Sec. 16.055. DISCLAIMER OF UNREGISTRABLE COMPONENT. (a) The secretary of state may require the applicant to disclaim an unregistrable component of a mark that is otherwise registrable. An applicant may voluntarily disclaim a component of a mark sought to be registered.
(b) A disclaimer may not prejudice or affect:
(1) the rights of the applicant or registrant in the disclaimed matter; or
(2) the rights of the applicant or registrant to submit another application to register the mark if the disclaimed matter is or has become distinctive of the applicant's or registrant's goods or services.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 563 (H.B. 3141), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2012.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Competition and Trade Practices
Subchapter B. Registration of Mark
Section 16.051. Registrable Marks
Section 16.052. Application for Registration
Section 16.053. Filing of Application; Examination
Section 16.054. Amendment to Application
Section 16.055. Disclaimer of Unregistrable Component
Section 16.056. Concurrent Applications for Same or Similar Mark
Section 16.057. Denial of Registration; Notice
Section 16.058. Certificate of Registration
Section 16.059. Term and Renewal of Registration
Section 16.060. Record and Proof of Registration
Section 16.061. Assignment of Mark and Registration
Section 16.062. Recording of Other Instruments
Section 16.063. Change of Registrant's Name
Section 16.064. Cancellation of Registration