1204.02(c) Examples of Designs That Should Not Be Refused Under §2(b)
Designs that do not rise to the level of being emblems of national authority, or emblems of state or municipal authority, should not be refused. Exception: As a result of the enactment of Public Law 98 525 on October 19, 1984, the initials, seal, and emblem of the United States Marine Corps are "deemed to be insignia of the United States," under 10 U.S.C. §7881. The amendments adding this section do not affect rights that vested before October 19, 1984. Applications claiming use after October 19, 1984 must be refused.
The following are examples of designs that are not barred from registration under §2(b):
Designs That Identify Governmental Departments - No §2(b) Refusal
Monuments, Statues, Buildings - No §2(b) Refusal
Objects Used By The Government - No §2(b) Refusal
Words or Initials that Identify People or Departments in The Government - No §2(b) Refusal
- U.S. Park Ranger
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- DOD - Department of Defense