Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
what will be the grounds of the trade mark objections
3 Answers from Attorneys
That is a bit too broad. What are the facts?
I'll say! Objections to what? There are many different possible grounds for objecting to someone's trademark application. Objections can be raised by the USPTO staff or by third parties. Provide several paragraphs of specifics, please.
As a Franchise Attorney with experience in trademarks, I can give you some general grounds for objections raised on an initial registration application. These are: (1) that the mark, or substantially similar mark is used and owned by a third party; (2) that the mark is generic; and (3) that the mark is descriptive. Consult with a good trademark or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation