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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF 8 & 15DECLARATIONMAILING DATE: Apr 21, 2010
The combined declaration of use and incontestability filed in connection with the registration identified
below meets the requirements of Sections 8 and 15 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1058 and 1065. Thecombined declaration is accepted and acknowledged. The registration remains in force.
For further information about this notice, visit our website at: http://www.uspto.gov. To review information
regarding the referenced registration, go to http://tarr.uspto.gov.
REG NUMBER: 2881587
MARK: WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
OWNER: Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICECOMMISSIONER FOR TRADEMARKSP.O. BOX 1451ALEXANDRIA, VA 22313-1451
FIRST-CLASSMAIL
U.S POSTAGE
PAID
Donald S. Showalter
GrayRobinson, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Blvd.Suite 1850
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
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PTO Form 1583 (Rev 5/2006)
OMB No. 0651-0055 (Exp 12/31/2011)
Combined Declaration of Use and Incontestability under Sections
8 & 15
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field Entered
REGISTRATION NUMBER 2881587
REGISTRATION DATE 09/07/2004
SERIAL NUMBER 78260619
MARK SECTION
MARK WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
OWNER SECTION (current)
NAME Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
STREET Suite 250
CITY Atlanta
STATE Georgia
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
30092COUNTRY United States
OWNER SECTION (proposed)
NAME Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
INTERNAL ADDRESS Suite 250
STREET 6200 The Corners Parkway
CITY Norcross
STATE Georgia
ZIP/POSTAL CODE 30092
COUNTRY United States
ATTORNEY SECTION (current)
NAME Donald S. Showalter
FIRM NAME HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
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INTERNAL ADDRESS ONE EAST BROWARD BOULEVARD
STREET SUITE 1300
CITY FORT LAUDERDALE
STATE Florida
POSTAL CODE 33301
COUNTRY United States
PHONE (954) 468-7879
FAX (954) 463-2030
EMAIL [email protected]
ATTORNEY SECTION (proposed)
NAME Donald S. Showalter
FIRM NAME GrayRobinson, P.A.
INTERNAL ADDRESS Suite 1850
STREET 401 East Las Olas Blvd.
CITY FORT LAUDERDALE
STATE Florida
POSTAL CODE 33301
COUNTRY United States
PHONE 954-761-7473
FAX 954-761-8112
EMAIL [email protected]
ATTORNEY DOCKET NUMBER 818760.3
OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY Thomas L. Kautz
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 036
GOODS OR SERVICES KEEP ALL LISTED
SPECIMEN FILE NAME(S)\\TICRS\EXPORT10\IMAGEOUT
10\782\606\78260619\xml2\ 8150002.JPG
SPECIMEN DESCRIPTIONDigital image of a website screenshot showing the
mark used in advertising for the services
PAYMENT SECTION
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NUMBER OF CLASSES 1
NUMBER OF CLASSES PAID 1
SUBTOTAL AMOUNT 300
TOTAL FEE PAID 300
SIGNATURE SECTION
SIGNATURE /Michael D. Dobbs/
SIGNATORY'S NAME Michael D. Dobbs
SIGNATORY'S POSITION Vice President
DATE SIGNED 04/07/2010
PAYMENT METHOD DA
FILING INFORMATION
SUBMIT DATE Thu Apr 08 09:25:23 EDT 2010
TEAS STAMP
USPTO/S08N15-66.192.99.11
7-20100408092523875937-28
81587-460585e7cba9a1c426e
d21d1d5c8b11ecb7-DA-6780-
20100407155315137048
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PTO Form 1583 (Rev 5/2006)
OMB No. 0651-0055 (Exp 12/31/2011)
Combined Declaration of Use and Incontestability under Sections 8 & 15
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
REGISTRATION NUMBER:2881587REGISTRATION DATE:09/07/2004
MARK: WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
The owner, Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc., having an address ofSuite 250
6200 The Corners ParkwayNorcross, Georgia 30092
United States
is filing a Combined Declaration of Use and Incontestability under Sections 8 & 15.
