Form PTO Form 2312 PTO Form 2312 Petition for Expungement and Reexamination

Changes To Implement Provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020

Draft PTO Form 2312

Petition for Ex Parte Expungement (Private Sector)

OMB: 0651-0086

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Petition for Expungement and Reexamination user stories: (Consolidated)
WIZARD PAGE
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Demonstrate the user sees the TEAS general form information.

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"inactivity" hyperlink: https://www.uspto.gov/page/teas-help#inactivity
"mandatory federal information security standards" hyperlink: https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-63b

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TO ACCESS THE PETITION FORM:

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STEP 1: Use this option ONLY if a specific TEAS form does not already exist for the purpose of this filing. Please
double-check all possible TEAS forms before attempting to proceed.
STEP 2: ENTER REGISTRATION NUMBER BELOW OR ACCESS PREVIOUSLY FILLED-OUT/SAVED
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"TEAS Help instructions for accessing previously saved data" hyperlink:
javascript:popHelp('https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/teas-help.jsp#PortableData')

MARK INFORMATION PAGE
Demonstrate when the form is accessed, the user is presented with Contact information in an orange box:

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If you need help resolving technical glitches, email TEAS@uspto.gov. Please include in your email your phone
number, serial or registration number, and a screenshot of any error message you may have received.

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CONTACT:
For general trademark information or help navigating the forms,
email TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov, or telephone 1-800-786-9199 (press 1).

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Instructions:

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1. Use the Continue button at the bottom of each page to move through the form. Fill out all fields for which
information is known. Fields with a * symbol are mandatory and must be completed.
2. Choose a signature method for signing the form on the Signature Page.
3. Review the data you entered by accessing the Input Table on the Validation Page. Confirm that all
information is displayed properly. Return to the appropriate section of the form and make any needed
corrections before submission of the petition.
4. Click on the Pay/Submit button at the bottom of the Validation Page and provide the payment required (if
any) to submit the form. When successful you will be navigated to a confirmation screen.
5. An email acknowledging receipt of the submission (a filing receipt) will be sent to the Primary Email Address
for Correspondence.
Status Check:
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The status of the filing is available in the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval System (TSDR) 72 hours
after filing.

Demonstrate the user is presented with the registration's information for validation.
o Registration number
o Mark
o Owner/Holder Information/Attorney Information (if applicable)
o Publication date

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Demonstrate the user can click the registration number shown in the display and view the registration's
information in TSDR.

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Expungement
Reexamination

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STEP 3: PROVIDE RESPONSE BELOW.

* SELECT ONE OR BOTH CHECKBOXES TO INDICATE THE REASON FOR YOUR PETITION.
This petition requests institution of an ex parte proceeding to cancel a registration of a mark, in whole or in part,
on one or both of the following bases:
☒ Expungement: The mark is registered under sections 1, 44, or 66 of the Act and has never been used in
commerce on or in connection with some or all of the goods and/or services recited in the registration.
☐ Reexamination: The mark is registered under section 1 of the Act and was not in use in commerce on or in
connection with some or all of the goods and/or services recited in the registration on or before the relevant date.

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Demonstrate the user can access the hyperlink in “relevant date” at: TBD.
Demonstrate when the user selects continue with the "Expungement" checkbox selected, the form queries the
record of the entered registration number for the following criteria:
o Filing basis - Sections 1, 44 and 66
o Registration date

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Demonstrate the user can access and file the form if the request date is at least 3 years after the registration date.

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Demonstrate the user receives the below error message if the request date is less than 3 years from the
registration date.
o A petition for institution of an expungement proceeding cannot be filed against Reg. No. [display Reg
number] because the registration is less than 3 years old.

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Demonstrate the user can access and file the form if the registration is more than 10 years old.

