Common Objections by Trademark Examiners

Summary

This practice note discusses the various objections that can be raised to the registrability of an applied-for mark, in addition to objections to formalities. In particular, the practice note discusses name or surname objections, clearly descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive objections, name of goods or services objections, confusion with a registered mark objection, Prohibited Sign, Denomination or Geographical Indications Objection, inherent distinctiveness objection, utilitarian objection and formalities objections.