewberg@mcguirewoods.com Lucy Jewett Wheatley (pro hac vice) lwheatley@mcguirewoods.com Claire Hagan Eller (Bar No. 366653) celler@mcguirewoods.com Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219-3916 Telephone: 804-775-4320 Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 21 of 79 22 Facsimile: 804-698-2017 Counsel for Beaulieu Group LLC CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULE 5.1 I hereby certify that the foregoing document contains the required margins and was prepared in Times New Roman font, 14 point type (one of the font and point selections approved by the Court in N.D. Ga. L.R. 5.1(C)). I also hereby certify that on this 22nd day of September, 2016, a copy of the foregoing was filed via CM/ECF, which will send a notification of such filing to all counsel of record. By: /s/Lucy Jewett Wheatley Lucy Jewett Wheatley Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 22 of 79 Exhibit A Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 23 of 79 Status Search SN 3740645 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3740645&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:51:04 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:50:41 EDT Mark: OMNI LOC US Serial Number: 77445750 Application Filing Date: Apr. 11, 2008 US Registration Number: 3740645 Registration Date: Jan. 19, 2010 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: A Sections 8 and 15 combined declaration has been accepted and acknowledged. Status Date: Mar. 19, 2016 Publication Date: Aug. 26, 2008 Notice of Allowance Date: Nov. 18, 2008 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: OMNI LOC Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: carpet backing International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 24 of 79 Status Search SN 3740645 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3740645&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:51:04 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jul. 31, 2008 Use in Commerce: Jul. 31, 2008 Filed Use: No Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: Yes Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Beaulieu Group, LLC Owner Address: 1502 Coronet Drive Dalton, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30720 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: GEORGIA Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Janet P. Peyton Docket Number: 2061349-1234 Attorney Primary Email Address: trademarks@mcguirewoods.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Janet P. Peyton McGuireWoods LLP 800 East Canal Street Gateway Plaza Richmond, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES 23219-3916 Phone: 804-775-1166 Fax: 804-698-2230 Correspondent e-mail: trademarks@mcguirewoods.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Mar. 19, 2016 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E- MAILED Mar. 19, 2016 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 70131 Mar. 19, 2016 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 70131 Jan. 19, 2016 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED Aug. 18, 2015 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Oct. 03, 2014 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Oct. 03, 2014 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Jul. 03, 2013 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Jan. 19, 2010 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Dec. 11, 2009 LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED 74215 Dec. 08, 2009 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 25 of 79 Status Search SN 3740645 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3740645&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:51:04 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load ACCEPTED Nov. 18, 2009 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 88889 Nov. 16, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 88889 Nov. 16, 2009 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED May 21, 2009 NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED May 21, 2009 NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED May 21, 2009 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN 69195 May 13, 2009 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 66530 Apr. 24, 2009 USE AMENDMENT FILED 66530 May 13, 2009 EXTENSION 1 GRANTED 66530 Apr. 24, 2009 EXTENSION 1 FILED 66530 May 13, 2009 CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL 66530 Apr. 24, 2009 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Apr. 24, 2009 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED Nov. 18, 2008 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT Aug. 26, 2008 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Aug. 06, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Jul. 24, 2008 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 74215 Jul. 24, 2008 ASSIGNED TO LIE 74215 Jul. 24, 2008 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Jul. 23, 2008 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 69195 Apr. 15, 2008 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: TMO LAW OFFICE 111 Date in Location: Mar. 19, 2016 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 26 of 79 Status Search SN 3740645 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3740645&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:51:04 AM] Contact Us Information Quality Guidelines Organized Piracy Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 27 of 79 EXHIBIT B Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 28 of 79 Status Search SN 1822049 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1822049&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:37:46 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:37:00 EDT Mark: EXTRALOC US Serial Number: 74294136 Application Filing Date: Jul. 14, 1992 US Registration Number: 1822049 Registration Date: Feb. 15, 1994 Register: Principal Mark Type: Collective Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Feb. 19, 2014 Publication Date: Dec. 08, 1992 Notice of Allowance Date: Mar. 02, 1993 No Image exists for this case. Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: EXTRALOC Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: [carpet] [ and ] backing for carpet International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 29 of 79 Status Search SN 1822049 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1822049&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:37:46 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Oct. 08, 1992 Use in Commerce: Oct. 08, 1992 Filed Use: No Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: Yes Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: CCA GLOBAL PARTNERS, INC. Owner Address: 4301 EARTH CITY EXPRESSWAY EARTH CITY, MISSOURI UNITED STATES 63045 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Joan Optican Herman Docket Number: 46236 Attorney Primary Email Address: tmdocketing.herman@hoveywilliams.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Joan Optican Herman HOVEY WILLIAMS LLP 10801 Mastin Blvd., Suite 1000 Overland Park, KANSAS UNITED STATES 66210 Phone: 913-647-9050 Fax: 913-647-9057 Correspondent e-mail: tmdocketing.herman@hoveywilliams.