ST. PAUL AND THE MINNEAPOLIS FUNK ALL STARS

What this means

The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.

Deadline: September 17, 2026

Office Action issues

The trademark examiner has issued a refusal due to potential confusion with an existing registration, noted a prior pending application, and requested clarifications regarding commerce use, living individual consent, and a word disclaimer.

• Prior Filed Application

  Cited marks: 99363864

• Section 2(d): Likelihood of Confusion

  Cited marks: 99363864

• Additional Information Required

• Section 2(c): Name, Portrait, or Signature of a Living Individual

• Disclaimer Requirement

Owner

• Paul J. Peterson

  Richfield, MN, US

Goods and services

Prosecution history

Related guidance

• Office Action issues