AAbandonment of applicationafter ex parte appealafter inter partes proceedingdefinedexpressgranting additional time to avoidincomplete response resulting inlocation of filesnotice of, for failure to respondof multiple-basis applicationof multiple-class applicationordering abandoned filespartialpetition from examining attorney’s holding ofthrough failure to file statement of usethrough failure to prosecute appealthrough failure to respond to Office actionAbstracts of titleAcceptable Identification of Goods and Services ManualAccess by public to fileselectronic imagespaper filesAccessibilityof assignment recordsof files held by Office personnelAcquired distinctiveness (§2(f) claim)allegation of use filed with amendment toas to a portion of the markas to particular goods/services/classesbased on five years’ usebased on ownership of prior registrationsconcession that matter is not inherently distinctivedisclaimers in applications claiming §2(f)establishing with actual evidenceevidence submitted to establishfirst or only userfive years of use as proof ofin partin the alternativein §1(b) applicationin §44 applicationin §66(a) applicationprinting ofprior registrations as proof ofunnecessarywith respect to incapable matterAct of 1881Act of 1905Act of 1920Act of 1946Action after issuance of notice of allowance and before filing of
statement of useAction by affidavit/renewal examinerupon examination of renewal applicationupon examination of §8 affidavitAction by examining attorneyafter final refusalafter new searchall arguments by applicant to be addressed inall outstanding refusals and requirements to be noted
incitation of decisions incitation of registrations indate ofevidence supporting refusal inform paragraphs inincomplete response tolanguage innon-receipt ofpiecemeal action to be avoidedraising new issuesreturnedreview by supervisory examining attorney“search clause” instatutory language insupplemental actionto be completeAddresschanging address of owner of registrationchanging correspondence addresscorrespondencefor communications to the International Bureaufor communications to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
(“USPTO”)for electronic mail communicationsfor filing documents to be recorded in Assignment
Divisionof applicantof assigneeAdvisory statement cannot serve as foundation for final
refusalAesthetic functionalityAffidavit of continued use or excusable nonuse (§8)appeal to federal courtchange from mark as registeredcharacter of use of markcombined with renewal applicationcombined with §15 affidavitdeficiencies, correction ofdomestic representative, designation ofexcusable nonuseexecution ofextension of protection to the United States (§71)fee for filingform for filinggoods and services set forth ingrace periodnonusenotice on registration certificateOffice action upon examination ofownershippetition to Directorpremature filing ofrecourse after refusalregistrations in 20-year termsrequirements forresponse to Office actionsignaturespecimen(s)time for filinguntimely filing cannot be cureduse in commercewho may fileAffidavit of continued use or excusable nonuse (§71)Affidavit of incontestability (§15)combined with §8 affidavitfeeform for filingprematureregistered extension of protection of international
registrationrequirements forsubstituteSupplemental Register registrations not eligibletime for filing§14 limitation independent ofAffidavit of useAffidavit under §8Affidavit under §71AgentsAgreement of drawing and foreign registration in §44
applicationAgreement of drawing and specimenAllegations of use in §1(b) application Alphabetical List, InternationalAmendment of applicationafter decision on appealafter final actionafter Notice of Allowanceafter Notice of Allowanceafter publicationfrom Principal Register to Supplemental Register in §1(b)
applicationprohibited during period between issuance of notice of allowance and
filing of statement of use, except to delete specified goods or services (§1(b)
application)to add or substitute a basis for registrationto change basis from §44 to §1(b)to change filing basis from §1(a) to §1(b)to change filing basis from §1(b) to §44to claim priorityto delete §1(b) basisto different registerAmendment of dates of useafter registrationto reflect a change, must be verifiedupon amendment of identificationAmendment of mark in registrationdrawingfee requiredin registered extension of protectionmaterial alteration of mark not permittedspecimenwho may requestAmendment of mark on drawingamendment to cure “internal inconsistency” not
permittedin marks comprising domain namesin registered extension of protectionin registration based on §1 or §44 applicationin request for extension of protection of international
registrationin §44 applicationmay not result in material alterationmust be warranted by specimens or foreign
registrationnot permitted in §66(a) applicationprocedures forprocessing unacceptable amendmentsto color featuresAmendment of registration correction of mistakedates of usedisclaimereffect on limitation of grounds for cancellationfee requiredfrom Supplemental to Principal Register not permittedof classificationof identification of goods/servicesof markof owner’s addressof registered extension of protectionof registrations with color claimterritorial restrictionswho may requestAmendment to allege useapproval ofblackout perioddates of usedrawingex parte appealsexamination of, by examining attorneyexecution offee for filingfiled in conjunction with applicationfiling during pendency of ex parte appealform ofidentification of goods/services inlocated after publicationminimum requirements forownershiprequirements forreview for compliance with minimum filing
requirementsspecimensubstantive refusalstime for filinguse in commerceuse on all goods/services before filingwithdrawal of“America” or “American,” marks comprisingApostilleAppeal briefs, applicants’Appeal briefs, examining attorneys’failure to fileformat forpreparation ofAppeal to Trademark Trial and Appeal Boardamendment after decision onamendment duringappealable matterapplication record must be complete prior todismissal offee forin generaltime period forwithdrawal of refusal duringAppealable matterApplicantaddress ofapplication void if wrong party identified asassociation asbanking institutioncitizenship ofcommunication with applicant who is represented by
attorneycompaniescorporation ascorrecting mistake in name ofeligible under §44Federally recognized Indian tribeforeigngovernment bodies and universities asindividual asjoint applicants asjoint venture aslimited liability companies aslimited liability partnerships asmay not be changedminormust be natural or juristic personname ofoperating divisionspartnership asproperly identifying the applicantsole proprietorship astrusts, conservatorships and estates asverification ofwho may applyApplicant’s nameApplicants, jointApplication checklistApplication fileselectronicnew, processing ofpreparation of, for publication or registration of
markto remain in OfficeApplication for registrationabandoned “amended”approved for publicationbasis forclassificationcombinedconcurrent usedates of usedeclaration in lieu of oathdefectiveestablishing ownership offiling basisfiling dateform for filinginformalintent-to-usemultiple-classpersons who can sign verificationpriority under §44(d)should specify register on which registration is
soughtsignaturespecimenstatutory avermentssuspended TEAS Plustypes ofuse in commerceverification made in foreign countryverification with oathApplication serial numberApplications for international registrationArticle 6ter of Paris ConventionArtist, name of, on original work of artArtists and authors, name of, as markAssigneeentitled to prosecute application or registrationestablishing ownership in name ofissuance of new registration certificate toissuance of original registration certificate in name
ofnot domiciled in United Statesstands in place of applicant or registrantAssignmentaccessibility of recordsconditionaldefinition ofdocumentsestablishing ownershipexamining attorney’s action regardingfailure to recordindexing against recorded document not permittedof extension of protection of international
