Can I Change the Trademark Itself After My Trademark Application has been Filed?

Sometimes your trademark might feel like a work in progress. After you file your application, you might think you want to change some aspect of the trademark itself. A lot of applicants frequently ask if they are allowed to do this. And the answer is no, you can’t.

What Changes Can Be Made to a Trademark Application?

There are a lot of things that you can change in your trademark application, but the trademark itself is not one of them. 

For instance, you are allowed to remove some things or narrow down some of the items on your trademark application. You can also clarify information that is already on the application so that the trademark examiner can have a better understanding of your application overall. But as for making changes to the trademark itself, that is not allowed.

The only exception to this is when you have a really minor typo or something rather insignificant to the overall idea behind the trademark. This could be, for example, a missing period at the end of the slogan.

But the general rule is after you file your trademark, you can't alter the trademark itself. So that is why it’s important to make sure your trademark is as close to a finished product as possible before filing your application.