Can the Office refuse to register a mark?
Yes. The office will refuse to register matter if it does not function as a trademark. Not all words, names, symbols, or devices function as trademarks. For example, matter that is merely the generic name of the goods on which it is used or is merely descriptive of services in connection with which it is used cannot be registered. Other common grounds for refusal are set forth under KRS. 365.567.
Yes. The Office will refuse to register matter if it does not function as a trademark. Not all words, names, symbols or devices function as trademarks. For example, matter which is merely the generic name of the goods on which it is used cannot be registered. Additionally, Section 2 of the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. §1052) contains several of the most common (though not the only) grounds for refusing registration.
Yes. The Office will refuse to register matter if it does not function as a trademark. Not all words, names, symbols, or devices function as trademarks. For example, matter which is merely the generic name of the goods on which it is used cannot be registered. Additionally, Section 2 of the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. §1052) contains several of the most common (though not the only) grounds for refusing registration.
