T.M.E.P. § 905
Method of Use

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905 Method of Use

The applicant is not required to specify the method or intended method of use of a mark, in an application under §1(a) or §1(b) of the Act, or in an allegation of use under §1(c) or §1(d) of the Act. However, the examining attorney has the discretion under 37 C.F.R. 2.61(b) to inquire as to the method or intended method of use of the mark if this information is needed to properly examine the application. See TMEP §814. See also In re Page, 51 USPQ2d 1660, 1665 (TTAB 1999).