Serial Number | 87984152 |
Word Mark | 365 |
Filing Date | Friday, December 15, 2017 |
Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
Status Date | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 |
Registration Number | 6969384 |
Registration Date | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 |
Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
Goods and Services | Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; rice; edible ices; sugar, honey, baking-powder; salt; mustard; vinegar, sauces being condiments; spices; agave syrup for use as a natural sweetener; allspice; aromatic preparations for food, namely, spices; artificial coffee; baking powder; baking soda; cookies; bread; bread roll; breadcrumbs; buns; burritos; cake mixes; cake frosting in the nature of icing; candy; candy decorations for cakes; cereal bars; cereal-based snack food; flour-based, corn-based, pretzel, wonton, grain-based, bagel, tortilla, taco, rice chips; chocolate; chocolate-based beverages with milk; chocolate decorations for cakes; chocolate spreads containing nuts; chocolate-based beverages; chocolate-based spreads; chocolate-coated nuts; cinnamon; cloves; cocoa; cocoa beverages with milk; cocoa-based beverages; syrups for flavoring beverage, namely, for flavoring coffee; coffee; coffee-based beverages; confectionery for decorating Christmas trees; confectionery made of sugar; cooking salt; corn flakes; maize flakes; maize meal; corn, milled; maize, milled; corn, roasted; maize, roasted; couscous made from semolina; crackers; cream of tartar for culinary purposes; crushed barley; crushed oats; dough; dressings for salad; flavorings, other than essential oils, for cakes; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages; food flavorings, other than essential oils; freeze-dried dishes with main ingredient being rice; lyophilized dishes with main ingredient being rice; freeze-dried dishes with main ingredient being pasta; lyophilized dishes with main ingredient being pasta; fruit jellies being confectionery; garden herbs, preserved as seasonings; ginger being a spice; gluten prepared as foodstuff; golden syrup; high-protein cereal bars; honey; hot dog sandwiches; husked barley; husked oats; ice cream; iced tea; herbal infusions, not medicinal; instant rice; ketchup; food leavening agents; flaxseed for culinary purposes as a seasoning; lozenges being a confectionery; macaroni; marinades; mayonnaise; flour; mint-based sweets; natural sweeteners; noodle-based prepared meals; noodles; nut flours; nutmegs; oat flakes; oat-based snack foods; oatmeal; pancakes; pasta; pasta sauce; pepper; peppermint sweets; cayenne pepper powder; hot pepper powder; pepper powder; red pepper flakes for use as a seasoning; pesto sauce; pizzas; popcorn; puddings; ravioli; relish; rice cakes; rice-based snack food; salt for preserving foodstuffs; sandwiches; sausage binding materials, namely, cornstarch; processed seeds for use as a seasoning; sesame seeds for use as seasonings; soya sauce; spaghetti; starch for food; starch-based preparations for stiffening whipped cream; sugar; tea; tea-based beverages; thickening agents for cooking foodstuffs; tomato sauce; tortillas; turmeric; unleavened bread; vanilla flavorings for culinary purposes; vinegar; waffles; wheat flour; frozen yogurt |
Description of Mark | The mark consists of the numeral "365" in large stylized font, with the "6" raised slightly above the "3" and "5". |
Goods and Services | Computer application software for meal planning, menu planning, and generating shopping lists for groceries, food, beverages, vitamins, and body care, nutrition, health, wellness, diet, and fitness; computer application software to enable users to purchase groceries, food, beverages, vitamins, and body care, nutrition, health, wellness, diet, fitness, and including: placing orders for pick-up or delivery service, enabling users to make purchases via mobile device, and enabling users to make electronic payments for purchases; computer application software to enable users to access and interact with information in the fields of food, beverages, nutrition, health, wellness, and grocery shopping; downloadable pre-recorded audio and audiovisual content, information and commentary in the fields of food, beverages, downloadable video recordings featuring information and commentary in the fields of food, beverages |
Certificate of Correction for Registration | The drawing is corrected to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT |
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal Certificate | The drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH CUT |
