Hi! The best way to do this would be to meet with an attorney. You'll have to show use of the mark in commerce, which can be difficult with a startup.

Hi! I understand your apprehension! Your best bet would be to meet with an attorney and have a comprehensive search done. It may turn out that you are fine even if the same name has already been trademarked due to various factors such as category they are trademarked in, etc. But don't give up... View More

What trademark are you referring to? My suggestion is to speak to an attorney and have a search done. Good luck!

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I would recommend having a lawyer run a comprehensive search for you. This will allow you to find out if those other names are registered trademarks. If they are, you may have to rebrand. If they're not, good news! Then you should register yours so you don't have to worry... View More

Hi! Are they registered in the US? Otherwise they probably can't stop you. I commend you for getting a comprehensive search done!

Hi! I would consult with an attorney but if your trademark was cancelled, you'll probably have to submit a new application. Good luck!

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You are asking good questions but I think your best bet is to speak with an attorney so they can give you more specific advice. Copyright law is complex.

What trademark are you seeking? An attorney will conduct a search for you and determine if the trademark is available.

Yes it definitely will.

Did the breeder guarantee the dog's health or anything like that? You may have recourse but it depends on the particular facts in your situation. I would consult with an attorney.

Hi! You can definitely trademark your character name, even without a business license or a business name. I would recommend consulting with an attorney to make sure that is the right action for your situation, but having a business name and license are not necessary for trademarking something like... View More

If Tower has the trademark, it doesn't matter that it was dead. They own it now. You could try to get them to share the trademark with you. I would definitely consult a lawyer. Good luck!

It depends. Since you are in the same class, there could be confusion. However, the names are different. I would consult with a trademark attorney to make sure and possibly brainstorm a new name just in case.

Yes, you absolutely can! It doesn't matter what you sell. If your business has a name, you can probably trademark it. I would speak with an attorney to make sure the name is available and not infringing on anyone else though.

I would have an attorney do a search, but I would suggest staying away from that name.

Hi! You likely can apply for this trademark. However, I would hire an attorney to take a deeper look at this trademark and see what, if any, office action was administered in order to make sure your application would not also be refused or anything like that.

Yes. You can definitely register in the U.S. You just need to use an Attorney from the U.S. or a contact here with a valid address.

Hi! You might be okay, but I would recommend consulting with an attorney to talk more about potential issues with this name and logo. Trademarks is a complex area and it can be hard to predict what trademarks will be refused or ultimately get an office action.

Probably not. It depends on your local animal codes though. Generally speaking, a code will allow several incidents before euthanasia. Your dog may be labelled a "dangerous dog" though.

If the trademark is expired, you should be able to simply apply for it and become the owner of it. If, however, you are seeking to get ownership of the trademark from a current owner, you can always get an assignment or transfer of ownership.