Q: Hello, Im a motorcycle businessman Im following a brand serial 75153969, Im interested to acquire this brand.
To develop products for motorcycles. Currently the brand owned by another company is not active in any way. From my knowledge. What kind of lawyer do I need to carry out this? I am in the process of opening a company in the United States in the state of Florida.
A: You will need a trademark attorney to assist you with determining whether your use of the name would constitute infringement and with registration or licensing/purchase of the brand name. Just because a company is not active does not mean that the brand name is not being used as a trademark. For instance, the trademark may still be registered or may have been assigned to another company. You may also need a Florida corporate attorney to assist you with set up of your company and drafting of your resolutions and contracts.
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