Intellectual Property Law
Chapter 4 Internet Resources
1. Access the USPTO website and locate the Acceptable Identification of Goods and
Services Manual. Indicate the International Class for the following goods and
services: bicycle locks, computer mouse pads, score sheets for games, baby
blankets, and interior design services (such as furniture selection).
2. Access the USPTO website and locate U.S. Registration 3,800,634. What is this
mark? Was any part of the mark disclaimed? Describe.
3. Access the USPTO website and locate the mark HONEY NUT CLUSTERS
registered in 2006 to General Mills, Inc. Review the Office Action issued
September 8, 1997, and the response by General Mills on November 17, 1997.
Why did the USPTO refuse registration, and how did General Mills overcome the
USPTO’s refusal of registration?
4. Access the USPTO website and review both the fee schedule and the Acceptable
Identification of Goods and Services Manual. Indicate the filing fee for an
application for YOUTH EDGE, filed as a TEAS RF application, for the following
goods: colognes, eyebrow pencils, glass jars for makeup utensils, hair coloring,
gloves for massage, and bath gloves or mitts.
5. Review Chapter 13 of the TMEP. What would be an acceptable specimen to show
use of the mark FREEDOM SQUARE in connection with a client’s band’s live
musical and entertainment services?
6. Locate Trademark Registration No. 4111254.
a. What is the mark?
b. Is the drawing a standard character drawing?
c. What words were disclaimed?
d. What type of “TEAS” application was filed for this mark?
7. Locate U.S. Serial Number 86331889.
a. What is this mark?
b. Access the TSDR database and review the outgoing Office Action dated
October 23, 2014. What was the primary reason the USPTO refused
registration of the mark?
8. Locate U.S. Serial Number 86/356985.
a. What is this mark?
b. Access the TSDR database and review the outgoing Office Action dated
October 28, 2014. What was the primary reason the USPTO refused
registration of the mark in I.C. 16 and 21?