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Jun 04, 2026

Why the USPTO Rejected Your Product Photo as a "Mockup" and How to Fix It

The USPTO rejects product photos as 'mockups' when examiners suspect digital creation or AI generation instead of real goods in commerce. Fix it by submitting a verified substitute specimen with genuine product photography, or amend your filing basis to Intent-to-Use (Section 1(b)). Learn the legal requirements and avoid specimen refusal.

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