registrationof intent-to-use applicationof marks in applications or registrationsof §1(b) applicationof §44 applicationof §66(a) applicationpartialrecordation ofrecords open to publicsearchingwritten assignment requiredAssignment, recordation ofaddress for submitting documentsautomatic updatingcorrection of errors incorrespondence address not changed bycover sheetdate ofdocuments eligible foreffect ofelectronic filingerrors, correction offee forindexing not permittednot a determination of validityof extension of protection of international registration must be
filed International Bureauof international registrationoriginal documents should not be filedpetitions to correct or expunge assignment recordsprocedure forrequirements forresubmission of documents forsearching may be done on USPTO websiteAssociationname ofstate or country of organization ofAssumed business nameAttorneyappearance byassociate power ofCanadianchange ofcommunication withcommunication with applicant who is represented bycorrespondence sent toforeignOffice may not aid in selection ofpowers of representation of owner of mark byrevocation of power ofsignature ofstandards of conductsuspendedunauthorized practicewithdrawal ofAuthor, name of, as markAverments, statutoryBBackground designs and shapes as markBanking institution as applicantBasic Facts About Registering a TrademarkBasis for filingBlackout periodBlinded Veterans Association“Bona fide and effective industrial or commercial
establishment”Bona fide intention to use mark in commerceacceptable language for statement ofapplication filing basis, under §1(b)continuedmust be asserted in request for extension of time to file statement
of usemust be asserted in written applicationmust be asserted in §44 application, even if use has
commencedmust be asserted in §66(a) applicationnot necessary to repeat in multiple-basis applicationBona fide use in ordinary course of trade
Bona fides of applicant, in asserting intent to use mark in
commerce, not inquired into by examining attorneyBuenos Aires ConventionBulky specimensBusiness cards as specimens of service mark useBusiness trustsBusiness with Office to be transacted in writingCCanadian attorneys and agentsCancellationof inadvertently accorded filing dateof international registrationof notice of allowanceof registration for certification markof registration for failure to file affidavit of continued
useof registration under §8of registrations under §14 or §37of registrations under §71surrender of registration forCatalogs as trademark specimensCertificate of extension of protection of international
registrationCertificate of mailing procedurecorrespondence returned by U.S. Post Officedate used to determine timelinesseffect ofeligible correspondencelocation of certificatemailing requirements and addressnon-receipt of correspondence by PTOnot available for filing international applicationsnot available for filing requests for transformationnot available for filing requests to record changes to an
international registrationnot available for filing responses to IB notices of
irregularitiesnot available for filing subsequent designationsnot available for filing trademark applicationswording of certificateCertificate of registrationextension of protection of international registrationindication that mark is on Principal Register inindication that mark is on Supplemental Register inissuance in name of assigneenew, upon change of ownershipCertificate of transmissionCertification division of USPTOCertification markamendment to different type of markauthority of applicant to control use of geographic
termbased on foreign registrationcancellation of prior trademark registration as prerequisite to
issuance of certification mark registrationcancellation of registration forcertification statement in application to registercertification versus performance of services and sale of
goodscharacteristics ofcircumstances surrounding useclassification of goods/services in application to
registercollective mark, distinguished from certification
markdefinition ofdistinguished from other types of marksdrawing requirementsexamination of application to registerexercise of controlforeign registration, basis for registration of certification
markgeographic term used to designate regional origingeographically deceptive term not permittedgovernment as applicant forgrounds for cancellation under §14, applicability to
examinationidentification of goods or servicesin §66(a) applicationindication of regional origin versus description of
goodslabor performed by specific group or individual, term used to certify
thatmark not used by applicantmay be geographically descriptivenot registrable as trademark or service markownership ofpatent licenses, use of trademark or service mark by patent licensee
distinguished frompurpose is to certify, not indicate sourcequality control by owner not a requirementrelated company use of trademark or service mark distinguished
fromsame mark not registrable as other type of markspecimensstandardsstatement of control over use of markstatement of first use under authority of applicantstatement of what mark certifiesstatement that mark is not used by applicanttitle or degree not a certification markuncertainty as to type of markuse is by othersverification language in application to registerCertification or certified copy of foreign registration required for
§44(e)Chain of titleChange of attorneyChange of correspondence addressChange of filing date of applicationCharacter or person, as markCheck, returned unpaidaffidavit of continued use or excusable nonuse (§8)amendment to allege useapplication filing feeextension of time to file statement of userenewal feestatement of useChecklist, applicationChecks, in generalCitation of Decisions and USPTO PublicationsCitizenship of applicantClaim of priorityamendment to addform ofin application for international registrationin request for extension of protection of international
registrationClaiming benefits of Act of 1946 under §12(c)Class headingsClassification of goods/servicesamendment after publicationamendment after registrationamendment from U.S. to international classification
systemamendment not permitted in §66(a) applicationamendment ofcannot be changed in §66(a) applicationcertification markchanges based on 8
th –
10
th Nice Agreementscollective markcollective membership markcriteria for determiningdesignation by applicant normally accepteddesignation by International Bureau in §66(a) application
controlsdesignation by Officein application for international registrationin §66(a) applicationinternational systemplurality of usesrepublication not required after amendmentservicesshort titles of classesshould be designated by applicant, if knownspecimens as related tostatutory authority forClear errorClosings of USPTO, unscheduledCoat of arms, refusal to register mark comprisingCollateral estoppelCollective mark, in generaldefinition ofhistory ofCollective membership markclassificationcontrol over use ofdefinitiondistinguished from other types of marksexamination of application to registerhistory ofidentificationsin §66(a) applicationownership ofpurpose ofrefusal to registerspecial elements ofspecimens fortitle or degree designations compared withuse is by memberswho may applyCollective organizationnature of collective organizationuse of collective mark by members ofuse of trademark or service mark byCollective trademarks and service marksclassification ofcontrol over use ofdefinitiondistinguished from other types of marksexamination of application to registermanner of controlownership ofspecial elements ofspecimens foruse is by membersColoramendment of color features of markas a markas a separable element of a markblack, white or gray shown on drawingdrawings offunctional color marks not registrablegrayin the marklininglocation statementmust be claimed as feature of the markspecial considerations for color marksspecimens for marks comprisingColor claimColumns or sections of publications, marks that identifyCombined affidavit under §§8 and 15Combined applicationabandonment ofaddition of class number(s) inamendment ofcorrection of class(es) indeletion of class(es) fromdivision of filing fees forrefusal as to fewer than all classes inrequirements forsingle certificate of registration issued, unless application
dividedspecimens forCommercebona fide use in ordinary course of tradecommerce that may be lawfully regulated by Congressdefinition ofterritorialtype ofuse inwith the United StatesCommercial nameCommissioner, change of titleCompanion applications and registrations“Company”does not identify legal entity in the United Statesused in commonwealth countries to designate legal
