Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33
From: Justin Young <[email-masked]>
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>, International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, "Nayeli Villasenor" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:24:48 +0000

Estimada Paula:

Siguiendo con nuestras correspondencias previas sobre el tema de referencia, confirmamos haber respondido en tiempo oportuno a la Acción Oficial emitida en este caso. Adjuntamos a la presente confirmación electrónica de dicha respuesta.

Con esto, y salvo que surjan nuevas objeciones, el Examinador deberá aprobar el Pedido de Modificación.

Les avisaremos tan pronto tengamos novedades.

Saludos,

Justin R. Young
Licensed to practice Law in New York and Paraguay

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 8:32 AM
To: Justin Young <[email-masked]>
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Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimado Justin,

Esperamos te encuentres bien. El cliente nos ha dado su aprobación para continuar con este asunto de acuerdo a lo sugerido, por lo que les pedimos por favor proceder con la respuesta a la acción oficial.

Quedamos atentos a recibir la confirmación y les agradecemos de antemano.

Saludos cordiales,

________________________________
From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 11:25 AM
To: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
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Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimado Justin,

Muchas gracias por tu correo. Notificaremos al cliente y en cuanto recibamos instrucciones, les estaremos comunicando de inmediato.

Saludos,

________________________________
From: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 2:58 PM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Paula:

Gracias por tu mensaje.

El Examinador a cargo de revisar el Pedido de Modificación (Sec. 7) que presentamos, emitió una Acción Oficial. Podrán acceder al documento en el siguiente enlace: Acción Oficial<http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn88536593&docId=PROARR20260416>.

Como verás, el Examinador requiere que, además del cambio propuesto en la marca, también se haga un cambio en la declaración relativa al disclaimer de manera a reemplazar “RUM AÑEJO CARÚPANO” con “RON AÑEJO CARÚPANO,” con lo que estamos de acuerdo y, por ende, recomendamos aceptar.

El plazo para dar respuesta a dicha Acción Oficial vence el 16 de octubre del 2026, pero recomendamos presentar la respuesta sin más retraso teniendo en cuenta que el plazo para presentar la Declaración de Uso vence el 18 de agosto del 2026.

El costo a incurrir en la respuesta a la Acción Oficial aceptando los pedidos del Examinador será de US$300.00. Finalmente, si deciden no presentar defensa, simplemente emitiremos una factura final por US$150.00 por los servicios prestados a la fecha.

Quedamos entonces a la espera de sus comentarios e instrucciones a la brevedad posible.

Saludos,

Justin R. Young

Licensed to practice Law in New York and Paraguay

From: Nayeli Villasenor
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 1:29 PM
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Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Paula,

Gracias por tu correo.

Aun no témenos novedades sobre el Pedido De Modificación (Sec. 7), lo cual se presento el 15 de enero del 2026. Espectamos a tener novedades entre los próximos meses.

Les informaremos ni bien tengamos novedades.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:59 AM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
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Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Nayeli,

Esperamos se encuentren muy bien. Volvemos sobre este asunto para consultarles si han surgido novedades sobre el pedido de modificación presentado?

Quedamos atentos a sus comentarios.

Saludos,

________________________________

From: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 4:22 PM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
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Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Paula:

Siguiendo con sus instrucciones, hemos procedido a presentar el Pedido de Modificación (Sec. 7) en relación a la solicitud de referencia. Adjuntamos a la presente el comprobante electrónico de presentación para su pronta referencia.

Les avisaremos ni bien tengamos novedades que reportar.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:42 PM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Nayeli,

Esperamos te encuentres bien. El cliente nos ha dado instrucciones para proceder con el pedido de modificación de la marca en referencia a:

RON AÑEJO CARUPANO

Te pedimos nos confirmes cualquier información adicional que requieran para solicitar la modificación de la marca.

Quedamos atentos a recibir sus comentarios.

Saludos cordiales,

________________________________

From: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 4:52 PM
To: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimado Luis,

Gracias por tu correo.

Si bien el proceso puede ser un poco más elevado para mantener este registro, la presentación de una nueva solicitud no garantiza que se pueda obtener ese nuevo registro.

Para proceder a presentar una nueva solicitud, necesitaremos las fechas de primer uso en los EE. UU y en cualquier parte del mundo, indicando al menos el mes y el año. Junto con una imagen de la marca de alta cualidad (mínimo de 300 dpi en forma .jpg).

El costo para proceder con una nueva solicitud es:

  *   Tasa oficial: $350.00 USD
  *   Honorarios: $500.00 USD

Quedamos a la espera de tus instrucciones para proceder.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 2:16 PM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Nayeli, gracias.