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Demonstrate when the user selects continue with the "Reexamination" checkbox selected, the form queries the
record of the entered registration number for the following criteria:
o Filing basis - Section 1
o Registration date

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Demonstrate if a Section 1 filing basis does not exist, the user sees the below error message:
A petition for institution of a reexamination proceeding cannot be filed against Reg. No. [display entered Reg
number] because the file did not register under Section 1 of the Trademark Act.
Demonstrate the user can access and file the form if the request date is 5 years or less from the registration date.

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Demonstrate the user receives the below error message if the request date is more than 5 years from the
registration date.
A petition for institution of a reexamination proceeding cannot be filed against Reg. No. [display entered Reg
number] because the registration is more than 5 years old.

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Demonstrate the user is asked "Is an attorney filing this form and is presented with yes/no radio buttons.

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Demonstrate the word "attorney" hyperlinks to the below bookmark on the TEAS help page:
o javascript:popHelp('https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/teas-help.jsp#filingwithatty')

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Hyperlink text "Information about hiring a U.S.-licensed attorney to the following bookmark:
https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/why-hire-private-trademark-attorney.html

GROUNDS FOR PETITION
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DEMONSTRATE the user is able to enter text/grounds for petition in dedicated textbox

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DEMONSTRATE the user is able upload and attach evidence files

Grounds for Petition
Provide the following information:
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Elements of reasonable investigation of nonuse conducted

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For each source of information relied upon, a description of how and when the searches were conducted and
what the searches disclosed

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Factual statement of the basis for cancellation

Instructions: Enter your explanation here or attach a file below.

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Attachments
Click on the “Attach Evidence” button below to select the file from your computer. Visit the USPTO's website
for information on acceptable file sizes and formats.
Instructions: Attach ONLY supporting evidence here, not your entire petition. Each portion of this form serves a
specific purpose for data processing reasons. Failure to follow this instruction will cause significant delays in the
processing and review of your filing.

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PETITIONER INFORMATION PAGE

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• Petitioner Name
• Mailing Address
• City
• State
• Country/Region/Jurisdiction/U.S. Territory
• Zip/Postal Code
• Email Address
TSDR hyperlink: https://tsdr.uspto.gov/

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Mailing Address hyperlink: javascript:popHelp('https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/teashelp.jsp#MailingAddress')
Domicile Address hyperlink: javascript:popHelp('https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/teashelp.jsp#domicile')
Domicile hyperlink: https://www.uspto.gov/page/teas-help#domicile
Email Address hyperlink: javascript:popHelp('https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/teashelp.jsp#COAeMail')

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o Foreign-domiciled petitioners must have a U.S.-licensed attorney represent them. Go back in the form and
select "Yes" to the question asking whether an attorney is filing this petition. Provide the attorney's
information on the attorney information page.

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The following error(s) have been detected in the page, which must be corrected. To correct the
error(s), scroll down directly on this page to access the referenced field(s) (i.e., do not click your
browser's back button).

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ATTORNEY INFORMATION PAGE

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Foreign-domiciled petitioners must have a U.S.-licensed attorney represent them. Go back in the
form and select "Yes" to the question asking whether an attorney is filing this petition. Provide the
attorney's information on the attorney information page.

Demonstrate the user is able to enter their attorney information in the following data entry fields: *Attorney
Name (mandatory field), Firm Name, Docket/Reference Number, Year of Admission (mandatory field), U.S.
State/Commonwealth/Territory (mandatory field), Bar Membership (mandatory field), Attorney in good
standing checkbox (mandatory field), OTHER Appointed Attorney(s), Recognized Canadian Attorney/Agent,
Internal Address, *Street Address (mandatory field), *City (mandatory field), *State (mandatory field),
* Country/Region/Jurisdiction/U.S. Territory (mandatory field), * Zip/Postal Code (mandatory field), Phone
Number, Fax Number, * Email Address (mandatory field)

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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
* Attorney Name
Firm Name
Docket/Referenc
e Number

NOTE: You must limit y our entry here to no more than 12 characters.

