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References to Electronic Filing Systems in Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks

The Patent and Trademark Office published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 15, 2026. It took effect on July 15, 2026.

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What the agency says

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) issues this final rule to effectuate a nomenclature change by substituting generic terminology for references to particular electronic filing systems used to submit correspondence related to international applications originating with the United States under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol). This amendment clarifies terminology without changing filing requirements or statutory obligations.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-14240
Type: Final rule
Action: Final rule
Agency: Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office
Published: July 15, 2026
Takes effect: July 15, 2026
Dates: This rule is effective July 15, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. PTO-T-2026-0166
Regulation ID (RIN): 0651-AD95
Code of Federal Regulations: 37 CFR 7
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Trademarks
Pages: 4

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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