§ 1204.04(b)(i)

TMEP § 1204.04(b)(i)

Examples of Matter That May and May Not Be Deleted

Published Oct 1, 2012United States Patent and Trademark Office

The Flag Design May Be Deleted If It Is A Separable Element:

American flag in oval with bunting on sides and the words "Schenk Fuels Services"

Italian flag and cup with words "Buon Giorno Caffe" on it

Doctor and American flag

The Flag May Not Be Deleted If It Is Integrated Into the Overall Design:

American flag with baseball cap on the flagpole, with the letter "N" on the cap

American and British flags