Year of Admission

Select Year

Bar Membership U.S.
State/Commonwealth/Territory

Membership Number

You must enter "N/A" or a membership/registration number if y our U.S. state, commonwealth, or territory issues one. This
number is not v iewable in TSDR.
You must limit y our entry here to no more than 40 alphanumeric characters.

The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a
U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.
Other Appointed
Attorney(s)
Recognized
Canadian
Attorney/Agent
Internal Address

* City
* State

NOTE: You must limit y our entry here, and for all remaining fields within this ov erall section (except City , see below ), to no
more than 40 characters (the storage limit for the USPTO database). You may need to abbrev iate some words, e.g., St.
instead of Street. Failure to do so may result in an undeliv erable address, due to truncation at the 40 character limit.

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* Street Address

NOTE: You must limit y our entry here to no more than 22 characters.

* Country/Regio
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* Zip/Postal
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(Required for U.S.
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international
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NOTE: You must include as part of the "City " entry any information related to geographical regions (e.g., prov inces) not
(Required for U.S. found in the dropdown lists for "States" or "Countries." Enter the city and then the geographical region, separated by a
addresses) comma (e.g., Toronto, Ontario). In most instances, y ou will then also hav e to select the country within which the region is
found, below.

Phone Number

Fax Number
* Email Address

NOTE: The appointed attorney ack nowledges that he or she is solely responsible for receiv ing USPTO emails. USPTO notices
issued in connection with this petition can be v iewed online using the Trademark Status & Document Retriev al (TSDR). The
USPTO is not responsible for any failure to receiv e a USPTO-issued email due to the receiv er's security or anti-spam software,
or any problems with the receiv er's email sy stem.

G/S PAGE
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Demonstrate the user is able to delete items from the listing of goods/services that are NOT the subject of the
petition.
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Demonstrate the user is able to indicate that the entire registration is the subject of the petition by checking the
checkbox, “Check this box to indicate that the entire registration is the subject of the petition”

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DEMONSTRATE (for multi-class registrations) the user is able to remove an entire class from the petition by
checking the checkbox, “Check this box to remove this entire class from the petition”
o Checkbox appears only for multi-class registrations

Instructions: Delete items from the listing of goods/services/nature of the collective membership organization that are
not the subject of this petition.
☐Check this box to indicate that the entire registration is the subject of the petition.
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 035:

FEE INFORMATION PAGE

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DEMONSTRATE the “FEE INFORMATION” page auto populates the class number and per class total fee for
petition for expungement
DEMONSTRATE the “FEE INFORMATION” page auto populates the class number and per class total fee for
petition for reexamination
DEMONSTRATE the under “Fee Information” that Petition for Expungement is displayed if an expungement is
being filed or Petition for Reexamination if a reexamination is being filed.

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☐Check this box to remove this entire class from the petition.

FEE INFORMATION

Required Fees
Fee Information

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Multiplier

Fee

Total

Petition for Expungement

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Class

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$600

$600

Amount Total

$600

CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
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NEW CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

To make changes to the Primary Email Address for Correspondence below, either
(1) return to the Petitioner Information section (if no attorney has been appointed) and enter the change, or
(2) use the Attorney Information section of the form to enter the change (if an attorney has been appointed).
Name
Primary Email Address for Correspondence:
Secondary Email Address(es) (Courtesy
Email Copies):
Address Enter up to 4 addresses, separated by either a semicolon or a comma.
Only the Primary Email Address for Correspondence is used for official communication by the USPTO. If an
attorney has been appointed, the USPTO will correspond ONLY with the appointed attorney; otherwise the
USPTO will correspond with the petitioner.

