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What does "Identification of Goods/Services" in my office action mean?

Senior Trademark Attorney

An Identification of Goods/Services office action means the USPTO has identified problems with the way the goods or services are described in the application. The description may be too vague, too broad, contradictory, or use terminology not recognized in the USPTO's Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual (ID Manual).

The examiner will identify the specific terms that are problematic and typically suggest acceptable alternatives. The response requires amending the goods and services list to use clear, specific, and accepted terminology; descriptions that allow the examiner to assess the scope of the application and compare it accurately to existing registrations.

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