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Jun. 09, 2014 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Jun. 09, 2014 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Feb. 19, 2014 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E- MAILED Feb. 19, 2014 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 75461 Feb. 19, 2014 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED 75461 Feb. 05, 2014 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED 75461 Feb. 18, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 75461 Feb. 05, 2014 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED Sep. 17, 2013 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Sep. 17, 2013 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 30 of 79 Status Search SN 1822049 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1822049&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:37:46 AM] Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information Aug. 31, 2007 CASE FILE IN TICRS Mar. 20, 2004 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) Mar. 20, 2004 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED Feb. 02, 2004 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED Feb. 02, 2004 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED Aug. 11, 2000 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. Feb. 12, 2000 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED Feb. 02, 1999 CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ISSUED Aug. 10, 1998 SEC 7 REQUEST FILED Feb. 15, 1994 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Dec. 10, 1993 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED Dec. 08, 1993 PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN Nov. 22, 1993 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED Oct. 29, 1993 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE Aug. 20, 1993 USE AMENDMENT FILED Mar. 02, 1993 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT Dec. 08, 1992 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Nov. 06, 1992 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Sep. 21, 1992 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Sep. 09, 1992 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 67568 Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Feb. 15, 2014 Change in Registration: Yes Correction made to Registration: In the heading "TRADEMARK" should be deleted, and COLLECTIVE TRADEMARK should be inserted. TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Feb. 19, 2014 Summary Total Assignments: 1 Registrant: Carpet Co-Op of America Association Assignment 1 of 1 Conveyance: CHANGE OF NAME Reel/Frame: 2302/0665 Pages: 6 Date Recorded: May 29, 2001 Supporting Documents: assignment-tm-2302-0665.pdf Assignor Conveyance Filter Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 31 of 79 Status Search SN 1822049 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1822049&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:37:46 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Name: CARPET CO-OP OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION Execution Date: Mar. 25, 2001 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Assignee Name: CCA GLOBAL PARTNERS, INC. Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Address: 4301 EARTH CITY EXPRESSWAY EARTH CITY, MISSOURI 63045 Correspondent Correspondent Name: BLACKWELL SANDERS PEPER MARTIN LLP Correspondent Address: ALAN S. NEMES 720 OLIVE STREET - 24TH FLOOR ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63101 Domestic Representative - Not Found Proceedings - None recorded Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 32 of 79 Status Search SN 1415115 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1415115&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:07 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:38:39 EDT Mark: VINYLOC US Serial Number: 73586071 Application Filing Date: Mar. 04, 1986 US Registration Number: 1415115 Registration Date: Oct. 28, 1986 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Oct. 24, 2006 Publication Date: Aug. 05, 1986 No Image exists for this case. Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: VINYLOC Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: CARPET BACKING SOLD AS A COMPONENT OF CARPETING International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 042 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 33 of 79 Status Search SN 1415115 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1415115&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:07 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Aug. 08, 1985 Use in Commerce: Aug. 08, 1985 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: J&J FLOORING GROUP, LLC Owner Address: 115 WEST KING STREET DALTON, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30720 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: GEORGIA Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Kathryn A. Tyler Docket Number: 30235-02 US0 Attorney Primary Email Address: tyler@lbbslaw.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Kathryn A. Tyler Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP 221 North Figueroa Street Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90012 Phone: 213 250 1800 Fax: 213 250 7900 Correspondent e-mail: tyler@lbbslaw.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Apr. 20, 2016 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP Oct. 28, 2015 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E- MAILED Jun. 10, 2009 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Jun. 10, 2009 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Oct. 24, 2006 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 59136 Oct. 24, 2006 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED Sep. 28, 2006 CASE FILE IN TICRS Sep. 27, 2006 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 59136 Jul. 03, 2006 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED Jul. 03, 2006 PAPER RECEIVED Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 34 of 79 Status Search SN 1415115 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1415115&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:07 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information Jun. 13, 1992 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. May 22, 1992 RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION May 01, 1992 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 Jan. 13, 1992 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED Oct. 28, 1986 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Aug. 05, 1986 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Jul. 07, 1986 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION May 22, 1986 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER May 21, 1986 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED May 15, 1986 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 62514 Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Oct. 28, 2006 TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: POST REGISTRATION Date in Location: Oct. 24, 2006 Summary Total Assignments: 2 Registrant: J&J INDUSTRIES, INC. Assignment 1 of 2 Assignment 2 of 2 Conveyance Filter Proceedings - None recorded Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 35 of 79 Status Search SN 1415115 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1415115&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:07 AM] Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 36 of 79 Status Search SN 4589858 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4589858&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:41 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:39:14 EDT Mark: SUPER-LOK US Serial Number: 85947356 Application Filing Date: May 31, 2013 US Registration Number: 4589858 Registration Date: Aug. 19, 2014 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Aug. 19, 2014 Publication Date: Oct. 22, 2013 Notice of Allowance Date: Dec. 17, 2013 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: SUPER-LOK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet backing International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 37 of 79 Status Search SN 4589858 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4589858&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:41 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Dec. 31, 1992 Use in Commerce: Dec. 31, 1992 Filed Use: No Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: Yes Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: TANDUS CENTIVA INC. Owner Address: 311 SMITH INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD DALTON, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 307218661 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Robin C. Vance Attorney Primary Email Address: trademarks@mcguirewoods.