Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 4. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE |
CHAPTER 93. TRADEMARKS |
SUBCHAPTER I. AMENDMENTS |
SECTION 93.94. Disclaimer by Amendment
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(a) An examiner may require a disclaimer of any unregistrable component (such as descriptive words, abbreviations, names, symbols, terms, slogans, or elements) of a mark otherwise registrable. (b) An applicant may voluntarily disclaim a component of a mark sought to be registered. (c) An applicant's failure to comply with a request for disclaimer is sufficient basis for a final action denying registration. Source Note: The provisions of this §93.94 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 6287