The term of a federal trademark registration is ten years, renewable in successive ten-year periods. To maintain a registration, its owner must submit proof of continuing use and pay a fee.

You will likely encounter some difficulty. There is a registered mark (and another pending application) for MOB TIES, for many types of clothing. It is likely MOBTIES CLOTHING would be considered as likely to cause confusion with MOB TIES when used with clothing products.

I assume you are talking about the mark "DEBRA MURRAY SHAYPRON". If so, this registration went abandoned a very long time ago, such that you will need to file a new trademark application (whether for DEBRA MURRAY SHAYPRON or for just SHAYPRON). If you do this right away, you should be... View More

The test for trademark infringement is whether the usage is likely to confuse as to the source of goods or services. CONSCIOUS CASA is used and registered for services in the fields of business & real estate, engineering & design, and health. Usage of the same mark for goods or services... View More

HO'OPONOPONO is a Hawaiian exercise for reconciliation and forgiveness. The current trademark registration 5716359 is for bracelets in International Class 014, which includes precious metals, jewelry, and watches. Use of the mark for acrylic paintings would not infringe this registration.... View More

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answered on Aug 6, 2023

Given the similarity in names and the exact same goods and services, filing a trademark for "goodpure" could potentially lead to rejection by the USPTO or an opposition from the existing "puregood+" trademark owner due to likelihood of confusion. Registration in another country... View More

If a trademark is Abandoned any person may file for the abandoned mark with the USPTO in the same or similar goods and services. In order to file for the trademark you must prepare and file an application with the USPTO. In order to file an appropriate application it is best to consult a trademark... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2023

To register "ATLAST" as your trademark, conduct a thorough search to ensure it's not already taken. Then, submit an application to the appropriate trademark office, such as the USPTO, with the required fees and detailed information about your brand. Consider hiring a trademark... View More

First, I want to caution that it is necessary to check whether the trademark is in use by anybody else prior to beginning use yourself, or you could be on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter or lawsuit. I recommend hiring an experienced trademark attorney to advise you on the risks and... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2023

In a situation where two skincare businesses have similar names, it's recommended to consult with a trademark attorney for specific guidance. Trademark protection is typically granted to the first user of a distinctive mark in commerce. While your use of "Praia skin" predates the... View More

PLAYA ("beach") has been registered by Playa Products, Inc. for cosmetics since 2020, based on use since 2017. Unless your use of PLAYA for skin care products was earlier than 2017, you would be denied federal registration for that mark. There is no current or pending application to... View More

You can You can file a trademark application with the USPTO. It is best to first work with a trademark attorney or filing service for them to walk you through the process and to conduct a search to ensure no other names in the same class of services exist already. The type of game will determine... View More

For federal trademark registration status, you could search the records of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The database is known as "TESS." For state trademark registration status, you would need to search the records for each state.

However, keep in mind that the US... View More

It depends on how you plan to use the trademarked word or phrase in the title of your book. Generally, using a trademarked word or phrase in the title of a book is acceptable if it is used in a descriptive, non-infringing way. For example, if you are writing a book about Coca-Cola, you can use the... View More

Regarding the potential of trademark infringement, the general test (stated simply) is whether a member of the public would be confused between the two brands. In other words, would someone see Drama Llama the lawn care business and think that this is the same Drama Llama that sells clothes? Even... View More

This appears to be a question about trademarks, not copyrights, which non-lawyers often confuse.

Trademarks are registered in various types of goods and services according to their classification (for instance, apparel, printed material, and cups), and when filing an application to register... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2023

It depends on whether the first nail polish brand has a registered trademark for the name "Julia" and if they are using it in connection with their nail polish products. If they do, then the second nail polish brand may be infringing on their trademark rights by using the same or similar... View More

In order to find out if you your requested mark is already filed with the USPTO you can work with a Trademark filing service for a low cost fee to preform a pre-search or full search for conflicting or similar marks. The trademark application is generally $250-$350. Working with a trademark service... View More

You can file a new trademark application for a new trademark. Office will proceed with it as with a new trademark application.

You should consult with an experienced trademark attorney, to review your intended mark and its use, search existing registrations to assure it is not confusingly similar to another used for similar goods or services, and apply for registration.