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: ROBIN C. VANCE McGuireWoods LLP 800 East Canal Street Gateway Plaza Richmond, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES 23219-3916 Phone: 804.775.1071 Fax: 804.698.2007 Correspondent e-mail: trademarks@mcguirewoods.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Nov. 23, 2015 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Sep. 10, 2014 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP Aug. 19, 2014 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Jul. 16, 2014 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED Jul. 15, 2014 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED Jul. 03, 2014 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 68552 Jul. 03, 2014 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 68552 Jul. 03, 2014 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 68552 Jun. 09, 2014 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 68552 Jun. 27, 2014 ASSIGNED TO LIE 68552 Jun. 17, 2014 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 38 of 79 Status Search SN 4589858 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4589858&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:41 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Jun. 09, 2014 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Jun. 04, 2014 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP May 20, 2014 NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED May 20, 2014 NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED May 20, 2014 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN 82095 Apr. 24, 2014 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 71034 Apr. 03, 2014 USE AMENDMENT FILED 71034 Apr. 23, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL 71034 Apr. 03, 2014 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED Dec. 17, 2013 NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT Oct. 22, 2013 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Oct. 22, 2013 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Oct. 02, 2013 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E- MAILED Sep. 16, 2013 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Sep. 16, 2013 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 82095 Jun. 12, 2013 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED Jun. 11, 2013 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Jun. 04, 2013 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Jul. 15, 2014 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 39 of 79 Status Search SN 4589858 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4589858&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:39:41 AM] Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 40 of 79 Status Search SN 4122127 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4122127&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:06 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:39:52 EDT Mark: ENVIROLOC US Serial Number: 77640652 Application Filing Date: Dec. 29, 2008 US Registration Number: 4122127 Registration Date: Apr. 03, 2012 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Apr. 03, 2012 Publication Date: Oct. 20, 2009 Notice of Allowance Date: Jan. 12, 2010 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: ENVIROLOC Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet, artificial turf, backing for carpet, backing for artificial turf, backing for artificial turf sold as a component part of artificial turf International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 41 of 79 Status Search SN 4122127 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4122127&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:06 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Basis: 1(a) First Use: Dec. 2006 Use in Commerce: Dec. 2006 Filed Use: No Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: Yes Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Universal Textile Technologies, LLC Owner Address: 1903 S. Hamilton Street Dalton, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30720 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: GEORGIA Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Matthew M. Googe Docket Number: 03.00361.000 Attorney Primary Email Address: Docketing@RobinsonIPLaw.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Matthew M. Googe Robinson IP Law, PLLC 800 S. Gay St. STE 700 Knoxville, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37929 Phone: 865-766-4023 Fax: 865-766-4027 Correspondent e-mail: Docketing@RobinsonIPLaw.com MGooge@RobinsonIPLaw.com SFair@RobinsonIPLaw.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Mar. 31, 2014 CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ISSUED 75461 Mar. 17, 2014 SEC 7 REQUEST FILED 75461 Mar. 31, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 75461 Mar. 17, 2014 TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED Apr. 03, 2012 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Feb. 25, 2012 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED Feb. 24, 2012 LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED 73797 Feb. 22, 2012 ASSIGNED TO LIE 73797 Feb. 08, 2012 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED Feb. 07, 2012 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 88889 Feb. 06, 2012 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 88889 Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 42 of 79 Status Search SN 4122127 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4122127&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:06 AM] Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Feb. 06, 2012 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED Aug. 13, 2011 NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED Aug. 13, 2011 NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED Aug. 13, 2011 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN 85323 Jul. 20, 2011 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 76538 Jul. 12, 2011 USE AMENDMENT FILED 76538 Jul. 12, 2011 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED Jul. 12, 2011 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED Jan. 20, 2011 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Jan. 19, 2011 EXTENSION 2 GRANTED 76538 Jan. 12, 2011 EXTENSION 2 FILED 76538 Jan. 12, 2011 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Aug. 13, 2010 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Aug. 12, 2010 EXTENSION 1 GRANTED 76538 Jul. 09, 2010 EXTENSION 1 FILED 76538 Aug. 12, 2010 CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL 76538 Jul. 09, 2010 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Jan. 12, 2010 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT Oct. 20, 2009 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Sep. 30, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Sep. 11, 2009 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 67215 Sep. 09, 2009 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Aug. 27, 2009 TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED 67215 Aug. 27, 2009 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 67215 Aug. 27, 2009 ASSIGNED TO LIE 67215 Aug. 14, 2009 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED Mar. 26, 2009 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED Mar. 26, 