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I attach the helmet to a painted wooden base and have a phone charger inside the helmet. Am I infringing on the NFL?
answered on Jul 11, 2024
Yes, this is textbook trademark and copyright infringement. The NFL owns the intellectual property rights in the logos, designs, and company names and as such you would need to obtain permission from the NFL prior to such use, aka a licensing agreement. The NFL is very protective of their... View More 
One that just makes noises, and wont need to be wired into a home burglary system.
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answered on Feb 25, 2023
There are several types of anti-theft devices available for air conditioner condensing units that do not require hook up to an alarm system. Some of these devices use motion sensors to detect movement around the unit and sound an alarm if triggered. Others use tamper-resistant covers to prevent... View More
Do I file a ALLEGATION OF USE (STATEMENT OF USE/AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE) first and then answer this deficiency letter or both can be done together?
answered on Feb 20, 2021
You should consult an attorney.
Most likely you need to respond to the office action and then wait for the notice of allowance to be issued
I registered my business in DE named “Goddess Financial”, after a trademark search I realized there is a company in Australia named “Financial Goddess”. (Registered their trademark in USA). We offer different services but both obviously in the financial industry. Do I have to change my... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2019
I would recommend that you change your name to avoid future disputes. The standard for trademark infringement is a likelihood of confusion. Sounds like that is a possibility. Now, if you were using the trademark before the date of first use of the registered mark, you may want to seek... View More
In 2016 A partner and I formed a product oriented company. We spent months of planning and research to choose our company name and product name. We also consulted with two attorneys in choosing the product name. We proceeded to purchase a domain, file a Delaware trademark registration, and a... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2018
The USPTO may deny the application based on the conflict with your registration. I would continue to watch the application. If it is published for opposition, you may want to retain an attorney to oppose the registration. It is also possible that both trademarks can exist concurrently if the... View More
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We are going to incorporate a software company in Delaware. There is a trademark for the same company name but in the oil in gas industry in Texas. Also doing a google search, we see that there are other business using the same name in the software sector, but they don't appear to... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
An attorney would need to review all the facts to answer this question. Here are some general observations that may be helpful.
The oil company trademark could be an issue if the products/services are similar. For example, if that trademark is for geo-location services and your software... View More
Nike is a trade mark & a company. If I say our shoes are 10% less than Nike would that be an infringement of trade mark? Can I say Nike Buyers, get 10% off for example?
answered on Mar 15, 2018
You can use the word Nike to describe genuine Nike products. You just cannot call your own shoes Nike, or something similar in sound, shape, or appearance.
hi , i am trying to start a company by a certain name , that name is taken (though their domain is hyphenated and i bought the original name domain).
they did not register the name as a trade mark and its free for the taking.
QUESTION!!
if i pay for the trademark and i take... View More
I want to register an international brand for children goods (WIPO), but there is the same brand registered for beer,mineral water and beverages.Also the countries in which the mark will be registered are not the same as these of the existing one.Can I register my mark or I will get a refusal from... View More
answered on May 15, 2014
Based on the information you provided, the answer to your question is yes.
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