Subject: RE: VENEZUELA: FIRST REMINDER - Renewal notice August of 2026 - owner: JOHN PLAYER & SONS LIMITED [202608]
From: Leanne Rogers <[email-masked]>
To: Renewals Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
Cc: Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>, Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:32:18 +0000

Venezuela Trade Mark Registration No. P/233244
John Player & Sons Limited
FUSION [LABEL 1367] In Class: 34
Renewal Due Date: 27 August 2026
Our Ref: LJR/90108
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Dear Colleagues,
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Thank you for your email below.
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Please be informed that our client does NOT wish to renew the above mentioned Trade Mark registration.
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Accordingly, please take no further action and allow the registration to lapse.
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Kind regards,
Leanne

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Leanne Rogers
Head of Renewals (IP)
Stevens Hewlett & Perkins

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From: Renewals Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
Sent: 25 May 2026 22:31
To: Jayne Shorter <[email-masked]>; Leanne Rogers <[email-masked]>
Cc: Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>; Renewals Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
Subject: VENEZUELA: FIRST REMINDER - Renewal notice August of 2026 - owner: JOHN PLAYER & SONS LIMITED [202608]

STEVENS, HEWLETT & PERKINS - BRISTOL
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

Dear Sirs,

We would like to inform you that the registration listed below is set to expire in August of 2026. Should you wish to maintain its validity, it may be renewed within the six (6) months leading up to its expiration.

Owner: JOHN PLAYER & SONS LIMITED

Trademark
Class
Reg. No.
Valid until
Y. Ref.
1
34
P233244
Aug 27, 2026

The costs for renewing a trademark registration (cost per trademark and class) are as follows:
Professional fees
16% VAT
Official fees
Expenses
Total
US$350
US$56
US$240
US$45
US$691

Additional comments:

  *   Official fees may vary at any time; therefore, we recommend proceeding with the renewal application as soon as possible.
  *   Once the renewal application is submitted, the registration will be valid for 15 years. The issuance of the Certificate of Renewal could take between 6 to 12 months. Please keep in mind that the Venezuelan Trademark Office has recently launched this service, so its functionality is still uncertain.
  *   Proof of use of the mark is not required.
  *   Registration can be renewed within a grace period of 6 months. However, the official fee applicable is US$720, and our professional fees are US$450 + 16% VAT.
  *   The multi-class system is not applied in Venezuela.
  *   We require to have a POA, that must be duly notarized and apostille.
  *   The POA's information must match the name and address of the trademark owner recorded before the Venezuelan Trademark Office.
  *   Should any update be required regarding the trademark's ownership or address, please inform us in due time so we can assist you with their recordal.
  *   For any additional information please contact Mariateresa Santana [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> with CC to [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>.

We look forward to your comments and instructions.

Best regards,
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