Examination of the Application
About four months after the application is filed, it is assigned to an examining attorney who reviews it and determines whether the mark should proceed to registration.
Common Grounds for Refusal of Registration
Following are the most common grounds for refusing registration:
The proposed mark consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter.
The proposed mark disparages or falsely suggests a connection with persons (living or dead), institutions, beliefs, or national symbols or brings them into contempt or disrepute.
The proposed mark consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms of the United States or a state or foreign nation.
The proposed mark consists of or comprises a name, portrait, or ...
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