Office Action Response

Likelihood of Confusion

Examiner cites a similar registered mark. Requires legal argument comparing marks and goods/services.

Descriptiveness Refusal

Examiner finds the mark merely describes the goods/services. Requires arguing suggestiveness or acquired distinctiveness.

Specimen Refusal

Submitted specimen does not meet USPTO requirements. A new compliant specimen is needed.

ID / Description Amendment

Examiner requests clarification or narrowing of the goods/services description.

Disclaimer Required

Examiner requires a disclaimer of a descriptive portion of the mark.

Primarily Merely a Surname

Examiner refuses on grounds the mark is primarily a surname. Requires evidence of acquired distinctiveness.

Other / Multiple Issues

Multiple refusals or an issue not listed above.