Una consulta por los costos pareciera que es mejor dejar morir este registro y presentar uno nuevo, puedes decirnos si ves algún riesgo de proceder de esa manera?

Saludos,

Luis

On Jan 12, 2026, at 4:14 PM, Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

Estimada Paula,

Gracias por tu correo.

Les notificamos que témenos la opción de presentar un Pedido de Modificación (Sec. 7) lo cual se tendrá que presentar urgentemente, antes de la fecha de plazo del 18 de febrero del 2026, para que el examinador tenga lo suficiente de tiempo para revisar y darnos una respuesta sobre el pedido antes de proceder con la presentación de la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) durante el tiempo de gracia. Sin embargo, si el Examinador no se emite al respecto para esa fecha, recomendamos simplemente esperar hasta que lo haga, aunque ello implique presentar la Declaración de Uso en periodo de gracia.

El costo para presentar el Pedido de Modificación (Sec. 7) es;

  *   Tasa oficial: podrá ser entre $600.00 USD y $900.00 USD
  *   Honorarios: $100.00 USD

El costo para presentar la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) es:

  *   Tasa oficial: $325.00 USD
  *   Honorarios: $200.00 USD
  *   Tasa oficial adicional por presentación en periodo de gracia: $100.00 USD

Quedamos a la espera de tus instrucciones.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 8:54 AM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
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Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Amable recordatorio.

Saludos,

________________________________

From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Friday, January 9, 2026 10:07 AM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimados Justin y Nayeli,

Esperamos se encuentren muy bien.

Continuando con este asunto, queremos consultar lo siguiente:

Actualmente, el cliente ya no está produciendo ni comercializando productos en Estados Unidos bajo el nombre Rum Añejo Carupano, sino bajo Ron Añejo Carupano. Por esta razón, no contamos con pruebas de uso para el término tal como fue registrado originalmente.

En este sentido, quisiéramos saber:

  1.  ¿Sería posible realizar una modificación a la marca existente para que refleje el nombre Ron Añejo Carupano, tal como se comercializa actualmente en EE. UU.?
  2.  En caso de que esto no sea viable, ¿recomendarían solicitar nuevamente el registro de la marca como Ron Añejo Carupano, aportando las pruebas de uso que tenemos disponibles a la fecha?

Quedamos atentos a sus comentarios.

Saludos,

________________________________

From: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:30 PM
To: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Paula,

Gracias por tu correo.

Les notificamos que habrá un problema con la presentación de las muestras para presentar la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) y el Pedido de incontestabilidad (Sec. 15), debido a que todos los enlaces y los productos muestran la marca con la palabra “RON” y no “RUM”. Aunque el detalle es mínimo, el examinador no podrá considerar los especímenes adecuados para mostrar el uso actual de la marca por lo cual los rechazará.

Favor hacernos llegar muestras adicionales para revisar.

Quedamos a la espera de tus comentarios.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2025 8:08 AM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Nayeli,

Muchas gracias por la confirmación. Adjunto el documento firmado por el cliente.

Quedamos atentos a recibir sus comentarios.

Saludos cordiales,

De: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado el: miércoles, 17 de diciembre de 2025 5:50 p. m.
Para: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
CC: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Paula,

Gracias por tu correo.

Les notificamos que los enlaces si se podrán usar como muestras de uso para presentar la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) y el Pedido de incontestabilidad (Sec. 15).

Adjunto encontrarás el formulario conjunto de Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) y Pedido de incontestabilidad (Sec. 15). Por favor hacer completar y firmar, y devolvernos copia simple por email.

Quedamos a la espera del formulario para proceder.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2025 8:19 AM
To: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; International Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Nayeli,

Esperamos se encuentren muy bien. El cliente nos ha dado instrucciones para proceder con la Declaración de Uso y de Incontestabilidad ante la USPTO.

Adjunto el documento firmado por el cliente y a continuación copio enlaces en los que es posible comprar los productos amparados bajo el registro de la marca:

https://roncarupano.com/es/tiendas/

https://abcfws.com/shop/?search_query=carupano&tab=products

https://www.passionspirits.com/search/carupano?searchTerm=carupano&filters=&page=1

https://www.totalwine.com/search/all?text=Carupano

https://flaviar.com/search?q=carupano&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Quedamos atentos en caso de requerir información adicional y a recibir la confirmación de la presentación una vez se encuentre disponible.

Saludos cordiales,

De: Nayeli Villasenor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado el: viernes, 31 de octubre de 2025 2:36 p. m.
Para: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
CC: Justin Young <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: RE: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design, Reg no. 5989173, In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Estimada Luis,

Esperamos que este correo te encuentre bien.