entityCompany, relatedCompliance with other lawsComponent or ingredient, mark used to identifyComposition of goodsComputer programsidentification ofspecimens forComputer services, identification ofComputer software as service markComputing period for response to actionConcurrent use registrationnot permitted in §44 and §66(a) applicationsConditional assignmentConfiguration of goods or packagingConflicting applicationsConflicting marksCongressional inquiryConsent agreementConsent to register by living individualConnection with goods or servicesImplicit consentMust be personally signedMust be written consent to registrationName or likeness is that of living individualNames and likenesses that do not identify particular living
individualNot required if consent of record in prior
registrationPresumed from signature of applicationPrinting of statementSample statementsStatement required in TEAS Plus applicationUpdating TRAM databaseWhen inquiry requiredWritten consent must be personally signedConservatorship as owner of markConstructive useControl over nature and quality of goods/servicesConvention or treaty relating to trademarksCopending (companion) applicationsCopies of documents, when acceptable for filingCopies of materials in files, requests forCopies of trademark applications and registrations, requests
forCopying materials in filesCorporationaddress ofname ofnon-profitsignature on behalf ofstate or country of incorporationtax-exemptCorrection of drawingCorrection of errors in cover sheet or recorded documentCorrection of errors in international registrationCorrection of mistake in name of applicantCorrection of mistake in registrationCorrespondence addressapplicant has duty to maintain current correspondence
addresschange ofestablishingin §66(a) applicationsignature of request to changeCorrespondence for trademark applicationsCorrespondence for trademark registrationsCorrespondence with applicants not domiciled in United
StatesCorrespondence, returned as undeliverableCorrespondence, with whom heldCountry of originCourier service, delivery of correspondence byCourt orders concerning registrationsCover sheet required for recording in Assignment DivisionCredit cardCharges refused or charged backCultivar namesDDateof filingof first use in commerceof first use of markof notarization of applicationof receipt stamped on hand-delivered papersof signing of §2.20 declaration in applicationDate stampDates of useamendingapparent discrepancies inin allegation of use, may be earlier than application filing
datein another formindefinitemust be specified in amendment to allege usemust be specified in statement of usemust be specified in §1(a) applicationmust be verifiedpertain to at least one item in classrelation betweenDBA designations
De facto functionality
De jure functionalityDead languages, translation ofDeadline for responseDeadline for response, how to computeDeceptive matteramending identification of goods or services to overcome §2(a)
refusalcase referencesdetermining materialitydistinction between marks comprising deceptive matter and deceptively
misdescriptive markselements of §2(a) deceptiveness refusalmarks comprising deceptive matter are not registrablemere personal preferenceobjective criteriaprocedure for issuing §2(a) deceptive refusalstypes of deceptive marksDeceptively misdescriptive geographic marksbasis for refusaltestDeceptively misdescriptive marksDeclaration in lieu of oathDeclaration under §8Declaration under §71Defective application materialsDegrees or titlesDelay between execution and filing of papersDeletionof items from identificationof matter from mark on drawingDeposit accountsDescription of markaccurate but incompleteapplication submitted withoutexamination procedure forguidelines for requiringmust be accurate and conciseof color in markof location of mark on goodsof mark comprising configurationof mark in §66(a) applicationof sensory markof significant aspects of the markof three-dimensional markprinted in
Official Gazetteprinted on registration certificateprinting ofDescriptiveness, geographicalDescriptiveness, mere“America” or “American”combined termsdesign or picturedomain namesfirst userforeign equivalentsfunction or purposeincongruityintended userslaudatory termsmore than one meaning“National,” “International,” “Global” and “Worldwide”no dictionary listingphonetic equivalentpicture or illustrationprocedure for refusalpunctuationrepetition of descriptive termretail store and distributorship servicessloganssource or provider of goods/servicestelephone numberstest of descriptiveness/genericnessthird party registrationsDestruction of filesDiligenceDirector, statutory authority ofDisclaimeralliterationas to certain classes, or certain goods or servicescompound word marksdisplay of markdouble entendreform ofhistoryhyphens and other punctuationin relation to likelihood of confusionincongruityof domain nameof entire mark not permittedof entity designations or the familial structure of an
entityof foreign wordsof generic matterof geographic termsof misspelled wordsof pictorial representations of descriptive matterof unregistrable matter in its entiretypiecemeal disclaimer not permittedrefusal to register because of failure to disclaimremoval rather thanslogan not subject tosound patternsstandardized printing format fortelescoped wordstrade namesunitary mark not subject tovoluntarywith respect to unitary marksDisparagementDistinctiveness of product designDistinctiveness of product packagingDistinctiveness of trade dressDistinctiveness under §2(f)Divisionfee forof applicationof application subject to Board proceedingof application under §44of application under §66(a)of international registrationof multiple class applicationof registrationtime for filingwhen response to Office action is duewhen statement of use is dueDivisions, operating or unincorporatedDocument Services Branch, Public Records DivisionDocuments not returned to filerDocuments that the Office will recordDomain names, marks comprisingadding or deleting TLDsagreement of mark on drawing with mark on specimencombined with geographic mattercombined with surnamedescriptivenessdisclaimer ofeffect of incontestability in ex parte examinationeffect of prior applicant’s registrationfor domain name registry servicesgeneric refusalsintent-to-use applicationslikelihood of confusionmaterial alterationphonetic equivalent of TLDSurnamesuse applicationsuse as a mark§44 and 66(a) applicationsDomestic representative (of party not domiciled in United
States)designation by applicantdesignation by assigneedesignation by renewal applicantmailing of correspondence towith respect to affidavits under §8with respect to proceedings before Trademark Trial and Appeal
BoardDrawing(s)agreement with foreign registration in §44
applicationagreement with specimensamendmentsbroken lines onclear drawing ofcodecolorcolor liningdeletion of matter fromdetermining when special form existsdotted lines onelectronically filed applicationexamination offax transmission not permittedfor sensory marksgray tones inin applications filed before November 2, 2003in §44 applicationin §66(a) applicationinklimited to marklimited to one marklininglong marksmark drawing codemark entered in “Mark” field of TEAS application
controlsmark on separate drawing page controlsmotion, drawing of marks withmultiple marksmultiple rendition of three dimensional marknot required for sound, scent or non-visual markpaperpunctuation, role ofpurpose ofrequired for marks other than sound and scentseparate drawing pageshowing position of marksize ofspecial formstandard charactersubstitutethree-dimensional markstype of paper fortypedDual citizenship asserted by applicantDue diligence in monitoring status of pending mattersDuplicate registrations not issuedDuration of registrationEEducational institution as owner of markEffective dateof Madrid Protocol Implementation Actof Trademark Act of 1946of Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988of Trademark Law Treaty Implementation ActEffective filing date of applicationElectronic filing through TEASconfirmation of receipt ofdrawingssignaturespecimensElectronic funds transferElectronic image filesElectronic mailaddress for correspondence byattachments must be in .jpg or .pdf formatauthorization ofcannot be used to respond to examining attorneys’ Office
