T.M.E.P. § 816.01
How to Amend

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816.01 How to Amend

If an application meets the requirements noted in TMEP §815.02 , the application may be amended by requesting that the words "Principal Register" be changed to "Supplemental Register."

An application under §66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. 1141f(a), based on a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States, cannot be amended to the Supplemental Register. Section 68(a)(4) of the Act, 15 U.S.C. 1141h(a)(4); 37 C.F.R. §§2.47(d) and 2.75(c).