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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>One of the <b><i>Benthin</i></b> factors asks if there’s anyone connected with the Applicant who uses the Mark as a surname.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>But it’s just one factor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Guy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:navy;mso-ligatures:none'>Guy V. 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Bitte benachrichtigen Sie uns sofort des Fehlers in dem Sie diese e-mail zurck senden und bitte lschen Sie diese Nachricht von ihrem System. </span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Vielen Dank im Voraus fr Ihre Mitarbeit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Zemanick via E-trademarks<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 25, 2025 9:22 AM<br><b>To:</b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Steve Zemanick <Steve@fourreasonslegal.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [E-trademarks] Primarily a Surname???<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I’d share the same concerns as I think the Office has become more aggressive in issuing surname refusals. How about suggesting to the client to set up an LLC to own the application and then, if you are comfortable, having you sign the application as attorney so there are no traces of the surname on the application itself. Yes, the founder of the LLC is discoverable, but not likely to be investigated IMHO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> E-trademarks <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks-bounces@oppedahl-lists.com</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Miriam Richter, Esq. via E-trademarks<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 25, 2025 7:34 AM<br><b>To:</b> For trademark practitioners. This is not for laypersons to seek legal advice. <<a href="mailto:e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com">e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Miriam Richter, Esq. <<a href="mailto:mrichter@richtertrademarks.com">mrichter@richtertrademarks.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [E-trademarks] Primarily a Surname???<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I have a client with an uncommon surname who wants to register a mark using his surname. There are five other marks on the register that have passed muster as not primarily a surname because it is rare, but I’m very leery of filing it since it will sort of be in right in the Examiner’s face.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Any thoughts?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Best, </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Miriam </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Miriam Richter, Attorney at Law, P.L.</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:#4F81BD;mso-ligatures:none'>Make Your Mark!</span></i><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4F81BD;mso-ligatures:none'> </span></i><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>Trademark, Copyright, and other Intellectual Property Matters</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>2312 Wilton Drive, Suite 9<br>Wilton Manors, Florida 33305</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>954-977-4711 office<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:black;mso-ligatures:none'>954-240-8819 cell<br>954-977-4717 facsimile</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none'><br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"DellaRobbia BT";color:#804000;mso-ligatures:none'>NOTICE: This e-mail message and any attachment to this e-mail message contains <u>confidential information</u> that may be <u>legally privileged</u>. 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