2009 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 85323 Mar. 18, 2009 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 85323 Jan. 03, 2009 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED Jan. 02, 2009 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM Change in Registration: Yes Correction made to Registration: In the statement, Column 1, line 1, after TECHNOLOGIES, "(GEORGIA CORPORATION)" should be deleted, and , LLC (GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) should be inserted. TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: TMEG LAW OFFICE 108 Date in Location: Mar. 31, 2014 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 43 of 79 Status Search SN 4122127 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4122127&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:06 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 44 of 79 Status Search SN 2591549 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2591549&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:32 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:40:18 EDT Mark: FIBER-LOCK US Serial Number: 76331471 Application Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2001 US Registration Number: 2591549 Registration Date: Jul. 09, 2002 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Aug. 22, 2011 Publication Date: Apr. 16, 2002 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: FIBER-LOCK Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: CARPET CUSHION International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 45 of 79 Status Search SN 2591549 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2591549&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:32 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jan. 1998 Use in Commerce: Jan. 1998 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: L & P Property Management Company Owner Address: 4095 Firestone Boulevard South Gate, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90280 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Kristin Jordan Harkins Docket Number: 4003-04400 Attorney Primary Email Address: dallastrademarks@dfw.conleyrose.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Kristin Jordan Harkins CONLEY ROSE, P.C. 5601 GRANITE PARKWAY, SUITE 750 PLANO, TEXAS UNITED STATES 75024 Phone: 972-731-2288 Fax: 972-731-2289 Correspondent e-mail: dallastrademarks@dfw.conleyrose.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Aug. 22, 2011 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 75184 Aug. 22, 2011 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED 75184 Aug. 16, 2011 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED Apr. 14, 2008 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 75184 Mar. 12, 2008 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 75184 Mar. 05, 2008 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED Oct. 16, 2007 CASE FILE IN TICRS Jul. 09, 2002 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Apr. 16, 2002 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Mar. 27, 2002 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Jan. 24, 2002 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Jan. 23, 2002 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 76624 Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 46 of 79 Status Search SN 2591549 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2591549&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:32 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Jul. 09, 2012 TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Aug. 22, 2011 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 47 of 79 Status Search SN 2658765 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2658765&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:59 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:40:50 EDT Mark: DUBL-LOC US Serial Number: 76311446 Application Filing Date: Sep. 06, 2001 US Registration Number: 2658765 Registration Date: Dec. 10, 2002 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Mar. 14, 2012 Publication Date: Sep. 17, 2002 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: DUBL-LOC Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: CARPET UNDERLAY International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 48 of 79 Status Search SN 2658765 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2658765&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:59 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jan. 1999 Use in Commerce: Jan. 1999 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: L & P Property Management Company Owner Address: 4095 Firestone Boulevard South Gate, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 90280 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: J. Dwight Poffenberger, Jr. Docket Number: L&P-1725-131 Attorney Primary Email Address: dpoffenberger@whe-law.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: J. Dwight Poffenberger, Jr. Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP 441 Vine St. 2700 Carew Tower Cincinnati, OHIO UNITED STATES 45202 Phone: 513-241-2324 Fax: 513-241-6234 Correspondent e-mail: dpoffenberger@whe-law.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Mar. 14, 2012 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E- MAILED Mar. 14, 2012 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 66607 Mar. 14, 2012 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED 66607 Mar. 14, 2012 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 66607 Feb. 10, 2012 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED May 14, 2008 CASE FILE IN TICRS Apr. 14, 2008 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 75184 Mar. 12, 2008 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 75184 Mar. 05, 2008 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED Dec. 10, 2002 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Sep. 17, 2002 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 49 of 79 Status Search SN 2658765 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=2658765&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:40:59 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Aug. 28, 2002 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Jun. 28, 2002 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER May 20, 2002 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE May 20, 2002 PAPER RECEIVED Nov. 21, 2001 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED Nov. 15, 2001 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 78065 Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Dec. 10, 2012 TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Mar. 14, 2012 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 50 of 79 Status Search SN 1216880 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1216880&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:16 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:41:07 EDT Mark: ULTRA-LOC US Serial Number: 73208494 Application Filing Date: Mar. 22, 1979 US Registration Number: 1216880 Registration Date: Nov. 16, 1982 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Jan. 23, 2013 Publication Date: Aug. 24, 1982 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: ULTRA-LOC Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 5 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WITH WORD(S) /LETTER(S)/ NUMBER(S) INSTYLIZED FORM Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet Manufactured Using a Synthetic Secondary Backing Web International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 042 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 51 of 79 Status Search SN 1216880 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1216880&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:16 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Basis: 1(a) First Use: Dec. 29, 1977 Use in Commerce: Dec. 29, 1977 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY Owner Address: 1314 Douglas Street, Suite 1400 Omaha, NEBRASKA UNITED STATES 681021944 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: NEBRASKA Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Lisa A. Iverson Docket Number: 60197.00332 Attorney Primary Email Address: pto@nealmcdevitt.