Can a trademark registration application be denied?
Yes. The purpose of a trademark is to distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another. With over 4 million marks in the federal trademark database, it wouldn’t be difficult for you to accidentally create a mark that is similar to one already registered. If the trademark examiner believes your mark could be confused with one already registered for related goods or services, your application for registration will be refused. Your application can also be refused if you’re not actually using the trademark in interstate commerce. Applications may also be refused if your mark is primarily words that are merely descriptive of the product or service, if they are deceptive, or if the trademark is principally just an individual’s name or a business trade name, among other reasons.
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