Trademark Objection

After a trademark application is submitted, a Trademark Examiner reviews it and conducts a search for existing trademarks that are identical or similar to the one in question. The results of this examination are compiled into a trademark examination report.

Use of an Incorrect Trademark Form

If a trademark application is submitted using the incorrect form, the Trademark Examiner may raise the following objection:

The application is made on Form TM-1, which is intended for certification marks in respect of goods or services within a class. The application should be corrected to Form TM-4. Please file a request using Form TM-16 to make this correction.

Corrective Action: To address this objection, the applicant should file a request for correction using Form TM-16.

Incorrect Trademark Applicant Name

The trademark applicant's name must be correctly entered in the application. If the name is incorrect, the Trademark Examiner may raise the following objection:

The application appears to be filed under the name of a partnership firm. The names of all partners should be recorded by filing a request using Form TM-16.

Corrective Action:To resolve this objection, the applicant should file a request for correction using Form TM-16.