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Lisa A. Iverson Neal & McDevitt, LLC 1776 Ash Street Northfield, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES 60093 Correspondent e-mail: pto@nealmcdevitt.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Feb. 01, 2016 APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON- RESPONSIVE) ENTERED 88888 Feb. 01, 2016 TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED Jan. 23, 2013 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E- MAILED Jan. 23, 2013 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 67657 Jan. 23, 2013 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED 67657 Jan. 23, 2013 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 67657 Dec. 11, 2012 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED Apr. 10, 2008 CASE FILE IN TICRS Mar. 06, 2003 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) Mar. 06, 2003 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED Oct. 28, 2002 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 52 of 79 Status Search SN 1216880 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1216880&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:16 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load SEC. 9 FILED Oct. 28, 2002 REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 Oct. 28, 2002 PAPER RECEIVED Feb. 07, 1989 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. Nov. 16, 1988 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED Nov. 16, 1982 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Aug. 24, 1982 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Nov. 16, 2012 TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE Date in Location: Jan. 23, 2013 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 53 of 79 Status Search SN 1426643 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1426643&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:36 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:41:25 EDT Mark: LOK-LIFT US Serial Number: 73567878 Application Filing Date: Nov. 12, 1985 US Registration Number: 1426643 Registration Date: Jan. 27, 1987 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: The registration has been renewed. Status Date: Jun. 09, 2006 Publication Date: Nov. 04, 1986 Mark Information Related Properties Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: LOK-LIFT Standard Character Claim: No Mark Drawing Type: 5 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WITH WORD(S) /LETTER(S)/ NUMBER(S) INSTYLIZED FORM Claimed Ownership of US Registrations: 1150522 Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: FLOOR COVERING, NAMELY, SCRIM MATERIAL TO BE INTERPOSED BETWEEN CARPET AND SURFACE TO ANCHOR Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 54 of 79 Status Search SN 1426643 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1426643&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:36 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History CARPET IN PLACE International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 042 Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Oct. 1976 Use in Commerce: Oct. 1976 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Owner Address: 570 Joe Frank Harris Parkway PO Box 1537 Cartersville, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30120 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: GEORGIA Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Allen L. Greenberg, Esq. Docket Number: 2709.003 Attorney Primary Email Address: trademarks@jtklaw.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Allen L. Greenberg, Esq. Joyce, Thrasher, Kaiser & Liss LLC Five Concourse Parkway Suite 2350 Atlanta, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30328 Phone: 404-760-6007 Fax: 404-760-0225 Correspondent e-mail: trademarks@jtklaw.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Jan. 27, 2016 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E- MAILED Apr. 19, 2010 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Apr. 19, 2010 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Mar. 16, 2009 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Mar. 16, 2009 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Dec. 12, 2008 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Dec. 12, 2008 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Oct. 27, 2006 CASE FILE IN TICRS Jun. 09, 2006 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) 75184 Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 55 of 79 Status Search SN 1426643 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1426643&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:36 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Jun. 09, 2006 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED May 25, 2006 ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL 75184 Mar. 10, 2006 REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED Mar. 10, 2006 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED Feb. 14, 2006 TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED Feb. 14, 2006 ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED Feb. 14, 2006 TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED Sep. 30, 1992 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. Aug. 05, 1992 RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION Jun. 26, 1992 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 Mar. 05, 1992 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED Jan. 27, 1987 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Nov. 04, 1986 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Oct. 05, 1986 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Sep. 05, 1986 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Sep. 05, 1986 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE Sep. 05, 1986 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE Feb. 27, 1986 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED Feb. 18, 1986 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 59228 Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted Renewal Date: Jan. 27, 2007 TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: SCANNING ON DEMAND Date in Location: Oct. 27, 2006 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 56 of 79 Status Search SN 1426643 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=1426643&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:36 AM] Careers Contact Us Site Map Act Information Quality Guidelines Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 57 of 79 Status Search SN 3708326 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3708326&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:52 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:41:43 EDT Mark: LIFELOC US Serial Number: 77715297 Application Filing Date: Apr. 16, 2009 US Registration Number: 3708326 Registration Date: Nov. 10, 2009 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: A Sections 8 and 15 combined declaration has been accepted and acknowledged. Status Date: Jan. 15, 2016 Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2009 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: LIFELOC Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet backing International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 58 of 79 Status Search SN 3708326 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3708326&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:52 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jan. 12, 2009 Use in Commerce: Jan. 12, 2009 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: MOHAWK CARPET LLC Owner Address: 160 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL BLVD. CALHOUN, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30701 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: DELAWARE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Joe Foye Attorney Primary Email Address: misty_young@mohawkind.com Attorney Email Authorized: No Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: Joe Foye Mohawk P.O. Box 800 Misty Young - Legal Dept Chatsworth, GEORGIA UNITED STATES 30705 Phone: 706-422-2043 Fax: 706-422-2049 Correspondent e-mail: misty_young@mohawkind.