Te enviamos este recordatorio para presentar la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8), necesitaremos especímenes de uso para cada clase que muestren el uso de la marca en el comercio en/con los Estados Unidos en relación con los siguientes productos:

Clase 01: Rum

Los especímenes de uso aceptables para productos pueden incluir fotos de los productos o del empaque del producto mostrando la marca claramente; también se puede usar el contenido de una página web que muestre o describa los productos cerca de la marca, y contenga información de compra (ej. un botón de carrito de compras).

Además de los especímenes, necesitaremos su confirmación de que la marca está actualmente en uso en el comercio de los Estados Unidos en relación a todos los productos amparados por el registro. Si la marca ya no se utiliza en relación con cualquiera de los productos, deberemos eliminar los mismos al presentar las declaraciones.

Si bien es aceptable presentar un solo espécimen de uso por Clase para mantener el registro, el cliente debe estar en condiciones de proporcionar especímenes de uso para todos los productos amparados en las clases, ya que la USPTO audita aleatoriamente las presentaciones de mantenimiento de registro para ayudar a preservar el registro de marcas como un reflejo confiable de las marcas en uso en el comercio. Para su información, generalmente se están auditando los registros que incluyen al menos una clase con cuatro o más productos o que incluyan al menos dos clases con dos o más productos. Por lo tanto, si el cliente desea evitar ser auditado en este caso, tendremos que incluir especímenes de uso de la marca para todos los productos amparados por el registro.

La Declaración de Incontestabilidad (Sec. 15) es voluntaria y para proceder necesitaremos su confirmación de lo siguiente:

  1.  Que la marca ha estado en uso continuo en el comercio en / con los Estados Unidos en, o en conexión con, todos los productos / servicios enumerados en el registro durante cinco (5) años consecutivos después de la fecha del registro;
  2.  Que no existe una decisión final adversa al reclamo del propietario de la propiedad de la marca, o al derecho del propietario a registrar la marca o mantener la marca en el registro, ni en la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas Registradas de los Estados Unidos (USPTO) ni en los tribunales; y
  3.  Que no existe ningún procedimiento que involucre dichos derechos que se encuentre pendiente y no resuelto ni en la USPTO ni en los tribunales.

Tenga en cuenta que si este registro no puede cumplir con los requisitos del Pedido de Incontestabilidad (Sec. 15) en este momento, esta acción puede presentarse en cualquier momento en que se cumplan los requisitos. Sin embargo, la Declaración de Uso (Sec. 8) es obligatoria y debe presentarse antes de la fecha límite del 18 de febrero del 2026 o dentro del período de gracia de seis (6) meses después de la fecha límite, sujeto a los pagos de tasas oficiales de penalidad.

Los costos para presentar una Declaración de Uso (Sec.8) ante la USPTO son las siguientes:

  *   Honorarios: $200.00 USD
  *   Tasa oficial: $325.00 USD

Los costos para presentar una Declaración de Incontestabilidad (Sec. 15) son los siguientes:

  *   Honorarios: $200.00 USD
  *   Tasa oficial: $250.00 USD

Los costos para presentar la Declaración de Uso durante el tiempo de gracia:

  *   Tasa oficial: $100.00 USD

Quedamos a la espera de sus comentarios.

Saludos,

Nayeli D. Villasenor

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From: Stevenson <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:44 AM
To: 'Luis Henriquez' <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Caribbean International Liquors Inc. Mark RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design Application No. 88/536593 In Class 33 In the United States O/Ref.: TM9736US33

Mr. Luis Alejandro Henriquez

Marquez, Henriquez, Ortin, Valedon

Av. Francisco de Miranda, Edif. Cavendes

Piso 1, Ofic. 101, Los Palos Grandes,

Caracas 1060

Venezuela

            RE:

Applicant:

Caribbean International Liquors Inc.

Mark:

RUM ANEJO CARUPANO & Design

Application Number:

88/536593

Class:

33

Country:

United States

Our Ref.:

TM9736US33

Dear Mr. Luis Alejandro Henriquez:

Further to our previous correspondence in the above referenced matter, we are pleased to inform you that the mark has been advertised in the appropriate publication as attached hereto.

The date of publication is:                               December 3, 2019

In the absence of any conflict arising during the statutory opposition period, the application will then proceed to registration and the official documentation evidencing same will issue.

We will continue to monitor the developments of the application and report to you accordingly.

Very truly yours,

DINEFF TRADEMARK LAW LIMITED

Duwella Stevenson

Legal Assistant

Enclosure

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Subject: TM9736US33 Registration Number 5989173: Received Your Response to Office Action for Post-Registration Matters
From: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
To: Justin Young <[email-masked]>, Tmlaw <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2026 16:14:44 +0000

Filing Receipt for Response to Office Action For Post Registration Matters Form
and Next Steps in the Application Process

Registration No. 5989173.
Mark. RUM AÑEJO CARÚPANO ESTD DC 1762 (Stylized and/or with Design, see https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/88536593/large).