For International Class 036, the mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with all of the goods orservices listed in the existing registration for this specific class; and the mark has been continuously used
in commerce for five (5) consecutive years after the date of registration, or the date of publication underSection 12(c), and is still in use in commerce on or in connection with all goods or services listed in theexisting registration for this class. Also, no final decision adverse to the owner's claim of ownership of
such mark for those goods or services exists, or to the owner's right to register the same or to keep thesame on the register; and, no proceeding involving said rights pending and not disposed of in either the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or the courts exists.
The owner is submitting one specimen for this class showing the mark as used in commerce on or inconnection with any item in this class, consisting of a(n) Digital image of a website screenshot showingthe mark used in advertising for the services.
Specimen File1
The registrant hereby appoints Donald S. Showalter and Thomas L. Kautz of GrayRobinson, P.A.Suite 1850
401 East Las Olas Blvd.FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33301
United Statesto file this Combined Declaration of Use and Incontestability under Sections 8 & 15 on behalf of the
registrant. The attorney docket/reference number is 818760.3.
A fee payment in the amount of $300 will be submitted with the form, representing payment for 1
class(es), plus any additional grace period fee, if necessary.
Declaration
The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or services identified above, as
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evidenced by the attached specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce. The mark has been in
continuous use in commerce for five (5) consecutive years after the date of registration, or the date of
publication under Section 12(c), and is still in use in commerce. There has been no final decision adverse
to the owner's claim of ownership of such mark, or to the owner's right to register the same or to keep the
same on the register; and there is no proceeding involving said rights pending and not disposed of either
in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or in the courts.
The undersigned being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine orimprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like
may jeopardize the validity of this document, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this
document on behalf of the Owner; and all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and that all
statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.
Signature: /Michael D. Dobbs/Date: 04/07/2010
Signatory's Name: Michael D. Dobbs
Signatory's Position: Vice President
Mailing Address (current):HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
SUITE 1300
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33301
Mailing Address (proposed):
GrayRobinson, P.A.
401 East Las Olas Blvd.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33301
Serial Number: 78260619
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Apr 08 09:25:23 EDT 2010TEAS Stamp: USPTO/S08N15-66.192.99.117-2010040809252
3875937-2881587-460585e7cba9a1c426ed21d1
d5c8b11ecb7-DA-6780-20100407155315137048
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Commissioner for Trademarks2900 Crystal Drive
Arlington , VA 22202-3514www.uspto.gov
May 26, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION UNDER 12(a)
1. Serial No.:78/260,619
2. Mark:WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
3. International Class(es):36
4. Publication Date:Jun 15, 2004
5. Applicant:Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
The mark of the application identified appears to be entitled to registration. The mark will, in accordance with Section 12(a) ofthe Trademark Act of 1946, as amended, be published in the Official Gazette on the date indicated above for the purpose ofopposition by any person who believes he will be damaged by the registration of the mark. If no opposition is filed within the timespecified by Section 13(a) of the Statute or by rules 2.101 or 2.102 of the Trademark Rules, the Commissioner of Patents andTrademarks may issue a certificate of registration.
Copies of the trademark portion of the Official Gazette containing the publication of the mark may be obtained from:
The Superintendent of DocumentsU.S. Government Printing OfficePO Box 371954Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
Phone: (202) 512-1800
By direction of the Commissioner.
Correspondence Address:
Donald S. ShowalterHolland & Knight LLPSuite 1300One East Broward BoulevardFort Lauderdale, FL 33301
TMP&I
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PTO Form 1966 (Rev 9/2002)
OMB Control #0651-0050 (Exp. 04/30/2006)
Response to Office Action
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field Entered
SERIAL NUMBER 78260619
MARK SECTION (no change)
ARGUMENT(S)
The refusal under Section 2(e)(4) is noted. In response, amendment of the application to one
seeking registration under Section 2(f) is made below. The required disclaimer is also
submitted below.
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
DISCLAIMERNo claim is made to the exclusive right to use REAL
ESTATE FUNDS apart from the mark as shown.