actionscommunications that may be filed byfiling date ofoutgoingproceduresignature ofElectronic signatureEnglish, application must be inEnrollment and Discipline, Office ofEntity of foreign applicants, common terms designatingEntity, legalEquivalents, foreignErrors in cover sheet or recorded document, correction ofEstablishing ownership of applications or registrationsEstate as owner of markEuropean Community TrademarkEvidence with respect to refusal or requirementfrom Internetfrom research databaseindicating no refusal or requirement necessaryof third party registrationrecord must be complete prior to appealremand for introduction of new evidenceEx parte, contacts with third parties regarding ex parte
mattersExaminationchecklistinitial of related applicationsof §66(a) applicationorder ofproceduresearch“second” examination“special” applicationsstatutory authority forsuspended applicationsExaminer’s amendmentapproval ofcombined with priority actionform ofmay not be issued as first action in §66(a)
applicationobjection to amendment of identification of
goods/servicesparalegal cannot authorizeto charge feeto enter standard character claimwhen appropriatewithout prior authorizationExamining attorneys’ appeal briefsExpress abandonment of application“Express Mail,” filing of correspondence byExtension of protection of international registration to the United
Statesaffidavit of continued use or excusable nonuseaffidavit of incontestabilityamendment of identification of goods/servicesamendment of mark not permittedamendment to Supplemental Register not permittedamendments toassignability ofassignee, issuance of registration certificate in name
ofassignment ofbasiscan be amended under §7 only in limited circumstancescancellation of, by IBcannot be based on USPTO applicationcertificate of registrationcertificate of registration, issuance in name of new
ownerclaim of acquired distinctivenessclassification of goods and servicesconcurrent use registration not permittedconstructive usecorrection of errorscorrespondence addressdeclaration of intent to use requireddividingdrawingestablishing right to take actionexamination ofexpress abandonment offiling basisfiling datefiling feefiling receiptidentification of goods and servicesincontestability, affidavit ofinvalidation ofissuance of registration certificate in name of new
ownerjurisdictionlimitation in list of goods/servicesmark cannot be amendedmust be filed by holder of international registrationnotice of refusalOffice actions, issuingoppositionownership, change ofownership, in generalpriority claimrecording change of ownershiprefusal ofremains part of international registrationremandrenewal ofreplacementsignatureSupplemental Register, amendment to not a new issueSupplemental Register, not registrable ontransformation ofuse not requiredverificationExtension of time to file statement of useExtension of time to opposeFFacsimile transmission, certificate ofeffect ofeligible correspondencenon-receipt of correspondence by PTOnot available for filing international applicationsnot available for filing requests for transformationnot available for filing requests to record changes to an
international registrationnot available for filing responses to IB notices of
irregularitiesnot available for filing subsequent designationsnot available for filing trademark applicationsrequirements forwording of certificateFacsimile transmission, filing of correspondence bydocuments excludeddocuments includedeffect ofnot available for filing applicationsprocedure forFalse suggestion of connectionFamily of marksFax copies of documents, filing ofFax transmissionFederal holiday, response period ending onFee(s)electronic funds transferfor correcting irregularities in international
applicationfor filing amendment to allege usefor filing applicationfor filing ex parte appealfor filing international applicationfor filing multiple-class applicationfor filing notice of oppositionfor filing petition to revive abandoned applicationfor filing request for extension of time to file statement of
usefor filing request for transformationfor filing request to record changes to an international
registrationfor filing statement of usefor filing subsequent designationfor recording document in Assignment Divisionfor request to divideinternational, payment ofmethod of payment ofnumber ofrefund ofrefused by financial institutionreturned checkFiles, access toFiles, destruction ofFiles, electronicFiling basisabandonment of multiple-basis applicationamendment after publicationamendment from §1(a) to §1(b)amendment from §1(b) to §44amendment from §44 to §1(b)amendment of §66(a) basis not permittedamendment, effect on filing dateamendment, verification ofbona fide intention to use mark in commercechangingchanging after publicationclaim of priority under §44(d)combining §1 and §44combining §1(a) and §1(b)deletion of §1(b) basisdeletion of, in generalextension of protection of international registration under
§66(a)foreign registration under §44(e)intent-to-usemultiplemust be stated in written applicationrequirements for establishingreview prior to publication or issuespecimen, deferral of examination in multiple-basis
applicationuse in commercewhen basis can be changedFiling date labelFiling date, applicationcancelled if minimum requirements not metchange ofdenial ofeffectivein extension of protection of international
registrationminimum requirements forof §66(a) applicationpriorityrequest for restoration ofrequirements for receivingrestoration ofreview for compliance with minimum requirementsreview of denial ofsection 66(a) applicationwhat constitutesFiling date, for correspondence (in general)Filing date, for correspondence filed via electronic mailFiling fee, applicationin §66(a) applicationvaries depending on whether application filed on paper or through
TEASFiling of correspondence with International BureauFiling of correspondence with USPTOby courier or delivery serviceby “Express Mail”by faxby hand deliveryby mailby unauthorized individualcertificate of mailing procedure forcertificate of transmission procedure fortime between execution andFiling receiptFinal refusalaction afterfor failure to provide information requested by examining
attorneyissuance of, after removal of application from
suspensionnew issues requiring issuance of nonfinal actionnot permissible on first actionnot permissible on suspensionpertaining to identificationpertaining to proposed amendment of drawingprematureproper response torequest for reconsideration afterstatement of grounds oftime for appeal runs from date ofwhen appropriatewith respect to amendment to Supplemental Registerwith respect to submission of consent agreementwith respect to submission of substitute specimenwith respect to §2(f) claim“Firm”Flag, refusal to register mark comprisingFlavor as markForeign applicantcommon terms designating entity ofsignature on behalf ofForeign attorney“Foreign” commerceForeign equivalents, doctrine ofForeign priorityForeign registration, application based on ownership ofassignment of home country application or
registrationbased on registration issued by a “common office of several
states”bona fide intention to use mark in commercecertification or certified copy of foreign registration
requiredcountry of origindividingdrawingestablishing entitlement under a treatyfrom applicant’s country of originidentification of goods/servicesinternational registration as basis for §44
applicationmay not be filed before foreign registration has
issuedmust be in forceone mark per registrationownership of foreign registrationrequirements for receiving a filing daterequirements for §44(e) basisspecimen not requiredstandard character claim instatus of foreign registrationsuspension pending receipt of copy of foreign registration not
