§ 1317 Application Cancellation For Noncompliance

• •You have to show proof that you published something when you apply.
• •If you don’t show proof, they can cancel your application.
• •They will warn you first and give you 15 days to show the proof.

You apply for a trademark but forget to show proof that you published it in a newspaper.

The board will send you a warning letter and give you 15 days to send the proof. If you don’t send it, they can cancel your application.