2002 CFR Title 37, Volume 1

Title 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PART 2--RULES OF PRACTICE IN TRADEMARK CASES
	2.1	Sections of part 1 applicable.
	2.2	Definitions.
	2.6	Trademark fees.
	2.7	Fastener recordal fees.
	2.11	Applicants may be represented by an attorney.
	2.17	Recognition for representation.
	2.18	Correspondence, with whom held.
	2.19	Revocation of power of attorney or of other authorization to represent; withdrawal.
	2.20	Declarations in lieu of oaths.
	2.21	Requirements for receiving a filing date.
	2.23	Serial number.
	2.24	Designation of representative by foreign applicant.
	2.25	Papers not returnable.
	2.26	Use of old drawing in new application.
	2.27	Pending trademark application index; access to applications.
	2.32	Requirements for a complete application.
	2.33	Verified statement.
	2.34	Bases for filing.
	2.35	Adding, deleting, or substituting bases.
	2.36	Identification of prior registrations.
	2.37	Description of mark.
	2.38	Use by predecessor or by related companies.
	2.41	Proof of distinctiveness under section 2(f).
	2.42	Concurrent use.
	2.43	Service mark.
	2.44	Collective mark.
	2.45	Certification mark.
	2.46	Principal Register.
	2.47	Supplemental Register.
	2.51	Drawing required.
	2.52	Types of drawings and format for drawings.
	2.56	Specimens.
	2.59	Filing substitute specimen(s).
	2.61	Action by examiner.
	2.62	Period for response.
	2.63	Reexamination.
	2.64	Final action.
	2.65	Abandonment.
	2.66	Revival of abandoned applications.
	2.67	Suspension of action by the Patent and Trademark Office.
	2.68	Express abandonment (withdrawal) of application.
	2.69	Compliance with other laws.
	2.71	Amendments to correct informalities.
	2.72	Amendments to description or drawing of the mark.
	2.73	Amendment to recite concurrent use.
	2.74	Form of amendment.
	2.75	Amendment to change application to different register.
	2.76	Amendment to allege use.
	2.77	Amendments between notice of allowance and statement of use.
	2.80	Publication for opposition.
	2.81	Post publication.
	2.82	Marks on Supplemental Register published only upon registration.
	2.83	Conflicting marks.
	2.84	Jurisdiction over published applications.
	2.85	Classification schedules.
	2.86	Application may include multiple classes.
	2.87	Dividing an application.
	2.88	Filing statement of use after notice of allowance.
	2.89	Extensions of time for filing a statement of use.
	2.91	Declaration of interference.
	2.92	Preliminary to interference.
	2.93	Institution of interference.
	2.96	Issue; burden of proof.
	2.98	Adding party to interference.
	2.99	Application to register as concurrent user.
	2.101	Filing an opposition.
	2.102	Extension of time for filing an opposition.
	2.104	Contents of opposition.
	2.105	Notification of opposition proceeding(s).
	2.106	Answer.
	2.107	Amendment of pleadings in an opposition proceeding.
	2.111	Filing petition for cancellation.
	2.112	Contents of petition for cancellation.
	2.113	Notification of cancellation proceeding.
	2.114	Answer.
	2.115	Amendment of pleadings in a cancellation proceeding.
	2.116	Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
	2.117	Suspension of proceedings.
	2.118	Undelivered Office notices.
	2.119	Service and signing of papers.
	2.120	Discovery.
	2.121	Assignment of times for taking testimony.
	2.122	Matters in evidence.
	2.123	Trial testimony in inter partes cases.
	2.124	Depositions upon written questions.
	2.125	Filing and service of testimony.
	2.127	Motions.
	2.128	Briefs at final hearing.
	2.129	Oral argument; reconsideration.
	2.130	New matter suggested by Examiner of Trademarks.
	2.131	Remand after decision in inter partes proceeding.
	2.132	Involuntary dismissal for failure to take testimony.
	2.133	Amendment of application or registration during proceedings.
	2.134	Surrender or voluntary cancellation of registration.
	2.135	Abandonment of application or mark.
	2.136	Status of application on termination of proceeding.
	2.141	Ex parte appeals from the Examiner of Trademarks.
	2.142	Time and manner of ex parte appeals.
	2.144	Reconsideration of decision on ex parte appeal.
	2.145	Appeal to court and civil action.
	2.146	Petitions to the Commissioner.
	2.148	Commissioner may suspend certain rules.
	2.151	Certificate.
	2.153	Publication requirements.
	2.154	Publication in Official Gazette.
	2.155	Notice of publication.
	2.156	Not subject to opposition; subject to cancellation.
	2.158	Reregistration of marks registered under Acts of 1881, 1905, and 1920.
	2.160	Affidavit or declaration of continued use or excusable nonuse required to avoid cancellation of registration.
	2.161	Requirements for a complete affidavit or declaration of continued use or excusable nonuse.
	2.162	Notice to registrant.
	2.163	Acknowledgment of receipt of affidavit or declaration.
	2.164	Correcting deficiencies in affidavit or declaration.
	2.165	Petition to Commissioner to review refusal.
	2.166	Affidavit of continued use or excusable nonuse combined with renewal application.
	2.167	Affidavit or declaration under section 15.
	2.168	Affidavit or declaration under section 15 combined with affidavit or declaration under section 8, or with renewal application.
	2.171	New certificate on change of ownership.
	2.172	Surrender for cancellation.
	2.173	Amendment of registration.
	2.174	Correction of Office mistake.
	2.175	Correction of mistake by registrant.
	2.176	Consideration of above matters.
	2.181	Term of original registrations and renewals.
	2.182	Time for filing renewal application.
	2.183	Requirements for a complete renewal application.
	2.184	Refusal of renewal.
	2.185	Correcting deficiencies in renewal application.
	2.186	Petition to Commissioner to review refusal of renewal.