Goods and Services | Meat, fish, poultry, not live; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk and milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk, and frozen yogurt; edible oils and fat; albumin milk; almond milk for culinary purposes; almond milk; almond milk-based beverages; aloe vera prepared for human consumption; apple purée; arrangements of processed fruit; artichokes, preserved; bacon; beans, preserved; berries, preserved; broth; bouillon; broth concentrates; bouillon concentrates; butter; butter cream being butter; buttermilk; cheese; coconut, desiccated; coconut oil for food; coconut milk; coconut milk for culinary purposes; coconut milk-based beverages; compotes; condensed milk; cranberry sauce; cream being dairy products; crystallized fruits; frosted fruits; dried dates; eggs; extra virgin olive oil; edible fats, namely, fat-containing mixtures for bread slices; edible fats; fish fillets; fish, not live; fish, preserved; canned fish; flavored nuts; fruit, preserved; fruit jellies; fruit chips; fruit-based snack food; frozen fruits; canned fruits; guacamole; ham; hot dog sausages; hummus; jams; jellies for food; kefir; lemon juice for culinary purposes; lentils, preserved; linseed oil for culinary purposes; flaxseed oil for culinary purposes; marmalade; meat; meat, preserved; canned meat; milk; milk beverages, milk predominating; milk substitutes; mushrooms, preserved; nut-based spreads; nuts, prepared; oat milk; oils for food; olive oil for food; olives, preserved; onion rings; peanut butter; peanuts, prepared; peas, preserved; pickles; pork; potato chips; potato flakes; potato-based dumplings; poultry, not live; raisins; salmon, not live; salted meats; salted fish; sauerkraut; sausage casings, natural or artificial; sausages; ; seeds, prepared for human consumption and not being seasonings or flavorings; sesame oil for food; ; shrimps, not live; preparations for making soup; soups; soya milk; sunflower oil for food; sunflower seeds, prepared; sweet corn, processed; tahini being sesame seed paste; tofu; tomato purée; tomato juice for cooking; tomato paste; tuna, not live; vegetable soup preparations; vegetable salads; vegetables, preserved; vegetables, dried; canned vegetables; whey; whipped cream; white of eggs; yogurt |
Goods and Services | Food for babies; dietary supplements for humans; acne treatment preparations; antibacterial soap; antibacterial hand washes; antioxidant pills for use as food supplements; babies' diapers; cod liver oil; dietary fiber for use as a dietary supplement; disinfectant soap; disinfectants for hygiene purposes; food for babies; infant formula; laxatives; linseed dietary supplements; flaxseed dietary supplements; flaxseed oil dietary supplements; menstruation bandages; sanitary pads; mineral water salts being dietary supplements; mineral food supplements; nutritional supplements; sanitary panty liners; powdered milk for babies; protein dietary supplements; sanitary tampons; menstruation tampons; sanitary towels; sanitary napkins; smelling salts; vitamin preparations |
Goods and Services | Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging; plastic bags for packaging; face towels of paper; garbage bags of plastics; humidity control sheets of plastic for foodstuff packaging; parchment paper; plastic film for wrapping; table napkins of paper; tissues of paper for removing make-up; toilet paper; hygienic paper; towels of paper; waxed paper |
Goods and Services | Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, namely, laundry soap, and detergent; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; non-medicated soaps; perfumery, essential oils, non-medicated cosmetics, non-medicated hair lotions; non-medicated dentifrices; air fragrancing preparations; aloe vera preparations for cosmetic purposes; astringents for cosmetic purposes; non-medicated balms for use on hair, skin, lips; bath salts, not for medical purposes; bath preparations, not for medical purposes; beauty masks; bergamot oil; cleaning preparations; preparations for cleaning dentures; cleansers for intimate personal hygiene purposes, non-medicated; cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning; collagen preparations for cosmetic purposes; brightening chemicals for household laundry purposes; cosmetic preparations for baths; cosmetic preparations for eyelashes; cosmetic creams; cosmetic preparations for skin care; cosmetics; cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes; cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; cotton wool for cosmetic purposes; degreasers, other than for use in manufacturing processes; dentifrices; detergents for household use; dry-cleaning preparations; essential oils; fabric softeners for laundry use; greases for cosmetic purposes; hair lotions; hair conditioners; topical herbal extracts for cosmetic purposes; hydrogen peroxide for cosmetic purposes; laundry bleach; laundry bleaching preparations; laundry soaking preparations; laundry preparations in the nature of laundry detergent; lavender oil; lotions for cosmetic purposes; make-up preparations; make-up removing preparations; oils for cosmetic purposes; oils for perfumes and scents; essential oils for toilet purposes; shampoos; soap; soap for brightening textile; sun-tanning preparations for cosmetics use; sunscreen preparations; tissues impregnated with make-up removing preparations; wallpaper cleaning preparations; windscreen cleaning liquids; toothpaste |
Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
Goods and Services | Retail store services and online retail store services featuring fresh and prepared foods, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, beauty supplies, personal care products, tissues, toilet paper, and napkins |
Goods and Services | Articles for cleaning purposes, namely, cleaning cotton; cups of paper or plastic; floss for dental purposes; make-up removing appliances |
