Rejected for Likelihood of Confusion? (with another Reg’d® Trademark)?
In the realm of trademark registration, one common reason for rejection is the likelihood of confusion with an existing registered trademark. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examines applications to ensure that new trademarks do not infringe upon or create confusion with already established marks.
When evaluating the potential confusion, the USPTO considers several factors, including:
- Similarity of the Marks: The visual and phonetic resemblance between the two trademarks is assessed. Even slight variations can result in rejection if the overall impression is similar.
- Relatedness of Goods or Services: If the goods or services associated with the trademarks are similar or related, this increases the likelihood of confusion.
- Channels of Trade: The markets in which the goods or services are sold can influence confusion. If the products are marketed through the same channels, this raises concerns.
- Strength of the Existing Trademark: Well-known or famous trademarks have a broader scope of protection, making it more likely that a similar mark will be rejected.
- Actual Confusion: Evidence of actual confusion in the marketplace, even if anecdotal, can impact the likelihood of confusion analysis.
Understanding these criteria can help applicants navigate the complex process of trademark registration and avoid pitfalls that could lead to rejection. It’s often advisable to conduct a comprehensive trademark search before filing to assess potential conflicts with existing marks.
Foundation Patents Inventor of Shock-Bands!
ELECTROMAGNETIC GUN SAFE
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20200096290A1/en?oq=US+2020-0096290+A1
® Trademark for REP SHEET
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90293040&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=documentSearch
® Trademark for POLYMARM
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88606494&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=documentSearch
SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE ALLOWING LIQUID THERMAL MATERIAL
https://uspto.report/patent/app/20200183323
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SIMULATION PLATFORM
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/ab/60/40/d546c72f918a2d/US20210173011A1.pdf
ADJUSTABLE DENTAL CASSETTE SYSTEM
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20190192268A1/en?q=ADJUSTABLE+DENTAL+CASSETTE+SYSTEM%27&oq=ADJUSTABLE+DENTAL+CASSETTE+SYSTEM%27
FLIP & SHIP SYSTEM – COMBINED SHOPPING BAG & SHIPPING ENVELOPE
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD869288S1/en?q=COMBINED+SHOPPING+BAG+%26+SHIPPING+ENVELOPE&type=DESIGN
NICKEL BISCUIT JOINER
https://patents.google.com/patent/US10471626B1/en?inventor=GERARD+DUMUK
FABRIC BASED MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEM
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/8b/08/b5/daaabdb64756a1/US20220203362A1.pdf
ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT STAND FOR CHEMICAL HOSES
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD905541S1/en?q=HOSE&assignee=SOMSACK&type=DESIGN&oq=type:DESIGN+SOMSACK+HOSE
FOLDABLE TABLE
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/02/6d/72/98720e127effca/USD938189.pdf
ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEM
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20190337023A1/en?q=ULTRASONIC&inventor=KIRMUSS&status=APPLICATION&type=PATENT&oq=status:APPLICATION+type:PATENT+KIRMUSS+ULTRASONIC
BOTTLE LIP AND NIPPLE ASSEMBLY
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/b8/99/ee/195bde5fbe85ba/US20190216687A1.pdf
HEALTH MODELING LANGUAGE
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20180294059A1/en?q=MENTAL+HEALTH+MODELING+LANGUAGE&oq=MENTAL+HEALTH+MODELING+LANGUAGE
FORK WITH GROOVED PRONGS
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/cd/0b/9c/be9c305e0d8f5b/USD882353.pdf
INDESTRUCTIBONE DOG TOY
https://patents.google.com/patent/USD870985S1/en?q=DOG+TOY+FALWELL&oq=DOG+TOY+FALWELL
MESSAGE-BASED DELIVERY OF MOBILE APP REQUESTS
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20180276397A1/en?q=Mobile+Application+Requests&inventor=MATTHEW+HOFFMAN&oq=MATTHEW+HOFFMAN+Mobile+Application+Requests
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20170020785A1/en?q=Kristin+Leigh+McCullough&oq=Kristin+Leigh+McCullough
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