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so I am going to sell fake eyelashes and I have names to list the individual characteristic of the lashes, but I noticed other companies have named their lashes the same name like "princess" or "duchess" etc. my business name is entirely original. Would it be ok to name an a... View More 
answered on Feb 6, 2016
Best to talk to intellectual property counsel before making big investments.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
We currently have a student organization at UCLA with a great name, and we are working on developing it into a non-profit organization. Unfortunately, we recently learned that this name has been trademarked by a company based in Canada. Are we still allowed to use the name for our non-profit? We... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2015
Look for another name that has not been trademarked. No, you cannot use someone else's trademark.
This is for a trademark for a singing group.
answered on Aug 25, 2015
When analyzing trademarks, the specifics need to be looked at. That said, generally speaking, unlikely. A local trademark lawyer can advise.
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I am considering starting a record label (Comotion Records) but apparently is seems there is a Commotion Records. Would I be infringing on their trademarks/ Copyrights using that same name (though the spelling is different)?
answered on Jul 19, 2015
Likely this will be a problem. A local trademark lawyer can verify.
I want to get a trademark for our hair business in USA。 How much is it?
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Different lawyers charge different amounts, plus the USPTO office has their own fees. You can check uspto.gov for their fee schedule and contact lawyers about their legal fees.
In a real estate flyer we were going to put "who you work with matters" and just found out we can't because it's trademarked by a realtor
answered on Jan 18, 2015
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If that mark has been registered for use in real estate services, you should not use that mark for offering real estate services. If you do, you may get sued for service mark... View More
I have a trademark that is currently dead and I wanted to know how I can go about re-filing and what is the quickest and easiest way to do it. Also, what is the cost?
answered on Dec 15, 2014
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My suggestion is that you retain an attorney to assist you. Your attorney can purchase a professional trademark search to ascertain if anyone else is using or has registered the... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2015
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If the trademark is already registered by someone else for the class of goods you intend to use it in, you will not be able to register that trademark either in "standard... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2014
It depends on the context in which the two are being used and how likely the average consumer is to confuse one for the other.
Andy
I do not own a trademark but will trademark "Common Law" help me? I have been running my website since 0ctober 2013 as a portal for a specific crowd and this copycat Filed for a trademark matching my website services and name is May 02, 2014 They are also including a name in the trademark... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2014
I would have to review the different websites and trademarks to evaluate it and answer your question. No it is not "safe to say" you would win anything.
I thought you had to mention all inspirations ie products simular and people you got ideas from
answered on Dec 12, 2013
You may want to post your question in the copyright practice area -- I'm sure it has already been answered there. A trademark is any device (e.g. text, sound, smell, and color) that is legally protectable, which roughly means that the mark is distinctive and used in commerce. This would... View More
I want to name my new fashion line and store, but the name has been used in the past for a tv show and I believe was trademarked for it. However there's also a hotel using the name. Am I legally allowed to use the name?
answered on Aug 8, 2012
No, that's the point of a person/entity going through the process of trademarking a name. The hotel you saw may have gotten the trademark owner's permission to use the name and is possibly paying a licensing fee for that. You would have to look up the trademark now at the Patent and... View More
answered on May 12, 2011
Sure. Notice Apple®, formerly Apple computer®. The issue with using any word in a trademark is where and how you are going to be using it. If, for example, you are selling apples, then you may have some difficulty with registering the term "apple" to apply to your goods. But like Apple... View More
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