Obtaining a trademark for your brand is a way to build a reputation and recognition. However, applying for a trademark can be a complicated process and there are a multitude of reasons that your trademark could be denied. Failure to function refusals from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be among the most frustrating. If your application is denied, there are a number of ways of overcoming a failure to function refusal […]

Registering a trademark can protect your intellectual property. While you may want your company to bear your personal moniker, complications could arise if your business entity is considered a surname. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) doesn’t always grant trademark protections in these instances. Overcoming a surname refusal from the USPTO is not impossible when you are empowered with the knowledge to do so. Refusal on the Basis of Surname Identifying a product, business, […]