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What should I do if the USPTO asks me to provide Identification of Services in an office action?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

The approach is the same as for goods: review the office action to understand which service descriptions are problematic, check the USPTO's ID Manual for accepted terminology, and amend the application to use clear, specific, and accepted language.

Service descriptions must identify the nature of the services precisely. "Business consulting" is often too vague; "business management consulting services for small and medium-sized enterprises in the technology sector" is specific and acceptable. The examiner's suggestions in the office action are the most efficient guide to what will be accepted.

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