Subject: RE: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION-EM Ref. #TM68618VE37
From: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
To: "Turner, Brenda" <[email-masked]>, Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>, Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>, Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, Ruben Calderon <[email-masked]>, Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>, Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2026 15:54:36 +0000

Dear Brenda,

Following up on this matter, please be advised that, according to the most recent Official Bulletin of the Venezuelan Trademark Office, the Registrar has decided to resume the prosecution of trademark application No. 2018-014529 for MOBIL 1, in int. class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION.

In this regard, please note that such Office did not follow the correct procedural steps before issuing the refusal, as the application was denied without completing the mandatory stage of publication. Due to this procedural error, the Office overturned the refusal and ordered that the application be reinstated to the appropriate stage. This decision was published in the current Official Gazette No. 652, dated April 10, 2026 (Enclosed).

In light of the above, the application will now continue its prosecution and will be re-examined (including verification of formal requirements, such as the PoA, and description of the mark) before proceeding to publication.

We will continue to monitor this matter closely and will keep you informed of any developments.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

De: Velia Bracho <[email-masked]>
Enviado el: jueves, 11 de septiembre de 2025 3:27 p. m.
Para: Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]>
CC: Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>; Velia Bracho <[email-masked]>
Asunto: RE: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION-EM Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Brenda,

I trust this message finds you well. Please kindly take note that unfortunately no further development has occurred regarding this trademark application; we are still waiting for the issuance of a decision on the Motion for Reconsideration.

As soon as further development occurs, we shall inform you accordingly.

We remain always at your disposal in case of needing further assistance.

Best,
Velia.

De: Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado el: jueves, 11 de septiembre de 2025 15:18
Para: Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
CC: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION-EM Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Sirs,

Please provide a status update on the below application as soon as you are able.

Thank you for your ongoing assistance in this matter.

Brenda Turner
Trademarks Paralegal

Exxon Mobil Corporation
N1.5B
22777 Springwoods Village Parkway
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: 254-545-3710
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

NOTE:  Please always copy our central docketing IN box at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> on ALL correspondence with our office.  This ensures the correspondence is delivered to the correct recipient within our department and that all documents are filed and docketed correctly.  Thank you.

This email and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you are on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email and its attachments is prohibited.

From: Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 1:06 PM
To: Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION-EM Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Brenda:

Thank you for your email.

My colleague Guillermo López will assist you shortly with your query.

Best,

Maríateresa

On 3 Sep 2024, at 1:47 PM, Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>> wrote:

Dear Sirs,

Pleas provide us with a status update on the below application as soon as you are able.

Thank you in advance for your ongoing assistance in this matter.

Brenda Turner
Trademarks Paralegal

Exxon Mobil Corporation
N1.5B
22777 Springwoods Village Parkway
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: 254-545-3710
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

NOTE:  Please always copy our central docketing IN box at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> on ALL correspondence with our office.  This ensures the correspondence is delivered to the correct recipient within our department and that all documents are filed and docketed correctly.  Thank you.

This email and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you are on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email and its attachments is prohibited.

From: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2022 8:58 AM
To: Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: FW: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; EM Ref. #TM68618VE37

Y/Ref: TM68618VE37

O/Ref: 886160

Dear Brenda:

We acknowledge receipt with thanks of your e-mail dated September 6, 2022. We hope you and your team are well and safe-guarded.

In response to your inquiry, please be advised that no further developments have occurred herein since our last correspondence. We are currently awaiting the issuance of a resolution from the VPTO deciding the Motion for Reconsideration filed against the ex-officio denial of Appln. No. 2018-014529 for MOBIL 1.

Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the VPTO is working in updating their in-house work regarding the pending cases, in order to solve the huge backlog it has been facing. In light thereof, the prosecution of many pending cases should start moving forward.

Please note that we cannot foresee as to when a resolution will be issued, as the decisions of the VPTO are beyond our control. Nevertheless, please rest assured that, if any new event takes place regarding this matter, we will inform you immediately.

