The registries on the USPTO website display trademarks that are registered in the United States. The registries do not display marks that are in use but not registered nor marks registered in other countries. However, it is possible to register your trademark in other countries. Consult with a... View More

Whether a trademark may be used depends on many factors. Generally, the trademark should not be confusingly similar to another trademark in use for similar or related goods or services. Consult with a trademark attorney to assist you.

Generally speaking, it is permitted to use a foreign word as part of your trademark. However, whether a trademark can legally be used depends on several factors including whether the trademark is not confusingly similar to another trademark that is in use for the same or related goods or services.... View More

A trademark application is typically deemed abandoned for failure to submit a required response to the USPTO. However it is still important to determine whether the mark is still in use by the applicant or by any other business. A trademark attorney can assist you with this process.

Using and registering a cancelled trademark depends on many factors, including for example, the reason for cancellation, whether this trademark (or a similar trademark) is currently being used by this owner or another person for the same or related class of goods and services, etc. Consult with a... View More

A trademark application is typically abandoned for failure to timely respond to a refusal and/or some notification from the USPTO. You should consult with trademark attorney to determine if you should resubmit your application.

According to the USPTO, all of the information and documents you provide during the prosecution of an application and maintenance of a registration are available to the public and will be viewable on the USPTO website. There is a procedure for domicile address, which can be kept private if you... View More

A trademark that with a cancelled registration may still be in use by the owner or some other business. Consult with a trademark attorney to assist you with the application process and search for any confusingly similar trademarks that may be in use.

An abandoned trademark application due to failure to file a required response does not necessarily mean that a trademark is not in use. Before using a trademark, it is important to conduct a clearance search to prevent using and infringing on a trademark that is in use for the same or related goods... View More

A "dead" trademark application or registration may indicate that the mark is available for registration, but it does not indicate whether the owner or another business owner is using the trademark in commerce. The previous owner may have neglected to renew the registration, or another... View More

The USPTO will refuse to register a trademark when an identical or similar trademark is already registered. Typically, when a nonprofit is dissolved, it is required to transfer all of its assets and property to another nonprofit. It is possible that another organization may now own the mark.... View More

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It may be deemed infringement to use a trademark that is confusingly similar to another trademark that is in use for the same class/category of goods or services. There may not be an issue, however, if the trademarks are used for completely different goods or services when there is no likelihood of... View More

If you wish to purchase or license a trademark, you may contact the owner or the attorney listed on the trademark registration. On the other hand, if you are referring to registering your own trademark, you may begin a registration application with your state or with the U.S. Patent & Trademark... View More

Once you use a mark as a trademark for your goods or services, others cannot use the same or related trademark for the same or related class of goods or services. Registering your trademark provides additional benefits. Consult with a trademark attorney for specific information.

When two very similar marks are used for the same or related class of goods or service, they may be considered confusingly similar (and possibly infringing), especially when both marks are comprised of the same dominant words. Also, the USPTO may issue a refusal of registration on the basis of... View More

Property that is owned by the estate of a deceased individual is distributed via court order via the probate administration process. Consult with a Florida probate attorney to assist you with opening probate and admitting the last will to probate.

Ownership of the property will depend on how the deed is titled and the decedent's descendants & heirs. Without a last will, the property will likely be distributed in accordance with the Florida intestacy statute. Consult with a Florida probate attorney for assistance.

When a trademark application has a status of abandoned, this does not necessarily mean that the trademark is available for use. The trademark may still be in use by the applicant or another business owner, or another confusingly similar trademark may now be in use. Consult with a trademark attorney... View More

Per the USPTO, if a trademark registrant does not respond to an office action issued for a section 8 or section 71 declaration or a section 9 renewal application, the registration will be canceled and/or expire. However it is possible that the trademark (or a similar trademark) is still in use by... View More