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Next steps

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The information submitted in the form appears below:

PTO- 2302
Approved for use through 01/31/2025. OMB 0651-0055
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response To Office Action for Post-Registration Matters

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The table below presents the data as entered.

Input Field     Entered
SERIAL NUMBER   88536593
REGISTRATION NUMBER     5989173
RESPONSE TYPE   Response to Office Action for Section 7 Request for Amendment or Correction of Registration Certificate.
MARK SECTION
MARK FILE NAME  https://tmng-al.uspto.gov/resting2/api/img/88536593/large
LITERAL ELEMENT         RUM AÑEJO CARÚPANO ESTD DC 1762
STANDARD CHARACTERS     NO
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE   NO
ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the Office Action of April 16, 2026, Registrant respectfully submits the following remarks:

Amended Disclaimer Statement

As requested by the Examiner, Applicant is submitting herewith an amended disclaimer statement in support of its Section 7 Amendment.

Final Remarks

In view of these remarks and amendment, favorable action is therefore requested. Nevertheless, if any further objections or questions arise, a telephone call to the undersigned attorney would be greatly appreciated to expedite this matter.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
DISCLAIMER      No claim is made to the exclusive right to use "RON AÑEJO CARÚPANO" apart from the mark as shown.
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
NAME    Justin R. Young
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE        [email-masked]
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES)   [email-masked]
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER TM9736US33
PAYMENT SECTION
TOTAL FEES DUE  0
SIGNATURE SECTION
DECLARATION SIGNATURE   /justinryoung/
SIGNATORY'S NAME        Justin R. Young
SIGNATORY'S POSITION    Attorney of record, New York bar member
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER        3123381000
DATE SIGNED     05/26/2026
SIGNATURE METHOD        Signed directly within the form
RESPONSE SIGNATURE      /justinryoung/
SIGNATORY'S NAME        Justin R. Young
SIGNATORY'S POSITION    Attorney of record, New York bar member
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER        3123381000
DATE SIGNED     05/26/2026
ROLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY    Authorized U.S.-Licensed Attorney
SIGNATURE METHOD        Signed directly within the form
FILING INFORMATION SECTION
SUBMIT DATE     Tue May 26 12:14:44 ET 2026
TEAS STAMP      USPTO/TRS-104.182.132.72-
20260526121444518067-5989
173-910a46118d5a635eae52d
63abbab96d43dd25edc782bc9
d4f5de24a6de26ed9a084-N/A
-N/A-20260526120955010741

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PTO- 2302
Approved for use through 01/31/2025. OMB 0651-0055
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response To Office Action for Post-Registration Matters

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Registration no. 5989173 RUM AÑEJO CARÚPANO ESTD DC 1762 (Stylized and/or with Design, see https://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/8853659 3/large) has been amended as follows:
RESPONSE TYPE Response to Office Action for Section 7 Request for Amendment or Correction of Registration Certificate.

ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:

In response to the Office Action of April 16, 2026, Registrant respectfully submits the following remarks:

Amended Disclaimer Statement

As requested by the Examiner, Applicant is submitting herewith an amended disclaimer statement in support of its Section 7 Amendment.

Final Remarks

In view of these remarks and amendment, favorable action is therefore requested. Nevertheless, if any further objections or questions arise, a telephone call to the undersigned attorney would be greatly appreciated to expedite this matter.

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Disclaimer
No claim is made to the exclusive right to use "RON AÑEJO CARÚPANO" apart from the mark as shown.

Correspondence Information
      Justin R. Young
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: [email-masked]
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): [email-masked]

      The docket/reference number is TM9736US33.

Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

FEE(S)
Fee(s) in the amount of $0 is being submitted.

SIGNATURE(S)
Declaration Signature

Declaration

To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.

The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of this submission and the registration, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Signature: /justinryoung/    Date: 05/26/2026
Signatory's Name: Justin R. Young
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, New York bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 3123381000
Signature method: Signed directly within the form

Signature: /justinryoung/    Date: 05/26/2026
Signatory's Name: Justin R. Young
Signatory's Position: Attorney of record, New York bar member
Signatory's Phone Number: 3123381000
Signature method: Signed directly within the form

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

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Thank you,

The TEAS support team
Tue May 26 12:14:44 ET 2026
STAMP: USPTO/TRS-104.182.132.72-20260526121444518067-5989173-910a46118d5a635eae52d63abbab96d43dd25edc782bc9d4f5de24a6de26ed9a084-N/A-N/A-20260526120955010741