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In other words, if the domain name I've created and purchased also turns out to be someone's personal Twitter handle (not a business), would that be a violation of any copyright/trademark/intellectual property laws?
answered on Jun 27, 2021
The most likely answer you're going to get here is "it depends".
You should feel free to consult with an attorney so you can discuss more specific facts.
I was told that I could petition for the Abandoned trademark of BIONDA BRUNA HANDMADE IN ITALY WWW.BIONDA-BRUNA.COM - Trademark Details
So I need a lawyer to help me to obtain the abandon trademark.
answered on Jun 1, 2021
A trademark application is typically deemed abandoned for failure to submit a required response to the USPTO. However it is still important to determine whether the mark is still in use by the applicant or by any other business. A trademark attorney can assist you with this process.
Hello! I'm interested in utilizing the word "funfetti" in a business name unrelated to a cake or the product funfetti. It appears as though the name is Trademarked and I was wondering if it's something I can utilize in an unrelated capacity.
Thank you!
answered on Jun 7, 2021
An easy example is to look at the term "pandora". We have pandora music but we also have pandora jewelry.
Without going more in depth thats a good way to think of this matter.
You can always consult with a trademark attorney. Many like myself offer free consultations.
How do i know that if or can we use these trademarks and How to avoid the use of infringing trademarks？
Your answer will be a great help.
Thanks !
Noora
answered on May 18, 2021
Your best approach is to make a consultation appointment with an attorney who can make an assesment of your risks.
I am writing to inquire about trademarks using and relevant legal knowledge，For example,This phrase "WATERPROOF™" was registered by another company, Can i use "water proof" and put it into my description?What will happen if i put it into my description?Your answer will be a great help.Thanks !
answered on May 16, 2021
You can not use generic terms that refer directly to the classification for the trademark.
Waterproof is acceptable as long as you do not use it for waterproof products.
Like Apple is acceptable for computers and phones.
Consult with an attorney
I would like to claim the abandon trademark of Bionda Bruna . I was informed that I could and it wasn’t a Dead Trademark . So I need to get started on it and I’m looking on how to do it , what do I need to get started and I need legal assistance.
answered on May 15, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney and pay him to do an analysis and do the filing as appropriate
Most attorneys here provide some free phone limited consultations
Best luck
Marcos
Pursuit is a mens fitness program. Can I get a trademark for it?
answered on Apr 14, 2021
You should consult with an attorney who will then do a search and give you a risk analysis.
Most likely you will need to choose something else.
Best luck.
with star wars i mean , My company name will be ROOF WARS , and it will look like a star wars theme company , that focuses in roofs.
Thanks
answered on Apr 5, 2021
Before you do that I suggest you contact the Disney company and get their approval before you start using images or characters based on Star Wars as the theme of your new business. You may run afoul of their copyrights or trademarks if you use direct copies of their Star Wars themes or characters.... View More 
Hi,
I thought this would be a quick and easy question for someone here who wanted to help. Unfortunately, I'm not really in a financial situation to hire an attorney/lawyer.
I'd like to publish a book with the title "___ for Potato Heads" similar to one of those... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
No, sorry, you'll likely cannot use "____ for Potato Heads" as a series title.
Why don't you do what the Beatles did when they wanted to record "Dr. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band"? Just work rework it from "___ for Potato Heads" to "__ for... View More
i have not have my wedsited just yet or business cards, i havent even hired no one and i just want to know if i have to files for the business and even if i got my ein number
answered on Feb 21, 2021
If you are taking about income taxes, the answer will depend on whether you have any income. However, you must remember that there are MANY kinds of taxes. If your business is incorporated or a limited liability company, you must pay the minimum of $800 per year franchise tax. I assume you have a... View More
I'd like to create a business logo that has 'Est. 2000', but that's not when the business was created; rather, it's when my child was born. Is that false advertising?
answered on Jan 26, 2021
A good guideline would be: if you think it is false advertising, it probably is not a good idea. It would be false advertising to say you were in business for 21 years if you were not. Probably not a big deal if you were in business for 19 years, but if it was only 2, it could become an issue.... View More
This would be on the google Blogger server and would eventually carry a chain of willing authors as well as a great many Starwars links in support of the franchise.
answered on Jan 25, 2021
The question raises copyright and trademark questions. In all likelihood Disney would not care if you supported the franchise. The facts do not indicate how you would make references to Disney properties or possibly use them. There may be ways to do it right. There are very many ways to do it... View More
Since this is an era of effective businesses though the ecommerce channels and Trademark Terminal is providing the elevation in the quality to do the same. Almost all of the customers and clients are using the medium of internet as their basis communication and collaboration route. Trademark... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2021
Website rankings and trademarks are different things. It might be a good idea to read the Trademark Terminal website and see if they actually say that they make your brand more appealing. They might not. You might want to call an intellectual property attorney. Many give free initial consultations.
I'm a little confused about the process. I'm forming a LLC, but beyond that, do I need to create a DBA in the pen name? Do I need to trademark it? Do I need register for a copyright?
answered on Jan 11, 2021
You should definitely sit down with an attorney and understand all the issues associated with it.
Example- If someone was a Trademark with the name "GLO" for a fitness website. And their goods and services solely cover the creation of any fitness sites or blogs that provide non-downloadable articles for advice on fitness, Could I trade mark the name "GLO" for a fitness clothing brand?
answered on Dec 22, 2020
Very unlikely will cause or can be claimed it will cause confusion
I recommend looking at something different
Knowing I was in the process of applying for a Federal trademark, they one upped me and claimed my product as their own and began dealing with my production companies. Would the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1051 et. seq. be of any use to me years after the fact?
answered on Dec 20, 2020
Depends on how long it has passed, how long you have had your trademark, and IF you got your registration.
IT may be also fraud, and you can stop him/her if you have rightful ownership.
Consult with an attorney
Marcos, attorney for the creative classes
answered on Dec 14, 2020
A trademark application may have a status of abandoned for failure to timely respond to an office action or some other required filing. This does not mean the mark is not in use. Using an identical or similar trademark in the same/related class/category as a trademark in use may give rise to a... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2020
Depends
It depends on how the other mark is used and whether they may file an opposition to your application
Even though they are different applications it may be considered confusing
Consult with an attorney
Decided to abandon and not utilize trademark for marketing purposes and would like image removed from record or display
answered on Dec 1, 2020
There is a process for doing it. It is called express abandonment.
Contact an attorney for any help on getting this done.
answered on Oct 23, 2020
Is "feasty" a made up word? Your use in commerce to identify the source of goods or services is use as a trademark. If you want nation wide protection then contact an attorney with Trademark experience who can file an application. Cost including the Federal Trademark Office filing fee... View More
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