Q: Can trademarked brand names be used for different product categories, or are they owned solely for all categories?
By this, I mean if there was a trademarked brand name VOLVIC for example, files as food and drinks, couldn’t this name be used for any other product, or can it be used for products in other categories such as beauty products etc.?
A:
In the USA Trademarks in general are filed and offer protection for specific classifications or categories.
Think of Delta.
Delta airlines. Delta faucets. Delta Dental. Delta power supplies.
All distinct products or services offered by different companies.
You have to pay and show use for each classification.
This may be different in other countries, but most follow the same process as the USA
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