结果是，不仅'IPad mini"没有被批准，连iPad也似乎遭到了否定：

【The term “IPAD” is descriptive when applied to applicant’s goods because the prefix “I” denotes “internet.”...  The term “PAD” is also descriptive of the applied for goods. The term “pad” refers to a “pad computer” or “internet pad device”, terms used synonymously to refer to tablet computers, or “a complete computer contained in a touch screen.” Please see the attached dictionary definition. In addition, the attached excerpts from third party websites show descriptive use of the term “pad” in connection with tablet computers. This marketplace evidence shows that the term “pad” would be perceived by consumers as descriptive of “pad computers” with internet and interactive capability. Applicant’s goods are identified as “a handheld digital mobile electronic device comprising tablet computer”.】

苹果可以在60天内修改申请。