SECTION 2(f)
The mark has become distinctive of the goods/services
through the applicant's substantially exclusive and
continuous use in commerce for at least the five years
immediately before the date of this statement.
SIGNATURE SECTION
SIGNATURE /brandon unterreiner/
SIGNATORY NAME Brandon L. Unterreiner
SIGNATORY POSITION Vice President
SIGNATORY DATE 02/20/2004
SIGNATURE /brandon unterreiner/
SIGNATORY NAME Brandon L Unterreiner
SIGNATORY POSITION
Vice PresidentSIGNATORY DATE 02/20/2004
FILING INFORMATION SECTION
SUBMIT DATE Fri Feb 20 15:29:22 EST 2004
TEAS STAMP
USPTO/OA-65115139210-2004
0220152922865090-78260619
-2001f7048723abc17ce96975
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596f610795b-N-N-200402201
04859013117
PTO Form 1966 (Rev 9/2002)OMB Control #0651-0050 (Exp. 04/30/2006)
Response to Office Action
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
Application serial no. 78260619 is amended as follows:
Argument(s)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:
The refusal under Section 2(e)(4) is noted. In response, amendment of the application to one seekingregistration under Section 2(f) is made below. The required disclaimer is also submitted below.
Additional Statements
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use REAL ESTATE FUNDS apart from the mark as shown.
The mark has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive
and continuous use in commerce for at least the five years immediately before the date of this
statement.
Declaration Signature
The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable
by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statementsmay jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is
properly authorized to execute this amendment/response on behalf of the applicant; he/she believes the
applicant to be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, and that the mark is in
use in commerce, and was in use in commerce on the application filing date, on or in connection with
the goods and/or services listed in the application; or, if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C.
Section 1051(b), 1126(d) or 1126(e), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in
commerce, and that the applicant has a bona fide intention, and had a bona fide intention on the
application filing date, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or services
listed in the application; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person, firm, corporation,
or association has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such
near resemblance thereto as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods and/or servicesof such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements
made of his/her own knowledge are true; and that all statements made on information and belief are
believed to be true as set forth within the original application and/or the submitted
amendment/response.
Signature: /brandon unterreiner/Date: 02/20/2004
Signatory's Name: Brandon L. Unterreiner
Signatory's Position: Vice President
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Response Signature
Signature: /brandon unterreiner/Date: 02/20/2004
Signatory's Name: Brandon L Unterreiner
Signatory's Position: Vice President
Serial Number: 78260619
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Feb 20 15:29:22 EST 2004
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/OA-65115139210-2004022015292286509
0-78260619-2001f7048723abc17ce96975596f6
10795b-N-N-20040220104859013117
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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
SERIAL NO: 78/260619
APPLICANT: Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS: Donald S. Showalter
Holland & Knight LLP
Suite 1300
One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RETURN ADDRESS:Commissioner for Trademarks
2900 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202-3514
MARK: WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
CORRESPONDENTS REFERENCE/DOCKET NO : 430713.00040
CORRESPONDENT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Please provide in all correspondence:
1. Filing date, serial number, mark and
applicant's name.
2. Date of this Office Action.3. Examining Attorney's name and
Law Office number.
4. Your telephone number and e-
mail address.
OFFICE ACTION
TO AVOID ABANDONMENT, WE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE
ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF OUR MAILING OR E-MAILING DATE.
Serial Number 78/260619
The examining attorney refuses registration on the Principal Register because the mark is primarily merelysurname. Trademark Act Section 2(e)(4), 15 U.S.C. 1052(e)(4); TMEP 1211. The examining attornmust consider the primary significance of the mark to the purchasing public to determine whether a termprimarily merely a surname. In re Kahan & Weisz Jewelry Mfg. Corp., 508 F.2d 831, 184 USPQ 42(C.C.P.A. 1975). Please see the attached evidence from telephone surname disc,showing over 83,00listings, establishing the surname significance of the mark. TMEP 1211 et seq.