SIGNATURE PAGE
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DEMONSTRATE
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DEMONSTRATE

the user had the ability to “Sign electronically directly on this petition form”
the user had the ability to “Email Text Form to second party for electronic”
the user had the ability to “Handwritten pen-and-ink signature”
the user is able to enter a declaration signature
the user is able to enter a petition signature

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Demonstrate the user has the ability to view the Name and Primary Email Address for Correspondence fields
populated from the attorney information page, if one is appointed, otherwise the petitioner information page
Demonstrate the user has the ability to enter up to four email addresses in the Secondary Email Address(es)
(Courtesy Copies) field.

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Petition for Expungement &Reexamination
TEAS - Version 7.6

DECLARATION SIGNATURE

When facts are to be proved on petition, the petitioner must submit proof in the form of statements verified
with a declaration signed by someone with firsthand knowledge of the facts. Trademark Rule 2.146(c).

Click to choose ONE signature method:

Sign electronically directly on this petition form
signature

Email Text Form to second party for electronic

Handwritten pen-and-ink signature

NOTE: To electronically sign this document, enter any alpha/numeric characters (letters/numbers) of your
choosing, preceded and followed by the forward slash (/) symbol. Most signatories enter their name between the
two forward slashes; examples of acceptable "signatures" include: /john doe/; /jd/; or /123-4567/.

The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or
both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of
the submission resulting therefrom, declares that the facts set forth above are true; all statements made of his/her
own knowledge are true; and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.
* Signature

* Date Signed

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Examples of acceptable "signatures"
include: /john doe/; /jd/; or /123-4567/.
NOTE: Must be personally signed by the
individual listed in the Signatory's Name

(MM/DD/YYYY)

field. 37 C.F.R. §2.193(a). The
person signing may not enter someone
else's signature.

* Signatory's Name
* Signatory's Position

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Enter appropriate title or nature of relationship to the petitioner.

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If the signer is
- A petitioner, enter “petitioner.”
- A business entity authorized signatory, enter official title; e.g., "President" (if a
corporation),"General Partner" (if a partnership), or "Principal" (if a limited liability
company).
- A U.S.-licensed attorney, enter "Attorney" and specify at least one state bar
admission, e.g., "Attorney of record, New York Bar member." Also, if the signing
attorney is from the same U.S. firm as the attorney of record, but was not listed in the
original filing and is not otherwise of record, also include law firm name, e.g.,
Associate Attorney, Smith, Jones & Davis, Virginia Bar member.

Signatory's Phone Number

PETITION SIGNATURE

Click to choose ONE signature method:

Sign electronically directly on this petition form

Email Text Form to second party for electronic signature

NOTE: Although a possible combination as selected on the form, the following signing method must NOT be used:
declaration signed directly and petition signed through the email text form approach.
NOTE: To electronically sign this document, enter any alpha/numeric characters (letters/numbers) of your
choosing, preceded and followed by the forward slash (/) symbol. Most signatories enter their name between the
two forward slashes; examples of acceptable "signatures" include: /john doe/; /jd/; or /123-4567/.

*You must click one of the three buttons below to confirm that you are legally authorized to sign this form based on
the trademark rules governing representation of others before the USPTO.
If you have a U.S.-licensed attorney representing you in this matter, only your attorney can sign this petititon.
Petitioner who is not represented by an attorney (pro se): I hereby confirm that

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I am not represented by an attorney in this matter, and am either: (1) the petitioner(s); or (2) a person or
person(s) with legal authority to bind the petitioner(s); and
If I had previously been represented by an attorney in this matter, either I revoked their power of attorney by
filing a signed revocation with the USPTO or the USPTO has granted this attorney's withdrawal request.

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ADVISORY: Click the above first button only if you are the petitioner(s) or legally authorized to bind the
petitioner(s); such as an officer of the petitioner corporation or association, or a general partner of the petitioner
partnership.

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I am a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a
U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory);
I am currently the trademark petitioner's attorney or an associate thereof;
To the best of my knowledge, if prior to my appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently
associated with my company/firm previously represented the petitioner in this matter:
o the petitioner has revoked their power of attorney by filing a signed revocation or substitute power of
attorney with the USPTO;
o the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request;
o the petitioner has filed a power of attorney appointing me in this matter; or
o the petitioner's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing me as an
associate attorney in this matter.

