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DOC/PTO RIN: 0651-AC49 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: ●Requirement for More Than One Specimen per Class and for Additional Information and Exhibits 
Abstract: The Office proposes to amend 37 CFR (Parts 2 and 7) to require the submission of as many specimens as may be necessary, and any additional information and exhibits that may be reasonably necessary, for the proper examination of an application under 15 USC 1051, an amendment to allege use under 37 CFR 2.76, a statement of use under 37 CFR 2.88, an affidavit or declaration of use or excusable nonuse under 37 CFR 2.161 or 7.37, and an amendment of a registration under 37 CFR 2.173(b)(3). 
Agency: Department of Commerce(DOC)  Priority: Info./Admin./Other 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 37 CFR 2.161    37 CFR 2.173(b)(3)    37 CFR 2.56    37 CFR 7.37   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 1123    35 USC 2   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/00/2010    
NPRM Comment Period End  02/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Cynthia C. Lynch
Administrator for Trademark Examination Policy
Department of Commerce
Patent and Trademark Office
Commissioner for Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451,
Alexandria, VA 22313-1451
Phone:571 272-8742
Fax:571 273-8742
Email: cynthia.lynch@uspto.gov