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37 C.F.R. § 2.20

Declarations in lieu of oaths

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Instead of an oath, affidavit, or sworn statement, the language of 28 U.S.C. 1746, or the following declaration language, may be used:

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 application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.[80 FR 33178, June 11, 2015]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1975–2026 · leading case: Clergy Fin., LLC v. Clergy Fin. Servs., Inc., 598 F. Supp. 2d 989 (D. Minnesota 2009).
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Clergy Fin., LLC v. Clergy Fin. Servs., Inc., 598 F. Supp. 2d 989 (D. Minnesota 2009). · cites it 2× “Moreover, as you should also know, amendment under section 7 of the Trademark Act is supported by a 37 C.F.R. Section 2.20 declaration. We look forward to hearing back from you no later than November 5, 2008.”
In Re Mother Tucker's Food Experience (Canada) Inc., 925 F.2d 1402 (Fed. Cir. 1991). “By regulation, 37 C.F.R. § 2.20 , declarations may be filed in lieu of oaths.”
In re Precious Diamonds, Inc., 635 F.2d 845 (C.C.P.A. 1980). “37 CFR 2.20, 2.161, 2.145(a). . We note that the parties have not argued the applicability of 35 U.”
In re Ideal Indus., Inc., 508 F.2d 1336 (C.C.P.A. 1975). “§ 1052 (f)) by virtue of the inclusion, in the declaration by applicant’s president (see 37 CFR 2.20), of the following: The mark has become distinctive of applicant’s goods as a result of substantially exclusive and continuous use in interstate commerce for the five years next…”
Everwise Credit Union (2026). · cites it 2× “20, 37 C.F.R. § 2.20 , that sets forth in numbered paragraphs facts about use of the mark in commerce and the supporting documentary evidence, including how the evidence demonstrates use of the mark in commerce as of the relevant date for the goods or services at issue.”
Amin v. Hingorani (S.D.N.Y. 2024). “This statement must be verified with an affidavit or signed declaration under 37 C.F.R. § 2.20 . 37 C.F.R. § 2.41 (a)(2); [T.”
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