USPTO Releases New Online Version of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure | Practical Law

USPTO Releases New Online Version of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure | Practical Law

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a new online version of the 8th edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP), which includes a new search tool among other new features.

USPTO Releases New Online Version of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure

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USPTO Releases New Online Version of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure

by PLC Intellectual Property & Technology
Published on 18 Sep 2012USA (National/Federal)
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a new online version of the 8th edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP), which includes a new search tool among other new features.
On September 17, 2012, the USPTO announced the release of a new online version of the 8th edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP).
The new online version includes new features, including a:
  • Redesigned user interface.
  • Search system allowing enables users to conduct highly focused queries with advanced search syntax.
  • Search history tool with quick access to a record of searches.
  • Flexible interface that makes it easier to navigate across content areas, search results and viewed documents.
The new online version of the TMEP is available on the USPTO website.