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Authorized U.S.-Licensed Attorney: I hereby confirm that

Authorized Canadian Trademark Attorney/Agent: I hereby confirm that
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An authorized U.S.-licensed attorney has been appointed to represent the petitioner;
I have been granted reciprocal recognition under 37 C.F.R. §11.14(c)(1) by the USPTO's Office of
Enrollment and Discipline; and
I am an authorized signatory based on 37 C.F.R. §11.14(c)(2).

ADVISORY: Foreign attorneys (other than authorized Canadian attorneys/agents) may not sign petitions and are
prohibited from representing a trademark petitioner before the USPTO in trademark matters.

NOTE: If more than one owner/holder, ALL must sign the overall petition.
* Signature

* Date Signed
Examples of acceptable "signatures"
include: /john doe/; /jd/; or /123-4567/.
NOTE: Must be personally signed by the
individual listed in the Signatory's Name

(MM/DD/YYYY)

field. 37 C.F.R. §2.193(a). The
person signing may not enter someone
else's signature.

* Signatory's Name
* Signatory's Position
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If the signer is
- A petitioner, enter “petitioner.”
- A business entity authorized signatory, enter official title; e.g., "President" (if a
corporation),"General Partner" (if a partnership), or "Principal" (if a limited liability
company).
- A U.S.-licensed attorney, enter "Attorney" and specify at least one state bar
admission, e.g., "Attorney of record, New York Bar member." Also, if the signing
attorney is from the same U.S. firm as the attorney of record, but was not listed in the
original filing and is not otherwise of record, also include law firm name, e.g.,
Associate Attorney, Smith, Jones & Davis, Virginia Bar member.

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Signatory's Phone Number

VALIDATION PAGE
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DEMONSTRATE the user had the ability to review form data in the following formats:
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Input (hyperlinked)
Evidence (hyperlinked)
XML File (hyperlinked)
Text Form (hyperlinked)

Petition for Expungement or Reexamination

TEAS - Version 7.5 - Validation Page

On Thu Apr 15 06:53:27 ET 2021 You completed all mandatory fields.

STEP 1: Review the form data in various formats, by clicking on the phrases under Form Data. Use the
print function within your browser to print these pages for your own records.
Petition Data
Input

Evidence

XML File

Text Form

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STEP 2: If any of the information is incorrect, click on the Go Back to Modify button (bottom of this page)
to make changes; then re-validate the form by clicking on the Validate Form button (bottom of the form).
Note: If you are using the e-signature approach or the handwritten pen-and-ink signature approach, you must
click on the final link to access the specific "text form" for that purpose.

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STEP 3: If there are no errors and you are ready to file this form electronically, confirm the email address
for acknowledgment. Once you Pay/Submit the form electronically, we will send an electronic
acknowledgment of receipt to the email address entered below. If no email address appears, you must enter
one. If we should send the acknowledgment to a different email address, or to an additional address(es),
please enter the proper address or additional address(es). For multiple addresses/receipts, please separate
email addresses by either a semicolon or a comma.

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NOTE: This email address is only for the purpose of receiving the acknowledgment that the transmission reached the USPTO, and is not related to the
email that will be used for correspondence purposes (although it could be the same address). The official email address that the USPTO will use for
any communication is whatever appears in the record for that purpose. If necessary, use the Change Address or Representation Form to update an
email address, as it will NOT be changed based on the specific entry below.

