Elimination of Requirement for Proof of Service in Consented Requests for Extensions of Time To File a Notice of Opposition
other · US Patent and Trademark Office · Published 1996-07-15 · 61 FR 36825
Document
Document number
96-17746
Federal Register citation
61 FR 36825
CFR reference
37 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Patent and Trademark Office
Publication date
1996-07-15
Commerce docket
Docket No. 960621181-6181-01
Abstract
This rule deletes the requirement for proof of service when a request for an extension of time to oppose registration of a trademark is based upon a statement that applicant has consented to the request. This rule will simplify opposition proceedings by eliminating an unnecessary requirement.