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If I receive an office action, can I still save my trademark?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

Yes. An office action is not a final refusal; it is an opportunity to respond and resolve the issues the examiner has identified. If the response satisfies the examiner, the application continues through the registration process.

The strength of the response depends on the nature of the issue. Procedural or formality issues are typically straightforward to resolve. Substantive issues such as likelihood of confusion or descriptiveness require legal arguments, and sometimes evidence, to overcome. Working with a trademark attorney on substantive office actions is advisable.

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