Examination guides issued after the publication of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) (Nov 2024), or any issued before publication but not incorporated into the TMEP, are listed below. Generally, examination guides issued before publication of the November 2024 TMEP have been incorporated into the TMEP.
- Exam Guide 1-25 Examination Procedures for New Fees January 2025
- Exam Guide 1-22 Clarification of Examination Evidentiary Standard for Marks Refused as Generic
- Exam Guide 1-19 Examination of Marks for Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Goods and Services after Enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill
- Exam Guide 1-11 (Section 2(a) Deceptiveness for Class 5 Goods)