permitted except in extraordinary situationtranslation ofuse not requiredForm paragraphsForms, trademarkFragrance as markFranchisees, use of mark byFraudFreedom of Information Act requestsfor copies of letters of protestFunctionalityGGeneral information booklet about trademarksGeneric termsGeographic terms“America” and “American”arbitrary use ofarbitrary, fanciful, or suggestive compositeas certification markscombined with additional mattercombined with domain namedisclaimer ofgeographic locationsgoods/place associationmisleading indication of origin of wines/spiritsmore than one location with same namenon-geographic characteristicsobscure or remoteorigin of goods or servicesother meaningsprimary geographic significanceregistrability on Supplemental Registerregistrability under §2(f)registration of, under §2(f)services/place associationtwo geographic terms combinedused as certification mark to designate regional
originwith surname significanceGeographical indications used on wine or spiritsGeographical marks, deceptive basis for refusalcase referencesdisclaimerelements ofmateriality of deceptionneither applicant nor goods/services come from the place
namedprocedures for issuing refusalregistrability on Supplemental Registerregistrability under §2(f)testused on wines and spiritsGeographically deceptively misdescriptive marks basis for refusaldisclaimermateriality of deceptionregistrability on Supplemental Registerregistrability under §2(f)testGeographically descriptive markscombined with additional matterdisclaimerregistrability on Supplemental Registerregistrability under §2(f)testGeometric shapesGift baskets, identification and classificationGood cause, showing of, in request for second or subsequent extension of
time to file statement of useGoodsGoods in tradeGoods/place associationGovernment agencies and instrumentalitiesGovernment insigniaGovernmental body as owner of markGrade designationGray tones in drawingsGreek crossHHague conventionHand delivery of correspondence relating to Madrid
applicationsHand delivery of correspondence to USPTOHashtag marksHeading or caption for papersHolidayHologramHouse markIIdentification of goods/servicesaccuracy ofambiguousamendment of portionamusement apparatusamendment permitted to clarify or limitassociation servicesaward programsbonus programsbroad terms incertification markcharitable servicesclarification ofcomponents or ingredientscomputer programscomputer servicesconsulting servicesdate of changes to USPTO ID manualdeletion of items fromdietetic substancesdistribution of video tapes, audio tapes, and
videodiscselectric/electrothermic goodsentitlement to filing date with respect tofinal refusal pertaining tofood additives“full line of”game-playing apparatusgeneral guidelinesgift basketshouse markidentical language in more than one class not
permittedin amendment to allege usein international applicationin request for extension of time to file statement of
usein response to IB notice of irregularityin statement of usein §44 application may not exceed scope of those in foreign
registrationin §66(a) applicationinappropriate in collective membership mark
applicationinclusive terminology inindustry termsinformation serviceskitslimitation oflocation ofManual of acceptable identificationsmarketingmarketing and advertisingmeal replacementsmedical vs. non-medical goodsmoving goods/services between companion applicationsnegative language inonline publications“ordinary meaning” test for determining scope ofparenthesis and brackets should not be used inprinted publicationsrecorded entertainment servicesregistered marks may not be used inrequired for application to receive a filing dateservicesscope of, for amendment purposesspecificity of terms insystemstrademarks/service marks inappropriate inunacceptable amendmentsunambiguousImmoral or scandalous matterImproper use of registration noticeInadvertently issued registrationIncomplete application materialsIncomplete response to Office actionIncontestabilityaffidavit of (§15)effect in examinationIndexing against recorded document not permittedIndividual as applicantcitizenship ofdoing business under assumed namename ofIndividual, living, name or likeness ofIndividuals who may practice before Office in trademark
mattersInformal application materialsInformal communications with examining attorneyInformation, examining attorney’s request forInformational matteras markon drawing, deletion ofInitial examination to be completeInquiryby examining attorneyfrom Congressional officefrom member of pressfrom third party regarding ex parte mattergeneral inquiries from publicletter of, with respect to suspended applicationregarding status of pending mattersInsignia, refusal to register mark comprisingInspection of files on Office premisesInstitutions, Defined“Insurance” extension of time to file statement of useIntent-to-use applicationsallegation of use required prior to registrationassignment ofdistinctiveness under §2(f)initial examination of:color marksconfigurationdrawingsfor use as markidentification of goods/servicesornamentationpublication ofstatutory avermentsSupplemental Registerunder §2(d)under §§1, 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(e)Inter-American ConventionInterference, petition to declare“Internal inconsistencies,” amendment of drawing to cure not
permittedInternational Alphabetical ListInternational applications for registrationcertification by USPTOcertification ofclassification incolor claimdescription of markdrawingexamination by IBfee forform for filingidentification of goods and servicesirregularities inrequirements for receipt in USPTOrequirements for registration by IBInternational BureauInternational feesInternational registrationsapplication foras basis for §44 applicationcancellation of, by International Bureaucentral attackchanges tocorrection ofdate ofdividingin generalinvalidationlimitation in list of goods/servicesrenewal ofrestriction of holder’s rights of disposalwho can fileInternational trademark agreementsInternet domain names, marks comprisingInternet, evidence fromInterruption of U.S. Postal ServiceInterview with applicant or attorneyJJoint applicantsapplication bysignature byJoint venturename ofsetting forth names and citizenship of joint
venturerssignature bystate or country of organizationJurisdiction over applicationJurisdiction, request forJuristic personKKits, identification and classificationLLanham ActLaudatory terms in marksLegal advice, Office cannot renderLegal entity of applicant set forth in applicationLetter of inquiry with respect to suspended applicationLetter of protest in pending applicationLetterhead stationery as specimen of service mark useLicense agreements, recording ofLicensees, use of mark byLikelihood of confusionactual confusion unnecessaryattack on registration improper in ex parte
proceedingbetween collective and other marksclassification not relevantcollateral attack on registration improper in ex
parteconsent between partiesdesign marksdoubt resolved in registrant’s favorexpansion of trade doctrinefamily of marksfamous markforeign equivalentslegal equivalentsmeaning, similarity inno per se ruleparody markspast decisions of examining attorneyspharmaceuticals or medicinal productsrelated companies andrelatedness of goods and/or servicesreliance on identification of goods/services in
application/registrationsimilarity ofsimilarity of markssophisticated purchaserssound, similarity inthird-party registrationstransposition of termsunity of controlweak marksLimited liability companysignature byLimited liability corporationLimited liability partnershipsignature byLining statementLiving individual, name or likeness ofLoss of papersMMadrid Protocol Mail sent to USPTO related to trademarksMaintenance of registrationManner of use of markMark drawing codeMaterial alterationMaterial difference between mark on drawing and mark in foreign
registrationMeaning of term in mark, inquiry as toMembership markMere descriptivenessMerger, documents ofMethod-of-useMinor as applicant“Misspelled” wordsMistake in applicant’s name, correction ofMistake in registration, correction ofModel or grade designationMore than one markMotion marksMoving goods/services between companion applicationsMultiple copies of papers should not be filedMultiple drawingsMultiple filing basesMultiple-class applicationMusical performer/group names“Mutilation” of markNNAFTAName of applicant, correcting mistake inName, portrait or signature as markNames of artists and authors as marksNames of characters, authors and artists as a markNational Archives and Records AdministrationNational symbolsNegative identification languageNew certificate of registration, issuance to assigneeNice AgreementNon-attorney may not represent parties in the USPTONon-English wording in mark, translation ofNon-Latin characters in mark, transliteration ofNon-lawyersNon-profit corporationNon-receipt of examining attorney’s Office actionNon-registrationNon-responsive communicationsNon-visual marksNonuse of registered markNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Notes-to-the-FileNotice of abandonmentNotice of allowanceaction after issuance of (but before filing of Statement of
