KIPSTA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 1, 1998, a trademark application was filed for KIPSTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KIPSTA trademark a serial number of 75548631. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 28, 2012. This trademark is owned by Decathlon. The KIPSTA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR REPRODUCTION OF SOUND OR IMAGES; DATA PROCESSORS; AMPLIFIERS; HEAD CLEANING TAPES FOR VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDERS; BLANK VIDEO TAPES; PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TAPES FEATURING SPORTS, STADIUM SPORTS, DRAMATIC WORKS; AUDIO-VIDEO COMPACT DISCS FEATURING SPORTS, STADIUM SPORTS, DRAMATIC WORKS; COMPUTER PERIPHERAL JUKE BOXES; BLANK MAGNETIC DISCS, OPTICAL DISCS, OPTICAL COMPACT DISCS, FLOPPY DISCS, AND MAGNETIC AND OPTICAL DATA CARRIERS; PROJECTION SCREENS; MAGNETIC ENCODERS; COMPUTER PRINTERS; PRINTED CIRCUITS; COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVERS AND INTERFACE BOARDS; VIDEO GAME MACHINES FOR USE WITH TELEVISIONS; LASERS NOT FOR MEDICAL USE; DATA PROCESSING READERS; OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION APPARATUS; AUDIO AND VIDEO RECEIVERS; COMPUTER MICE; COMPUTER SOUND CARDS; COMPUTER VIDEO CARDS; OPTICAL SCANNERS; PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES, NAMELY, GOGGLES, HELMETS, HARNESSES OTHER THAN FOR VEHICLES OR SPORTS PURPOSES; LIFE NETS; TELESCOPIC GUN SIGHTS; TELESCOPES; S...

LEATHER AND IMITATION LEATHER SOLD IN BULK; ANIMAL SKINS AND HIDES; GOODS MADE OF THESE MATERIALS, NAMELY, HANDBAGS, TRAVELING BAGS; HARNESSES; TRUNKS AND SUITCASES; UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, AND WALKING STICKS; WHIPS AND SADDLES; PURSES; SCHOOL BAGS; WALLETS; POCKET WALLETS; BRIEFCASES; KEY CASES; SCHOOL SATCHELS; ATTACHE` CASES; PURSES, NOT OF PRECIOUS METALS; BEACH TOTE BAGS; BAGS FOR CLIMBING AND HIKING; ALPENSTOCKS; SADDLE TREES; BRIDLES; HALTERS; BITS; HUNTERS' GAME BAGS; ANIMAL COLLARS; COVERS FOR HORSE SADDLES; INFANT CARRIERS WORN ON THE BODY; PET CLOTHING; ANIMAL LEASHES; WHIPS; BITS FOR ANIMALS; MUZZLES; BACKPACKS; ALL-PURPOSE SPORT BAGS

CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, NAMELY, HOSIERY, UNDERCLOTHING, UNDERWEAR, DRESSING GOWNS, BATH ROBES, BATHING SUITS, BATHING CAPS, BATH SLIPPERS, PAJAMAS, SWEATERS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, TROUSERS, DUNGAREES, JACKETS, COATS, PULLOVERS, WAISTCOATS, PARKAS, SHIRTS, LAYETTES, TIES, SCARVES, BELTS, GLOVES; WATERPROOF CLOTHING, NAMELY, VESTS, TROUSERS, COATS MADE OF WATERPROOF MATERIAL AND RAINCOATS; ANORAKS; SKI SUITS AND SKI WEAR; WET SUITS FOR WATER-SKIING; HATS; CAPS; SOCKS; STOCKINGS; TIGHTS; FOOTWEAR; SLIPPERS; BOOTS; BOOTS FOR SPORT; BEACH SHOES; SKI BOOTS; CLOTHES FOR SPORTS AND AEROBICS, NAMELY, SHORTS, TEE-SHIRTS, LEGGINGS, SPORT LEGGINGS, LEOTARDS, JERSEYS; KIMONOS

