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If the design portion creates a separate and distinct commercial impression, yes.
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<div>See TMEP 807.12(d). <br>
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<div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Susan L. Crane<br>
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<blockquote type="cite">On Jan 17, 2024, at 6:14 AM, Carl Oppedahl via E-trademarks <e-trademarks@oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I understand that a proper specimen of use for a composite mark (words + design element) can likewise support a separate, standard character word mark application for just the “word” portion of the composite mark (let’s assume for goods).
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<p class="MsoNormal">But can the same composite specimen support a separate application for just the design element (without the words)? Or does the specimen have to show the design element on the packaging for the goods by itself without the words? </p>
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