use)cancellation ofcorrection of errors ininformation printed onissuance ofnon-receipt of“Notice of incomplete trademark application”Notice of irregularity of international application for registration,
issued by the International BureauNotice of publicationNotice, registrationNumber of specimensOOffice actionnon-receipt ofpreparation ofremailing ofresponse periodreturned as undeliverablesupplemental Office action“Office Date” labelOffice personnelnot to express opinion on validity of registered marknot to give legal advicenot to testifyOfficial Gazette “Olympic” and other designations protected under Amateur Sports Act of
1978One mark, application limited toOperating divisionsOpinion, Office personnel not to expressOppositionextension of time to fileto §66(a) applicationOrder of examinationOrder of workOrdering abandoned application filesOriginal document, filing ofOrnamentationOther statutes protecting names, initials, marks, etc.Owner of mark is proper party to applyOwnership of application or registrationchange ofestablishingmay be based on use by related companiesrecording change§1 application§44 application§66(a) applicationOwnership of markautomatic updatingchange in, after application filedinquiry by examining attorney with respect torefusal on basis ofrelated-company userequest to update after recordation of assignmentPPapers not returnableParalegal may not represent parties in the USPTOParis Conventionarticle 6
terPartial abandonmentPartial assignmentPartners, setting forth names and citizenship ofin TEAS Plus applicationPartnershipaddress offoreignname ofsignature bystate or country of organizationPatent and Trademark Depository LibrariesPatents, design and utilityPayment refused or charged back by financial institutionPerforming artist, name of, as markPeriod for responseending on Saturday, Sunday or federal holidayhow computedmay run from date of previous actionreset in examining attorney’s letter correcting errorstatutoryPerson, definedPetition decisions available to publicPetition from examining attorney’s holding of abandonmentPetition to cancelPetition to Directorafter refusal of renewalafter refusal of §8 affidavitappeal to federal court fromdelegation ofdiligenceevidence and proof of factsfee forpetitionable matterprocedure forrequest for reconsideration of denial ofsignature ofstandard of review onstandingstay of deadlines pending disposition ofsupervisory authoritytimelinessto amend basis after publicationto make specialto reinstate abandoned applicationsto reinstate cancelled registrationsto reverse examining attorney’s holding of
abandonmentto review denial of certification of international
applicationto review denial of filing dateto reviveto waive rulestypes ofPetition to make “special”basis for granting or denyingfee forhandling ofmust state facts justifying special actionsubmission ofPetition to revive abandoned applicationbasis for grantingdiligence with respect tofee forrequest for reconsideration of denial ofrequirements for filingtime for filing ofunintentional delay, statement ofunintentional delay, where unintentional delay
appliesPetitionable subject matter“Phantom” elements in marksPharmaceuticals or medicinal productsPhotocopies of documents, when acceptable for filingPiecemeal action to be avoidedPortrait as markPostal Service, U.S., interruptions ofPostcard, acknowledgmentPower of attorneyassociatechange offiled after registrationrelating to multiple application or registrationrevocationPractice before Office in trademark mattersPredecessor in title, first use of mark byPreparation of case for publication or registrationPresident of United States, deceasedPress releasesPress, inquiries from members ofPrevious examining attorney, examination approach ofPrincipal Registeradvantages of registration onapplications for registration onregistration on Supplemental Register may not be amended
toPrinting of information in
Official Gazette and on
registration certificatePrior registrations of applicanteffect ofidentification of, in application“incontestability”not controllingprinting of claim ofproving ownership ofrefusal under §2(d) with respect toPrior trademark actsregistrations issued underrepeal ofreregistration of marks registered underPriority actioncombined with examiner’s amendmentdefineddiscussion ofelements ofform ofmust include evidenceparalegal cannot authorizewhen appropriatePriority claim in application for international
registrationPriority claim in request for protection of international registration to
the United StatesPriority claim in §44(d) applicationabandonment of foreign applicationamendment of basis, priority filing date retainedassignment of §44(d) applicationbasis for registration requiredbona fide intention to use mark in commerce must be
assertedcombined with other basescountry of origindividingdrawingeffect of failing to file within six monthseffective filing date ofeligible applicantsestablishing entitlement under a treaty“first-filed” requirementidentification of goods/servicesin multiple-basis applicationsinquiry as to status of foreign applicationmay also rely on §44(e)more than one foreign applicationmust be filed within six months of foreign filingnot limited to country of originone mark per applicationownership of foreign applicationpriority for publication ofrequirements for receiving a filing daterequirements for §44(d) filing basisretention of priority filing date without perfect §44(e)
basissuspension pending receipt of foreign registrationU.S. applicantuse not requiredvalid basis for registration in United States
requiredPriority for publication or issue based on effective filing
datePriority, constructive useProcess, system or methodProtest, Letter ofadversarial arguments inappropriateappropriate subjects to be raisedapproval of application for publication after grant
ofdoes not extend opposition periodfiled after publicationfiled after registrationfiled before publicationpetition to review denial ofrecourse after denial ofrequests for copies oftimely filing ofProvisional refusal of 66(a) applicationsPTDLPublic Records Division of USPTOPublication for oppositionamendments afternotice ofof mark in intent-to-use applicationPublications, marks forcolumns or sections, marks that identifyidentification of goodsspecimens forPunctuation,addition or deletion ofagreement of drawing and specimenQ(No Entry)RReasonable time between signing and filing papersReceipt date placed on all correspondence filedReceipt, filingReceipt, of documents by OfficeReceipt, postcardReciprocal registration rightsRecognition as a RepresentativeReconsideration after final actionReconsideration of Board decision, request for, by examining
attorneyReconsideration of decision on petitionRecordation dateRecorded documentsautomatic update of trademark database after
recordationcorrection of errors ineffect ofindexing against, not permittednotifying Trademark Operation oforiginal documents should not be submitted for
recordingrequest to update ownership after recordationrequests for copies ofrequirementssearchingRed CrescentRed CrossRed CrystalRefund of feesfor informal applicationRefusal of registrationamendment to Supplemental Register afteras to fewer than all classes in combined applicationbased on inadequate response to request for additional
informationdeceptive matterdescriptivenessdisparagementduplicate registrationsfalse suggestion of a connectionflag, coat of arms or insigniafunctionalitygeneric namesgeographic descriptivenessgeographic misdescriptivenessimmoral or scandalous matterin §66(a) applicationincapable matterlikelihood of confusion matter protected by statutename, portrait or signature of living individual or deceased United
States president without consentnondistinctive configurationof matter protected by statute or conventionof request for extension of protection of international
