37 C.F.R. § 2.37
Description of mark
A description of the mark must be included if the mark is not in standard characters. In an application where the mark is in standard characters, a description may be included and must be included if required by the trademark examining attorney.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2019–2025 · leading case: TBL Licensing, LLC v. Katherine Vidal, 98 F.4th 500 (4th Cir. 2024).
TBL Licensing, LLC v. Katherine Vidal, 98 F.4th 500 (4th Cir. 2024). “See 37 C.F.R. § 2.37 . Both the drawing and description define the mark that the applicant intends to register.”
Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Pitsicalis (S.D.N.Y. 2019). “37 C.F.R. §2.37 ; see TMEP 808.02. Specifically, applicant references “a man” in the description, however it is clear that the “man” is Jimi Hendrix.”
In Re Duraisamy (Fed. Cir. 2025). “(citing 37 C.F.R. §§ 2.37 , 2.52(b)(1)). The Board determined that Mr.”
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