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What does "Name of Living Individual Inquiry" in my office action mean?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

A Name of Living Individual Inquiry means the USPTO examiner suspects your mark identifies a specific living person.

You must respond to the inquiry with a statement either confirming that the mark does identify a specific living individual (in which case you must provide their written consent) or confirming that it does not (in which case you provide that statement directly). Both responses require a formal written submission within the office action deadline.

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