GAMES AND TOYS, NAMELY KITES AND KITE REELS, SKATEBOARDS, MAGIC TRICKS, BILLIARD BALLS, BILLIARD CUES, PINS AND BALLS FOR USE IN PLAYING SKITTLES, TOY SCOOTERS, BOBSLEIGHS FOR RECREATIONAL USE; PLAY BALLOONS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORT ARTICLES, NAMELY, BOWS FOR ARCHERY, IN LINE SKATES, BOXING GLOVES, BOXING BAGS, BOXING RINGS, HANG GLIDERS, ARCHERY IMPLEMENTS, NAMELY, BOWS, CROSSBOWS AND ARROWS, QUIVERS, STRINGS FOR TENNIS, SQUASH, BADMINTON, RACKETS AND RACKETBALL RACKETS, GUT FOR TENNIS, SQUASH, BADMINTON AND RACKETBALL RACKETS, TENNIS RACKETS, TENNIS RACKET FRAMES, BADMINTON RACKETS, TABLE TENNIS PADDLES, SPORTS BALLS, NAMELY, BASEBALLS, TENNIS BALLS, GOLF BALLS, FISHING TACKLES, SAILBOARDS, SURFBOARDS BODY BOARDS, SNORKELS, BALLOONS, NETS FOR TENNIS, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, BADMINTON, HANDBALL, ICE HOCKEY, GOLF CLUBS, SKIS, SKI BINDINGS, WATERSKIS, SKI PARTS, NAMELY, REPLACEMENT EDGES; FISHING REELS, FISHING TACKLE, NAMELY, BITE INDICATORS, FISH HOOKS, ARTIFICIAL BAIT; BARBELLS...

RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING; TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, NAMELY, PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF VOICE, IMAGES, AND DATA; ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF DATA AND DOCUMENTS VIA COMPUTER TERMINALS; TELEGRAM COMMUNICATION SERVICES; TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES

PROVIDING SPORTS TRAINING; ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTING PURPOSE; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS; CONDUCTING COURSED OF EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS; TRAINING AND CORRESPONDENCE COURSES IN THE USE OF MANAGEMENT, SALES AND MARKETING; AMUSEMENT PARKS; HEALTH CLUB SERVICES; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; DISCOTHEQUE SERVICES; PROVIDING SPORT FACILITIES FOR SPORT TOURNAMENTS; ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS FOR SPORTING AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES; ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS EVENTS; PUBLICATION OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS FOR OTHERS; LENDING LIBRARIES; ANIMAL TRAINING; PRODUCTION OF LIVE CONCERTS AND TELEVISION SHOWS; PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MOTION PICTURE FILMS; RENTAL OF FILMS, VIDEO CASSETTES RECORDERS, TELEVISION SETS, VIDEO TAPES, SOUND RECORDINGS, MOVIE PROJECTORS, AND SHOW SCENERY; ORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL OR ENTERTAINMENT COMPETITIONS; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF EDUCATIONAL COLLOQUIUMS; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF EDUCATIONAL CON...

General Information


Serial Number75548631
Word MarkKIPSTA
Filing DateTuesday, September 1, 1998
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Registration Number2570547
Registration DateTuesday, May 21, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 25, 2000