A surname combined with incapable matter, such as a generic term, is still primarily merely a surname undTrademark Act Section 2(e)(4), 15 U.S.C. 1052(e)(4). See In re Hamilton Pharmaceuticals Lt
27USPQ2d 1939 (TTAB 1993); In re Cazes, 21 USPQ2d 1796 (TTAB 1991); In re Possis Medical, In230 USPQ 72 (TTAB 1986);In re E. Martinoni Co., 189 USPQ 589 (TTAB 1975). TMEP 1211.01(b)(vi)
The addition of the generic term REAL ESTATE FUNDS for services involving real estate fund
management does not alter the primary surname significance of the term.
It is noted that the applicant has applied based on Use in commerce for a significant time. An alternative
method of registration is suggested below:
The a lication indicates use of the mark for a si nificant time. Therefore, the a licant ma amend to
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seek registration under Trademark Act Section 2(f), 15 U.S.C. 1052(f), based on acquired distinctiveness.
If the applicant chooses to do so by using the statutory suggestion of five years of use as proof of
distinctiveness, the applicant should submit a claim of distinctiveness that reads as follows, if accurate.
The mark has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicants substantially
exclusive and continuous use in commerce for at least the five years immediately before the date
of this statement.
The applicant must provide this statement supported by an affidavit or a declaration under 37 C.F.R.
2.20. 37 C.F.R. 2.41(b); TMEP 1212.05(d).
If the applicant chooses to respond to the refusal to register, the applicant must also respond to the
following informality.
The applicant must disclaim the descriptive wording REAL ESTATE FUNDS apart from the mark as
shown. Trademark Act Section 6, 15 U.S.C. 1056; TMEP 1213 and 1213.03(a). The wording is
merely descriptive because it is the generic name of theservices offered by the applicant.
The applicant must insert the required disclaimer even if registration of the mark is sought on theSupplemental Register or on the Principal Register under Section 2(f), because the term is a generic
identifier of the services. In re Wella Corp., 565 F.2d 143, 196 USPQ 7 (C.C.P.A. 1977); In re Creative
Goldsmiths of Washington, Inc., 229 USPQ 766 (TTAB 1986); In re Carolyns Candies, Inc., 206 USPQ
356 (TTAB 1980); TMEP 1213.03(b).
The examining attorney has searched the Office records and has found no similar registered or pending
mark which would bar registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. 1052(d). TMEP
704.02.
/Henry S. Zak/
Examining Attorney
Law Office 108
(703)308-9108 x 149
How to respond to this Office Action:To respond formally using the Offices Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), visit
http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html and follow the instructions.
To respond formally via E-mail, visit http://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/tmelecresp.htm and
follow the instructions.
To respond formally via regular mail, your response should be sent to the mailing Return Address listed
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above and include the serial number, law office and examining attorneys name on the upper right corner
of each page of your response.
To check the status of your application at any time, visit the Offices Trademark Applications and
Registrations Retrieval (TARR) system at http://tarr.uspto.gov/
For general and other useful information about trademarks, you are encouraged to visit the Offices web
site at http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
FOR INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFICE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE
ASSIGNED EXAMINING ATTORNEY.
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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 4/2000)
OMB Control #0651-0009 (Exp. 08/31/2004)
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register, with
Declaration
Serial Number: 78260619
Filing Date: 06/10/2003
The table below presents the data as entered.
Input Field Entered
MARK WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
OWNER
NAME Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc.
INTERNAL ADDRESS Suite 250
STREET 6200 The Corners Parkway
CITY Atlanta
STATE GA
ZIP/POSTAL CODE 30092
COUNTRYUSA
LEGAL ENTITY
TYPE CORPORATION
STATE/COUNTRY OF
INCORPORATIONGeorgia
ATTORNEY
NAME Donald S. Showalter
FIRM NAME Holland & Knight LLP
INTERNAL ADDRESS Suite 1300
STREET One East Broward Boulevard
CITY Fort Lauderdale
STATE FL
ZIP/POSTAL CODE 33301
COUNTRY USA
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PHONE (954) 468-7879
FAX (954) 463-2030
EMAIL [email protected]
ATTORNEY DOCKET
NUMBER430713.00040
OTHER APPOINTED
ATTORNEY(S)Thomas L. Kautz
CORRESPONDENCE
NAME Donald S. Showalter
FIRM NAME Holland & Knight LLP
INTERNAL ADDRESS Suite 1300
STREET One East Broward Boulevard
CITY Fort Lauderdale
STATE FL
ZIP/POSTAL CODE 33301
COUNTRY USA
PHONE (954) 468-7879
FAX (954) 463-2030
EMAIL [email protected]
GOODS AND/OR
SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 036
DESCRIPTION TEXT
Management of real estate based investments such as real estate limited
partnershps, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and mutual funds; real
estate management services.
