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These are the common mistakes business owners make when they file a trademark application without the help of a qualified trademark attorney and verifying their trademark.
- Incorrect Trademark Owner
- Incorrect Goods or Services
- Incomplete Submission
- Lack of Distinctiveness
- Likelihood of Confusion
- Deceptive Marks
- Descriptive Marks
- Generic Terms
- Geographically Descriptive
- Prohibited Symbols or Names
- Scandalous or Offensive Marks
- Conflict with Prior Rights
- Functional Features
- Non-distinctive 3D Shapes
- Trade Names Without Trademark Use
- Bad Faith Application
- Failure to Respond to an Office Action
- Incorrect Applicant Information
- Inadequate Specification of Goods/Services
- Lack of Authorization
- Violation of Public Order or Morality
- Absence of a Declaration of Intent to Use
- Failure to Pay Required Fees
- Specimen Issues
- Not Responding to Office Actions
Note this is not a complete list of every possible mistake when filing a trademark application.
