37 CFR 2.80: Publication for opposition
Taken from the USPTO’s TM Federal Statutes and Rules, Last Revised in January 2018
§2.80 Publication for opposition.
If, on examination or reexamination of an application for registration on the Principal Register, it appears that the applicant is entitled to have his mark registered, the mark will be published in the Official Gazette for opposition. The mark will also be published in the case of an application to be placed in interference or concurrent use proceedings, if otherwise registrable.
[41 FR 758, Jan. 5, 1976]