T.M.E.P. § 1609.05
Disclaimer of Mark

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1609.05 Disclaimer of Mark

A registered mark may be amended to disclaim part of the mark. 37 C.F.R. 2.173(a). However, no amendment seeking the elimination of a disclaimer will be permitted. 37 C.F.R. 2.173(b).

An amended registration must still contain registrable matter, and the mark as amended must be registrable as a whole. The disclaimer must not materially alter the character of the mark. 37 C.F.R. 2.173(a).