FILING BASIS Section 1(a)
FIRST USE ANYWHERE
DATE 09/06/1984
FIRST USE IN
COMMERCE DATE09/06/1984
SPECIMENFILE NAME(S) \\ticrs\EXPORT5\IMAGEOUT5\782\606\78260619\xml1\APP0002.JPG
SPECIMENDESCRIPTIONdigital image of brochure bearing the mark as used in advertising for the
services
SIGNATURE
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INFORMATION
SIGNATURE /Brandon L. Unterreiner/
SIGNATURE DATE 06/09/2003
SIGNATORY NAME Brandon L. Unterreiner
SIGNATORY POSITION Vice President
PAYMENT
NUMBER OF CLASSES 1
NUMBER OF CLASSES
PAID1
SUBTOTAL AMOUNT 335
TOTAL AMOUNT 335
RAM SALE NUMBER 337
RAM ACCOUNTING
DATE06/11/2003
FILING INFORMATION
SUBMIT DATE Tue Jun 10 17:16:13 EDT 2003
TEAS STAMP
USPTO/BAS-6512718311
4-200306101716131703
74-78260619-200caf88
cc44d69f8498af56f05b
269bd-DA-337-2003060
9154107303002
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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 4/2000)
OMB Control #0651-0009 (Exp. 08/31/2004)
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register, with
DeclarationSerial Number: 78260619
Filing Date: 06/10/2003
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: WELLS REAL ESTATE FUNDS
The applicant, Wells Real Estate Funds, Inc., a corporation of Georgia, residing at Suite 250, 6200 TheCorners Parkway, Atlanta, GA USA 30092, requests registration of the trademark/service mark shown onthe drawing page in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established
by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended.
The applicant, or the applicant's related company or licensee, is using the mark in commerce, and listsbelow the dates of use by the applicant, or the applicant's related company, licensee, or predecessor ininterest, of the mark on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. 15 U.S.C. ? 1051(a), as
amended.
International Class 036: Management of real estate based investments such as real estate limitedpartnershps, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and mutual funds; real estate management services.
In International Class 036: the mark was first used at least as early as 09/06/1984, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 09/06/1984, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant issubmitting or will submit one specimen for each class showing the mark as used in commerce on or inconnection with any item in the class of listed goods and/or services, consisting of a(n) digital image of
brochure bearing the mark as used in advertising for the services. Specimen - 1
The applicant, hereby appoints Donald S. Showalter and Thomas L. Kautz of Holland & Knight LLP,Suite 1300 , One East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL USA 33301 to submit this application onbehalf of the applicant.
A fee payment in the amount of $335 will be submitted with the application, representing payment for 1class(es).
Declaration
The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable byfine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements, and
the like, may jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she isro erl authorized to execute this a lication on behalf of the a licant; he/she believes the a licant to
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be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or, if the application is being filed
under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce;
to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person, firm, corporation, or association has the right
to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance thereto as to
be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion,
or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true; and
that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.
Signature: /Brandon L. Unterreiner/Date: 06/09/2003
Signatory's Name: Brandon L. Unterreiner
Signatory's Position: Vice President
Mailing Address:
Donald S. Showalter
Suite 1300
One East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RAM Sale Number: 337
RAM Accounting Date: 06/11/2003
Serial Number: 78260619
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Jun 10 17:16:13 EDT 2003
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-65127183114-20030610171613170374-78260619-
200caf88cc44d69f8498af56f05b269bd-DA-337-20030609154107303002
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