answered on May 29, 2021
Probably not
You should consult an attorney to evaluate your options and risks
answered on May 15, 2021
Maybe
Depends on whether other trademarks are similar or share elements that can confuse a buyer
Consult with an attorney
My paypal account got suspended, due to a court order below and I never receive any email from the law firm before. Also the claim is strange, I never use or produce any of those company products. As my company is base in Hong Kong how can I defense myself from this law suit?
Court: US... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2020
Hello, and I'm sorry to hear that you have been sued. Unfortunately, a lawsuit in the US District Court is a very serious matter. There are lots of issues that you need to explore, and at minimum, you will need to respond to the Complaint (usually by filing an answer or motion to dismiss)... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2020
Possibly, trademark cancellation refers to the trademark's registration. The mark may have been cancelled as a result of an opposition proceeding by a competing trademark owner or the USPTO may have cancelled the mark for failure to maintain required filings, in which case this trademark... View More
I’m trying to see if could buy off from the owner this trademark 86480383
answered on Jun 19, 2020
You can look up a trademark owner's contact information at tsdr.uspto.gov. You can then contact the trademark owner, and make your offer. You may want to seek business and legal advice to make sure you offer an appropriate price, and to make sure the trademark is assigned to you properly... View More
I understand that you cannot use the stylized version of the word (eg: logo) belonging to the filer; however, I am confused as to whether or not the trademark prevents individuals from using this basic word.
answered on May 25, 2020
Many basic words are used as trademarks. Your use of even a part of the trademark in the same category/class of goods may be confusingly similar to consumers and will likely be deemed as infringement. Also, the trademark office may reject such an application for registration on the basis of... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
While the designation on the USPTO may say "abandoned", it does not mean that the owner of the mark is not continuing to use it. It just means that the person failed to deliver the materials/information required by the USPTO to proceed. It would be good for you to do a thorough search... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
Probably not if the copyright in the song is still active.
RYAN'S WORLD - Trademark Details
Status: 602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response
Serial Number87770633
Goods and ServicesStreaming of audio and video materials on the Internet; broadcast communication services, namely, transmission of data, graphical... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
In the United States, trademark rights under common law are based on priority of use, not registration. It is possible that this trademark owner has continued to use the trademark, but just simply failed to file the necessary maintenance failings in order to keep the registration alive. Your use... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2020
Trademark protection is based on use as a source identifier of goods or services. If that fingerprint isn't identifying the source of a good or service, the likely answer is no.
answered on Feb 18, 2020
If you'd like to use "Madhatter Custom PC Mods" for a PC modification business, this likely not an infringing use. Having an IP attorney complete a clearance search for the name being considered is best before you expend resources on commercial projects.
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Our company also does clothing but we would trademark it as "Trill Apparel" and not "Trill Apparel Clothing Company". Would we be able to do this?
answered on Jan 31, 2020
Because of the substantially similar nature of your proposed mark to that already registered mark, your application would very likely be rejected by the USPTO for "likelihood of confusion." When making their decision, the Examining Attorney examines the proposed mark as a whole, and... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
I assume what you want is to be sure the drawing is covered under US Copyright Law. Once an item is put into a tangible medium it is copyrighted under US Copyright Law. However, to receive damages if someone infringes on your artwork, you need to file with the US Copyright Office. You can... View More
incorporated their play mechanics but none of their artwork, would that be allowed under trademark, copyright and patent law? Thanks.
answered on Jun 24, 2019
This is a patent question. From the trademark standpoint, the mechanics of a game, or software coding, etc., is not a subject-matter of trademark law or with which trademark registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office is concerned. Trademark protection is extended to the word mark (name,... View More
Our company just received a trademark violation for “we droppin”. We are using “where we droppin boys” on pajamas. That phrase is not trademarked. They are claiming we are infringing on their trademark. Are we?
answered on Mar 22, 2019
You need to consult a lawyer. It's not possible to provide you with an answer without more information. Send the cease and desist letter to the lawyer so they can evaluate the issues. If it's a federal trademark, I would be happy to discuss this further with you. 202-713-5292.
I want to know if someone LLC something. but, when I researched it gave me the statement
answered on Sep 8, 2018
The term, "ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED" is used by the U. S. Trademark Officer. It means when the applicant has not replied to the Trademark office and the applicant has failed to file "statement of use" then, USPTO abandons the mark. The mark is not valid anymore... View More
I have a big show (100,000+ attendees) coming up for contestants to win a certificate if they happen to win on a larger version of the Connect4 game. I am making up a sign to use for this game, but do not want to infringe on any trademarks.
The slogan we are wanting to use is... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2018
I checked the government's website at www.uspto.gov and looked-up "Connect 4." Yes, the trademark was filed by Hasbro; however, it appears that the trademark as yet to be issued.
This means that Hasbro does l not have trademark protection during this pending period. If... View More
I want to remain anonymous so I'll just use a made up example. Let's say there was a company called "Home Improvement Shop" and that company had a trademark on that name. Could I start a company called "Do-It-Yourself Depot", and then under that say "Home... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2017
An attorney would need to review the exact language. Based on the limited information, this probably is trademark infringement because it would likely result in confusion of the source, sponsorship, or affiliation with the other company's trademark. A federal trademark provides nationwide... View More
I Dont Have Any TradeMark register, I'm interest to do it, and basically get my logo protect and my others logos for my respective names of projects (talking About Record Label, Graphics,And Music Productions)
Clothing namely, shorts,caps, hat, jerseys,blouses, shirts, T-shirts,
answered on Oct 23, 2017
Hi, if you already have the design of the logo, you need to ask a lawyer or agent to help you search whether other similar/same logo existing.
Can that trademark be used on a shirt like at https://mikethebear.com/
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Hello. The trademark application in the link actually never got registered. They filed the application as an "intent to use" application, meaning that they were not using the mark in commerce at that time, but intended to do so at some time in the future. Their application was allowed... View More
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