Best regards,
Mónica Canini (on behalf of Luis Henriquez / Mariateresa Santana)
Marcas | Trademarks
Bolet & Terrero | Caracas, Venezuela
Tel +58 212 283 9444 / Ext 121 [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>| www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve/>
From: Turner, Brenda [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: martes, 6 de septiembre de 2022 12:36 p.m.
To: Mariateresa Santana
Cc: Trademarks /SM ; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero ; Contentious Bolet & Terrero
Subject: Letter No 1681423-20220906 Asociado#21558 VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; EM Ref. #TM68618VE37
Dear Team,
Please provide a status update on the below application as soon as you are able.
Thank you for your ongoing assistance in this matter.
Brenda Turner
Trademarks Paralegal
Exxon Mobil Corporation
N1.4A.344
22777 Springwoods Village Pkwy
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: 346-259-2001
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
NOTE: Please always copy our central docketing IN box at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> on ALL correspondence with our office. This ensures the correspondence is delivered to the correct recipient within our department and that all documents are filed and docketed correctly. Thank you.
This email and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you are on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email and its attachments is prohibited.
From: Mariateresa Santana [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 5:34 PM
To: Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Contentious Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; EM Ref. #TM68618VE37
Importance: High
Dear Brenda:
Thank you for your below email.
Please be informed the status of the Motion for Reconsideration connected to the above-mentioned trademark application remains the same since our last communication.
Rest assured that if any new event takes place regarding this matter, we will inform you as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Mariateresa
Mariateresa Santana
ABOGADO | ATTORNEY AT LAW
[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
T +58 (212) 283.94.44 / Ext 110
CARACAS - VENEZUELA
www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve/>
From: Turner, Brenda
Sent: viernes, 10 de septiembre de 2021 1:14 p. m.
To: Mariateresa Santana ; Ibarra-Lopez, Flor
Cc: Trademarks /SM ; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero
Subject: VENEZUELA - STATUS REQUEST-Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; EM Ref. #TM68618VE37
Dear Sirs,
Please provide us with a status update on the below application as soon as you are able.
Thank you for your ongoing assistance in this matter.
Brenda Turner
Trademarks Paralegal
Exxon Mobil Corporation
N1.4A.344
22777 Springwoods Village Pkwy
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: 346-259-2001
Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>
NOTE: Please always copy our central docketing IN box at [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> on ALL correspondence with our office. This ensures the correspondence is delivered to the correct recipient within our department and that all documents are filed and docketed correctly. Thank you.
This email and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you are on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this email and its attachments is prohibited.
From: Mariateresa Santana [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2020 10:51 AM
To: Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37
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Dear Flor:
Thank you for your below email.
Please be informed the Motion for Reconsideration connected to the above-mentioned trademark application is still pending for decision. Rest assured that if any new event takes place regarding this matter, we will inform you as soon as possible.
Finally, please take note that all deadlines have been suspended.
We remain providing the service and support all of you require under these circumstances.
Best regards,
Mariateresa

-----Original Message-----
From: Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: viernes, 11 de septiembre de 2020 1:20 p. m.
To: Contentious Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: RE: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Sirs,

Please provide us with an update of the above-mentioned application. Has this application registered?

Regards,

Flor Ibarra-Lopez

Trademarks Legal Assistant

Exxon Mobil Corporation

N1.4A.336

22777 Springwoods Village Pkwy

Spring, TX 77389

Tel: 346 259 7221

Email: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <mailto:[email-masked]>

From: Contentious Bolet & Terrero [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2019 11:31 AM
To: Davison, Philip M <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Turner, Brenda <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks /SM <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: FW: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37
Importance: High

Dear Sirs:

Further to our e-mail dated July 18, 2019, we confirm that, pursuant to your instructions, we have proceeded, within the legal term, to file a Motion for Reconsideration against the ex-officio denial of the subject application.

Please find enclosed herewith a duly stamped copy of the Reconsideration brief for your files.

You will be receiving our invoice for this service within the next days.

We shall be keeping you informed of further developments in due course.

Best regards,

Monica Canini (on behalf of Maríateresa Santana)

CONTENCIOSO | CONTENTIOUS

[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <mailto:[email-masked]>

T +58 (212) 283.94.44 / Ext 137

CARACAS - VENEZUELA

www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve> <http://www.byt.com.ve/>

From: Mariateresa Santana [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: jueves, 18 de julio de 2019 10:50 a. m.
To: Davison, Philip M
Cc: Contentious Bolet & Terrero ; Ibarra-Lopez, Flor ; Turner, Brenda ; Trademarks /SM
Subject: Letter No 1121518-20190718 Asociado#21554 RE: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37
Importance: High

Y.Ref.: TM68618VE37

O.Ref.: 886160

Dear Philip:

Thank you for your below email.

We acknowledge safe receipt of your instructions for which we will proceed accordingly.

Kind Regards,

Mariateresa

Mariateresa Santana

ABOGADO | ATTORNEY AT LAW

[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <mailto:[email-masked]>

T +58 (212) 283.94.44 / Ext 110

CARACAS - VENEZUELA

www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve> <http://www.byt.com.ve/>

From: Davison, Philip M <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Sent: jueves, 18 de julio de 2019 07:38 a.m.
To: Mariateresa Santana <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Cc: Contentious Bolet & Terrero <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Turner, Brenda <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Trademarks /SM <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Subject: RE: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Mariateresa,

Thank you for the below email. Please proceed in accordance with the below option 1 (highlighted).

