# Elimination of Requirement for Proof of Service in Consented Requests for Extensions of Time To File a Notice of Opposition
> **US Patent and Trademark Office** · Final rule. · Published 1996-07-15 · 61 FR 36825
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-17746
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Patent and Trademark Office
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 36825
- **CFR reference:** 37 CFR 2
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/07/15/96-17746/elimination-of-requirement-for-proof-of-service-in-consented-requests-for-extensions-of-time-to-file)
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