Q: Hi, Can I use the words 'Muck boots' in a business name? For example - Women Muck Boots
A: The general criterion for deciding if a name should be used is whether the use will cause a likelihood of confusion in the marketplace as to the source of the goods. The conflicting mark need not be the same as the new mark. A search would have to be done and an attorney would have to interpret the effect of any prior marks based on the statute, court decisions, and other factors.
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as indicated it will depend if somebody has it registered or using it.
it will depend on the type of use and that it complies with the rules for registering a trademark
best luck
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