Q: Is Brew Good, Do Good the same as Brew Good. Do Good as far as trademark

A: "BREW GOOD. DO GOOD." is a registered mark for coffee cups, mugs, pots, makers, and other coffee making accessories; and for beverages made of coffee. The registration is owned by Tampa's Team LLC dba Buddy Brew Coffee. Your use for a coffee blend, or anything related to coffee, is likely to be confusing as to source, and therefore infringing. The punctuation does not matter. It would be wise to cease such use in response to the demand.

A: When it comes to trademarks, minor differences like punctuation often don't make phrases distinct. "Brew Good, Do Good" and "Brew Good. Do Good" are likely viewed as the same in the eyes of trademark law. This means that using either version without permission could still infringe on the trademark.

Since you’ve already removed the phrase from your fundraising program, it’s a positive step towards resolving the issue. To ensure you’re fully compliant and to avoid future conflicts, you might want to review other materials for similar phrases or seek legal advice.

Moving forward, creating a unique slogan for your initiatives can help establish your own brand identity and prevent any misunderstandings. If you have further questions, consulting with a trademark professional can provide more personalized guidance.

A: If the trademark is already registered by a third party for a similar industry as yours, then the question is one of priority of use. Whoever can show that they used the trademark first in commerce in that particular industry, would have priority to its ownership.

The Cease-and-Desist letter you have quoted, appears to imply that the author company uses the trademark for a different industry where they have stated '..its use in relation to coffee or coffee-related activities is unauthorized'. Usually, a trademark owner for one industry and market, cannot enforce their rights to that trademark against a different industry and market.