registrationornamentationownershipres judicatasurname, primarily merely atrade nameuse as a service markuse as a trademarkuse in commercewhen specimen unacceptableRefusal, finalRegisterRegister indicated on certificate of registrationRegistered extension of protection of international registration to the
United Statesaffidavit of continued use or excusable nonuseaffidavit of incontestabilityamendment of identification of goods/servicesamendment of mark not permittedassignability ofassignee, issuance of registration certificate in name
ofassignment ofcan be amended under §7 only in limited circumstancescancellation of, by IBcertificate of registrationcertificate of registration, issuance in name of new
ownerclaim of acquired distinctivenessclassification of goods and servicesconcurrent use registration not permittedconstructive usecorrection of errorsdividingestablishing right to take actionfiling receiptidentification of goods and servicesincontestability, affidavit ofinvalidation ofissuance of registration certificate in name of new
ownerjurisdictionlimitation in list of goods/servicesmark cannot be amendedownership, change ofownership, in generalpriority claimrecording change of ownershiprefusal ofremains part of international registrationremandrenewal ofreplacementsignatureSupplemental Register, not registrable ontransformation ofuse not requiredverificationRegistration as correct type of markRegistration certificateRegistration noticeimproper use ofprovided for in 15 U.S.C. §1111symbolizing foreign registrationRegistration, amendment of mark inRegistration, division ofRegistration, reinstatement of registration cancelled or expired due to
Office errorReinstatement of inadvertently abandoned applicationReinstatement of registrations cancelled or expired due to Office
errorRelated applications Related companycommon stockholders, directors, officerscontrol with respect to use bydefinition ofdistributorfirst use of mark byimporterlicensees and franchiseesreference to, in §1(b) applicantsister corporationsuse byuse solely bywholly ownedwith respect to likelihood of confusionRemailing of Office actionRemand to examining attorney from Trademark Trial and Appeal
BoardRenewalof international registrationsof registered extension of protectionof registrations issued under Act of 1920of registrations issued under Act of 1946of registrations issued under Acts of 1881 and 1905Renewal, application forappeal to federal courtby owner of international registrationby registrant not domiciled in United Statescombined with §8 affidavitdeficiencies, correction ofdomestic representative, designation ofexecution offee for filingform for filinggoods and services set forth ingrace periodOffice action upon examination ofownership and who may filepetition to Directorpremature filing ofrecourse after refusalrequirements forresponse to Office actionsignature ofspecimen not requiredterm oftime for filinguntimely filing cannot be cureduse, declaration of use not requiredwho may fileRepeal of prior trademark actsReplacementReply brief in ex parte appealRepresentation by attorney or other authorized individualReproduction of markRepublicationRequest for extension of protection of international registration to the
United StatesRequest for extension of time to file statement of usebona fide intention to use the mark in commercefee for filingfiling in conjunction with or after statement of useform for filinggood cause forhand delivery ofidentifying goods/services in“insurance” requestminimum filing requirementsownershiprecourse after denialrequirements (of 37 C.F.R. §2.89) fortime for filingverificationRequest for extension of time to opposeRequest for information from applicantRequest to dividedivision of applicationdivision of application subject to Board proceedingdivision of application under §44division of application under §66(a)division of multiple class applicationdivision of registrationfee forform and processing ofoutstanding deadlines apply to applications created
bysignature oftime for filingwhen response to Office action is duewhen statement of use is dueRequirements for receiving filing date for applicationReregistration of marks registered under prior actsRes judicataResignation of examining attorneyResponse to IB notice of irregularity of international application for
registrationResponse to Office actiondeadline forincompletemust be signedpersons who can signsigned by unauthorized partyunsignedRestoration of filing dateRestriction of holder’s right to dispose of international
registrationReturn of application materials not entitled to a filing
dateReturned correspondenceRevivalRevived or reinstated application, examination ofRevocation of power of attorneySScandalous matterScent as markScope of identification of goods/services for purposes of
amendment“Search clause”Search library, trademarkSearch of trademark applications and registrationsSearch room, trademark assignmentSearch, by examining attorneySecondary meaningSecondary sourceSection 2(f) claimSection 8 affidavitSection 15 affidavitSection 44applications for Supplemental Register underassignment of applications underclaim of acquired distinctiveness in application
undereligible applicants, underinternational trademark agreements implemented bysections of publications, marks that identifySection 66(a) applicationamendment of identification of goods/servicesamendment of mark not permittedamendment to Supplemental Register not permittedassignability ofassignee, issuance of registration certificate in name
ofassignment ofbasiscancellation of, by IBcannot be based on USPTO applicationcertificate of registrationcertificate of registration, issuance in name of new
ownercertification and collective marksclaim of acquired distinctivenessclassification of goods and servicesconcurrent use registration not permittedconstructive usecorrection of errorscorrespondence addressdeclaration of intent to use requireddescription of markdividingdrawingestablishing right to take actionexamination ofexpress abandonment offiling basisfiling datefiling feefiling receiptidentification of goods and servicesinvalidation ofissuance of registration certificate in name of new
ownerjurisdictionlimitation in list of goods/servicesmark cannot be amendedmust be filed by holder of international registrationnotice of refusalOffice actions, issuingoppositionownership, change ofownership, in generalpriority claimrecording change of ownershiprefusal ofremains part of international registrationremandrenewal ofreplacementsignatureSupplemental Register, amendment to not a new issueSupplemental Register, not registrable ontransformation ofuse not requiredverificationSection 71 affidavitSecurity interest agreements, recording ofSerial numberSeries codeService markcharacter or personal namecomputer softwaredefinition ofidentification and classification of servicesinformational mattermatter that does not function asmenu item for restaurantornamental matterprocess, system or methodproduct used in performing serviceradio and television program, title ofspecimens of usesystem, process or methodthree-dimensionaluse in commercewhat is aService, what is acontests and promotional activitiescriteria for determining what constitutesinformational services ancillary to sale of goodsinvestment, solicitingpromotional servicespublishingwarranty or guarantee of repairServicesclassification ofidentification ofShape as markbackground designs and shapes as markproduct and container configurationsSignatureas certificationby associationby corporationby foreign corporate-type entityby joint applicantsby joint ventureby limited liability companyby partnershipby someone other than applicant or applicant’s
attorneydate ofelectronicexamples of authorized and unauthorized signatoriesmust be personally signedof amendments and responsesof applicantof application for registration, persons who can signof correction, amendment, or surrender of
registrationof correspondence address change request in an application or
registrationof documents filed in USPTOof domestic representative designation and
representationof electronically filed documentsof letter of express abandonmentof petition to Directorof petition to reviveof powers of attorney and revocations of powers of
attorneyof renewal applicationsof request to divideof response to Office actionof TEAS documentoriginalpersons who can sign verification on behalf of