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Jan. 15, 2016 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E- MAILED Jan. 15, 2016 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. 70132 Jan. 15, 2016 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL 70132 Nov. 10, 2015 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED Oct. 14, 2015 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP May 25, 2011 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED May 25, 2011 APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON- RESPONSIVE) ENTERED 88888 May 25, 2011 TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED Nov. 10, 2009 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 59 of 79 Status Search SN 3708326 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3708326&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:41:52 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Maintenance Filings or Post Registration Information TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Aug. 25, 2009 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Aug. 05, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Jul. 21, 2009 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 73797 Jul. 21, 2009 ASSIGNED TO LIE 73797 Jul. 13, 2009 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Jul. 06, 2009 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 86331 Apr. 22, 2009 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED Apr. 21, 2009 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Apr. 20, 2009 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM Affidavit of Continued Use: Section 8 - Accepted Affidavit of Incontestability: Section 15 - Accepted TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: TMO LAW OFFICE 112 Date in Location: Jan. 15, 2016 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 60 of 79 Status Search SN 4521659 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521659&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:11 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:42:02 EDT Mark: DUO-LOCK US Serial Number: 86069187 Application Filing Date: Sep. 19, 2013 US Registration Number: 4521659 Registration Date: Apr. 29, 2014 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Apr. 29, 2014 Publication Date: Feb. 11, 2014 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: DUO-LOCK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 61 of 79 Status Search SN 4521659 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521659&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:11 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History TM Staff and Location Information Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jan. 17, 1996 Use in Commerce: Jan. 17, 1996 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Marketing and Sales Management Corp. DBA, AKA, Formerly: DBA MSM Industries Owner Address: 802 Swan Drive Smyrna, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37167 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: TENNESSEE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Todd Hancock Attorney Primary Email Address: toddhancock@ptqflegal.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: TODD HANCOCK PROCHASKA THOMPSON QUINN & FERRARO, P.C. 401 CHURCH ST STE 2600 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37219-2208 Phone: 615-242-0060 Fax: 615-242-0124 Correspondent e-mail: toddhancock@ptqflegal.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Apr. 29, 2014 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Feb. 11, 2014 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Feb. 11, 2014 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Jan. 22, 2014 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E- MAILED Dec. 30, 2013 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Dec. 30, 2013 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 76153 Sep. 26, 2013 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Sep. 23, 2013 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM TM Staff Information - None Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 62 of 79 Status Search SN 4521659 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521659&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:11 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Apr. 29, 2014 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 63 of 79 Status Search SN 4521657 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521657&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:39 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:42:19 EDT Mark: ECONO-LOCK US Serial Number: 86069181 Application Filing Date: Sep. 19, 2013 US Registration Number: 4521657 Registration Date: Apr. 29, 2014 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Apr. 29, 2014 Publication Date: Feb. 11, 2014 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: ECONO-LOCK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 64 of 79 Status Search SN 4521657 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521657&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:39 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History TM Staff and Location Information Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Oct. 31, 2010 Use in Commerce: Oct. 31, 2010 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Marketing and Sales Management Corp. DBA, AKA, Formerly: DBA MSM Industries Owner Address: 802 Swan Drive Smyrna, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37167 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: TENNESSEE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Todd Hancock Attorney Primary Email Address: toddhancock@ptqflegal.com Attorney Email Authorized: Yes Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: TODD HANCOCK PROCHASKA THOMPSON QUINN & FERRARO, P.C. 401 CHURCH ST STE 2600 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37219-2208 Phone: 615-242-0060 Fax: 615-242-0124 Correspondent e-mail: toddhancock@ptqflegal.