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
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| 2.2 |
Definitions. |
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| 2.6 |
Trademark fees. |
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| 2.7 |
Fastener recordal fees. |
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| 2.11 |
Representation before the Office. |
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| 2.17 |
Recognition for representation. |
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| 2.18 |
Correspondence, with whom held. |
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| 2.19 |
Revocation of power of attorney; withdrawal. |
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| 2.20 |
Declarations in lieu of oaths. |
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| 2.21 |
Requirements for receiving a filing date. |
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| 2.23 |
Serial number. |
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| 2.24 |
Designation of domestic representative by foreign applicant. |
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| 2.25 |
Papers not returnable. |
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| 2.26 |
Use of old drawing in new application. |
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| 2.27 |
Pending trademark application index; access to applications. |
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| 2.32 |
Requirements for a complete application. |
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| 2.33 |
Verified statement. |
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| 2.34 |
Bases for filing. |
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| 2.35 |
Adding, deleting, or substituting bases. |
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| 2.36 |
Identification of prior registrations. |
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| 2.37 |
Description of mark. |
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| 2.38 |
Use by predecessor or by related companies. |
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| 2.41 |
Proof of distinctiveness under section 2(f). |
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| 2.42 |
Concurrent use. |
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| 2.43 |
Service mark. |
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| 2.44 |
Collective mark. |
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| 2.45 |
Certification mark. |
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| 2.46 |
Principal Register. |
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| 2.47 |
Supplemental Register. |
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| 2.51 |
Drawing required. |
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| 2.52 |
Types of drawings and format for drawings. |
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| 2.53 |
Requirements for drawings filed through the TEAS. |
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| 2.54 |
Requirements for drawings submitted on paper. |
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| 2.56 |
Specimens. |
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| 2.59 |
Filing substitute specimen(s). |
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| 2.61 |
Action by examiner. |
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| 2.62 |
Period for response. |
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| 2.63 |
Reexamination. |
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| 2.64 |
Final action. |
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| 2.65 |
Abandonment. |
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| 2.66 |
Revival of abandoned applications. |
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| 2.67 |
Suspension of action by the Patent and Trademark Office. |
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| 2.68 |
Express abandonment (withdrawal) of application. |
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| 2.69 |
Compliance with other laws. |
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| 2.71 |
Amendments to correct informalities. |
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| 2.72 |
Amendments to description or drawing of the mark. |
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| 2.73 |
Amendment to recite concurrent use. |
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| 2.74 |
Form of amendment. |
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| 2.75 |
Amendment to change application to different register. |
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| 2.76 |
Amendment to allege use. |
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| 2.77 |
Amendments between notice of allowance and statement of use. |
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| 2.80 |
Publication for opposition. |
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| 2.81 |
Post publication. |
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| 2.82 |
Marks on Supplemental Register published only upon registration. |
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| 2.83 |
Conflicting marks. |
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| 2.84 |
Jurisdiction over published applications. |
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| 2.85 |
Classification schedules. |
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| 2.86 |
Application may include multiple classes. |
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| 2.87 |
Dividing an application. |
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| 2.88 |
Filing statement of use after notice of allowance. |
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Extensions of time for filing a statement of use. |
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| 2.91 |
Declaration of interference. |
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| 2.92 |
Preliminary to interference. |
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| 2.93 |
Institution of interference. |
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| 2.96 |
Issue; burden of proof. |
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| 2.98 |
Adding party to interference. |
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| 2.99 |
Application to register as concurrent user. |
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| 2.101 |
Filing an opposition. |
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| 2.102 |
Extension of time for filing an opposition. |
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| 2.104 |
Contents of opposition. |
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| 2.105 |
Notification to parties of opposition proceeding(s). |
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| 2.106 |
Answer. |
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| 2.107 |
Amendment of pleadings in an opposition proceeding. |
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Filing petition for cancellation. |
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| 2.112 |
Contents of petition for cancellation. |
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Notification to parties of cancellation proceeding. |
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Answer. |
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| 2.115 |
Amendment of pleadings in a cancellation proceeding. |
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| 2.116 |
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. |
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| 2.117 |
Suspension of proceedings. |
