Manlius, NY asked in Trademark for New York

Q: Can I pickup thus trademark if it’s dead

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Floyd Edwin Ivey
Floyd Edwin Ivey
Answered
  • Trademarks Lawyer
  • Kennewick, WA

A: It may show as dead because of a error in the calendar. A trademark attorney will have to review the history of the mark for information suggestive of your use as a good or a bad idea. You may be infringing if the renewal failure was an oversight.

See an attorney.

Allison Higgins
Allison Higgins
Answered
  • Trademarks Lawyer
  • Helotes, TX

A: There are several factors to consider before trying to register a "dead" mark. Depending on the goods or services you are selling, it may not matter at all. I would strongly suggest contacting a licensed trademark attorney to do a complete analysis.

Best of luck!

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