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesAPPARATUS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR REPRODUCTION OF SOUND OR IMAGES; DATA PROCESSORS; AMPLIFIERS; HEAD CLEANING TAPES FOR VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDERS; BLANK VIDEO TAPES; PRE-RECORDED VIDEO TAPES FEATURING SPORTS, STADIUM SPORTS, DRAMATIC WORKS; AUDIO-VIDEO COMPACT DISCS FEATURING SPORTS, STADIUM SPORTS, DRAMATIC WORKS; COMPUTER PERIPHERAL JUKE BOXES; BLANK MAGNETIC DISCS, OPTICAL DISCS, OPTICAL COMPACT DISCS, FLOPPY DISCS, AND MAGNETIC AND OPTICAL DATA CARRIERS; PROJECTION SCREENS; MAGNETIC ENCODERS; COMPUTER PRINTERS; PRINTED CIRCUITS; COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVERS AND INTERFACE BOARDS; VIDEO GAME MACHINES FOR USE WITH TELEVISIONS; LASERS NOT FOR MEDICAL USE; DATA PROCESSING READERS; OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION APPARATUS; AUDIO AND VIDEO RECEIVERS; COMPUTER MICE; COMPUTER SOUND CARDS; COMPUTER VIDEO CARDS; OPTICAL SCANNERS; PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES, NAMELY, GOGGLES, HELMETS, HARNESSES OTHER THAN FOR VEHICLES OR SPORTS PURPOSES; LIFE NETS; TELESCOPIC GUN SIGHTS; TELESCOPES; SCALES; SAFETY EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, BEACON LIGHTS; BAROMETERS; MARKER BUOYS; SIGNALING BUOYS; DIRECTIONAL COMPASSES; FOG SIGNALING BELLS, WHISTLES, AND HORNS; SAFETY OR PROTECTIVE HELMETS; LIFE BELTS; DOG WHISTLES; DIVING SUITS; DIVING GLOVES; DIVING MASKS; PEDOMETERS; SPECTACLES; PROTECTIVE GLASSES; SUN GLASSES; EYEGLASS CASES; FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; BULLETPROOF VESTS; SAFETY RESTRAINTS, OTHER THAN FOR VEHICLES OR SPORTS EQUIPMENT; HYDROMETERS; HYGROMETERS; VIDEO OUTPUT GAME MACHINES FOR USE WITH TELEVISIONS; BINOCULARS; DARKROOM LAMPS; BATTERIES; GAS, WATER, AND ELECTRIC METERS; AIR TANKS AND REGULATORS FOR USE IN UNDERWATER SWIMMING; SATELLITE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM, NAMELY, A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM; LIGHTNING ARRESTORS; PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS; LIFE-SAVING RAFTS
Goods and ServicesLEATHER AND IMITATION LEATHER SOLD IN BULK; ANIMAL SKINS AND HIDES; GOODS MADE OF THESE MATERIALS, NAMELY, HANDBAGS, TRAVELING BAGS; HARNESSES; TRUNKS AND SUITCASES; UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, AND WALKING STICKS; WHIPS AND SADDLES; PURSES; SCHOOL BAGS; WALLETS; POCKET WALLETS; BRIEFCASES; KEY CASES; SCHOOL SATCHELS; ATTACHE` CASES; PURSES, NOT OF PRECIOUS METALS; BEACH TOTE BAGS; BAGS FOR CLIMBING AND HIKING; ALPENSTOCKS; SADDLE TREES; BRIDLES; HALTERS; BITS; HUNTERS' GAME BAGS; ANIMAL COLLARS; COVERS FOR HORSE SADDLES; INFANT CARRIERS WORN ON THE BODY; PET CLOTHING; ANIMAL LEASHES; WHIPS; BITS FOR ANIMALS; MUZZLES; BACKPACKS; ALL-PURPOSE SPORT BAGS
Goods and ServicesCLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, NAMELY, HOSIERY, UNDERCLOTHING, UNDERWEAR, DRESSING GOWNS, BATH ROBES, BATHING SUITS, BATHING CAPS, BATH SLIPPERS, PAJAMAS, SWEATERS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, TROUSERS, DUNGAREES, JACKETS, COATS, PULLOVERS, WAISTCOATS, PARKAS, SHIRTS, LAYETTES, TIES, SCARVES, BELTS, GLOVES; WATERPROOF CLOTHING, NAMELY, VESTS, TROUSERS, COATS MADE OF WATERPROOF MATERIAL AND RAINCOATS; ANORAKS; SKI SUITS AND SKI WEAR; WET SUITS FOR WATER-SKIING; HATS; CAPS; SOCKS; STOCKINGS; TIGHTS; FOOTWEAR; SLIPPERS; BOOTS; BOOTS FOR SPORT; BEACH SHOES; SKI BOOTS; CLOTHES FOR SPORTS AND AEROBICS, NAMELY, SHORTS, TEE-SHIRTS, LEGGINGS, SPORT LEGGINGS, LEOTARDS, JERSEYS; KIMONOS
Goods and ServicesGAMES AND TOYS, NAMELY KITES AND KITE REELS, SKATEBOARDS, MAGIC TRICKS, BILLIARD BALLS, BILLIARD CUES, PINS AND BALLS FOR USE IN PLAYING SKITTLES, TOY SCOOTERS, BOBSLEIGHS FOR RECREATIONAL USE; PLAY BALLOONS; GYMNASTIC AND SPORT ARTICLES, NAMELY, BOWS FOR ARCHERY, IN LINE SKATES, BOXING GLOVES, BOXING BAGS, BOXING RINGS, HANG GLIDERS, ARCHERY IMPLEMENTS, NAMELY, BOWS, CROSSBOWS AND ARROWS, QUIVERS, STRINGS FOR TENNIS, SQUASH, BADMINTON, RACKETS AND RACKETBALL RACKETS, GUT FOR TENNIS, SQUASH, BADMINTON AND RACKETBALL RACKETS, TENNIS RACKETS, TENNIS RACKET FRAMES, BADMINTON RACKETS, TABLE TENNIS PADDLES, SPORTS BALLS, NAMELY, BASEBALLS, TENNIS BALLS, GOLF BALLS, FISHING TACKLES, SAILBOARDS, SURFBOARDS BODY BOARDS, SNORKELS, BALLOONS, NETS FOR TENNIS, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, BADMINTON, HANDBALL, ICE HOCKEY, GOLF CLUBS, SKIS, SKI BINDINGS, WATERSKIS, SKI PARTS, NAMELY, REPLACEMENT EDGES; FISHING REELS, FISHING TACKLE, NAMELY, BITE INDICATORS, FISH HOOKS, ARTIFICIAL BAIT; BARBELLS, DUMBBELLS, SPEARFISHING HARPOON GUNS, WEAPONS FOR JAPENESE SPORTS, NAMELY, FENCING SWORDS AND NUNCHAKU, FLIPPERS FOR SWIMMING, EXERCISE TRAMPOLINES, STATIONARY EXERCISE BICYCLES, MANUALLY