Q: Good morning. Is it possible to use a trademark that is already registered? some trademarks have multiple ? thank you
I would like to know how a trademark can be held by many different owners. and if it is possible to add one more with the same name?
thank you
A: Trademarks generally may be used in different class/categories so long as there is no likelihood of confusion as to the source of the goods or services. For example, one user may register a mark for clothing goods, while another may register the same mark under a different unrelated class such as electronics.
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Depending on the specific facts, the same or similar mark can be federally registered if there will not be likelihood of confusion as to the source of goods/services. The same or similar mark will be for dissimilar goods/services.
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