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answered on Jul 18, 2024
To trademark your business, start by conducting a thorough search to ensure no one else is using the same or a similar name or logo. This involves checking the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database and possibly other databases to confirm that your desired trademark is unique.... View More 
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
Warner Brothers holds the trademark for "BAZINGA!" primarily due to its association with the popular TV show "The Big Bang Theory," where the term gained its fame. The use of "BAZINGA!" in commercial activities, especially those that might suggest an association or... View More
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
When creating a game, it's essential to be cautious about recreating gun designs, especially those that are distinctive and associated with specific manufacturers. While you don't intend to use real names, the visual similarity or unique features of certain gun designs can still be... View More
There were two video games subtitled "It's About Time" in the 2010s decade, Electronic Arts' Plants vs. Zombies 2 upon its initial release in 2013, and Null Reference Games LLC's Cars with Guns: It's About Time in 2017, yet Activision was able to file a registration... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2023
Regardless of what marks were in use, Activision was able to register this because no one else registered this mark for video games. If another party used a similar mark for video games before them, and that other party is still using that mark for video games, they could file a cancellation... View More
The name is not a common word or phrase, but it is a bastardization of an American idiom which uses common words.
answered on Mar 7, 2023
Although titles of works are not copyrighted, the characters and other elements of the book may be, so steer clear of infringing them. The other consideration is whether the title -- even if not subject to copyright -- may be registered as a trademark. You should consult an experienced... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Hello, the answer to your question depends various other circumstances such as in which country you are seeking trademark protection, if you are willing to use the lawyer services or not, if you are going to do preliminary trademark search and so on. I advice you to contact IP lawyer and provide... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2022
All jewelry is within International Class 014, except for toy jewelry which is in International Class 028 (toys and sporting goods).
If a quote is trademarked, for ex, "rumble, youngman, rumble", can similar but diff quotes be used and trademarked? I would like to implement a slogan for my company but I am worried about using it because it is an alteration to this quote. "jngl, youngman, jngl" - jngl pronounced jungle
answered on Sep 10, 2022
Dear Mrs or Mr,
yes, it is possible, but it depends on a few more variables. Trademark is always registered for a certain territory and certain goods or services. If the older quote trademark is registered for software for instance and your business is going to be about providing restaurant... View More
answered on May 23, 2021
Check the owner of the trademark and check if they have licensing programs
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answered on May 5, 2021
Sure, anyone can sue anyone else; so f you have $400,000 I am sure you can find a bunch of security lawyers willing to try to slay a giant. But you need to forget about "bribery" and "string-attached manipulation."
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Trademarks (for goods) and service marks (for services) are used for identifying the "source" of the goods/services. Business names sometimes are referred to as trade names.
Your question is a little unclear. If you are asking whether a business name can also be used as a... View More
I was told by a company that is licensed to sell Led Zeppelin t shirts that I can re-sell their designs.
answered on Jun 19, 2020
Sometimes the band will have their own website that will direct you where to ask for a license. Also you can go to the music publisher – depending – many times that is more for the music itself but they might overlap or direct you to the right person/lawyer in charge of selling the IP of the... View More
I think the Idea of using elements of an existing trademarked logo from another company may cause them some legal issues if they purse taking elements from another company’s logo
answered on Jun 19, 2020
There would need to be a side by side comparison to know for sure.
Generally, one can commit trademark infringement if there is use of a mark where: (a) the mark is the same as -- or similar to -- another mark; and (b) that use will cause likelihood of confusion to a potential consumer,... View More
I am helping host an event and we would like to use the slogan: "There's no place like home, and no taste like gumbo".
Furthermore, would the slogan: "There's no taste like gumbo", paired with a yellow brick road and red shoes for an event logo, cause any problems?
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answered on Mar 3, 2020
The USPTO has the information for either the attorney of record or the mark owner in the TSDR (Trademark Status & Document Retrieval) info for the mark. You can reach out to the attorney or owner with an inquiry.
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/my-side-of-the-tracks/53532522
answered on Dec 30, 2019
It would be a bad idea for me to guess what led to the abandonment and what response you filed. It would be a good idea for you to contact the USPTO help desk as they can look into the electronic file and let you know the next step.
You can call 571 272 4200 ( they have several phone... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2017
It looks like "Lazy Bear Brewing Company" which is a similar trademark was issued in the U.S.
http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4808:za883w.2.1
answered on Sep 22, 2017
There are many qualified attorneys on Justia who offer free consultations. Feel free to reach out to some to discuss your trademark.
answered on May 10, 2017
Probably, yes. A primary element of trademark law is active use.
If the mark is abandoned (formally with the USPTO), then it's a pretty safe bet that you can use it without running into infringement issues--at least with respect to that registration. And assuming the mark is eligible... View More
I'm working to sell children's toys online as an affiliate marketer of Amazon.com. I am trying to determine if I'm legally allowed or permitted by The Ratman Chronicles authors/owners to feature the same words as are in the TV series title itself as a part of my domain name I... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
The domain name I believe is OK. Thre rest of it is murky and you'd really need to get some advice to avoid major issues.
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