* Email for acknowledgment

To ensure we can deliver your email confirmation successfully, please re-enter
your email address(es) here:
* Email for acknowledgment
STEP 4: To download and save the form, click on the Save Form button at the bottom of this page. The
information will be saved to your local drive. To begin the submission process with saved data, you must
open a new form, and click on the "Browse/Choose File" button displayed on the initial form wizard page,
at "[OPTIONAL] To access previously-saved data, use the "Browse/Choose File" button below to
access the file from your local drive." REMINDER: Do NOT try to open the saved .obj/.xml form
directly. You must return to the very first page of the form, as if starting a brand new form, and then use the

specific "Browse/Choose File" button on that page to import the saved file. Clicking on the "Continue" button
at the bottom of that first page will then properly open the saved version of your form.
STEP 5: Click on the Pay/Submit button below to complete the filing process. Shortly after clicking that
button, you should see a screen that says SUCCESS! Within 24 hours, the email acknowledgement will also
be sent.

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INPUT TABLE
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Petition for Expungement or Reexamination

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The table below presents the data as entered.
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REGISTRATION NUMBER
PETITIONER NAME
MARK SECTION
MARK

BASIS FOR INSTITUTION OF
PROCEEDING
EVIDENCE SECTION
EVIDENCE
FILE NAME(S)

PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME OF PETITIONER
CORRESPONDENT NAME FOR PETITION
STREET
CITY
STATE

(see, mark)

Entered

ZIP/POSTAL CODE
STATE/COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S.
TERRITORY
EMAIL

FEE INFORMATION
Filing a [Insert official fee name]

600

TOTAL FEES DUE

SIGNATURE SECTION
SIGNATURE
SIGNATORY NAME
SIGNATORY DATE

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SIGNATORY POSITION

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Petition for Expungement or Reexamination

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To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
REGISTRANT NAME:
MARK: _____________ (see, mark)

CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION:

PETITIONER: The petitioner, ____________________ , having the above correspondence information, provides the following
statement as the basis for requesting institution of an ex parte proceeding to cancel the above registration, in whole or in
part:
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Other Legal Basis. Explanation of legal basis. This is a test

No Evidence Attached.
A fee payment in the amount of $600 will be submitted with the Petition for Expungement or Reexamination.
SIGNATURE(S)
Signature:
Date: Signatory's Name:
Signatory's Position:

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FILING RECEIPT

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PRA Act Statement
This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.137. The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public which
is to file (and by the USPTO to process) an application. Confidentiality is governed by 35 U.S.C. 122 and 37 CFR 1.11, 1.14 and 41.6.
This form is estimated to take 45 minutes to complete, including gathering, preparing, and submitting the completed form to the
USPTO. Time will vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amount of time you require to complete this form
and/or suggestions for reducing this burden, should be sent to the Chief Administration Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S.
Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS
ADDRESS. SEND TO: Mail Stop Petition, Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
Privacy Act Statement
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) collects this information under authority of 5 CFR 339.205. The information
in this system of records is used to manage name, citizenship, domicile, email address, postal address, and telephone number of the
trademark applicant, registrant, and applicant’s or registrant’s legal or other authorized representative(s), an attorney’s law firm or
company affiliation and professional licensing information, and other information pertaining to an applicant’s or registrant’s activities
in connection with the applied-for or registered mark. Other records mange in this system include trademark applications, applicant
and registrant declarations, office actions, registration certificates, and correspondence generated in the course of the prosecution of a
trademark application or maintenance of a trademark registration. The information you provide is protected from disclosure to third
parties in accordance with the Privacy Act. However, routine uses of this information may include disclosure to the following: public;
foreign entity, professional organizations or associations, audit or oversight; governments, law enforcement and investigation; nonfederal personnel; record
informational inquiries; data breach notification; data breach assistance; adjudication and litigation;
department of justice litigation; freedom of information act assistance from department of justice; office of personnel management;
congressional inquiries; the National Archives and Records Administration; and office of management and budget. Disclosure of the
information by you is voluntary; however, failure to provide any part of the requested information may result in our inability to enroll
you in the program. The applicable Privacy Act System of Records Notice for this information request is COMMERCE/USPTO-26,
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