We have all been rejected at some point in our lives, and needless to say it doesn’t feel good. Whether it was a job interview, a school we applied to, or by someone we liked, the sense that we put ourselves out there only to be left hanging generally doesn’t sit well. The same holds true with a trademark application. You put the time and effort into creating a mark that you attempted to register with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and instead of receiving an acceptance letter accompanied by praise for your idea, you were delivered a letter of rejection signifying your shortcomings instead of your accomplishments.