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Apr. 29, 2014 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Feb. 11, 2014 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Feb. 11, 2014 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Jan. 22, 2014 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E- MAILED Dec. 31, 2013 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Dec. 30, 2013 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 76153 Sep. 27, 2013 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED Sep. 26, 2013 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Sep. 23, 2013 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 65 of 79 Status Search SN 4521657 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4521657&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:39 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Apr. 29, 2014 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 66 of 79 Status Search SN 4748212 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4748212&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:57 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:42:46 EDT Mark: TRIPLE-LOCK US Serial Number: 85418911 Application Filing Date: Sep. 09, 2011 US Registration Number: 4748212 Registration Date: Jun. 02, 2015 Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Jun. 02, 2015 Publication Date: Jul. 31, 2012 Notice of Allowance Date: Sep. 25, 2012 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: TRIPLE-LOCK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Rug pads; non-slip rug pads; carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 67 of 79 Status Search SN 4748212 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4748212&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:57 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Basis: 1(a) First Use: Aug. 2014 Use in Commerce: Aug. 2014 Filed Use: No Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: Yes Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Marketing and Sales Management Corp. DBA, AKA, Formerly: DBA MSM Industries Owner Address: 802 Swan Drive Smyrna, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37167 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: TENNESSEE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: MARK HARRISON Docket Number: 43912-309045 Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: MARK HARRISON VENABLE LLP PO BOX 34385 WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES 20043-4385 Phone: (202) 344-4000 Fax: (202) 344-8300 Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Jun. 02, 2015 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER May 01, 2015 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED Apr. 30, 2015 ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED Apr. 20, 2015 STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE 76538 Apr. 10, 2015 USE AMENDMENT FILED 76538 Apr. 10, 2015 TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED Apr. 07, 2015 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Apr. 06, 2015 EXTENSION 5 GRANTED 76538 Mar. 25, 2015 EXTENSION 5 FILED 76538 Mar. 25, 2015 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Sep. 05, 2014 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Sep. 04, 2014 EXTENSION 4 GRANTED 76538 Sep. 01, 2014 EXTENSION 4 FILED 76538 Sep. 01, 2014 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 68 of 79 Status Search SN 4748212 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4748212&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:57 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Mar. 28, 2014 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Mar. 27, 2014 EXTENSION 3 GRANTED 76538 Mar. 18, 2014 EXTENSION 3 FILED 76538 Mar. 18, 2014 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Oct. 17, 2013 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Oct. 16, 2013 EXTENSION 2 GRANTED 76538 Sep. 12, 2013 EXTENSION 2 FILED 76538 Oct. 11, 2013 CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL 76538 Sep. 12, 2013 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Mar. 05, 2013 NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED Mar. 01, 2013 EXTENSION 1 GRANTED 98765 Mar. 01, 2013 EXTENSION 1 FILED 98765 Mar. 01, 2013 TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED Sep. 25, 2012 NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT Jul. 31, 2012 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Jul. 11, 2012 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Jun. 22, 2012 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 77312 Jun. 19, 2012 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Jun. 14, 2012 AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED 77312 Jun. 14, 2012 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE 77312 Jun. 07, 2012 ASSIGNED TO LIE 77312 May 24, 2012 PAPER RECEIVED Dec. 28, 2011 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED Dec. 27, 2011 NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN 76746 Dec. 27, 2011 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 76746 Sep. 14, 2011 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Sep. 13, 2011 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Apr. 30, 2015 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 69 of 79 Status Search SN 4748212 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4748212&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:42:57 AM] Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 70 of 79 Status Search SN 4877770 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4877770&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:12 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:43:04 EDT Mark: SUPERIOR-LOCK US Serial Number: 86713372 Application Filing Date: Aug. 03, 2015 US Registration Number: 4877770 Registration Date: Dec. 29, 2015 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Dec. 29, 2015 Publication Date: Oct. 13, 2015 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: SUPERIOR-LOCK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 71 of 79 Status Search SN 4877770 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4877770&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:12 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Dec. 01, 2012 Use in Commerce: Dec. 01, 2012 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Rug Pad USA Owner Address: Suite #3A 1069 Connecticut Avenue Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06607 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: CONNECTICUT Attorney of Record - None Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: RUG PAD USA 1069 Connecticut Ave Ste 3A Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06607-1221 Phone: 2032803707 Fax: 8775715895 Correspondent e-mail: karlf@rugpadusa.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Dec. 29, 2015 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Oct. 13, 2015 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Oct. 13, 2015 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Sep. 23, 2015 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E- MAILED Sep. 02, 2015 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Aug. 31, 2015 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 83705 Aug. 07, 2015 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Aug. 06, 2015 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Dec. 29, 2015 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 72 of 79 Status Search SN 4877770 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4877770&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:12 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 73 of 79 Status Search SN 3893602 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3893602&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:31 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:43:20 EDT Mark: PREMIUMLOCK US Serial Number: 85030391 Application Filing Date: May 05, 2010 US Registration Number: 3893602 Registration Date: Dec. 21, 2010 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Dec. 21, 2010 Publication Date: Oct. 05, 2010 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: PREMIUMLOCK Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 74 of 79 Status Search SN 3893602 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3893602&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:31 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Jan. 2003 Use in Commerce: Jan. 2003 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: MSM INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner Address: 802 SWAN DRIVE SMYRNA, TENNESSEE UNITED STATES 37167 Legal Entity Type: CORPORATION State or Country Where Organized: TENNESSEE Attorney of Record Attorney Name: Matthew H. Swyers Attorney Primary Email Address: info@thetrademarkcompany.com Attorney Email Authorized: No Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: MATTHEW H. SWYERS THE TRADEMARK COMPANY 344 MAPLE AVE W STE 151 VIENNA, VIRGINIA UNITED STATES 22180-5612 Phone: 800-906-8626 Fax: 270-477-4574 Correspondent e-mail: info@thetrademarkcompany.