applicantpersons who may sign responserequirements forSingle creative work, title of“Single source” (related companies)Size of mark on drawingSlogansdisclaimers with respect toregistrability ofSole proprietorship as applicantSound marks“Special” applications Special form drawingalso referred to as “ink drawing”characteristics ofcorrection ofsize limitations forwhen requiredSpecimensaffidavit of use ofagreement with mark on drawingbeta versionsbulkycatalogs ascertification markcollective membership markcollective trademark and collective service markcommercial packagingdeferral of examination in multiple-basis applicationdisplayselectronic and digital media attachmentselectronic displayselectronically transmittedfacsimilesfor amendment to allege usefor color marksfor combined applicationfor computer programs, movies or videotapesfor downloadable softwarefor flavor markfor motion marksfor publicationsfor scent markfor statement of useimpracticable to place mark on goods, packaging or
displayslabelsmanualsmultiple-class applicationmusical scorenumber ofpackage insertspaperparties named on-Office no longer inquires as to relationship with
applicantphysical form ofservice marksound markstampingsstatutory refusalssubstitutetrademarktranslation of matter onuse, affidavit ofStandard character drawingsand foreign registrationand specimen of usechanging to or from special form may be material
alterationcombined with other elementsformat unclearin §44 applicationin §66(a) applicationlist ofrequirements forStandard character listStare decisisStatement of useapproval ofblack-out periodclassification, amendment ofclear-error standard in examiningcorrecting defectsdate of executiondates of usedrawingexamination ofexecution ofextension of time to filefailure to file within time permittedfee for filingform ofhand delivery ofidentification of goods/services inmay not be withdrawnminimum requirements forminimum requirements, review for compliance withnecessary elements ofownershiprecourse after refusalrequirements forresponse to Office actionsignature ofspecimens fortime for filinguse in commerceuse on all goods/services required before filingverification ofwithdrawal prohibitedStatus inquiriesInternet informationPersonal telephone assistanceStatutory authority for examinationStatutory averments in application for registrationStippling on drawingSubpoena received by Office employeeSubsequent designationsSubstitute drawingSubstitute specimensaffidavit supportingfor amendment to allege usefor statement of usein response to refusal for failure to show the applied-for mark
functioning as a markin response to refusal for failure to show use of the mark in
commercemay require amendment of dates of userequirements for substitute specimens and statutory
refusalsSupervisory authority of DirectorSupplemental Registerallegation of use filed with amendment toamendment of application toapplications forintent-to-use applicationsmarks eligible for Principal Register not registrable
onnot an admission that mark has not acquired
distinctivenessrefusal of incapable matterrequest for extension of protection of international registration,
not eligiblerequired elementsSurname, primarily merely acombined with additional mattercombined with domain namecombined with initialscombined with legal or familial entity designationcombined with titledoctrine of foreign equivalentsdouble surnameevidence supporting refusalgeographical significancehistorical place or person“look and feel” of a surnamenegative dictionary evidencenon-surname significanceordinary language meaningphonetic equivalentpluralpossessiverarestylizationtelephone directory listingsSurrender of registration for cancellationSuspended cases checked by examining attorneySuspension of action by Officeafter final actioncircumstances where appropriateletter of inquiry regardingnotice ofpending cancellation or expiration of cited
registrationpending correction of or limitation to international
registrationpending decision on petition not permittedpending disposition of earlier-filed applicationpending disposition of request for correction filed with the
IBpending expiration of “insurance” extension requestpending inter partes or court proceedingpending receipt of foreign registrationpending receipt of proof of renewal of foreign
registrationrequest to removeSuspension of practitioner from practice before USPTOSuspension, removal of application fromSwiss Confederation Coat of Arms & Swiss FlagTTAC (Trademark Assistance Center)Taiwan, understanding with the United StatesTARR databaseTax-exempt corporationTDR (Trademark Document Retrieval)TEASTEAS PlusAdding a class during examinationApplication requirementsDocuments that must be filed through TEASIdentification of goods and servicesPayment of TEAS Plus processing feeReceipt of communications by e-mailTEAS success pageTelephone communicationsTelephone numbersTelescoped words“Ten-year proviso” of §5 of Act of 1905Territorial commerceTESS (Trademark Electronic Search System)Testimony, requests for, referred to Office of General
CounselThird parties, inquires from regarding ex parte mattersThird party registrationsevidence ofrelevance in determining descriptivenessrelevance in determining likelihood of confusionThird ProtocolThree-dimensional marksTICRSTime between execution and filingTitle of a single creative workTitle or degreeTrade dressidentification of goods/servicesTrade nameTrademark Act of 1946claiming benefits of, under §12(c)duration of registrations undereffective date ofTrademark assignment, searchingTrademark Assistance CenterTrademark Document Retrieval (TDR)Trademark formsTrademark Image Capture and Retrieval System (TICRS)Trademark Law Revision Act of 1988Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act, changes to requirements for
maintaining a registrationTrademark manualsTrademark Official Gazettecontents ofnotification of clerical errors inpublication inTrademark searchingTrademark Trial and Appeal Boardappeal toconcurrent proceedingsinterferencejurisdiction ofopposition proceedings beforeTrademark websiteTrademark, definition ofTransformationTranslationentry ofequivalency inexceptions to rules for translationsof dead or obscure languagesof document submitted for recording in Assignment
Divisionof foreign articlesof foreign registrationof idiomatic expressionsof matter on specimensof non-English wording in markprinting ofTransliteration of non-Latin characters in markTreaty or convention relating to trademarksTRIPs (Trade Related Intellectual Property portions of General Agreement
on Tariffs and Trade)Trust as owner of markType of commerceType of mark, registration in correct categoryTypes of applicationsTypes of marksTypes of registrationsUUnauthorized practice at PTOUndeliverable correspondence, returned asUnintentional delaypetition based onstatement ofwhere unintentional delay appliesUnited States Patent and Trademark Officereorganization ofWebsiteUnity of controlUniversal symbolsUnpublished decisionsUnscheduled closing of USPTOUnsigned response to Office actionUruguay Round AgreementsU.S. Postal Service, interruptions ofUse datesUse in commerceassertion ofbona fide use in ordinary course of tradecommerce that may be lawfully regulated by Congresscurrent, asserted in §1(a) applicationdate of firstdefinition ofnot required in §44 applicationnot required in §66(a) applicationsolely by related companyUse of markas a markbona fide use in ordinary course of tradeby applicantby licenseeby predecessor in titleby related companyin commercesolely as a trade namesolely by related companyVVarietal namesVerification of application declaration in lieu of oathdefectiveelectronicin a foreign countrymust be personally signednot required for receipt of filing dateof TEAS documentof §66(a) applicationpersons who can signunder 28 U.S.C. §1746with oathWWaiver of rules, on petitionWarehouse storageaccess by public to files inof registration filesWho may practice before Office in trademark mattersWholly owned related companiesWines/spirits, misleading indication of origin ofWithdrawal of attorneyWithdrawal of authorization to representWithdrawal of prior amendmentto seek registration under §2fto Supplemental RegisterWithdrawal of refusal or requirement after appealWorld Intellectual Property OrganizationWorld Trade OrganizationWritten application, form for filingX(No Entry)Y(No Entry)Z(No Entry)