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DOC/PTO RIN: 0651-AC26 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Changes in Requirements for Signature of Documents, Recognition of Representatives, and Establishing and Changing the Correspondence Address in Trademark Cases 
Abstract: The Office proposes to revise the Trademark Rules of Practice (37 CFR part 2) to set forth the requirements for signature of documents filed in the Office, recognition of representatives, and establishing and changing the correspondence address in trademark cases. The purpose of the rule is to codify and clarify current practice. 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.17, 2.18    37 CFR 2.19, 2.22    37 CFR 2.23, 2.24    37 CFR 2.62, 2.64    37 CFR 2.68, 2.74   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123    35 USC 2   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/12/2008  73 FR 33345   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/11/2008    
Final Action  07/00/2009    
Final Action Effective  09/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Mary E. Hannon
Attorney Advisor
Department of Commerce
Patent and Trademark Office
P.O. Box 1451,
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
Phone:571 272-9569
Fax:571 273-9569
Email: mary.hannon@uspto.gov