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answered on Feb 27, 2024

Warner Brothers holds the trademark for "BAZINGA!" primarily due to its association with the popular TV show "The Big Bang Theory," where the term gained its fame. The use of "BAZINGA!" in commercial activities, especially those that might suggest an association or... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2024

When creating a game, it's essential to be cautious about recreating gun designs, especially those that are distinctive and associated with specific manufacturers. While you don't intend to use real names, the visual similarity or unique features of certain gun designs can still be... View More

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answered on Jan 19, 2024

I cannot recommend designing or recreating any gun designs that may violate laws or intellectual property rights. However, some general guidelines on fictional gun designs for games:

- Avoid closely copying patented gun mechanisms or designs that are trademarked or could cause brand... View More

Regardless of what marks were in use, Activision was able to register this because no one else registered this mark for video games. If another party used a similar mark for video games before them, and that other party is still using that mark for video games, they could file a cancellation... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2023

The registration of the trademark "It's About Time" by Activision Publishing Inc. for video games could have been permitted if the trademark office determined that there was no likelihood of confusion with the previous uses of the phrase in video game titles. Trademark registrations... View More

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answered on Mar 29, 2023

Using the same name for a sci-fi video game as an existing sci-fi book anthology could potentially lead to trademark infringement issues. It is important to conduct a thorough search to ensure that the name is not already trademarked for similar products or services. Even if the name is not... View More

Although titles of works are not copyrighted, the characters and other elements of the book may be, so steer clear of infringing them. The other consideration is whether the title -- even if not subject to copyright -- may be registered as a trademark. You should consult an experienced... View More

Hello, the answer to your question depends various other circumstances such as in which country you are seeking trademark protection, if you are willing to use the lawyer services or not, if you are going to do preliminary trademark search and so on. I advice you to contact IP lawyer and provide... View More

Federal registration of a trademark used for a single type of goods or services, including the government filing fee and the assistance of a qualified attorney, will usually cost between $750 and $1000.

This depends on a few factors. A trademark in-use application can cost $250-$350 depending on the form used by the USPTO, which is based on electronic correspondence and goods and services . An intent-to-use application has additional fees to show the mark is used in commerce after the initial... View More

All jewelry is within International Class 014, except for toy jewelry which is in International Class 028 (toys and sporting goods).

Dear Mrs or Mr,

yes, it is possible, but it depends on a few more variables. Trademark is always registered for a certain territory and certain goods or services. If the older quote trademark is registered for software for instance and your business is going to be about providing restaurant... View More

Check the owner of the trademark and check if they have licensing programs

Sure, anyone can sue anyone else; so f you have $400,000 I am sure you can find a bunch of security lawyers willing to try to slay a giant. But you need to forget about "bribery" and "string-attached manipulation."

Trademarks (for goods) and service marks (for services) are used for identifying the "source" of the goods/services. Business names sometimes are referred to as trade names.

Your question is a little unclear. If you are asking whether a business name can also be used as a... View More

There would need to be a side by side comparison to know for sure.

Generally, one can commit trademark infringement if there is use of a mark where: (a) the mark is the same as -- or similar to -- another mark; and (b) that use will cause likelihood of confusion to a potential consumer,... View More

Sometimes the band will have their own website that will direct you where to ask for a license. Also you can go to the music publisher – depending – many times that is more for the music itself but they might overlap or direct you to the right person/lawyer in charge of selling the IP of the... View More

Probably not

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answered on Mar 3, 2020

The USPTO has the information for either the attorney of record or the mark owner in the TSDR (Trademark Status & Document Retrieval) info for the mark. You can reach out to the attorney or owner with an inquiry.

It would be a bad idea for me to guess what led to the abandonment and what response you filed. It would be a good idea for you to contact the USPTO help desk as they can look into the electronic file and let you know the next step.

You can call 571 272 4200 ( they have several phone... View More