Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 3.16 — Assignability Of Trademarks Prior To Filing Of An Allegation Of Use
37 C.F.R. § 3.16
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Before an allegation of use under either 15 U.S.C. 1051(c) or 15 U.S.C. 1051(d) is filed, an applicant may only assign an application to register a mark under 15 U.S.C. 1051(b) to a successor to the applicant's business, or portion of the business to which the mark pertains, if that business is ongoing and existing.
Authorizing Statute
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Powers and duties35 U.S.C. § 2
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Application for registration; verification15 U.S.C. § 1051