A new examination guide, “Applications for Marks Comprising gTLDs for Domain-Name Registry Operator and Registrar Services,” is now available on the Trademark Examination Guides page at www.uspto.gov/trademarks/resources/Trademark_Exam_Guides.jsp.
In light of the ICANN initiative to introduce new generic top-level domain names (gTLDs), some of which may have significance as source identifiers, the guide concerns applications for marks comprising gTLDs for domain name registry operator and registrar services, and sets forth conditions under which such marks may be registered.
