The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is currently considering a proposal to allow amendments to the identifications of goods/services in a trademark registration because of technological changes in how the goods/services are offered to the public. Amendments would be granted only where the underlying content or subject matter of the goods/services has not changed. The full proposal is available here. The USPTO is seeking public comment on the proposal through November 3. Interested parties should send their comments to TMPolicy@uspto.gov with the subject line "Technology Evolution."
Executive Summary -
In most cases, a trademark registration can be amended for good cause provided that the amendment does not materially alter the character of the mark. Currently, a registration owner can file an amendment to the identification of goods/services in order to restrict the identification or to change it in ways that would not require republication of the mark. However, a registration cannot be amended to add goods/services.
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