Thank you!

Philip Davison

Senior Counsel, Trademarks

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Nature 1, 4A.341

22777 Springwoods Village Parkway

Spring, TX 77389

832.625.0607 – Lync Phone

832-648-5106/5107 - Fax

From: Mariateresa Santana [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 10:27 AM
To: Davison, Philip M <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Cc: Contentious Bolet & Terrero <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Turner, Brenda <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Trademarks /SM <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Subject: RE: VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37
Importance: High

Dear Philip:

Thank you for your below email.

Please be informed we have checked the VTMO’s files in order to confirm that the trademark basis of client’s application refusal was not renewed, since it should not be an obstacle for application No. 2018-014529. I apologize for overlook the lack of renewal of the trademark basis of application’s No. 2018-014529 official rejection.

Since the trademark basis of client’s application’s ex-officio rejection is not in-force, client have two possible options:

1- File a Motion for Reconsideration and claim that the trademark basis of the ex-officio rejection is not in-force. Please, take note we do not expect any decision regarding this case in the following 24 months (approx..).

2- File a new trademark application and after it is filed, we would take the case for a hearing with the examiners in order to call their attention and ask them to avoid the rejection of the new application, based on a lapsed trademark registration. If this new application’s prosecution does not face any inconvenience, it could take a year and a half to be published as officially granted.

Should you have any doubt or question, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly assist you.

Kind Regards,

Mariateresa

Mariateresa Santana

ABOGADO | ATTORNEY AT LAW

[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <mailto:[email-masked]>

T +58 (212) 283.94.44 / Ext 110

CARACAS - VENEZUELA

www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve> <http://www.byt.com.ve/>

From: Davison, Philip M [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: martes, 16 de julio de 2019 9:11 a. m.
To: Mariateresa Santana <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Cc: Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Turner, Brenda <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Trademarks /SM <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Contentious Bolet & Terrero <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Subject: Letter No 1120380-20190716 Asociado#21554 VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019; Our Ref. #TM68618VE37

Dear Mariateresa,

Thank you for the below email. Our records indicate that registration #S012402 was not renewed and allowed to lapse sometime around 2010. Accordingly, this registration should not have posed an obstacle to the registration of the above-referenced application. Please check to confirm that our information is correct and if so, please respond accordingly to the ex-officio rejection sending us an electronic copy of same for our records.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

Philip Davison

Senior Counsel, Trademarks

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Nature 1, 4A.341

22777 Springwoods Village Parkway

Spring, TX 77389

832.625.0607 – Lync Phone

832-648-5106/5107 - Fax

From: Mariateresa Santana [mailto:[email-masked]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:23 AM
To: Ibarra-Lopez, Flor <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Cc: Contentious Bolet & Terrero <mailto:[email-masked]> >; Trademarks /SM <mailto:[email-masked]> >
Subject: URGENT - VENEZUELA - Ex-Officio Rejection of trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION. Deadline July 26,2019
Importance: High

Y.Ref.: TM68618VE37

O.Ref.: 886160

Dear Flor:

Hope this email finds you well.

Please be informed we have been notified by means of Resolution No. 40, published in the Venezuelan Trademark Office’s (VTMO) Official Gazette No. 594, in force since July 03, 2019, that client’s trademark MOBIL 1, application No. 2018-014529, class 37, has suffered an ex-officio rejection which was based on the grounds of client’s trademark registration No. S012402, class 37, in the name of EXXON MOBIL OIL CORPORATION.

In this case, we suggest you file an assignment against any of the trademarks involved in order to unify their ownership and overcome the conflict of having two identical trademarks for the same services, in the name of two different owners. This would be the main claim in an eventual Motion for Reconsideration, against the ex-officio rejection suffered by the trademark in reference.

As you may know, according to our IP Act, the decision rejecting the referenced trademark application will be considered as final, if we do not respond the official denial before July 26,2019, being no other action admissible against the decision. (No extensions available). If possible, we will appreciate to have your instructions before July 19, 2019.

Should you have any doubt or question, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly assist you.

Kind Regards,

Mariateresa Santana

ABOGADO | ATTORNEY AT LAW

[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <mailto:[email-masked]>

T +58 (212) 283.94.44 / Ext 110

CARACAS - VENEZUELA

www.byt.com.ve<http://www.byt.com.ve> <http://www.byt.com.ve/>