Common Trademark Refusals
- Avoid Generic & Descriptive Marks – Trademarks that are generic or merely describe the product (like “COMPUTER” for computers or “CREAMY” for yogurt) are often refused by the USPTO.
- Understand Surname & Informational Refusals – Marks that are primarily viewed as a surname (“MILLER LAW GROUP”) or just provide information (“FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE”) typically cannot be registered.
- Functional Features Can’t Be Trademarked – Designs or features essential to a product’s function, such as a standard bottle shape, are not eligible for trademark protection.
Attract Investors and Add Value to Your Company with a Registered Trademark
- Boost Investor Confidence – Startups with trademarks and patents are up to 10x more likely to secure funding and achieve higher valuations.
- Protect Your Brand & Innovations – Trademark registration safeguards your business from copycats and shows investors you’re serious and future-focused.
- Fast & Affordable Trademark Filing – Our online trademark service makes protecting your intellectual property quick, simple, and cost-effective.
Brandme vs. Competitors
- Transparent Trademark Registration – Brandme offers clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges, always inclusive of government filing fees.
- Fast & Professional Service – Trademark applications are prepared by a licensed New York trademark attorney and usually transmitted within 24 hours.
- Affordable & Simple Process – With fees often half the cost of traditional law firms, the Brandme Wizard makes trademark filing easy, step-by-step, in plain English.
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