[E-trademarks] Just a feel good, positive experience with the USPTO to brighten your Friday

[Robert Reynolds]

Good afternoon, esteemed listmates.

                Just wanted to put some sunshine out there. I've got an edge case application with a surname refusal. The non-exhaustive list of factors could (arguably) be decided either way based on the facts and circumstances. I've had the USPTO examining attorney reach out, unsolicited, twice to talk about the substance of my OA response (and its 480 pages of evidence) and peel back the curtain to show their thinking. The conversations were excellent and substantive. Even if they aren't persuaded by my arguments and evidence, I feel like my client has had their day in court.

                This comes on the heels of another EA reaching out regarding a description of goods in a very technical field and having a frank conversation about the situation. I was able to help them better understand the client's goods and services and move a suite of marks forward quickly and efficiently. That EA was professional, pleasant to work with, and helped repair my opinion of the USPTO.

                We've all had our share of bad experiences with the USPTO recently, just wanted to share some positivity before the weekend hits. I hope you all have a lovely rest of your day.

Bob Reynolds
Senior Counsel
Klintworth & Rozenblat IP LLP
2045 W. Grand Ave, Ste B PMB 84396
Chicago, Illinois 60612
direct 773.770-2554  fax 773.570.3328
rreynolds at kandrip.com<mailto:rreynolds at kandrip.com>
www.kandrip.com<http://www.kandrip.com/>

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