T.M.E.P. § 1601.03
Additional Registration under Act of 1946

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1601.03 Additional Registration under Act of 1946

Marks that were registered under any previous Act may be registered again, under the Act of 1946, if the mark meets the requirements of the Act of 1946. Trademark Act §46(b), 15 U.S.C. 1051 note. However, the USPTO will not issue duplicate registrations for marks that are registered under the 1946 Act. See TMEP §703.