SEC. 16. Effect of failure to renew registration.—Mere failure to renew any registration shall not affect the right of the registrant to apply for and obtain a new registration under the provisions of this Act, nor shall such failure entitle any other person to register a mark or trade-name unless he is entitled thereto in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
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CitationRA 166 Section 16 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
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