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: No Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Aug. 17, 2011 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP Dec. 21, 2010 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Oct. 05, 2010 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Oct. 05, 2010 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Aug. 31, 2010 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 70997 Aug. 31, 2010 ASSIGNED TO LIE 70997 Aug. 17, 2010 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Aug. 17, 2010 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 77986 May 11, 2010 NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED May 10, 2010 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM May 08, 2010 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 75 of 79 Status Search SN 3893602 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=3893602&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:31 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Dec. 21, 2010 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 76 of 79 Status Search SN 4895879 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4895879&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:48 AM] About Us Careers Contact Us Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR) SEARCH MULTI-SEARCH USPTO > Trademark > TSDR > Trademark Search 1. The Post Registration "Maintenance Tab" has been temporarily disabled. It will return soon. 2. TSDR now displays information regarding TM5 Common Status Descriptors. US Serial, Registration, or Reference No. Patents Trademarks Learning and Resources Status results found STATUS DOCUMENTS Print Preview Generated on: This page was generated by TSDR on 2016-08-22 10:43:39 EDT Mark: SUPER-LOCK NATURAL US Serial Number: 86724430 Application Filing Date: Aug. 13, 2015 US Registration Number: 4895879 Registration Date: Feb. 02, 2016 Filed as TEAS Plus: Yes Currently TEAS Plus: Yes Register: Principal Mark Type: Trademark TM5 Common Status Descriptor: LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active The trademark application has been registered with the Office. Status: Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. Status Date: Feb. 02, 2016 Publication Date: Nov. 17, 2015 Mark Information Goods and Services Mark Literal Elements: SUPER-LOCK NATURAL Standard Character Claim: Yes. The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type: 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK Disclaimer: "NATURAL" Note: The following symbols indicate that the registrant/owner has amended the goods/services: Brackets [..] indicate deleted goods/services; Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any goods/services not claimed in a Section 15 affidavit of incontestability; and Asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods/services. For: Carpet underlays, namely, rug grippers made of natural rubber Download Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 77 of 79 Status Search SN 4895879 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4895879&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:48 AM] Basis Information (Case Level) Current Owner(s) Information Attorney/Correspondence Information Prosecution History International Class(es): 027 - Primary Class U.S Class(es): 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 Class Status: ACTIVE Basis: 1(a) First Use: Dec. 01, 2012 Use in Commerce: Dec. 01, 2012 Filed Use: Yes Currently Use: Yes Amended Use: No Filed ITU: No Currently ITU: No Amended ITU: No Filed 44D: No Currently 44D: No Amended 44D: No Filed 44E: No Currently 44E: No Amended 44E: No Filed 66A: No Currently 66A: No Filed No Basis: No Currently No Basis: No Owner Name: Rug Pad USA Owner Address: #3A 1069 Connecticut Avenue Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06607 Legal Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY State or Country Where Organized: CONNECTICUT Attorney of Record - None Correspondent Correspondent Name/Address: RUG PAD USA 1069 Connecticut Ave Ste 3A Bridgeport, CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES 06607-1221 Phone: 2032803707 Fax: 8775715895 Correspondent e-mail: karlf@rugpadusa.com Correspondent e-mail Authorized: Yes Domestic Representative - Not Found Date Description Proceeding Number Feb. 02, 2016 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER Nov. 17, 2015 OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED Nov. 17, 2015 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION Oct. 28, 2015 NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E- MAILED Oct. 14, 2015 LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED 68552 Oct. 09, 2015 ASSIGNED TO LIE 68552 Sep. 10, 2015 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER Sep. 10, 2015 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED 88888 Sep. 10, 2015 NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E- MAILED 6328 Sep. 10, 2015 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED 6328 Sep. 10, 2015 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN 83705 Aug. 31, 2015 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER 83705 Aug. 18, 2015 NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 78 of 79 Status Search SN 4895879 http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=4895879&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch[8/22/2016 10:43:48 AM] BROWSE BY TOPIC Patents Trademarks Learning & Resources About the USPTO Glossary Careers Contact Us ABOUT THIS SITE Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms of Use Security Systems Status Site Map USPTO BACKGROUND Federal Activity Inventory Reform Act (FAIR) USPTO Budget and Performance Freedom of Information Act Information Quality Guidelines FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Regulations.gov StopFakes.gov USA.gov Department of Commerce Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy Download Adobe Reader If you are the applicant or the applicant's attorney and have questions about this file, please contact the Trademark Assistance Center TM Staff and Location Information Assignment Abstract Of Title Information - Click to Load Aug. 17, 2015 NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM TM Staff Information - None File Location Current Location: PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION Date in Location: Feb. 02, 2016 Proceedings - Click to Load Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-1 Filed 09/22/16 Page 79 of 79 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Atlanta Division MOHAWK CARPET DISTRIBUTION, INC., Plaintiff, v. BEAULIEU GROUP LLC, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Civil Action No. 1:16-cv-02763-TCB PROPOSED ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT AGAINST BEAULIEU GROUP LLC Pending before the Court is Defendant Beaulieu Group LLC’s Motion to Dismiss Mohawk Carpet Distributions, Inc.’s Amended Complaint against Beaulieu Group LLC, filed in the above-captioned case. Having carefully considered the Motion to Dismiss and any response thereto, the Court finds that it should be GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Amended Complaint against Beaulieu Group LLC is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. SO ORDERED. SIGNED ___________________, 2016 Hon. Timothy C. Batten, Sr. United States District Judge Case 1:16-cv-02763-TCB Document 15-2 Filed 09/22/16 Page 1 of 1
