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4.1.1 Minor (common or obvious) differences in spelling

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An application may be considered a series where the marks differ due to minor changes in spelling and the variations are regarded as alternative spellings of the same word(s). Where dictionary words are concerned, only common or obvious misspellings should be allowed.

The differences in spelling must not change the pronunciation or meaning of the mark.

The following marks would comprise valid series, for example:


SUPERGLAZE     CENTRE-FUGUE     HI FIDELITY

SUPAGLAZE       CENTER-FUGUE     HIGH FIDELITY


Last updated 8 February 2010

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