OPERATED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN WEIGHT REDUCTION, GYMNASTIC APPARATUS, EXERCISE TREADMILLS, ABDOMINAL EXERCISE BOARDS, TABLES FOR TABLE TENNIS; PLAY SWIMMING POOLS; PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, SLIDES; PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, SWINGS; THEATRICAL MASKS; SLEIGHS FOR RECREATIONAL USE; ORNAMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES, EXCEPT ILLUMINATION ARTICLES AND CONFECTIONERY; TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, HURDLES, STARTING BLOCKS AND STARTER'S PISTOLS; ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, SPRINGBOARDS; RELAY BATONS; POLES FOR POLE VAULTING; JAVELINS AND DISCUSES; SHOTS FOR SHOT PUTTING; POSTS AND BARS FOR POLE VAULTS AND HIGH JUMPING; TOOTH PROTECTORS FOR ATHLETIC PURPOSES; BINDING STRAPS FOR ICE SKATES AND ROLLER SKATES; AND ARCADE VIDEO GAMES
Goods and ServicesRADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING; TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, NAMELY, PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF VOICE, IMAGES, AND DATA; ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF DATA AND DOCUMENTS VIA COMPUTER TERMINALS; TELEGRAM COMMUNICATION SERVICES; TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Goods and ServicesPROVIDING SPORTS TRAINING; ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTING PURPOSE; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS; CONDUCTING COURSED OF EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS; TRAINING AND CORRESPONDENCE COURSES IN THE USE OF MANAGEMENT, SALES AND MARKETING; AMUSEMENT PARKS; HEALTH CLUB SERVICES; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; DISCOTHEQUE SERVICES; PROVIDING SPORT FACILITIES FOR SPORT TOURNAMENTS; ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS FOR SPORTING AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES; ORGANIZATION OF SPORTS EVENTS; PUBLICATION OF BOOKS AND PERIODICALS FOR OTHERS; LENDING LIBRARIES; ANIMAL TRAINING; PRODUCTION OF LIVE CONCERTS AND TELEVISION SHOWS; PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MOTION PICTURE FILMS; RENTAL OF FILMS, VIDEO CASSETTES RECORDERS, TELEVISION SETS, VIDEO TAPES, SOUND RECORDINGS, MOVIE PROJECTORS, AND SHOW SCENERY; ORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL OR ENTERTAINMENT COMPETITIONS; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF EDUCATIONAL COLLOQUIUMS; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF EDUCATIONAL CONGRESSES; ORGANIZATION OF EXHIBITIONS FOR CULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; CINEMA THEATER SERVICES; MOVIE STUDIOS; PRODUCTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS; SOUND RECORDING STUDIO SERVICES

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 28, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDecathlon
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address59650 Villeneuve D'Ascq
FR

Party NameDecathlon
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address59650 Villeneuve D'Ascq
FR

Party NameDecathlon
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address59650 Villeneuve D'Ascq
FR

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 28, 2012CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, August 28, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, May 26, 2004POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Monday, February 9, 2004SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 22, 2002Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, January 22, 2002NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Monday, December 10, 2001EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, October 18, 2001EXTENSION 3 FILED
Saturday, August 11, 2001EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Monday, April 2, 2001EXTENSION 2 FILED
Saturday, February 10, 2001EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 18, 2000EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, February 11, 2002PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Monday, April 2, 2001PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 14, 2001ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, April 18, 2000NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 25, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, December 23, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 12, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 22, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 8, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 22, 1999UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 23, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 19, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, November 18, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE