Material Alteration

Term: Material Alteration

Definition: Amending the drawing of a trademark to the point that it no longer creates the impression of being essentially the same as the trademark in your trademark application or registration. Amendments that materially alter the trademark are usually not allowed at any point after the application is submitted.


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Lindsey Leist