answered on Mar 5, 2021
It's possible that you could snap up this trademark. You'll have a better chance if your description of goods or services is different from that of the previous trademark. Also check to see what similar marks are registered, such as "Wear your words," which might prevent you... View More 
There is this filed.
KEEP IT KIND
Filed: September 6, 2019
Clothing, namely, shirts and hats
Serial Number: 88979131
answered on Dec 28, 2020
No you can't.
Too close and will create confusion.
Consult with an attorney.
l want to inquire about the possibility of registering a joint name i.e. "PETER and PAUL". I would like the use both names to label my product or would either use PETER or PAUL separately for the same category of product. Is this allow in U.S trademark law.
answered on Aug 5, 2020
Generally speaking, you may use the trademark you choose so long as it complies with trademark law, ie. it is not confusingly similar to another trademark in the same or related class/category or misleading, etc. However if you register a trademark, you should use that trademark with the spelling... View More
I released music to Distrokid in March and May under my artist name Jilian Ann. There happens to be another Jillian Ann who has released music in the past who just contacted me claiming she owns the trademark to Jillian Ann and has threatened legal action on me if I don't change my artist... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
Your situation sounds serious enough that I suggest you consult with counsel as to your options.
Hello
I want to make t-shirts with the box logo, but without the word "supreme." I am making shirts with simular (looks exactly the same) font with the same red but it says "Winga." Is this illegal? I am also making shirts with other colors.
I tried to contact... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2020
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It will depend on how similar the designs are.
If you are just printing supreme on your t-shirts for example, you may have an argument that it is a generic... View More
He was an inventor and patented at least 2 machines that I no of. How can I did out about patents payments inherited residual or my rights???
answered on Aug 21, 2019
If you are the Court appointed Personal Representative of his estate, then you have authority to
contact the Patent Office or you can engage counsel or a search service. Also, you will be able to
review his tax returns, and financial and all other records.
For example you have a page that posts quotes and sells merchandise. Would a trademark protect quotes and merchandise with the brand name on it from being stolen?
answered on Mar 29, 2019
Trademarks protect the indicia of the source of goods. So, yes.
For example Blue Moon is the name of the company but on social media it's Blue.Moon or BlueMoon. Would trademarking Blue Moon protect Blue.Moon or BlueMoon social media pages?
answered on Mar 29, 2019
You should only include one trademark per application. The test for infringement of a trademark is the likelihood of confusion. So, if blue moon were registered, it's very likely that the other words/phrases you suggested would also be protected. If you protected blue moon, it protected in... View More
I have noted, for example, that the name Melville is a trademark for a construction company, but there is an independent publisher called Melville House Books
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Trademark registration is different than copyright registration in that the purpose is protect consumers' expectations of a product or service's source and quality. It does not protect the registrant's "creative ownership" of a phrase or design, etc.
If... View More
I have a trademark i own ,under a company .I would like to transfer it to another company which I registered.How do I go about this process.
answered on Jul 13, 2018
You need to execute and record a trademark assignment. Any trademark attorney should be able to prepare this. I would note, before transferring the trademark, you must account for how the new owner will use the trademark. If not done correctly, the trademark could become abandoned.
answered on May 8, 2018
An attorney would need to know more facts to answer this question. The type of goods or services each mark is associate with, the overall appearance of the two marks, the content of the registration, which mark was used first, and several other factors are relevant to the question. Before using a... View More
Should I patent it as intellectual property? or copyright?
Should I go to lawyer or I can do it by myself online?
Thank you
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Patents are not the answer as the patent part of the PTO does not care about the text; they care about the function or the ornamental design.
You can chase a trademark (need to specify trademark to get this to a TM lawyer on JUSTIA).
Not a perfect fit as a trademark is intended to... View More
the name Orca. A week ago a trademark for the words was granted to someone who has not been using those words before. Can my company protest the issuance of such a trademark (words) to that party?
answered on Mar 19, 2018
It depends on the context in which you use the word Orca and the context that the trademark applicant plans to use the word in. You may have grounds to cancel the trademark. An attorney would need to review all the facts to determine if you have a case.
602 Abandoned - Failure to respond
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Hello. I've answered a very similar question on here before. First off, the primary issue with regard to using any trademark is as to HOW you use it. If somebody has a trademark that they use in conjunction with their sales of baked goods, and somebody else wants to use the same or similar... View More
I recently purchased many portable speakers from a vendor in China. The company produces many authentic speakers (iLepo), but they also wholesale "fake" JBL speakers on a international wholesale store.
The speakers look pretty similar, but they intentionally took off the logo on... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2017
if you use the stickers you are infringing on another company's trademark. The speakers may also violate someone's patent but you can assume not for the moment. if you want to sell them then use the name of mfg or create your own brand.
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Both sound like a trademark that might be challenged for lack of uniqueness as they are common colloquialisms. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
Both names would be for a dog supplement brand
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Do an IP search to see if there are any competing trademarks. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I have a blog and own a domain name for FoodNetworkFandom.com. I know that "Food Network" is trademarked but I do not use copyrighted material to sell but have created a custom logo for my domain which I want to produce merchandise for along with creating more of my own content for sale.
answered on Mar 9, 2017
That sounds risky, as it may cause confusion among reasonable consumers. You may face legal consequences. Why not try something more creative? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
We are looking to do a certification for nutritional supplements, with the name "Perfectly Paleo". If a supplement meets certain key requirements, we will certify it "Perfectly Paleo". A check of TESS shows that there is a trademark for "Perfectly Paleo" and it is... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
See: https://www.uspto.gov/page/about-trademark-infringement
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
I've heard of people having their jewelry on etsy removed due to having a semicolon in their design. It does refer to the project semicolon organization but is just the actual punctuation mark, not their logo or anything like that. Is it still not allowed?
answered on Dec 29, 2016
I see no basis for an IP assertion of rights re: simply a semicolon. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
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