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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 4OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
CHAPTER 93TRADEMARKS
SUBCHAPTER IAMENDMENTS
RULE §93.94Disclaimer by Amendment
(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

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