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| 2.118 |
Undelivered Office notices. |
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| 2.119 |
Service and signing of papers. |
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| 2.120 |
Discovery. |
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| 2.121 |
Assignment of times for taking testimony. |
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| 2.122 |
Matters in evidence. |
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| 2.123 |
Trial testimony in inter partes cases. |
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| 2.124 |
Depositions upon written questions. |
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| 2.125 |
Filing and service of testimony. |
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| 2.126 |
Form of submissions to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. |
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| 2.127 |
Motions. |
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| 2.128 |
Briefs at final hearing. |
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| 2.129 |
Oral argument; reconsideration. |
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| 2.130 |
New matter suggested by the trademark examining attorney. |
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| 2.131 |
Remand after decision in inter partes proceeding. |
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| 2.132 |
Involuntary dismissal for failure to take testimony. |
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| 2.133 |
Amendment of application or registration during proceedings. |
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| 2.134 |
Surrender or voluntary cancellation of registration. |
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| 2.135 |
Abandonment of application or mark. |
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| 2.136 |
Status of application on termination of proceeding. |
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| 2.141 |
Ex parte appeals from the Examiner of Trademarks. |
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| 2.142 |
Time and manner of ex parte appeals. |
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Reconsideration of decision on ex parte appeal. |
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| 2.145 |
Appeal to court and civil action. |
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| 2.146 |
Petitions to the Director. |
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Director may suspend certain rules. |
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Certificate. |
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| 2.153 |
Publication requirements. |
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| 2.154 |
Publication in Official Gazette. |
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| 2.155 |
Notice of publication. |
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| 2.156 |
Not subject to opposition; subject to cancellation. |
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| 2.158 |
Reregistration of marks registered under Acts of 1881, 1905, and 1920. |
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| 2.160 |
Affidavit or declaration of continued use or excusable nonuse required to avoid cancellation of registration. |
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| 2.161 |
Requirements for a complete affidavit or declaration of continued use or excusable nonuse. |
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| 2.162 |
Notice to registrant. |
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| 2.163 |
Acknowledgment of receipt of affidavit or declaration. |
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| 2.164 |
Correcting deficiencies in affidavit or declaration. |
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| 2.165 |
Petition to Director to review refusal. |
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| 2.166 |
Affidavit of continued use or excusable nonuse combined with renewal application. |
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| 2.167 |
Affidavit or declaration under section 15. |
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| 2.168 |
Affidavit or declaration under section 15 combined with affidavit or declaration under section 8, or with renewal application. |
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| 2.171 |
New certificate on change of ownership. |
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| 2.172 |
Surrender for cancellation. |
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| 2.173 |
Amendment of registration. |
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| 2.174 |
Correction of Office mistake. |
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| 2.175 |
Correction of mistake by registrant. |
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| 2.176 |
Consideration of above matters. |
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| 2.181 |
Term of original registrations and renewals. |
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| 2.182 |
Time for filing renewal application. |
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| 2.183 |
Requirements for a complete renewal application. |
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| 2.184 |
Refusal of renewal. |
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| 2.185 |
Correcting deficiencies in renewal application. |
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| 2.186 |
Petition to Director to review refusal of renewal. |
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| 2.190 |
Addresses for trademark correspondence with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. |
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| 2.191 |
Business to be transacted in writing. |
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| 2.192 |
Business to be conducted with decorum and courtesy. |
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| 2.193 |
Trademark correspondence and signature requirements. |
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| 2.194 |
Identification of trademark application or registration. |
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| 2.195 |
Receipt of trademark correspondence. |
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| 2.196 |
Times for taking action: Expiration on Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday. |
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| 2.197 |
Certificate of mailing or transmission. |
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| 2.198 |
Filing of correspondence by ``Express Mail.'' |
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| 2.200 |
Assignment records open to public inspection. |
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| 2.201 |
Copies and certified copies. |
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| 2.206 |
Trademark fees payable in advance. |
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| 2.207 |
Methods of payment. |
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| 2.208 |
Deposit accounts. |
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| 2.209 |
Refunds. |
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| 6.1 |
International schedule of classes of goods and services. |
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| 6.2 |
Prior U.S. schedule of classes of goods and services. |
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| 6.3 |
Schedule for certification marks. |
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| 6.4 |
Schedule for collective membership marks. |