T.M.E.P. § 1212.10
Printing '¤2(f)' Notations

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1212.10 Printing "§2(f)" Notations

Currently, when a mark is registered under §2(f), the Office prints a "2(f)" notation in the Official Gazette and on the certificate of registration. However, there was a period of time in the past when the Office did not print this notation. Therefore, the absence of a "§2(f)" notation on an older registration does not necessarily mean that the mark was registered without resort to §2(f).

The examining attorney should ensure that the §2(f) claim has been entered into the TRAM database, so that it will be printed in the Official Gazette and on the certificate of registration. See TMEP §817 regarding preparation of an application for publication or issuance.