Goods and Services | Mineral and aerated waters; fruit juice beverages and fruit juices; powders for making energy drinks, fruit-flavored beverages, fruit juices, tea-flavored beverages, aerated water; aloe vera drinks, non-alcoholic; fruit juices; fruit nectars, non-alcoholic; ginger ale; isotonic beverages; lemonades; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; non-alcoholic beverages flavored with tea; soda water; soft drinks; syrups for beverages; table waters; tomato juice; vegetable juice; Waters, namely, aerated mineral water, bottled artesian water, bottled drinking water, bottled drinking water, bottled water, carbonated waters, coconut water, distilled drinking water, drinking water, drinking water with vitamins, flavored bottled water, flavored enhanced water, flavored waters, glacial water, mineral and carbonated waters, purified bottled drinking water, sparkling water, spring water, still water, table water, tonic water; sports drinks; energy drinks; powders used in the preparation of energy drinks and fruit-flavored beverages |
Goods and Services | Raw and unprocessed grains and edible seeds; fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs; fresh almonds; unprocessed barley; beans, fresh; berries, fresh; cereal seeds, unprocessed; citrus fruit, fresh; fruit, fresh; garlic, fresh; unprocessed grains; lentils, fresh; lettuce, fresh; edible linseed, unprocessed; edible flaxseed, unprocessed; mushrooms, fresh; unprocessed nuts; unprocessed oats; onions, fresh; oranges, fresh; potatoes, fresh; rice, unprocessed; edible sesame, unprocessed; sugarcane; unprocessed wheat; raw dates |
International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 003 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 005 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 009 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 016 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 021 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
US Class Codes | 046 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 029 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
US Class Codes | 046 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 030 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 031 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 032 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
Class Status Date | Saturday, December 30, 2017 |
Primary Code | 035 |
First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 1997 |
First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 1997 |
Party Name | Amazon Technologies, Inc. |
Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
Address | Seattle, WA 98109 |
Party Name | Amazon Technologies, Inc. |
Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
Address | Seattle, WA 98109 |
Party Name | Amazon Technologies, Inc. |
Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
Address | Seattle, WA 98109 |
Event Date | Event Description |
Saturday, December 30, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
Monday, March 26, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
Thursday, October 4, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
Monday, October 29, 2018 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
Monday, October 29, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Monday, October 29, 2018 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Monday, June 3, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
Friday, June 7, 2019 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
Monday, June 10, 2019 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
Monday, June 10, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Monday, June 10, 2019 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Monday, June 24, 2019 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
Friday, November 1, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
Friday, November 1, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
Saturday, November 2, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
Thursday, November 11, 2021 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
Thursday, November 11, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
Thursday, November 11, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
Friday, November 12, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
Friday, November 12, 2021 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
Friday, November 12, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
Friday, November 12, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
Saturday, November 13, 2021 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED |
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED |
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST |
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR STATEMENT OF USE |
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR EXTENSION REQUEST |
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED |
Monday, October 31, 2022 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE |
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
Friday, July 22, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
Monday, October 31, 2022 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
Friday, December 23, 2022 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
Saturday, December 24, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION |
Monday, December 11, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
Monday, January 22, 2024 | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |